Holiday Season Slot – 96% RTP, Rules & Features

Quick answer

Holiday Season is a Play'n GO slot (2016) with 96% RTP and very high volatility. It has free spins and wild symbols. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.

Key specs

RTP: 96%
Volatility: Very high
Grid: 5×3
Released: 14 November 2016

Not published by the provider: max win, bet range, jackpot

Casinos with Play'n GO games

Aurivo Casino100% up to $1,000 + 200 Free Spins30x bonusCarries Play'n GO
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18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 30x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 200 spins on Book of Dead at $0.20. Credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 30x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Book of Dead at $0.20 per spin. Spins credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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18+. New customers. Min dep: none for the free spins; $20 for the match bonus. 35x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 14 days. 50 spins on Starburst at $0.10. Spin wins capped at $100. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. No deposit needed for the free spins. Min deposit $20 for the match bonus. 35x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Starburst at $0.10 per spin. Max win from free spins $100. Offer valid 14 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 35x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 21 days. 125 spins on Sweet Bonanza at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 35x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Sweet Bonanza at $0.20 per spin. Offer valid 21 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.

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Themes:

Christmas & winter

Free demo Members

Try Holiday Season with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Play'n GO demos are free for GambGenius members.

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How to play Holiday Season (members only)

This game uses its own win-evaluation system. Check the in-game paytable for exactly how combinations are formed.

Holiday Season is played on a 5×3 grid.

Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.

The full Holiday Season guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 3 strategy tips

Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
What 96% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.00 on average
2 features explained: free spins, wild symbols
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
Strategy tips and a session planner for Holiday Season

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How winnings work (members only)

What 96% RTP costs per $100 wagered

What 96% RTP means

Expected return = stake × 96%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.00

RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a very high volatility game.

Features explained (members only)

2 features explained: free spins, wild symbols

Free spins

A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.

Wild symbols

Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.

Strategy tips (members only)

Size your stake to the volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features. Treat it as entertainment with a strict budget and a stake of around 0.5% of your session budget or less. A simple rule: bring at least 400 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.12.

2 more tips and a session planner

Bonus wagering: at 96% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $40.00 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.

More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.

Does it fit your budget? (members only)

Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets

For very high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 400 spins. This is what that means for Holiday Season.

Stake plans for Holiday Season
Budget	Stake a spin	Bet range	Average cost of 400 spins
$20	$0.05	Bet range not published	$0.80
$50	$0.12	Bet range not published	$2
$100	$0.25	Bet range not published	$4
$250	$0.62	Bet range not published	$10

Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who makes Holiday Season?

Holiday Season is developed by Play'n GO and was released in 2016.

What is the RTP of Holiday Season?

The default RTP of Holiday Season is 96%.

Is Holiday Season high volatility?

Holiday Season is rated very high volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features.

Can I play Holiday Season for free?

Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Play'n GO demo of Holiday Season free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.

Does Holiday Season have a bonus buy?

No bonus buy is listed for Holiday Season in the sources we checked.

Where can I play Holiday Season?

Aurivo Casino, Solstice Spins and Opalis carry Play'n GO games. Check Holiday Season is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.

Where this data comes from

playngo.com Provider
vegasslotsonline.com Slot database

Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.