The battle for the Christmas number one
Nik Robinson, CEO at Big Time Gaming, says Christmas Megapots is its best festive slot to date, offering Jackpots, Hold & Spin, Free Spins and more.
It’s that time again when studios release their festive slots and this year, Big Time Gaming has once again thrown its party hat into the ring. Tell us more about Christmas Megapots.
Christmas Megapots™ lets players jingle their way to festive jackpots, with every spin brimming with holiday cheer and big-win potential. Built around our hugely popular Megapots mechanic, players can enjoy seasonal sparkle while they spin for the chance to unwrap Mini, Midi or Mega jackpots. But that’s not all…
When six or more Gold Coins land anywhere on the reels, the dazzling Hold & Spin feature bursts into life. Players get an initial three Respins, with each symbol transforming into a mini reel of wonder, revealing more shimmering Coins that carry Cash Prizes, Multipliers and those coveted Megapot icons. Once the Respins stop, it’s time for the Prize Reveal with the Coin value multiplied by all revealed Multipliers.
There’s also a Free Spins bonus, triggered when three or more Golden Bells chime. This awards 12 Free Games which play out alongside a win Multiplier that starts at 1x and climbs higher with each Coin that lands. If the Hold & Spin doesn’t trigger, Coins remain frozen in place like snowflakes to build anticipation for what the next spin might deliver. There’s also two buy the bonus options for players wanting to get straight to the festive action.
Mark: Christmas Megapots™ is a bonus-rich game with plenty for players to unwrap. That said, Megapots is the star of the show here, so why did you choose to base the game around this particular mechanic?
Megapots™ is one of our newer mechanics (it made its debut in Big Bucks Deluxe), but is already proving to be a massive hit with players. The mechanic builds anticipation with every spin, teasing the potential for one of the three jackpots to trigger. It’s also the perfect mechanic for combining with the Hold & Spin feature, putting players on the edge of their seats while the Respins work their magic and they try to collect the coveted Megapots symbols needed to unlock the jackpots. Those who play Big Time Gaming slots love explosive gameplay and epic big win potential, and that’s exactly what Megapots™ provides. That we could wrap the mechanic in a wonderful festive theme makes Christmas MegapotsTM our most exciting – and festive – seasonal slot to date.
Mark: Big Time Gaming has become renowned for its seasonal slots – why do you devote development capacity to this?
Because developing seasonal slots such as Christmas Megapots™ is great fun. They allow our teams to get really creative and to lean into special occasions and major events on the calendar, from Halloween to Christmas. But we don’t just reskin an already popular slot and wrap it up in a seasonal theme – each game is built from the ground up to ensure it puts players on the edge of their seat spin after spin. This is what we do with all of our titles to make sure they hit the mark with players. That said, we do use some of our most popular titles as a blueprint for the gameplay of our season slots – Christmas Megapots™, for example, shares a lot of its gameplay features with Big Bucks Deluxe, but with plenty of unique components and that striking festive design to ensure it delivers a totally different experience.
Mark: What’s the key to a successful festive slot? How do you create that sense of festive magic while providing a fun slotting experience?
It has to be the complete package. So the theme has to be right, in the case of Christmas Megapots™, players are taken to a winter wonderland with snow-dusted reels and the gameplay has to match, too. This means getting the perfect combination of bonuses to bring the festivities to life, getting players into the swing of the season while offering up proper big win potential. The max win with Christmas Megapots is a massive 89,600x. Then you need to consider the small details like making sure the symbols have a festive touch, aligning the sound design with the theme, and generally creating an engaging and immersive experience that ties in with the season.
Mark: The seasonal slot market is pretty competitive – why should players fire up the festive reels on Christmas Megapots™?
Christmas Megapots™ is our best festive game to date and is very much a Big Time Gaming slot. It’s highly volatile, packed with gripping bonus features and delivers a massive max win. The design team has brought the theme to life in our unique style, with plenty of little touches along the way to get the festivities flowing. Yes, there are plenty of Christmas-themed slots in the market, but none are as compelling to play as Christmas MegapotsTM, with players given the chance to unwrap jackpot wins spin after spin. If you’re going to play one festive slot this holiday season, make sure it’s Christmas MegapotsTM.
