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Jingle Spin from NetEnt: Slot Review - a very merry slot game!

Visit Santa's workshop to spread Wilds and good cheer on the reels in this superb festive slot!

Christmas is just around the corner and to celebrate the festive season that little bit more, NetEnt along with many other software developers have been hard at work preparing their very own Christmas themed games to unleash on the market. This new slot is exactly that as takes place in Santa’s steampunk style workshop where he and his elves are hard at work making presents and gifts for all the good little boys and girls around the world. Let’s join Saint Nick and his band of elves to see if we can make a nice cash prize magically appear in his workshop?

Jingle Spin is a 20 payline slot that includes Spreading Wilds, Surprise Baubles, Coin Wins, and Free Spins.

Jingle Spin Screenshot

Special Features

The first feature to highlight is the obligatory Wild symbol which is represented by a yellow and red gift. The main job of this symbol is to replace all other symbols to help form winning combinations on the reels.

As you play the game, you will notice Santa spinning a big yellow wheel each time the reels spin. With each spin of this big wheel, it will point to either a blank space or to a Bauble which is then passed to the elf on top of the reel 5. The Bauble will then move to the next elf with each subsequent spin until it drops off-screen and lands on the Christmas Tree. If a Wild symbol appears below an elf then the Bauble will drop down and trigger one of the following features:

  • Spreading Wilds Bauble – all 8 adjacent and diagonal symbols transform into Wilds.
  • Coin Win Bauble – awards an instant coin win that can go as high as 125X your total bet.
  • Free Spins Bauble – awards between 7 and 50 Free Spins.
  • Surprise Bauble – 1 of the 3 above Baubles is randomly activated.

The most rewarding feature by far is the Free Spins feature as you can land Extra Free Spins by aligning Free Spins Baubles on to Wild symbols. That’s not all as Spreading Wilds and Coin Wins are also active during Free Spins and every reel will always have a Bauble sitting on top which means every single Wild will trigger one of the special Bauble features. This greatly boosts your chances of landing a big win on the reels.

Best Welcome Bonus for Jingle Spin

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The presentation of the game is second to none and what we have come to expect from software giants NetEnt. It takes place in Santa’s workshop which has a real steampunk vibe to it with cogs and wheels to the right of the screen along with Saint Nick sporting a nifty pair of yellow and black goggles! Symbols are intricately detailed and consist of an assortment of different Baubles such as an Orange and Cinnamon combination and a Reindeer, as well as the standard A – 10 icons which are displayed as cute Christmas tree decorations. The animations are top-notch as symbols speed up and down the reels and are highlighted by a frame of twinkling Christmas lights when part of a winning combination. I especially like how the elves work with Santa by passing the Baubles to each other above the reels for each spin. It is a wonderful visual effect and really enhances the gameplay.

The music is melodic with soft piano sounds and sleigh bell sound effects. It complements the Christmas theme of the game perfectly.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game features 20 paylines, an excellent RTP of 96.48%, and a maximum payout worth 1,000X your initial stake.

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: 0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 0.80, 1.00, 1.20, 1.40, 1.60, 1.80, 2.00, 2.40, 2.80, 3.00, 3.20, 3.60, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.00, 12.00..200.00

  • Red Bauble Symbol: 30 for 3X, 250 for 4X, 1,000 for 5X
  • Orange/Cinnamon Bauble Symbol: 25 for 3X, 150 for 4X, 700 for 5X
  • Tree Bauble Symbol: 20 for 3X, 120 for 4X, 500 for 5X
  • Reindeer Bauble Symbol: 15 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 400 for 5X
  • Pinecone Bauble Symbol: 10 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 300 for 5X
  • A Symbol: 5 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 75 for 5X
  • K Symbol: 5 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 60 for 5X
  • Q Symbol: 5 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 60 for 5X
  • J Symbol: 5 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 50 for 5X
  • 10 Symbol: 5 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 50 for 5X

Our Verdict on Jingle Spin

First off, who thought Steampunk and Santa would go so well together? I certainly didn't! This game is produced by top software provider NetEnt and is a highly entertaining slot to enjoy over the holiday season. Jingle Spin features outstanding visuals, a jolly soundtrack, and just the right amount of bonus features to keep you in Santa’s workshop for a long time to come! The Christmas Bauble Wheel keeps the action ticking over nicely although you will have to endure quite a few blanks before the elves eventually drop a Wild to trigger one of the bonus features. The most lucrative feature by far is the Free Spins game with plenty of Extra Free Spins to claim and Spreading Wilds and Coin Wins in play here as well. When it comes to variance, I found this slot to be Medium which should appeal to low-rollers and novices as it offers a decent hit frequency. For slots with a similar Christmas theme, check out Holiday Season and The Nutcracker.

Jingle merrily along the reels to win plenty of cash prizes when you play Jingle Spin!