Technical Specifications:
Amatic has taken the beloved fruit slot format and given it a festive makeover with Hot Fruits Xmas. This 5-reel, 3-row slot operates on 20 fixed paylines, combining classic fruit machine elements with holiday-themed extras. The game’s design features a rich red backdrop adorned with Christmas motifs like bells, presents, and decorated trees, creating a seamless blend of traditional slot gaming and seasonal cheer.
The slot’s base gameplay follows traditional left-to-right winning patterns across adjacent reels, with only the highest line win paid per active line. What sets this game apart is its innovative Gift symbol system. These special symbols appear alongside regular reel symbols without blocking win lines, offering values ranging from 1x to 250x the standard bet. The Mystery Gift symbols add another layer of excitement, guaranteeing wins between 25x and 250x the standard bet when revealed at the feature’s conclusion.
The game’s signature Xmas Bonus activates through the Extra Bet feature, which players can toggle at either 25% or 100% of their base bet. Collecting 6 or more Gift symbols anywhere on the reels triggers this special feature. During the bonus, players receive 3 initial spins, with each new Gift symbol resetting the spin count back to 3. The feature continues until either spins are exhausted or all 15 reel positions contain Gift symbols. As an extra incentive, filling all positions with Gift symbols doubles all Gift symbol wins.
The game incorporates both Wild and Scatter mechanics skillfully. The Wild symbol can substitute for all regular symbols except Scatters, maximizing winning potential. The Star serves as the Scatter symbol, paying out from any position and adding its wins to regular line wins. This combination of features ensures multiple winning opportunities on every spin.