In Australia the sun shines during the run up to Christmas and New Year but in most other countries around the world, it is cold and there is plenty of snow that comes and goes, available for playing in or just looking at. For those people that don’t like to go out in the snow, a similar experience can be had by playing snowy slots. These are slots games with three reels and five reels that have a certain snowy feel to them, some are Christmas based and others are just based around the perfect fun of playing in the snow. Each game can be played in fun mode before the player places real money bets and there are a few betting options for each game with plenty of winning options.
Snowmania
Snowmania must be the number snow themed slots game today, produced by Real Time Gaming. This colorful slots game has five reels and twenty paylines. It is set on a snowy background with snowmen and other winter items filling the screen including brightly colored presents wrapped up, luscious green holly, carrots, gingerbread cookies and gleaming bells. Players can try out this game in fun mode both online and through mobile devices before placing real money bets. The online version of Snowmania can be downloaded or the player can enjoy the game through the instant play option offered at most casinos. The mobile version is available for Android and Apple devices through the mobile web browser or the player can choose to download the online casino app that sits on the home screen of the mobile device and is always available. The game includes a wild and a scatter and there is a very special fun feature whereby winning symbols are crushed out of the way to make room for new symbols. With each round of crushing, the player receives an increased multiplier for the winnings earned. The multipliers range from 1x up to 5x. The ice wild symbol appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 where it can substitute for other symbols and complete winning payouts. And the scatter, is the brightly colored present, appearing on all the reels. Three and more of the presents award the player with 10 free spins during which the winnings are tripled. After each win, the symbols are crushed, the multiplier is multiplied, the second crush awards the player with 6x multiplier, the third crush with a 9x multiplier and so on. The free spins can be triggered again giving the player an extra 5 free spins each time three and more of the presents appear on the screen. For players that like to sit back and watch, an auto play is offered allowing the player to preset the number of spins that the game runs for. Snowmania is a delightful winter wonderland of free spins, crushing symbols and opportunity for each player.
Snow Wonder
Snow Wonder is a simple three-reel slots game from Rival powered games. It has just one payline and players can place one, two or three coins per spin. A smiling snowman stands at the side of the reels and oversees the action that takes place. There is a total of 13 winning combinations in this game and the player can use coin sizes that range from $0.01 up to $10 for each bet, giving him a maximum possible bet of $30. Symbols in the game include bars, single, double and triple, holly, 7’s and pinecones. The pinecones are the second highest paying symbol giving players 450 coins when three land on the payline and there is a three-coin bet. The highest paying symbol is the holly giving players between 750 to 2500 coins when three land on the payline, depending on the number of coins bet. Although the Snow Wonder game is simple, there is still plenty of fun to be enjoyed in this game and multiple winning options in a snowy setting.
Winter Wonders
Winter Wonders is another Rival powered slots game with a distinct winter theme. This game has been around for a number of years and is available both online and through mobile devices. There are five reels and twenty paylines to the game that includes a special drop feature awarding players winning payouts when three of the same symbol lands on the screen. Players can choose up to five coins per payline and use coin sizes that range from $0.01 up to $1. There is also an auto play option for players that like to preset the number of spins that the game runs for. Set on a snowy background symbols include Santa, sleighs, holly, steaming turkey, presents and more. The Santa is not only the wild symbol that can substitute for other symbols in the game, but also is the highest paying symbol in the base game awarding players 5000 coins when five appear on an active payline. When Santa is used to make up a winning payout, players will hear a deep HoHoHo. The sleigh symbol is the scatter giving players multiplying payouts and awarding them 10 free spins when three and more appear on the screen. During the free spins all winnings are tripled, and the player may be lucky enough to trigger a further amount. Playing Winter Wonders slots gives players a definite feel of winter fun and snow-covered peaks.
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol is not a standard snow themed slots game, although it is set on a snowy background and players see some gorgeous views in the introductory movie. Produced by Betsoft this colorful slots game can be played online and through mobile devices. There are five reels and twenty-five paylines and players may place up to 5 coins per spin per line. Symbols in the game include the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future together with scrooge and the scrooge bank. A delicious looking turkey is the wild symbol, and this appears on each of the reels where it can substitute for other symbols helping to complete winning payouts. On its own the turkey is a very high paying symbol giving the player up to 2400 coins when five appear on an active payline. Three and more of the ghosts of Christmas present will trigger a feature during which all ghosts on the screen turn wild, giving the player more winning options. Three and more of the ghosts of Christmas past give the player 3,6 or 12 free spins with a guaranteed win and three and more of the ghosts of Christmas future give the player 3, 6 or 12 free spins with a guaranteed winning option too. And best of all at the end of every winning spin either in the base game or the free spins games, the player has an option to gamble his winnings trying to increase them by choosing heads or tails on a special scrooge coin. A Christmas Carol slots has glimpses of snow and offers players yet another enjoyable experience of winter cold and snow from the comfort of warmth and a colorful bright screen.
