In anticipation of the holidays providers have released a lot of slots in the New Year theme. But in the selection of Casino.ru readers are waiting for a variety of machines. The list includes machines about Vikings, dwarves, leprechauns and extraterrestrial civilizations. Without Christmas slots also did not do without – they create a magical atmosphere and promise large payouts. The editorial staff has prepared a concise review of the characteristics and features of the best machines in December, released by Play’n GO, Nolimit City, BGaming and other providers.
Christmas Catch
Rating: 3.3
Provider: Big Time Gaming
- RTP (%):96.53
- Volatility:high
- Max. bet:30
- Min. bet:0,20
Provider:Big Time Gaming
Release date:01.12.2023
Big Time Gaming studio has created a slot machine with its proprietary “engine” Megaways. This mechanics is often found in the slots of other providers, but it was BTG in 2016 that first introduced this way of forming winning lines.
The action of the slot Christmas Catch unfolds near the workshop of Santa Claus, which is festively decorated with garlands and a spruce wreath. The musical accompaniment corresponds to the theme of the apparatus and creates a New Year’s mood.
This is a highly volatile machine with a winning potential of 31,430 bets
This is a highly volatile machine with a winning potential of 31,430 bets.
The number of paylines depends on the current field layout. It changes with each spin. The maximum number is 117,649 lines. Played symbols are removed from the field and trigger a cascading fall. In place of the winning chain appears a picture of a gift with a payout multiplier. It is triggered if at the same time above the drums is an image of a deer.
Santa’s helper “lucky” in a golden sleigh additional multiplier, which reaches 10 “X”. The modifier is active and in the free spins mode. Freespins are triggered by the fallout of 3 scatter – pictures of kulichi. The mechanics of accruing winnings remains the same, but pictures with reindeer come out more often, and their multiplier increases with each appearance.
Bonus round can be bought at an increased rate. Also in the apparatus built-in Win Exchange function: if the user receives a large payout of x25-100, he can exchange it for freespins. Drawing takes place in a kind of risk round with the Wheel of Fortune. RTP of the slot is 96.53%.
DJ Fox
Rating: 3.2
Provider: Push Gaming
- RTP (%):96.42
- Volatility:high
- Max. bet:1000
- Min. bet:1
Provider:Push Gaming
Release date:14.12.2023
Push Gaming invites players to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a nightclub where DJ Fox is performing. This is a high-latency machine with variable payout. RTP depends on the number of rows involved and reaches 96.42%.
The slot attracts unusual mechanics. Initially, the user plays on the field 3 x 1. If in the highlighted area falls VIP-symbol, opens another row, then the multiplier counter is filled. The maximum grid size is 3 x 5.
You don’t have to wait for the special characters to fall out. You can activate the Push Up option – for an increased bet unlocks several rows or the entire field. Payout coefficient is applied to the base cost of a spin. For example, at a rate of 0.1 for the opening of all cells will have to give 1. Each spin will cost 1 credit. But the payout is calculated in the same way as for the bet 0.1.
DJ Fox slot has several features:
- VIP symbol- opens more cells, triggers a re-spin and advances the multiplier scale.
- Lock – option triggers randomly, keeps part of the field activated for a few spins.
- Multiplier counter – the maximum value reaches x20, the multiplier is applied to the total winnings.
The value of images of vinyl records should be divided by 10 – this will be the real coefficient of the symbol. If several symbols fall out, first their denominations are summarized, and then the division takes place. For example, a chain of “5” and “00” gives a payout with a coefficient of x50.
Christmas Infinite Gifts
Rating: 4.2
Provider: Mascot
- RTP (%):94.7
- Volatility:average
- Max. rate:40
- Min. rate:0.40
Provider:Mascot Gaming
Release date:12.12.2023
The slot recreates the atmosphere of a cozy holiday living room: the fireplace is crackling in the background, a Christmas tree stands nearby, and snow is falling outside the window. As symbols, the provider uses images of toys, gifts, gingerbread in icing and other attributes of Christmas. Christmas Infinite Gifts is a medium-volatility machine with a 5 x 4 grid and 40 paylines. Winning combinations are formed from left to right.
The gameplay is quite simple and straightforward. There are no complicated bonus options. After a successful spin, the user can launch a risk game with the wheel of Fortune. On the sectors there are multipliers of payouts and icons of repeated spins. If the arrow stops on the blue cell, the round stops.
There are 2 special symbols. The picture with Santa Claus is a wild that falls out on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th reels. Snowman – scatter, appears only on the 1st and 5th reels and triggers free spins.
The peculiarity of the slot is endless freespins. Spins last until the field will not fall two symbols in the form of a snowman. The payout mechanics in the bonus level do not change. But the wilds become expandable and can occupy the entire drum.
