Penguin's Christmas Party Time Slot
| Launch Date | November 25th, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Software | Pragmatic |
| Type of Slot | Video slot |
| Theme | dancing , Festive , Party , penguins |
| RTP | 96.54% |
| Volatility | High |
| Reels | 5 |
| Paylines | 25 |
| Scatter Symbols | Yes |
| Bonus Rounds | No |
| Free Spins Bonus Rounds | Yes |
| Wild Symbols | Yes |
| Maximum wager (per line) | 240 |
| Maximum Jackpot | 2000 |
| Progressive Jackpot | No |
| Practice Play Version Available? | No |
| Autoplay | Yes |
Penguin’s Christmas Party Time is a collaborative slot developed by Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom. Released on the 25th of November, we head to the Antarctic for the penguin’s Christmas bash.
About Penguin’s Christmas Party Time
Set in the wintry Antarctic, the feathered friends get down in the groove at their Christmas shindig. A massive set of speakers sits on either side of the reels, along with a DJ booth and a huge dancefloor.
On the reels are low-value, balloon-shaped card suits. The high values are 3 penguin characters—five matching awards between 4x and 1,000x for 5. The wild is the same value as the highest-paying symbol if involved in a win. It also substitutes for all pay symbols, barring the scatter.
The game features a 5×3 grid with 25 paylines. It’s available on desktop and mobile devices from 50p to £250 per spin. You’ll play with high volatility, an RTP of 96.54% and a max win capped at 2,000x the bet.
Penguin’s Christmas Party Time Features
The base game has no features to speak of. The reel action takes place during the Free Spins. Additionally, an Ante Bet option can double the chance of triggering the Free Spins. A Bonus Buy feature is available for those who prefer to cut to the chase.
Free Spins
Landing scatters on the first, third, and fifth reels simultaneously award 10 free spins. Before the spins commence, you pick a balloon to pop to reveal a modifier:
Snowball Booster
On each spin, random symbols get a 2x multiplier. If multiple multipliers contribute to a win, they multiply each other, leading to avalanche-sized payouts. Additionally, random reels may be marked with snow, and if all five reels are frosted by the end of a spin, another 10 extra free spins are awarded.
Wild Party
At least one reel is guaranteed to transform into a full stack of wild symbols on each spin. However, this is a one-time invite; retriggers are not on the guest list.
Boogie Back
At the end of the 10 free spins, a DJ spins a vinyl record divided into winning and losing segments. If the needle lands on a winning segment, you’re granted 10 additional free spins with a random multiplier of 2x to 8x. If it lands on the losing segment, it’s time to hang up your dancing shoes and return to the base game.
Penguin’s Christmas Party Time Bonus Buy
For those eager to join the festivities, 100x the bet buys instant access to the bonus round.
Conclusion
Penguin’s Christmas Party Time, with its unique theme, is somewhat underwhelming in my opinion. Honestly, I found it to be a bit of a letdown. The base game is very slow, and the one feature, the free spins does not add much excitement to the overall experience. However, a glimmer of hope comes from a line of wilds that award up to 1,000x the bet. If you combine this with the modifiers that include multipliers or multiple multipliers, you could end the game with a nice payout.
