Amusnet debuts Defuse Engine in Shiny Crystals, its first instant game
By Dan Whitaker, Casino News Editor
Amusnet has debuted the Defuse Engine mechanic in Shiny Crystals, its first instant game, according to Vegas Slots Online on 2026-07-15. The studio rolled out nine July titles, led by Shiny Crystals, which pairs the Crystal Rush mechanic with the newly introduced Defuse Engine for instant-win players.
Shiny Crystals is presented as the lead release among Amusnet’s July slate and marks the developer’s first foray into instant games. The title is described as targeting instant-win play by combining Crystal Rush with the Defuse Engine mechanic.
This story belongs to the UK market and is based on reporting by Vegas Slots Online; it highlights Amusnet’s move into instant games as part of a wider nine-title July release.
Shiny Crystals isn't playable yet. It's expected around July 20, 2026 — we'll add the free demo here the day it goes live.
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Reported by Vegas Slots Online.