Gift Rush Slot at Play Alberta Casino
Gift Rush is a festive online slot at PlayAlberta CA that brings the joy of the holiday season to life. With colourful graphics, upbeat sound effects, and plenty of winning opportunities, it’s a feast for the senses.
The visual design catches the eye with piles of perfectly-wrapped presents, stockings overflowing with goodies, and a twinkling Christmas tree. The reels are set against a snowy village backdrop for an immersive winter wonderland vibe. Players can get into the festive spirit while symbols like reindeer, gingerbread men, and Santa himself spin by.
The audio builds on the cheery atmosphere, with sleigh bells ringing and carols playing with every spin. Winning combinations cue a chorus of “Ho, Ho, Ho’s” in rich bass tones. These high-quality sounds and visuals make Gift Rush more engaging and entertaining than typical slots.
Payline Description
Gift Rush has 25 fixed paylines that pay out when three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels, starting from reel 1 on the left. Winning combinations only count from left to right, except for scatters. The slot also has an adjacent pays feature, meaning symbols don’t have to perfectly line up to trigger payouts. As long as they are touching diagonally, a win is scored. With wins forming both horizontally and diagonally, the potential payout opportunities are plentiful.
Symbols Types
Gift Rush has 11 main symbols, with higher value ones represented by festive holiday items. The top paying icons are the sled, rocking horse, jack-in-the-box, and drum. Mid-value elements include the nutcracker, toy train, teddy bear, and robot. Lower-paying symbols are represented by traditional playing cards from 10 through Ace. The game logo acts as the scatter, while the Santa icon is wild during the bonus feature.
Paytable and Payouts
| Symbol | Type | 3 of a Kind | 4 of a Kind | 5 of a Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sled | High | 20 | 100 | 800 |
| Rocking Horse | High | 15 | 75 | 600 |
| Jack-in-the-Box | High | 12 | 60 | 400 |
| Drum | High | 10 | 50 | 250 |
| Nutcracker | Mid | 8 | 40 | 200 |
| Toy Train | Mid | 6 | 30 | 150 |
| Teddy Bear | Mid | 5 | 25 | 100 |
| Robot | Mid | 4 | 20 | 75 |
| 10 | Low | 3 | 15 | 50 |
| J | Low | 2 | 10 | 25 |
| Q | Low | 2 | 10 | 25 |
| K | Low | 2 | 10 | 25 |
| A | Low | 2 | 10 | 25 |
| Game Logo | Scatter | – | – | – |
Features
- Adjacent Pays – Get payouts for symbols that are diagonally touching without perfect alignment
- Cascading Symbols – Winning icons disappear to let new ones fall into place for more wins
- Expanding Wilds – Wild Santa elements expand during free spins for higher payouts
- Free Spins – Triggered by 3+ scatters with up to 20 free spins at 5X win multiplier
- Gift Rush Bonus – Bonus round with extra wilds, free spins, and multipliers
Winning Combinations
The top 5 winning combinations in Gift Rush at Play Alberta are:
- 5 Wild Santa symbols during free spins for the 800X jackpot
- 5 Sleds during a base game spin for the 800X top icon payout
- 5 Rocking Horses during free spins with expanded wilds
- Full screen of low-value card elements during cascading wins
- Mixed symbols with adjacent pays hitting multiple lines per spin