Galactic Racers
Rating: 4.1
- RTP (%):94
- Volatility:high
- Max. rate:100
- Min. rate:0,20
Provider:Relax Gaming
Release date:12.12.2023
Galactic Racers is a slot about racing on spaceships. The machine participates in the Dream Drop progressive jackpot draw.
Since the launch of the promotion in 2022, more than 10 players have become millionaires. For example, in October 2023, a user received a payout of 2.9 million euros with a bet of 2 euros
Since the launch of the promotion in 2022, more than 10 players have become millionaires. For example, in October 2023, a user received a payout of €2.9 million on a €2 bet.
The machine engages 1024 paylines. The winnings are awarded for a combination of 3 identical symbols. Colored cards are low-paying signs. Images of aliens bring more generous payouts.
Relax Gaming has implemented several options in the machine:
- Random multiplier.Below the playing field there is a special scale, which is activated at a random moment and brings an additional coefficient.
- Symbols with increased multiplier.Multiplier is assigned to the usual signs and is applied if the selected pictures participate in a winning chain.
There is a wild with a substitution option and a scatter that triggers freespins. The user gets up to 15 free spins. If the special signs fall out again, the round is extended. During the freespins, the multiplier scale is active all the time, and its multiplier increases with each unsuccessful spin.
The maximum payout is x10,000. But if the player is lucky enough to collect at least 5 “DD” symbols on the screen, a bonus game with a jackpot will be launched. Major is played until the set of €50,000, Mega – until the accumulation of €3 million.
JinglePop
Rating: 4.2
Provider: AvatarUX
- RTP (%):96.14
- Volatility:high
- Max. rate:100
- Min. rate:0.2
Provider:AvatarUX
Release date:11.12.2023
Another Christmas slot machine in the selection – this time with Pop Wins mechanics. When a winning combination falls, the symbols are removed from the reels and part of the playing field is increased by one row. This affects the paylines, the maximum number of which is 65,536. Random symbols appear in the new cells, which increases the chances of winning.
In the base mode, the reels expand to 6 rows, in the bonus mode – up to 8
In the base mode the reels expand to 6 rows, in the bonus mode – up to 8.
JinglePop offers freespins. Spins are triggered by a combination of 3-5 scatter symbols. The number of trigger symbols determines the size of the playing field and the number of winning patterns provided. When 3 scatters fall out, free spins start with 2048 paylines. If 5 special symbols are encountered, the game is played on 15,552 lanes.
Before the bonus round begins, the prize reels screen opens. Several modifiers are provided initially, but the user can activate more additional features. The drawing of bonuses occurs according to the mechanics of Hold&Win: special symbols fall out in the cells, which are summarized. Only one attempt is given. Among the available options:
- Extra spins – up to 3 runs.
- Starting payout multiplier – x1, x2 or x3.
- Step increase multiplier – by 1 or 2 “X’s” on each spin.
- Stacked symbols format 2 x 2 and 3 x 3.
- Random Wild.
- Maximum multiplier symbol – up to x3.
During the free spins, the field increase is retained. Additional rows are not reset between rounds, offering more winning combinations.
Viking Runecraft 100
Rating: 4.2
Provider: Play’n GO
- RTP (%):95
- Volatility:high
- Max. rate:100
- Min. bet:0,20
Provider:Play’n GO
Release date:14.12.2023
Viking Runecraft 100 is dedicated to Scandinavian mythology. The story centers on the gods Thor, Freya and Heimdall, who protect Asgard from dark forces. It is a sequel to the iconicPlayer’n GO series launched in 2017. The updated version uses cluster payouts too, just like the original slot. However, the mechanics of the drops are different.
In the provider’s fresh release, the played symbols disappear from the field, leaving behind a wild. Other pictures fall down, but empty cells are not filled with new signs. When the wild participates in a winning combination, an additional multiplier grows.
During any unsuccessful spin can trigger the God Power function. It activates 1 of 3 modifiers of the main game:
- Thunder- Thor transforms a random set of symbols into symbols of a different value, increasing the chances of collecting a winning combination.
- Magic- Freya adds 1-2 wilds to the reels.
- Vision- Heimdall removes 2 sets of symbols and triggers the drop.
Freespins are also provided. Spins cannot be bought, so you will have to wait for a lucky chance. For activation is responsible for the counter, which is located to the left of the reels. It is filled when combinations involving premium symbols or wilds are collected. Coincidence of 3 chains in a row will start a round with free spins.
There are a few differences from the main mode. Modifier of the selected god is activated at each “minus” round. The payout multiplier reaches x100. When all icons disappear from the field, the user receives an additional payout of x50.
