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Ho Ho Tower from Elk Studios: Slot Review - a real Christmas cracker of a game!

Ever wondered what it would be like to celebrate Christmas in Hong Kong?

As December kicks off and the Christmas spirit is in full swing, many software studios release Christmas-themed games to help players really get in the mood for the holiday season. This game is exactly that as it is a festive sequel of sorts to the hugely popular slot Hong Kong Tower (read our review here) made by renowned software developer Elk Studios. So if you ever wondered what it is like to celebrate Christmas in Hong Kong then you need to check this festive slot out!

Ho Ho Tower is a 5 reel slot game with 99 paylines and includes Mystery Symbols and a Wheels of the Sky feature.

Ho Ho Tower Screenshot

Special Features

The first feature to discuss is that surprisingly there are no Wild symbols in this game. Instead, the game uses Mystery Symbols. This symbol comes stacked on the reels and it is represented by an image of the Ho Ho Tower game logo. When it appears in the game, it can change into any symbol after the reels have stopped to further increase your chances of landing a big cash payout. The Mystery Symbol can also transform into a Blue Yin Yang Bonus symbol which can trigger the Wheels of the Sky feature and it gives you 2 extra lives to use in this bonus game.

The Wheels of the Sky Bonus Game is the standout attraction of the game. You can trigger it by not only landing a Blue Yin Yang Bonus symbol but also landing 3 or more Red Yin Yang Bonus symbols on the reels. The more Red Yin Yang Bonus symbols you land to trigger the feature then the more lives you will receive for the Bonus Game. For example, 4 Red Yin Yangs will give you an extra life but manage to land 5 and you will be given 2 additional lives. The Wheel of the Sky Bonus Game takes place amongst 3 very high skyscrapers that feature a bonus wheel on the very top of each of them. The object of the Bonus Game is to spin the wheels to gain access to the next wheel in order to win bigger prizes. To move from one wheel to the next, you need to spin the wheel and land on a ‘Level Up’ segment. Be careful to avoid the blank segments as if you land on one of these then the feature will end but if you have an extra life then it will kick in and allow you to spin the wheel again. If you make it all the way to the 3rd wheel then you have the chance to win a staggering 50,000 coins on each spin!

Best Welcome Bonus for Ho Ho Tower

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The game features a very slick presentation as you might expect from legendary software producer Elk Studios. The backdrop of the slot is a Hong Kong skyline that is covered with falling snow and bright white lights and if you look very closely you will notice some small Christmas lights adorning the sides of the reels. Symbols are Christmas themed of course and consist of candy canes, red and white sweets, and even a Christmas style Bonsai Tree! The animations are stunning as symbols race up and down the reels and rotate and burst into life whenever they are part of a winning payline.

The music is very festive and full of Christmas jingles and if you listen closely you can hear the hustle of bustle of a crowd of Hong Kong shoppers doing their Christmas shopping. It complements the Christmas theme of the game superbly.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 99 ways to win, a nice RTP of 96.4%, and a fantastic maximum payout worth 3,061X your bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.10, 0.20, 0.30, 0.50, 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 5.00, 10.00, 20.00, 30.00, 50.00

  • Yin Yang Bonus symbol: Bonus Game for 3X, 1 Extra Life for 4X, 2 Extra Lives for 5X
  • Golden 7 Symbol: 250 for 3X, 500 for 4X, 1,000 for 5X
  • Red Lotus Symbol: 150 for 3X, 200 for 4X, 500 for 5X
  • Christmas Bonsai Tree Symbol: 100 for 3X, 150 for 4X, 200 for 5X
  • Rectangular Sweets Symbol: 40 for 3X, 60 for 4X, 80 for 5X
  • Candy Cane Symbol: 40 for 3X, 60 for 4X, 80 for 5X
  • Round Sweet Symbol: 40 for 3X, 60 for 4X, 80 for 5X

Our Verdict on Ho Ho Tower

ELK Studios created this excellent slot and it is not often you hear it but this game is a vast improvement on its predecessor in many ways. For instance, this game has a top win of 3,061X as opposed to Hong Kong Tower which is set at a lower 3,016X as well as an improved RTP of 96.4% compared to 96.3%. Furthermore, Ho Ho Tower features an additional ‘Level Up’ segment on the 1st wheel of the Wheels of the Sky Bonus Game to really boost your chances of moving to the next wheel so you can claim even bigger cash payouts. It is worth mentioning that this game is Highly volatile so make sure to be very patient when playing this game and you'll find that you’ll be rewarded nicely with a massive Christmas Bonus!

Land a huge Christmas payout in Ho Ho Tower!