Santa's Reel Wheel Slots
Christmas is heading our way faster than Rudolph on that sleigh. It sneaks up and takes us by surprise every year, but there's another surprise in store this year. It comes in the guise of Santa's Reel Wheel; a game we think you'll want to check out in more detail. This has some similarities with a regular slot, but it's not quite the same, as you are about to find out.
Who is the festive developer?
Santa's Reel Wheel comes from Spin Logic Gaming.
Is there a demo you can check out first?
As we are writing this review, the game is set to release in a few days' time. This means there are limited details at present, although we know that all other Spin Logic slot games do come with demos. This means we are confident this slightly different game will have one as well. Indeed, the differences mean that it is almost guaranteed.
No prizes on the sleigh for guessing this theme
It's Christmas!
Expect a festive design for this one
The title of the game appears on a wheel to the side of the reels. Those appear between two candy cane poles, although you'll see we do not get reels in this one. Instead, there are three panels, about which more below.
Laying out the facts for Santa's Reel Wheel
So, this game has three panels, each one showing three symbols. The top two panels are locked, meaning you begin play on the bottom one. The fireworks icon unlocks the level above it whenever it appears. The other way to unlock another level is by winning a prize. The game doesn't have a scatter, but the blue diamond acts as a wild.
What about paylines?
They're not included in this game, as you're playing on single panels as described above.
Choose your bets wisely before you play Santa's Reel Wheel
Make sure you check the game controls to determine which bets you can place on this game. Knowing Spin Logic, they'll supply you with several of them.
The paytable becomes even more important than ever here
It does, and you'll be able to access it through the control panel as usual.
Bonus features in Santa's Reel Wheel slots
We know the fireworks symbol is the one to help you unlock the upper levels of this game. If you reach the top level, the wilds carry multipliers whenever they are involved in a prize. One brings a 2x multiplier and two bring a 4x multiplier if they are part of a winning combo on the third level.
If you get a prize on the third level or find a fireworks symbol there, you'll unlock Santa's Bonus Wheel. You get one spin on this wheel, where one of three things can happen:
- You could score an instant prize
- You could receive some free spins
- You could unlock Santa's Mega Bonus Wheel
The Mega Bonus Wheel could also lead to some free spins, with the alternative being the Fireworks Bonus round. This involves respins and finding firework icons to attempt to fill the grid. The best prize is worth 1,000x your triggering bet.
Free spins offer a twist to normal gameplay
We have brief details about these, and it seems that you can expect every free game to start on the second level rather than the first one. Given what can happen if you reach the third level, as described above, you can see there are better chances to do just that.
RTP information remains unknown at present
We've seen this in play with other slots from Spin Logic, so we guess it's going to be the same with this game as well.
Our rating: Does Santa's Reel Wheel offer a festive slice of entertainment?
Absolutely! It operates using many of the traditional slot game mechanics, and yet those levels make it a hugely different game to play. If you fancy something different this Christmas, Santa's Reel Wheel could be just the game to spin into view.
What is the best prize you could score in this slot game?
We know the best outcome in the Fireworks Bonus is 1,000x your bet, so we guess that might be it. If you have a good run during your gameplay, there might be a chance to string together several prizes in a row.
Give this one a few goes when you get the chance
It's cool to spot something different, and Spin Logic has certainly come up with an innovative idea this year.
Play for real once you've figured out your betting stakes
This is an excellent game, and we suspect it could become a favorite of many players this Christmas. Will you join them in making any real bets? Check that budget and make sure you don't stray from it before you play.
You can also load Santa's Reel Wheel on mobile devices
As a modern game, this is guaranteed.