Christmas Critters: upcoming slot by Iron Dog Studio
Three festive animals take over the reels in Christmas Critters, a Hold & Win slot from Iron Dog Studio. Penguin, turkey and reindeer Critter Coins can each unlock a board with its own power, turning the bonus into a multi-board feature where cash values can be increased in several different ways.
Christmas Critters Game Details
| Category | Details |
| Provider | Iron Dog Studio |
| Release Date | December 9, 2026 |
| Theme | Christmas |
| Game Type | Hold & Win |
| RTP | 95%, 93%, 91% |
| Volatility | Medium-High |
| Hold & Win Hit Rate | 1 in 125; 1 in 53 with Ante Bet |
| Bet Range | 0.10–30.0 |
| Max Win | 7,500x |
| Bonus Features | Critter Coins, Three Bonus Boards, Hold & Win, Ante Bet, Buy-In |
Christmas Critters HeroesThree Critters, Three Bonus Powers
Three different Critter Coins can appear in the base game, with only one animal able to land on each reel. Landing at least one creates a chance to trigger Hold & Win, which begins with 3 respins and resets the counter whenever a new symbol lands.
Each Critter Coin involved in the trigger unlocks its corresponding bonus board. One power selects a random Coin and adds its cash value to itself, while another boosts a Cash symbol by a random +1x to +10x when a new Coin lands.
The reindeer board waits until the spins have run out across all active boards, then upgrades every Cash symbol on its board with a random 2x to 5x multiplier.
Christmas Critters SymbolsAnte Bet and Buy-In
The Ante Bet doubles the chance of triggering Hold & Win, improving the feature hit rate from 1 in 125 to 1 in 53.
A separate Buy-In option provides immediate entry to Hold & Win. Depending on the selected option, the feature can begin with a random selection of powers or with all three powers active.
A Festive Hold & Win with Three Personalities
Christmas Critters keeps the Hold & Win structure familiar while giving each animal its own way to affect the collected prizes. Different combinations of Critter boards can change how the bonus develops, from individual Coin boosts to a final multiplier upgrade, with the game offering a 7,500x maximum win.
