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As mentioned, the display of the machine isn't anything special. The game itself has a bland and boring blue background. It certainly won't thrill players once they upload the game, unlike other slot games that are available on online casino.

There are two sets of reels on display. The ones for the basic game – which are just 3 reels – are located in the bottom half of the machine. The visual of these are bland, with the icons appearing on a dull white background that seems quite empty, even though the icons are on display.

The top half is saved for the 'top' mode of the game where players will notice three more reels, except this time they're bigger and more dominant. Depending on which game the player wants to enjoy, the half of the machine will light up, therefore ensuring players will know exactly what mode of in-play they'll be enjoying before they spin one of the reels.

That may be good, but the design of the in-play functions along the bottom of the machine are also lifeless and stale. Four of them are red with white writing, and the other is a yellow background. No real design thought seems to have gone into it, making the whole page lifeless and lacking a spark. Who knows? That may be what Simbat wanted to accomplish with the Holdtimer slot game. Either way, the design is dull for an online casino game.

Speaking of in-play buttons, three of the five buttons located along the foot of the screen are hold buttons. This allows players to hold the respective reel from spinning in the next play.

So, if there are valuable icons in the basic mode, players can prevent them from spinning on the next play in the hope of trying to line them up in the one active payline. This feature gives control to the player and lets them influence the reels as and when they see fit.

When it comes to the top version of the reels, which are obviously where the more valuable icons are worth, the 10 credits per line stake will allow the computer to automatically hold some of the reels when lucrative combinations are possible and/or probable. Players should remember that winnings over 200 credits are not going to be lost on the game, but automatically transferred to the credit meter instead.

Unfortunately, Holdtimer doesn't offer any multipliers, free plays or mystery payouts. This is a problem that won't be unnoticed by players, as the lack of opportunities in the game or enjoy free spins is quite shocking for a game that has been released by leading developer which Simbat are.

Players will no doubt be put off by that and it's understandable if they are, considering the amount of bonuses similar games offer their players. It might be best to go elsewhere.

The Holdtimer slot game by Simbat doesn't offer much, in truth. One thing that may be best for those considering playing it is trying the free slot version of the game that is available on the Simbat website. There, players can try it out without having to spend any euros.