Secrets of Christmas Slot

Secrets of Christmas Slots Review

In my hometown, there was always that one family on the block annoyingly adorning their house with Christmas lights in October. In the realm of slot gaming, that family is undoubtedly NetEnt, who have just offered a sneak peek of their new holiday slot game, Secrets of Christmas. We had an office pool going on when the game would launch and what it would be like. Unfortunately, this writer lost on both counts, as I anticipated they’d follow their past pattern of releasing a Christmas version of an existing slot, like they did with Flowers Christmas Edition or Fruitshop Christmas Edition.

But this year, they’ve surprised us with an entirely new, custom-made Christmas game. NetEnt fans, it’s an early Christmas gift! A first look suggests it might be a remarkable one, quite different from the typical Christmas-themed slots. You might find yourself enjoying this game long after the holiday season is over.

Theme & Structure

The new NetEnt Secrets of Christmas slot boasts a straightforward layout. Even when you’re stuffed with turkey and Aunt Elma’s mulled wine, you’ll have no trouble following it. It’s a 5×3 reel video slot with 25 fixed paylines, making it easy to choose a bet that suits your bankroll and start spinning. Autoplay is available, and a quick trial on the mobile touch version shows that it’s just as well-optimized as other NetEnt mobile iphone slots.

The theme is well-executed, with a very traditional Christmas feel. The reel backdrop features a snowy wooden cabin, and wreaths of holly frame the reels. Thanks to NetEnt’s talented artwork team, it manages to maintain a fresh and fun look. We particularly liked the adorable glass of milk symbol, along with cookies and a note “for Santa.” Even the playing card symbols, which represent the low-paying icons, have received a holiday makeover, appearing as garlands of Christmas tree branches intertwined with lights to form the Ace to Ten icons. It’s the small touches and attention to detail, as so often seen in NetEnt games, that set them a cut above the rest.

Features

The game offers just one feature, but it’s truly exceptional and cleverly tied to the theme. Essentially, it’s a free spins game where three, four, or five scatters trigger varying amounts of free spins. However, before the free spins commence, there’s a secondary bonus game that has the potential to make this bonus quite valuable. This stands out for NetEnt, as they typically prefer multiple features over single substantial ones.

The instant win game that initiates the free spins feature allows you to pick extra features during the spins. These can range from simple rewards like additional spins to multipliers, wild symbols, and even an entire wild reel! We find this feature highly appealing, though the game’s variance hasn’t been specified, the structure suggests it might lean more towards medium to high variance, which will surely excite gamblers this holiday season. Of course, there will also be a free slot version available, so you can enjoy it without risking the money you received in your Christmas stocking!

Summary

Overall, this is likely the finest Christmas slot game from NetEnt to date and undoubtedly the top choice for a holiday-themed mobile slot. It’s perfect for a casual spin on the couch while the family shares awkward stories post-dinner. Whether it will remain popular beyond the holiday season is uncertain, but considering that players at UK casinos enjoy Halloween slots year-round, you never know!

Jack Barens iGaming Writer

Last Updated: April 22, 2024