Inspired gaming: Big Christmas Present

Inspired Gaming enjoyed the success of its Big Bonus slot series and they just can’t get enough of it. Thus, the studio released Big Christmas Present as part of its slot series with Christmas vibes. It has an achievable maximum payout of 12,000x the stake during the base game and bonus game. However, it’s still a reskin of Big Bonus slot which can be disappointing for some players.

Nothing much changed from the game since most innovations were focused on its looks to make it Christmassy. Furthermore, it has a lower than average RTP and an inconsistent number of Bonus Spins in the bonus round. But if these things aren’t an issue to you then Big Christmas Present might satisfy your taste buds.

Big Christmas Present slot design

One look from its title and you can already guess its type of theme. Playable on any gaming device from desktops and tablets to mobile devices, Big Christmas Present can entertain you. Big Christmas Present has that Christmas theme and snow-covered setting in the background. The starlights from a clear night sky light up this view.

A semi-transparent reel set encloses the symbols to show the snow-covered woods through it. Moreover, multi-colored Christmas lights adorn the grid that shines bright in the middle of the screen. Another set of the game shows a warm and cozy living room by the fireplace and a Christmas tree on the side. Of course, we can’t forget the gifts under the Christmas tree and other Christmas ornaments that complete its festive atmosphere.

Big Christmas Present’s symbols range from low to premium and special symbols. The grapes, oranges, lemons, cherries, plums, and watermelons represent the low-paying symbols on the grid. Meanwhile, the white, blue, and red Christmas tree balls together with the snowflakes represent the high-paying symbols. The Christmas wreath shows up as the Wild symbol while the other special symbols show up in wrapped gifts with a ribbon.

Big Christmas Present features

Big Christmas Present is a slot that relies more on the bonus round to offer more exciting perks. It requires the Bonus symbols just like other Big Bonus series of slots and other special symbols on the reels. Of course, there is also a Wild symbol that is backed by the Pick Me symbol, and Big Spins symbol. Together, these special symbols come in handy to activate the game’s bonus round.

So, let’s check out how Big Christmas Present’s features work in the gameplay with 6 reels and 4 rows.

Wild Symbol

The Christmas wreath with a WILD logo represents the Wild symbol in Big Christmas Present. As one of the special symbols on the grid, the Christmas wreath wild symbol substitutes for all regular symbols. The only symbol it can’t replace is the Bonus Scatter symbol. This Wild symbol lands anywhere on the reels during the base game.

But, the Wild symbols can land on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th reels only once the bonus round is triggered. Moreover, any Wild symbol that is present during the Bonus Spins round will remain locked in its place. The Sticky Wild symbols will only move once the Bonus Spins round is over. 

Scatter Symbol

The gift with a BONUS logo is another special symbol in the Big Christmas Present Slot that functions as the Scatter. The Wild symbol can’t replace it but it can trigger the bonus round to give you Bonus Spins.

Bonus Spins

You need to land 3 or more Bonus Scatters to activate the Big Christmas Present Bonus feature. Once triggered, the Pick Me symbol will show up to present each Scatter symbol that landed. This means that 3 Pick Me symbols can appear if 3 Bonus Scatter symbols trigger the bonus round. Each Pick Me gift reveals the number of Big Spins that are given to the players.

The number of Big Spins that each Pick Me gift reveals varies from 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. However, the chances of getting the Big Spins in this bonus feature are not always the same during the reveal. Thus, the Big Spins from Pick Me symbols can be different from the number of Bonus Spins you can get separately. Once the value is revealed, the Bonus Spins automatically start.

The wins in Bonus Spins that are either greater than or 20x your stake will decrease the remaining number of Big Spins. But the spins that are less than 20x your stake will not decrease the remaining number of Big Spins. This Bonus Spins round will remain running until there are no more Big Spins left. As mentioned above, any Wild symbol will stay in its position until the feature ends if they appear in Bonus Spins.

Spin Chances

Playing with less credit is not a problem in this Big Christmas Present game with an additional chance to spin. The Spin Chance feature is automatically triggered once your credit has reached below the current spin’s price but still greater than zero. This feature allows you to wager your remaining credits. This way, you can still have a chance to win an extra spin with your current bet.

Simply click the “PLAY” button to start moving your pointer across the meter and play Spin Chance. Or, you can also choose to leave the Spin Chance with your remaining credit and pick the “NO THANKS” option. You can always say no whenever you are having second thoughts about taking a risk with your remaining credit.

If you play this feature and the pointer stops on the green segment, you will get a spin at your current bet. This spin also plays automatically to increase your chances of winning. But if the pointer stops on the red segment, you will lose the return to the base game. Losing this feature means losing any of your remaining credit as well.

Both the green and red segments are equal to the amount of bet concerning your current bet. The chances of winning a spin in this feature are determined using this ratio.

Big Christmas Present RTP, betting and prizes

Big Christmas Present is played with 50 fixed pay lines on its 6×4 grid. This slot also comes with a betting range that starts with a minimum of £0.20 up to a maximum of £20. Since this betting range is quite common, it can easily appeal to a wide range of audiences. However, its return to player is below the usual average percentage in most slots at 95% only.

Although the level of volatility in this slot is still not that clear, the wins can land pretty often. Since we’re already in the winning part, the odds of winning in any particular outcome in this game are always the same. The combination of wins on every single spin is limited to 12,500x the stake only. This can be equivalent to £250,000 excluding the jackpots.

Now, let’s see how much can Big Christmas Present’s winning combination pay you on each spin. The low-value fruit symbols pay £0.50 to £40 for matching 3 to 6 similar symbols. The high-value Christmas balls pay £2 to £75 for landing 3 to 6 matching symbols. Meanwhile, the highest paying snowflakes symbol pays £2.50 to £100 for matching 3 to 6 similar symbols per spin.

Even a winning combination with Wild symbols pays £5, £20, £75 to £1,025 on each spin which is cool. Not all slots are as generous as Big Christmas Present to apply this huge payout on Wild winnings.

Conclusion

Big Christmas Present is a very basic game from Inspired Gaming and it looks like a reskin of its previous release. If you’re a fan of Inspired Gaming then you might have played Big Bonus Slot already. Both games have many similarities and Big Christmas Present got some tricks that can keep the players hooked into it. Inspired Gaming recreated a game atmosphere that is warmer to capture and offer that Christmas vibes.

Thanks to its magical Christmas atmosphere, spinning the reels can be more fun. There are exciting Bonus Spins to experience here despite its more lay low approach than other Inspired Gaming slots. But for other players who prefer less intense gameplay, this can be an advantage to Big Christmas Present. If you’re fine with playing a reskin slot then this might suit your taste and your budget.