Winter Wonderland
That's right. It is a Winter Wonderland with more than a pinch of Christmas spirit in the air. A picturesque, snowy white background graces this unique Video Slot game from start to finish putting the gamer right into the (snowy) picture.
Winter Wonderland has some excellent graphics with accompanying sound effects designed to offer an inclusive, user friendly experience. And it surely manages to capture the players imagination with its attention to detail and animations.
The overall design of this game is inventive with the Reels put on a wooden board that support them and the Symbols are designed with an innovative touch, always themed around the Winter Wonderland subject. These very Symbols are a refreshing change from the usual bland selection to be found in most other games. This is what makes Winter Wonderland stand out from the competition.
The game incorporates a standard and familiar 5 Reels with 20 pay lines, a favourite of many players of Video Slot games and a simple configuration for gamers just starting out. A wide range of wagering options are encapsulated in the game. Coin values are from $0.10 to $10 per bet on every payline. Therefore, getting the top Jackpot prize of 4,000 coins can net you $40,000! One would have to place maximum bets of $10 on each payline making a total bet per spin of $200. And with a little as $0.10 per payline, one can still win a respectable Jackpot prize of $400. The Jackpot is won in the event one gets five Snowman Symbols on active paylines. The Snowman is the coveted Wild Symbol to look out for.
The other animated Symbols are the Sled, a pair of Skates, a pretty, young Girl, a quaint wintery Village, a winter Hat, a pair of warm Mittens, a Snow Plow, a Gift Box, and a cute Gingerbread Man. We also have the Snowflake, which is the Scatter Symbol.
The Snowflake unlocks the Free Spins feature which is a welcome addition to this game as it offers a top-notch gaming experience as it engages the player totally. Once you get three of these Snowflakes, you are awarded 15 Free Spins with a possible multiplier of three (triple) your winnings.
The engaging Bonus Round is activated once you get three Skier Symbols anywhere on the screen. The game shows players different skiing options on the screen to choose from. Doing so, releases the Skier down the selected slope who collects gifts and prizes along the way. It is pretty inventive and certainly offers a variety of chances to win, and win again as at the end of the round, there is the option of cashing out your winnings or re-investing them in another round which pays. This interactive Bonus Round is a lively and engaging level to reach as the Ski Slope action is second to none.
In conclusion, it has to be said that playing Winter Wonderland in the dead of winter, whilst sitting in the comfort of your warm home is a pleasurable experience. This is made even more so by the different chances of winning that are on offer. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this game as it is one of those games that stick in your memory and at the same time encapsulates all the wonder and glory of the Winter season and the Christmas atmosphere and feeling.