Jingle Bells Slot

Jingle Bells Slot Machine

Surprisingly, a slot game titled Jingle Bells that doesn’t scream Christmas. It almost feels like a prank, as if Santa’s elves will pop up any moment and shower us with tinsel while we try to ignore the approaching holiday season (if you’re reading this during Christmas, we can at least be thankful for classic games).

The deceptive Jingle Bells game is the creation of Tom Horn, featuring a classic 3×3 grid layout. Classic slot machines are quite common, with many brands venturing into this genre, but not all transitions are successful. Jingle Bells seems to be one of the successful adaptations.

Jingling Jesters

In place of a wild symbol, players encounter a jester character with bells on his hat, adding charm to the game. Despite its unique appearance, the jester functions like a typical wild symbol, substituting for other symbols. Similar to most types of wild symbols, he is the highest paying symbol at 5 credits.

Other symbols on the grid mainly consist of fruits, except for the jingle bells. While the fruits may look appealing, they offer small rewards, with the maximum win being only 1 credit. It’s evident that this slot game doesn’t offer substantial cash rewards.

Focusing on the bells, and as indicated in the pay table, let’s explore the potential impact of the jingle bells on your winnings.

The Bells, the Bells!

To trigger the mini-level, players need to land three bonus bell symbols. In this feature, players are presented with two sets of identical bells, each offering different rewards. Choosing between them leads to either a surprise cash prize or random free spins. The outcome remains unknown until the prize is revealed.

What’s the Cost?

Every slot game comes with a cost, even when played in demo mode, where real money wins are forfeited. For real-money play, the cost is in the form of a bet.

Jingle Bells has a modest bet range of 0.10 to 25 coins, offering a decent variety compared to other games. Players can adjust the stake using the plus and minus buttons by the betting interface, with additional features located on the right side, including Max Bet, Auto play, Pay out, and Spin buttons.

The Max Bet places the highest wager, while Auto play spins the 3-reels automatically, providing a hands-free gaming experience. The Pay out option displays the pay table, showing the symbol payouts. Lastly, the Spin button initiates the gameplay.

Mixed Feelings

This online slot has left us undecided, as we can’t determine whether we enjoyed it or not. It lacks many features, yet sometimes simplicity can be appealing… Wins are typically small, but the bonus round can be rewarding… Despite the misleading title, the departure from traditional Christmas themes in Jingle Bells is a refreshing change.

It’s a mix of pros and cons, and we leave it to you to decide whether it’s a win or a miss for this game.

Jesse Miller iGaming Writer

Last Updated: December 15, 2024