Christmas Carol Megaways

Christmas Carol Megaways Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	November 2020
Theme	Christmas, Dickensian, Victorian London
Layout	6 reels with up to 8 rows (including top reel)
Paylines	Up to 200,704 ways to win
Bet Range	Varies by version/operator
Core Mechanics	Megaways mechanic, Cascading wins, Free spins with selectable starting multipliers, Ante Bet option, Buy Free Spins option (in some jurisdictions)
Mechanics	Megaways engine licensed from Big Time Gaming
Platform	HTML5 compatible across desktop and mobile

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
High Tier	Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Ebenezer Scrooge	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Pocket watch scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Christmas Carol Megaways Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins with increasing multiplier	Land 4 or more scatters	Varies by number of scatters and option chosen	Cascading wins increase multiplier by 1x each cascade	Retrigger with 3 scatters for 5 extra spins; no multiplier cap until max win reached
Ante Bet	Player opts in	Doubles chance to trigger free spins	Adds more scatters to reels
Buy Free Spins	Player purchases	Instant free spins round	Bypass base game to access bonus	Not available in all jurisdictions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many ways to win does the game offer?	It offers up to 200,704 ways to win.
What is the RTP of the game?	The RTP is 96.58%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 20000x your stake.
How does the free spins feature work?	Landing four or more scatters triggers free spins where you choose a starting multiplier and each cascade increases it by 1x.
What does the Ante Bet do?	Ante Bet increases your stake by 25% and doubles your chance to trigger free spins.
Can you buy the free spins feature?	Yes, in some jurisdictions you can purchase free spins for 100x your bet.
Is there a limit to the multiplier during free spins?	There is no limit to how high the multiplier can rise until the max win is reached.
What is the volatility level?	The game is high volatility.

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