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Design and theme
80 %
Features and playability
80 %
RTP and volatility
96 %
Slot machine details and review Young Deer Song
Young Deer Song is a slot machine that you will find at Evoplay casinos. Itβs a Christmas-themed release, and a slot where the original focus was on wildlife, so while there are decorations around, this is not a purely holiday-inspired design. Theyβve created a game area with 5×3 reels and 20 active paylines for it.
Every slot machine must be developed by a company that invented, designed and put it into operation. Many players eventually find that they only enjoy playing on machines from specific software provider, so they narrow down their selection by preferred brand.
A high volatility slot. Wins are rare, but can be really big. The game has more pronounced fluctuations and can often go without hitting anything for a long time, suitable for players who like adrenaline, higher risk and work with a larger budget. More about volatility here.
Slot theme and symbols
Evoplayβs choice, in this case, was to take the graphics from a wildlife-themed slot with five reels and use them as a basis for a Christmas-themed game. This means that all the regular symbols are inspired by wild animals from the Northern hemisphere, or rely on regular Royals. The Christmas part can be seen in the bauble-shaped bonus symbol, the reindeer wild, or in the various decorations used in the background image. Itβs an OK option visually, but itβs not a true Christmas-themed slot.
Young Deer Song theme and symbols
Offering a fairly common mix of special features, Young Deer Song is also the sort of slot machine that comes with High volatility. Even though it has a 96% RTP (Return to Player), which sounds fine, the big prize doesnβt go higher than 3,537x the stake, so there is room for improvement there. Winning is possible either through features or via regular combinations requiring either 2+ or 3+ matching symbols landing together on a payline.
Fox
Owl
Wolf
Raccoon
Letter A
Letter K
Letter Q
Letter J
Number 10
Special Symbols and Slot Features
3D
NO
Autoplay
YES
Free Spins
YES
Gamble Feature
NO
Locking Symbols
NO
Wild Symbol
YES
Win Multiplier
NO
Other features
Bonus buy
Bonus Scatter
Hold and Win
Scatter Symbol
WILD symbol
This is one of the Christmas-appropriate symbols used in Young Deer Song. The image is that of a reindeer, with decorations around its neck. The wild symbol may appear on reels 2-5, either during paid spins or free spins, and it will be useful as a substitute. The substitution ability applies only to regular symbols, so it canβt replace a special feature symbol.
Scatter symbol
Another special symbol is the Christmas Tree scatter that has a Free Spins logo. These are symbols that fulfill their role regardless of the positions they land in, paying 1x to 20x the stake when 3 to 5 are present, and also triggering the free spins feature.
Free Spins
If you get 3 or more scatter symbols on the reels, you will trigger 5 free spins. Once it gets going, you can get ExtraSpin symbols, and each one adds 1 free spin to the total. The game collects bonus prizes when you have 1 to 5 bonus symbols around, while 6+ still trigger the bonus game.
Extra Spin symbol
This is a special symbol that may land only during free spins. Each such symbol that lands will add 1 free spin to the total number of remaining rounds.
Bonus symbol
Bonus symbols appear anywhere in the game area. They carry a cash prize usually, worth up to 15x the stake, and sometimes they can have a jackpot instead (Either Mini, Mega, or Super versions are available).
Bonus Game
If you can get 6 or more bonus symbols on the reels, you trigger the bonus game. The Hold and Win style feature offers you 3 initial spins, and the triggering bonus symbols will be sticky. If you can get new bonus symbols to land, they too become sticky, and the number of spins resets back to 3. You keep accumulating bonus symbols until you run out of spins or until the 15 positions are all covered. If the latter happens, an extra Epic Jackpot (3,000x) will be paid, besides the prizes coming from the bonus symbols.
Bonus Buy
There are two options for you to choose from when you activate the Bonus Buy button. One costs you 35x the stake and gives you access to the bonus game. The other one costs the same amount, 35x, but you get 5 free spins from it.
Prize table
Symbol
Multiplier
2x in payline
3x in payline
4x in payline
5x in payline
Scatter symbol
1x
5x
20x
Fox
0.5x
2x
10x
75x
Owl
0.5x
7.5x
40x
Wolf
0.5x
5x
30x
Raccoon
0.5x
5x
30x
Letter A
0.5x
1.5x
3x
Letter K
0.5x
1x
2.5x
Letter Q
0.5x
1x
2.5x
Letter J
0.5x
1x
2.5x
Number 10
0.5x
1x
2.5x
Our rating of the game
Young Deer Song
About the only thing that makes Young Deer Song interesting is the fact that it has that Christmas connection in its design. Otherwise, what youβre getting is a highly volatile slot that pays a small top prize of 3,537x the stake. Its RTP is 96%, which is decent, but it doesnβt excel there either. This combination of features is found in a lot of other games, many of them with better prizes, so I would give this one a chance only during the holidays.
80%
Editor's rating
Design and theme
80 %
80 %
Features and playability
85 %
85 %
RTP and volatility
96 %
96 %
How do we rate slot machines?
We evaluate slot machines based on multiple criteria, from which we make our final verdict.
Christmas-themed graphics, but itβs based on a wildlife-inspired design.
Reindeer wilds are available in the game, ready to make your life easier.
The free spins feature allows you to collect prizes from bonus symbols when they land in low numbers.
Has a bonus game (Hold and Win respins) where the bigger prizes will come from.
You get your pick between free spins and a bonus game when you use the Bonus Buy option.
Cons
Nobody likes a High volatility slot machine, since it means lots of losing spins for most players.
The most it will pay in a single spin is 3,537x the stake, which is on the low side.
The regular symbols it offers are all unrelated to Christmas, just Royals and wild animals.
Manufacturer EvoPlay
Evoplay is a leading iGaming software provider known for developing innovative online slot games, instant-win titles, and casino content. Established in 2017, the company has gained recognition for its high-quality graphics, engaging gameplay features, and mobile-optimized experiences.
18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
How do we rate bonuses?
The overall bonus rating is determined based on several factors: the amount of the bonus, the company's rating, the ease of obtaining it, the players' rating and the conditions for obtaining the bonus.
18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
How do we rate bonuses?
The overall bonus rating is determined based on several factors: the amount of the bonus, the company's rating, the ease of obtaining it, the players' rating and the conditions for obtaining the bonus.
Total bonus amount
90 %
Easy to reach
89 %
Bonus conditions
90 %
Casino rating
91 %
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I am a writer who specializes in slot machines. I've been writing about them since 2013 and have reviewed thousands of slot machines over the years. I continue to cover the industry and review new releases for Bonusmenu. When I'm off the clock, you'll find me buried in a book or wandering the virtual wastelands of Fallout and the provinces of The Elder Scrolls.
18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
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Winning paylines20 paylines
