At PHJL, KINGMAKER is the first provider in the Card Games lobby as of October 2026, while the studio behind it has traded as KingMidas Games since 2024 and has been building games since 2018. This PHJL KINGMAKER guide sorts the lineup into dice, card and arcade rounds and explains which bonuses apply. Here is how to choose.
KINGMAKER at PHJL: The Lobby Name and the KingMidas Studio Behind It
KINGMAKER is the label PHJL uses in the Card Games lobby, but the developer behind it now trades under a different name. The studio was founded in 2018 as Kingmaker Games and unveiled its KingMidas Games identity in January 2024 as part of an expansion beyond Asia, with Europe and South America named as the first targets. If you search for KingMidas Games, you are looking at the same developer whose titles sit under the KINGMAKER name in the lobby.
Industry sources report a catalogue of more than 150 titles, grouped into Next-Gen, Classic and Slots sections and covering cards, dice, roulette, lottery-style games and other virtual formats. The Next-Gen range is known for formats such as go-kart races and animal obstacle courses, while the titles named for this provider at PHJL come from the classic side: dice, card and arcade rounds. Every title is built in HTML5, so the games open in a mobile or desktop browser without a separate install.
The studio says it emphasises localisation and cultural relevance, and the lineup reflects that. Sic Bo, Tai Xiu and Fan Tan Classic come from Asian table traditions, while Andar Bahar comes from India. As of October 2026, KINGMAKER is the first of two providers in the PHJL Card Games lobby, ahead of Kings Poker. That describes lobby order only, not game quality, so look for the provider name rather than a fixed position.
KINGMAKER Games at PHJL: Dice, Card and Arcade Rounds
The KINGMAKER titles at PHJL fall into three formats. Each group below names the games and what a round asks of you, and the rules panel inside each tile stays the reference for exact payouts.
Dice and Number Games
Sic Bo is the dice game most members know, and it is flexible because the table offers many ways to back a roll. Tai Xiu, also called big and small or hi-lo, uses three dice and a table of betting options on the result. Xoc Dia Lightning is built on Xoc Dia, the shake-the-plate game, which is an even-odds contest. Fish Prawn Crab 2 and 7 Up 7 Down are also named in the PHJL lineup, so read each rules panel before staking because their bet layouts differ from Sic Bo.
Card Games
Dragon Tiger 2 keeps the stripped-down idea of the original: one card goes to Dragon, one goes to Tiger, and you back the side you expect to hold the higher card. The “2” in the name means this tile is a particular version, so check its rules panel for how it differs from the plain game. Andar Bahar starts with one card in the middle, then deals cards alternately to the Andar and Bahar piles until one matches the middle card’s rank. The KINGMAKER version is reported to add nine side wagers, which gives it more decisions per round than a simple two-way card game.
Coin, Wheel and Arcade Titles
Coin Toss is a head-or-tail game, and a studio help guide describes one-coin and four-coin modes, with a lightning bonus that lands at random on one bet option and pays higher if it matches your pick. Plinko drops a puck through a pegged board and ties the landing slot to a multiplier. Fan Tan Classic is a China-themed table game, while Fruit Roulette and Belangkai 2 are named in the PHJL lineup without a verified rule description, so open their info screens before you play.
Dice, Cards or Arcade: What You Decide in Each KINGMAKER Round
The quickest way to pick a format is to look at how many decisions a round asks for. The table compares what you choose in each group.
| Format | What you choose each round | Titles named at PHJL |
|---|---|---|
| Dice and number games | A bet on how the dice land: a combination, big or small, or odd or even | Sic Bo, Tai Xiu, Xoc Dia Lightning, Fish Prawn Crab 2, 7 Up 7 Down |
| Card games | A side: Dragon or Tiger, Andar or Bahar | Dragon Tiger 2, Andar Bahar |
| Coin, wheel and arcade | Head or tail, or a stake placed before a drop or spin | Coin Toss, Plinko, Fruit Roulette, Fan Tan Classic, Belangkai 2 |
Fewer choices make a simpler round. A card game asks for one decision, and the side wagers reported on Andar Bahar add optional extra ones. Dice tables are the widest, because more bet spots mean more ways to spread a stake and also more places where money can sit in a single round. A one-decision game is therefore a gentler first session than a many-spot dice table, while members who like building a combination of bets will find more room on the dice side.
How KINGMAKER Table Games Differ from Live Tables at PHJL
KINGMAKER titles are HTML5 games, and the studio reports that its games are tested by BMM Testlabs and Gaming Labs International to verify RNG integrity. That is a different delivery model from the live lobby, where Evolution live tables run from a studio with a dealer or presenter and a betting countdown. Both sit in PHJL, but they ask for different things from you: a software game is a self-contained title, and a live table is a shared broadcast with a host.
