Deck The Halls

Deck the Halls, a Christmas-themed slot machine game from Microgaming, looks so cozy that you're going to want to make some hot chocolate while you're playing – no matter what time of year.

The game has five reels and three rows, framed with boughs of evergreen pine against a rich red backdrop. There are 30 pay lines, as you can see by the multi-colored Christmas balls along the sides of the grid. It should be noted that the numbers shown on these balls are not the pay line number, as many slots do. Instead, it shows how many coins on each line you're wagering. So, for example, if you bet 10 coins on all pay lines, they will all read “10.” The minimum coin value is .01 credits, and the maximum wager is 15 credits per spin.

The dashboard blends in nicely with the vibe of the game, which is not usual for Microgaming slots. You can adjust the coin value (shown in a gold coin), the number of lines you wan to play, the number of coins per line, and you can also choose to bet the maximum with just one click.

Icons include a baked turkey, Christmas trees, a fireplace, gifts, Santa, reindeer, stockings, and Christmas lighting. Many of the symbols are tree decorations, with green pine backgrounds, making the grid absolutely festive.

The Deck The Halls game logo is your wild card. It can substitute for any icon (except for the scatter, of course) that you need to score a win.

Christmas bells are the scatter icon. It has a red background, so it really shows up on the reels. When you land three or more on the third, fourth or fifth reels, you'll trigger 15 free spins. During free spins, the game will pay out double your normal wins.