Push Gaming’s Aaron Braund Discusses Their Latest Xmas Slots
We caught up with Aaron Braund, game designer and spokesperson at Push Gaming, to talk about the studio’s latest slate of Christmas online slot titles. Check out our short interview below to learn more about their new releases, 10 Santa’s Reindeers and Santa Hopper.
Christmas slots are a staple this time of year, what makes 10 Santa’s Reindeers stand out from other festive games available to play this year?
Instead of focusing on Saint Nick or presents, we’ve put the spotlight on the hardest workers of them all come the big day – Santa’s trusty Reindeer! Our favourite magical Christmas steeds are the stars of the show, with 4+ landing awarding some festively good prizes from the prize ladder.
Do you have a different approach to developing Christmas slots in comparison to other games, if so, what does this approach look like?
We focus on a marriage of narrative and mechanics, for example in 10 Santa’s Reindeers, the Reindeer were the most fitting part of the Christmas experience to apply to the Cash Ladder mechanic.The visuals are also a crucial part to the Holiday slots experience, so we pay special attention to the symbols and integrate the essential festive comforts.
What features and mechanics can players look forward to in 10 Santa’s Reindeers, and which of these is your favourite and why?
The Cash Ladder mechanic is the one to watch out for in this game. 4 or more Reindeer symbols will award a prize from the ladder, which is always in view for a great player experience. We also have a progressive free spins bonus, with expanding rows, allowing more of Santa’s fine flying friends to stampede onto the reels!
Push Gaming also has Santa Hopper for players to enjoy this Christmas, can you tell us a little about this release as well?
As the name suggests, this game shines the spotlight on Santa as he hops his way to create wild wins. This one is quite different from 10 Santa’s Reindeers as it’s a cluster paying game, something we know Push fans will surely like. In keeping with appealing to OG fans, this game also sits between a Mid – High volatility, making it spicier than a glass of mulled wine!
How important are season slots to Push Gaming’s roadmap, and must studios create them to remain competitive and relevant?
At this time of year, players love to immerse themselves in the Christmas atmosphere and really maximise the holiday experience. This year, we’ve really cranked up our Christmas output to stay competitive and give players the best of Push Gaming during the season. Generally, keeping an eye on Christmas is a smart play for other studios.
Looking beyond the festive season, what can our players look forward to from Push Gaming as we head into 2026?
2026 promises to be a big year with some exciting releases planned, appealing to the existing fan base and reaching out to new players alike. But if I say anything more, I might end up on the naughty list!