Holly Jolly Penguins Slots

Penguins don't need an introduction, but how about some holly jolly ones? Those words do suggest a certain direction for the theme of this slot game, but we'll get to that in a moment. We can tell you, though, that Holly Jolly Penguins is a delight, and offers some cool features we think you might enjoy.

We bet you've heard of this developer

We're in the hands of Microgaming once more here, and this is one of their more recent entries into this themed slot game area.

Play the demo version to use practice funds first

This is always a sensible idea, as you can explore the possibilities and to see if the game matches up to your idea of it.

We've got another Christmas themed slot game to play

We bet you already guessed that much. The game works around a gang of penguins, of course, but there are Christmas trees, Christmas bells, and candy canes involved as well.

An entertaining design up for grabs here

We found plenty of appeal in every aspect of this game design. The penguins are nothing short of cute, with them all in action in various ways. There is a festive and snowy scene behind the reels too, with a candy cane border around the reels as well.

How to play Holly Jolly Penguins

Here we go then - a standard 5 x 3 format appears upon loading this game, and we get the chance to play for the prizes included in the paytable… but not for any progressives, sadly.

Somewhat surprisingly, there are two wilds in this game. Each one substitutes for most other icons apart from the scatter and the other wild. Easy when you understand it. Additionally, they pay out for two or more mixed wilds on a line, along with double those prize amounts for two or more identical wilds on a line.

The scatter symbol is shown as a couple of penguins on what looks like a fast-moving sleigh.

More paylines than you might think

Holly Jolly Penguins has gotten quite jolly with all the paylines too, offering 45 of them in action. They are fixed, so bear that in mind when you're looking at playing this game.

What are the coin values like in this game?

You should find a coin to suit in this slot. They go from 0.01 to 0.25, so they're staying at the lower end of the typical betting range, making the game accessible to lots of players.

A solid paytable goes through the rules

It has a Microgaming feel about it if you get that idea. It's solidly built and understandable to read, and that's about all you need, right?

Bonus elements don't appear in this game

Sadly, no… but there is another neat feature you can look out for as you play.

Free spins are the clear highlight in this game

And as you might guess, the scattered penguins are the ones that can get you there. You need three or more to land on adjacent reels from the left one to get some free games. You'll receive five, 10, or 20 of those for three, four, or five triggering scatters.

That's not all though. You could score up to 80 free spins on one spin of the reels, depending on how many scatters you land on certain reels. You can also retrigger them during the games themselves, so watch out for a chance to get some more.

Do we know the RTP?

We do - the return to player value is confirmed as 96.01%.

Our rating for the Holly Jolly Penguins slot game

This is a superb game, and there are plenty of entertaining penguins to meet along the way. The free spin game looks predictable until you realize how it works, and then you'll find yourself looking for multiple spins if you can. We're ranking this one at 8.5 out of 10.

What is the jackpot worth?

If the Holly Jolly Penguins slot game pays out the most, you'd receive 312,500 coins. The prize would therefore depend on the value of your coin per line to work out the actual cash amount. Suffice to say the game has potential though.

Demo action gets you underway with some knowledge

The best way to work out if you like the penguin-filled festive game is to try it in practice gaming mode.

Find this festive slot at many Microgaming online casinos

There are plenty of sites offering demo and real games from this big brand, so check out the options and see which site you might want to join.

Can you play on mobile devices as well?

You should find a mobile version of this one to play, as it is a recent release compared to many earlier slots. Look to play it on iOS or Android devices depending on preference.