Spinomenal, a leading provider in the iGaming industry, has announced the release of its latest online slot, Baba Yaga Tales Hold & Hit. This new title revisits the theme of its original, popular Baba Yaga slot, infusing it with additional features and updated mechanics. The game draws on Slavic folklore, with aesthetic elements that evoke a sense of mysticism and unease, centring on the legendary figure of Baba Yaga, her forest hut, and mythological creatures such as the phoenix.
Traditional format
The gameplay is structured around a traditional slot format, but with several distinctive features. The core mechanic involves the pursuit of blue moon scatter free spins symbols, which are necessary to trigger the free spins phase. In the base game, these scatter symbols are restricted to reels 1, 3, and 5. Achieving three scatter symbols grants players three free spins and multiplies the total bet by three, providing an initial incentive for engagement.
During the free spins round, the game introduces the colossus symbol mechanic. Here, any symbol can expand into a 3×3 Colossus, covering the central reels (reels 2 to 4). Notably, Scatter symbols only appear as colossus symbols during this feature, and the appearance of a free spins colossus symbol results in three additional free spins and a payout of triple the total bet. This mechanic introduces variability and the potential for significant rewards within the free spins phase.
Bonus game
A further feature is the hold & hit bonus game, activated when six scatter bonus symbols appear. The symbols responsible for triggering this feature remain fixed in place, while players are granted three spins to attempt to fill all available positions on the grid. If new scatter symbols land, the spin counter resets.
Throughout this mode, each new symbol can award prizes ranging from 1x to 10x the total bet, alongside opportunities to win one of several jackpots: mini (25x total bet), major (50x total bet), or mega (250x total bet). Attaining a full grid of symbols results in the award of the grand jackpot, valued at 5000x the total bet.
Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented:
The lure of Baba Yaga has always been powerful, and now players can experience the iconic title with our hold & hit feature.
Players will love returning to the heart of Slavic folklore — where every spin feels like a step deeper into the unknown.”
