Armadillo Does Christmas - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

This fun online slots game from Armadillo Studios has a cutesy Christmas theme. There are just five reels and 25 paylines but the game is highly volatile and has a maximum RTP of 96.02 per cent (a range applies). 

In the base game, four pre-spin reel modifiers can up the ante at any time, as can the two random post-spin bonuses. The real excitement lies in the free spins, which play with all four modifiers, and the bonus trail game, which has the potential for huge wins. Try it as a free casino slots game here at Slots Temple, but be sure to read our Armadillo Does Christmas review first.

Theme & story

Like all online slots from this South African developer, it features the friendly Armadillo as the game host. In this slot, he sacks off his native rainforest for a wintry cabin - no wonder he has to dress up as Santa to keep warm! The reels are set within an open fireplace and the scene is warmed by candles and festive decorations. Symbols include a polar bear, a rainbow, a sexy elf, bells, and a red flower. 

Armadillo Does Christmas RTP and variance 

A range applies to the RTP, with 96.02 per cent the highest available, and the variance is high.

How to play Armadillo Does Christmas 

This online slots game may have more bonus features than you can shake a candy cane at but it is quite easy to make a bet and get started:

1. The main function buttons are on the right-hand side of the reels. 
2. Hit the coin button to make a wager. Choose a bet per line of between 0.01 and 4.00 for a total bet of between 0.25 and 100.00.
3. Use the autoplay button to set the reels spinning automatically.
4. Alternatively, hit the large red spin button to spin manually.
5. You will see the buy bonus button to the top right of the reels. Click this to buy into the bonus trail feature.
6. Always play responsibly by never betting more than you can afford to lose or chasing losses. Use the timeout and self-exclusion functions if necessary.

Min & max bets + top wins

The minimum bet is 0.25 (0.01 per line) and the maximum bet is 100.00 (4.00 per line).

The top payline wins, which are for five matching symbols, are:

• Armadillo = 2.4x line bet
• Wild = 2.4x line bet
• Elf = 2x line bet

Max-win 3,000x

Volatility High

Top RTP 94.17%

Armadillo Does Christmas bonus features

Reel modifiers

In the base game, one or more of the four reel modifiers can randomly trigger at the start of a spin. These are:

• Wild reel - up to three reels become wild.
• Random wild - up to four wilds are added to reels.
• Colossal reels - reels fuse to create 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4-sized mega symbols.
• Random multiplier - awards a win multiplier of 2x to 5x. 

When more than one of these trigger at once, the potential for wins is huge.

Instant win

At the end of any spin an instant win might randomly be awarded, with prizes of up to 200x the total bet. 

Symbol upgrade

This may also occur at the end of any spin, with low-value symbols upgraded to higher ones.

Trail bonus

The trail bonus is the main bonus feature, with players needing to land three or more bonus symbols on the reels to trigger the trail. At the start of the feature, you will be randomly assigned one of three bonus trail maps. The Armadillo then moves across the trail, moving between one and six places each time. Each spot he lands on will award a prize, a feature, or bring an end to the bonus if you land on an ice hole. Special items collected in the base game award powers during this feature:

• Heart - protection from ice holes.
• Christmas tree - increases win amount.
• Candy canes and stockings - award win multipliers.
• Super skis - collect every prize passed on the board, even when the Armadillo doesn’t stop there.

If you reach the end of the trail, you are awarded a win of 2,000x your total bet and any winnings you have accrued along the way.

Free spin - party spin

Land four whisky symbols to trigger one free spin with all the reel modifiers in play.

Overall Armadillo Does Christmas review: our verdict

The fabulous Armadillo Does Christmas online slot game is available as a free casino slots game at any time of the year. Unlike games with too few or too predictable bonus features, Armadillo Does Christmas will constantly surprise you. The best is the bonus trail, followed by the party spin. Users can even choose the buy bonus if they don’t want to wait for the big one to start.

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