The holiday season is here, and Casino CrownGold is celebrating with a festive new online slot game – Merry Giftmas: Hold and Win. As an Australian player, this Christmas-themed game offers a fun and rewarding gameplay experience you won’t want to miss. With colorful symbols, bonus features, and big payout potential, Merry Giftmas aims to spread some seasonal cheer to slots fans down under.

The layout features 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 fixed paylines. The minimum bet is $0.10 per spin, making this an affordable game for all bankrolls. As you play, you’ll notice the reels are set against a snow-covered village, with a Christmas tree in the background to set the winter mood. The graphics are smooth and engaging as gift box symbols spin by, enhanced by festive music and sound effects.

Symbol Types

The main symbols in Merry Giftmas are all related to the holiday theme. Lower-value icons are represented by tradition Christmas icons – stockings, candy canes, bells, and holly. The higher-value symbols are Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, a reindeer, and a sack of toys. There is also a special Gift Box symbol that triggers the bonus game when three land on the reels.

Free Play Mode

When you first try out Merry Giftmas, be sure to spend some time playing in Practice Mode first. This allows you to test out the game for free with no financial risk. Take note of how often bonus features are triggered, and which symbols appear more frequently. This will help you decide on the best strategies once you start playing for real money. The overall look, sounds, and gameplay remain the same between real money and free play modes.

Paytable and Payouts

Symbol	Type	Multiplier	Payout for 5
Stockings	Lower	3x	150
Candy Canes	Lower	3x	150
Bells	Lower	5x	250
Holly	Lower	5x	250
Mrs. Claus	Higher	10x	500
Santa Claus	Higher	10x	500
Reindeer	Higher	20x	1000
Toys	Higher	20x	1000
Gift Box	Special	–	2500

Special Options

Merry Gift at CrownGold comes loaded with special features and options to boost payouts:

1. Wild – The Santa icon is wild, substituting for other symbols to complete winning combinations.
2. Free Spins – Land three or more Gift Box symbols to win 10 free spins with expanded reels for more ways to win.
3. Multiplier Trail – With each spin in the bonus game, a special meter increases the multiplier up to 5x.
4. Gamble Feature – After any win, players can try to double their payout by correctly guessing the color or suit of a face-down card.
5. Hold and Win – This unique feature allows you to hold reels with high-win symbols for a chance to land more matches.

Theme and Design

As you may have guessed from the name, Merry Giftmas is all about celebrating the Christmas season. The visual design transports you to a snow-covered village, with the Northern Lights shining behind an ornately decorated tree. Festive garlands and presents surround the reels, while iconic holiday tunes play with every spin. The mix of traditional and modern graphical elements really puts you in the holiday spirit.

The theme and gameplay work hand-in-hand as well. Gift box symbols match the act of exchanging presents, while the Hold and Win feature relates to shaking gift boxes and hoping for the best. With free spins, multipliers, and two engaging bonus features, Merry Giftmas nicely balances Christmas nostalgia with innovative online slot excitement.