Names can overlap and still mean different tiles. Dragon Tiger 2 belongs to KINGMAKER, while Lightning Dragon Tiger belongs to Evolution, so the rules panel of the tile you opened is the only reliable guide to what you are playing. Choose the live table if a visible host and shared results matter to you, and choose a KINGMAKER title if you prefer a single-screen game with its own rules panel.
Bonuses That Apply to KINGMAKER Games at PHJL
The ₱180 welcome bonus, the 20% daily deposit bonus and the ₱88 app bonus are all slots only, so KINGMAKER rounds should not count toward their turnover. KINGMAKER bets do count toward VIP valid bets and toward the instant rebate of up to 2.5%. The rebate rate can differ by game type, so read the offers on PHJL Promotions before you plan around a specific percentage.
Five Steps to Your First KINGMAKER Round at PHJL
Follow these steps when you are ready to play your first round.
- Open an account through PHJL registration; members must be 21 or older.
- Add funds by following the PHJL deposit guide and choose a promotion only if you want one.
- Open Card Games from the main menu.
- Select a KINGMAKER tile and read its rules panel before staking.
- Set a stake and a stop point, then place your first bet.
Tips for Playing KINGMAKER Games
These tips follow from how the formats and PHJL bonuses are set up. They are guidance to weigh, not a way to beat the odds.
- Read the rules panel of each tile first, since the reported Andar Bahar side wagers and the Coin Toss lightning bonus change what a round can pay.
- Start with a format that has few choices, such as Coin Toss or Dragon Tiger 2, before moving to dice tables like Tai Xiu with many betting options.
- Spread your stake over fewer bet spots when a table offers many side wagers, because every extra spot puts more money at risk in one round.
- Treat each round as independent: a dice roll, coin toss or Plinko drop does not remember earlier results, so never raise a stake to recover a loss.
- If you are clearing the welcome, daily or app bonus, play slots, because those bonuses are slots only, while KINGMAKER play still adds to your VIP valid bets.
- Use RTP figures as a guide only: third-party catalogues list several KINGMAKER titles at around 97%, but figures vary by configuration and describe long-run theory, so check each tile’s info screen.
- Set a session budget and a stop point before the first bet, since quick-round formats make it easy to lose track of how many rounds you have played.
KINGMAKER at PHJL: Frequently Asked Questions
These questions come up most when members try to match the PHJL lobby label with the studio behind it.
Is KINGMAKER the same company as KingMidas Games?
KINGMAKER is the earlier name of KingMidas Games. The studio was founded in 2018 as Kingmaker Games and unveiled its KingMidas identity in January 2024, so the label in the PHJL lobby and the studio’s current name refer to the same developer.
Where do I find KINGMAKER games in the PHJL lobby?
Open the Card Games category. As of October 2026, KINGMAKER is the first of the two providers there, ahead of Kings Poker, and its tiles carry names such as Sic Bo, Dragon Tiger 2, Andar Bahar and Plinko. Lobby order can change, so look for the provider name.
Who tests KINGMAKER games?
KINGMAKER games are reported to be tested and certified by two labs, BMM Testlabs and Gaming Labs International, which check RNG integrity. PHJL operates under a Curaçao gaming license, with games tested and certified by eCOGRA, and each tile’s rules panel remains the reference for how a round pays.
How many KINGMAKER games does PHJL offer?
PHJL does not publish a game count for KINGMAKER. This guide names 12 titles from the lobby, including Sic Bo, Plinko and Coin Toss, but that is not a complete count. The studio reports more than 150 titles across all operators, so treat the Card Games lobby as the source for what is available.
Do KINGMAKER games work on mobile at PHJL?
KINGMAKER games run on mobile because the studio builds every title in HTML5 for mobile, tablet and desktop. Members can open the Card Games lobby in a phone browser or in the PHJL app, which is installed from the official site as an APK for Android or a profile for iOS.
Picking Your First KINGMAKER Round at PHJL: Quick Summary
Pick the format by how many decisions you want in a round: one side in Dragon Tiger 2 or Andar Bahar, a head or tail in Coin Toss, or a wider spread of bets at a dice table. Remember that the welcome, daily and app bonuses are slots only, although KINGMAKER bets still count toward VIP and the rebate. PHJL operates under a Curaçao gaming license, with games tested and certified by eCOGRA, and members must be 21 or older. When you are ready, open Card Games and play KINGMAKER at PHJL.
