Technical specifications:
Belatra Games presents Winter Thunder, a slot that combines winter festivities with electrifying gameplay mechanics. The game features decorative snowflake ornaments as special symbols set against a backdrop of holiday gifts and decorations. The visual design employs a striking contrast between cool winter elements and dramatic lightning effects, particularly during bonus features.
The Hold-and-Win feature emerges as Winter Thunder’s signature mechanic. Players encounter four distinct types of special symbols during the bonus reels: Credit-Symbols for direct wins, Bonus-Symbols offering multipliers from 20x to 100x, Extra-Bonus-Symbols triggering additional rewards, and Empty Symbols. Each bonus series grants three spins on mini-reels, with new Credit-Symbols resetting the spin counter for another series of three attempts.
The Thunder Hit mechanism adds an electrifying dimension to the Hold-and-Win feature. Lightning may strike any mini-reel after it stops, initiating an additional spin for potentially larger wins or Extra Bonuses. When all Empty Symbols are cleared from the reels, a dramatic sequence of Lightning Bolts triggers, enhancing the winnings on selected mini-reels and creating opportunities for substantial payouts.
The game incorporates a four-tier Extra Bonus system with progressive values: Mini (2,000 fun), Minor (5,000 fun), Major (100,000 fun), and Grand (1,000,000 fun). While each Extra Bonus can only be awarded once per game, players have the chance to collect multiple different Extra Bonuses during a single session. These bonuses are paid at the conclusion of the Hold-and-Win feature.
Winter Thunder offers a unique BET+100% option that increases both the frequency of Hold-and-Win Bonus and Free Games triggers. When utilizing this enhanced betting option, all winnings are multiplied by the base bet, though players should note that this affects the overall betting strategy. The game also includes a Fast Purchase feature, accessible through the purchase menu for more direct access to bonus features.