Deck the Halls Details Page

Software (9)

Microgaming is a brand that means something in the business of online casino software, so there is a dependability factor that you can rely on whenever you play this Deck The Halls game. The theme is consistent and strong. Navigation is easy, as everything is arranged in a very straight-forward manner. Like many of the Microgaming offerings, this one allows you to take advantage of many player options, including the sound controls and a speed control called "Quick Spin" that, if you are rather impatient, actually speeds up the spinning of the reels. AutoPlay, which facilitates automatic play for as long as you specify, is available too.

Easy to Understand (10)

You've got great Help files available, as that is a hallmark of the Microgaming games, but you'll hardly need it, as everything is pretty well explained to you within the interface itself. If you know what a scatter is, and what a wild does, and have played any game that offers free spins, this is bound to be an absolute snap.

Graphics & Sounds (9)

When you have something with a Christmas theme, you pretty much know what colors are coming, and even, to a great extent, which symbols are going to be featured. Yet Microgaming, in the design of Deck The Halls, have managed to make these graphics crisp, lively and exciting. We hope you don't choose to switch off the soundtrack, which evokes the Christmas spirit, but you can if you wish.

Theme and Concept (10)

The theme is obvious, as we know, and it is something almost everyone can relate to. But there is such color and richness that it comes as a very pleasant surprise. It is clear that the designers of the game took great pains to make this theme something very, very special.

Game Features (8)

The one bonus game that is offered is the Free Spins Bonus Game, which offers ten free spins to the player, with any wins during the process of game doubled. If, during the Free Spins Game, three or more scatters (Bells) once again appear on the screen, you will be awarded ten additional spins. The wild symbol (Deck The Halls) multiplies the payout of any winning combination four-fold if it used to complete that winning combination. As far as game features that are not bonus-related, the options, which include Expert Mode (including AutoPlay and stats) and the Quick Spin option can both add quite a bit to the enjoyment and convenience of the game.

Betting Options (8)

The minimum coin size is .01, with a maximum of .05. That is an extremely small bet spread. However, with 30 paylines available, and a limit of 10 coins available, the maximum wager available would be 300 coins, which though not great, is not tragic either. The "Bet Max" button, in green, allows you to automatically make the highest wager possible.

Jackpots (8)

When you click "View Pays" you will see that the maximum you can win in this game is 2,400,000 coins. The Deck The Halls symbol is the wild and also results in the highest jackpot for five in a payline, which is 4000 coins. Four wilds on a payline pays 1000 coins, and that is the same payout for five Santa Claus symbols. The other symbols bring much smaller payouts, so you really have to hit big to get a nice jackpot.