Christmas Carol Megaways at a glance
Christmas Carol Megaways from November 2020 tells the Christmas story with the three ghosts. Up to 200,704 ways to win and tumbles make up the base game.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Released
- November 2020
- Ways to win
- up to 200,704 Megaways
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- very high
- Max win
- 20,000x
- Hit rate
- 35.71%
- Bonus buy
- yes
Rules: how Christmas Carol Megaways works
Christmas Carol Megaways is a Megaways slot. The number of symbols per reel changes on every spin, so the number of ways to win varies from spin to spin, up to a maximum of 200,704. Wins are counted from left to right on adjacent reels.
After every win the winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in from above (tumble or cascade). A single spin can therefore trigger several wins in a row until no new combination forms.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.5%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 20,000x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €20,000; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
In up to 23 free spins, the multiplier rises by 1x with every tumble, up to a maximum of 10x. Many casinos let you buy the bonus directly. The maximum win is 20,000x the stake.
Scatter symbols trigger the free spins. How many scatters you need and how many spins you get is shown in the paytable; in most games of this kind the free spins can be retriggered during the bonus.
Multipliers boost wins in this game many times over. What matters is whether they apply to a single win only or add up during the free spins: that difference is exactly what makes the bonus round so swingy.
Where the casino and the local rules allow it, the free spins can be bought directly. The price is shown as a multiple of your stake and is high; buying the bonus sharply increases the risk per round.
Play the Christmas Carol Megaways demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
Christmas Carol Megaways with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). Christmas Carol Megaways is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €0.50 per spin, that is 3,000 spins. With an RTP of 96.5%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €52.50. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With very high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
According to published game data, about 35.71% of spins end in a win, so on average every 2.8th spin. Many of those hits are smaller than the stake, though.
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with very high volatility: plan a budget for about 400 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €200. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
A seasonal Megaways slot with very high volatility.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
Christmas Carol Megaways is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try The Dog House Megaways, Muertos Multiplier Megaways and Big Bass Bonanza Megaways. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