Gemza X-mas
Rating: 4.2
Provider: BGaming
- RTP (%):97.17
- Volatility:high
- Max. bet:50
- Min. bet:0,20
Provider:BGaming
Release date:12/15/2023
CompanyBGaming in the slot Gemza X-mas takes players to the ancient kingdom of dwarves. Plot: locals have accumulated untold wealth over the years of hard mining. They decided to hide the jewels from envious invaders in a deep cave. It turned out that a fire-breathing dragon had been sleeping in it for centuries, and now the treasure could not be obtained even by its owners. But such a chance fell to users who will launch an adventure slot machine.
The developer indicates the layout of the playing field 5 x 5, not taking into account the additional drum at the bottom. In fact, the layout is 5 x 6. Winnings are awarded for a combination of at least 8 identical symbols in any position. After each payout, a cascading drop is triggered. In addition to regular and gems, there are special signs:
- Key- it is a scatter, which triggers freespins when 4 or more pictures fall out.
- Chest – does not participate in the formation of winning chains, but carries an additional payout multiplier – from x2 to x500.
During free spins, the layout of the field and the principle of accrual of winnings does not change. But the multiplier of the chest becomes progressive and grows with each appearance.
The winning potential is 5000 bets. Volatility is high. RTP reaches 97.17%.
Giggly Greedy Story
Rating: 4.1
Provider: GameBeat
- RTP (%):96.08
- Volatility:high
- Max. rate:40
- Min. rate:0,40
Provider:Gamebeat
Release date:12/22/2023
Leprechauns become the main characters of machines not only on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day. Gamebeat has chosen a fairy-tale village filled with sunlight and young grass. This is a great option to get away from the winter scenery.
The developer uses 40 fixed lines. Combinations are formed from left to right and must not be interrupted on at least 3 reels. Stylized card denominations are the low-paying symbols. Images of a pipe, a beer mug, a cylinder and a horseshoe are premium symbols.
The picture with a girl performs the function of a wild. The image falls out on all reels, except the first, and does not create its own chains. The symbol of a pot of gold is a scatter, which performs 2 options:
- Collect-function.In the basic mode, coins with multipliers appear on the field. If at the same time with them falls out the image of the pot, the values are summarized and multiplied by the bet.
- Launch the bonus game.Combination of 3 scatters activate an additional round with the mechanics of Hold&Win. At the start is given 3 spins, which are resumed each time the coins fall out.
The maximum payout is 5000 bets. The level of volatility is above average. RTP is 96.08%. The machine supports the option to purchase a bonus.
Jingle Balls
Rating: 4.2
Provider: Nolimit City
- RTP (%):96.36
- Volatility:high
- Max. rate:200
- Min. rate:0,20
Provider:Nolimit City
Release date:5.12.2023
Nolimit City stays true to itself. The provider has released an ironic Christmas-themed machine, in which users will not see cute “postcard” pictures. Although music with bells, Christmas tree toys, Santa Claus and lollipops are present.
Initially, users play on a 3-3-4-4 field. But there are 2 more reels for 5 rows – they open when scatters fall out. From the size of the active area depends on the number of winning combinations. In total, there are 614,656 of them.
The apparatus has several features:
- xSplit- the symbol is divided into 2 cells and gets an additional multiplier if the option is triggered repeatedly.
- xWays- icon is divided into 2-3 identical pictures, increasing the number of winning lanes.
- xNudge- the “nudge” option helps the stacked wild to occupy the entire reel and increases its multiplier.
There is a round with freespins. Pre-launched select the number of spins and the coefficient of bonus symbols. During the bonus level, the multiplier increases.
Users can win up to 12,250 bets. It is important to take into account the high volatility of the slot. The maximum RTP is 96.36%.
Floating Dragon New Year Festival
Rating: 4.1
Provider: Pragmatic Play
- RTP (%):96.70
- Volatility:high
- Max. bet:240
- Min. bet:0.20
Provider:Pragmatic Play
Release date:11.12.2023
Pragmatic Play together with Reel Kingdom has released a holiday version of “Floating Dragon” and added more interesting mechanics. In the original machine grid layout is fixed, and payouts are awarded on 10 lines. In the new slot, the size of the playing field changes with each spin, and the number of patterns reaches 147,456.
Before playing, it is advisable to learn about the following options:
- Mysterious sign-turns into a random symbol.
- Accumulative multiplier in freespins- during free spins activate a fishing-type feature. The dragon numbers are summed up and multiplied by the current multiplier if the image of a girl appears on the field at the same time.
- Bonus round- uses the mechanics of Hold&Spin. To get a win, you need to collect coins. The round ends after 3 “empty” spins.
Floating Dragon New Year Festival Ultra Megaways Hold & Spin allows you to buy any of the bonuses. Freespins will cost 100 bets, additional rounds – 120. The winning potential is x20,000. RTP at the level of 96.7%. Volatility is high.
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