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4 December 2025 – Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has released Tornado Power: Hold and Win, a dynamic new addition to its portfolio that delivers heightened player engagement through an all-new Tornado Feature and improved payout potential.
Designed with operators in mind, the 3×4, 10-payline slot blends immersive, old-school visual charm with a series of data-led mechanics aimed at driving stronger retention and session times. Central to the experience is the Tornado Feature, which can activate at random whenever a Thunder Bonus Symbol lands during either the Main Game or Bonus Game.
Once triggered, the Tornado sweeps across the reels, offering multipliers of up to 20x and additional Bonus Symbols. This mechanic increases the likelihood of activating the Thunder Bonus Feature or entering the Hold and Win Bonus Game, ensuring consistently engaging gameplay cycles.
The Thunder Bonus Feature is activated when a Bonus Symbol and Thunder Bonus Symbol land simultaneously. When this occurs, the feature collects the values of all Bonus Symbols on the grid — including the four in-game Jackpot Symbols — and adds them directly to the spin winnings in the Main Game or the Total Win in the Bonus Game.
Progression to the Hold and Win Bonus Game is achieved by landing at least one Bonus Symbol on each reel. During this mode, only Bonus and Thunder Bonus Symbols appear, creating a focused, high-intensity bonus experience. Up to four Thunder Bonus Collect symbols can land on the center reel, significantly amplifying win potential throughout the round.
Further increasing bonus accessibility, the Pile of Gold Feature can randomly trigger whenever Bonus Symbols land in the Main Game. This mechanic adds enough Bonus or Thunder Bonus Symbols to the grid to automatically activate the Bonus Game, offering additional entry points for players.
This release underscores Playson’s continued commitment to delivering distinctive, data-driven mechanics that elevate the Hold and Win formula and support operator performance across multiple markets.
Anton Ivannikov, CPO at Playson, said:
“Tornado Power: Hold and Win showcases our commitment to elevating the Hold and Win experience with engagement-boosting mechanics that genuinely move the needle. The new Tornado Feature introduces a fresh layer of dynamism to gameplay, giving players more ways to interact with bonus elements and enjoy heightened win potential.
It’s a strong reflection of our data-led approach to development, and we’re confident it will resonate across a variety of markets.”
