Brew Brothers Xmas Brew, released by Slotmill on November 28, 2024, is a festive adaptation of the original Brew Brothers slot. Set against a snowy backdrop in Norrland, Sweden, this 5×4 grid slot offers 40 paylines, high volatility, and an RTP of 96.14%. Players can win up to 15,000 times their stake.
Game Design and Theme
The slot features two quirky hillbilly brewmasters crafting a special winter brew. The reels are framed in wood, set amidst snow-filled trees, a cozy red house, and a cheerful snowman, all enhanced by jolly Christmas music.
Symbols and Payouts
- Low-Paying Symbols: J, Q, K, and A, paying between 1.4x and 1.6x the bet for five-of-a-kind.
- Medium-Paying Symbols: Bucket, corn, yeast, and sugar, offering payouts between 2.25x and 5x for five matching symbols.
- High-Paying Symbols: Two brothers with glasses and caps, awarding 10x and 12.5x the bet for five-of-a-kind.
- Wild Symbols: Substitute for all symbols except the Bonus Scatter and appear on reels 2, 3, and 4, sometimes with x2 or x3 multipliers.
Special Features
- Old Betty Feature: The Old Betty symbol, appearing on reels 1 and 5, can add 1 to 9 wilds to reels 2, 3, and 4. If a wild is added to an existing one, its multiplier increases by x1.
- Free Spins Bonus: Triggered by landing 3 Bonus Symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4, awarding 7 free spins. During this round, wilds become sticky. If Old Betty lands, it upgrades to Gold Betty, remaining on the reels and potentially activating on each spin.
- Tractor Feature: During free spins, filling reels 2, 3, and 4 with wilds activates this feature, creating a giant wild symbol that covers all three reels, with combined multipliers for substantial wins.
- Fast Track (Feature Buy): Allows direct access to features at various costs, ranging from 10x to 750x the base bet, with RTPs up to 96.57%.
- Xtra-Bet: Increases the base stake by 50%, boosting the chances of triggering the Free Spins Bonus by 2.5 times. The RTP with Xtra-Bet enabled is 96.21%.
Technical Specifications
- Reels: 5
- Rows: 4
- Paylines: 40
- Volatility: High
- RTP: 96.14% (with variations up to 96.57% depending on features)
- Minimum Bet: 0.20 credits
- Maximum Bet: 60 credits
- Maximum Win: 15,000x the stake
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- High maximum win potential.
- Engaging features like sticky wilds and multipliers.
- Festive graphics and immersive design.
Cons:
- High volatility may not suit all players.
- Limited appeal outside the holiday season.
Conclusion
Brew Brothers Xmas Brew offers a festive gaming experience with engaging features and substantial win potential, making it a standout choice for the holiday season.
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