ELA Games launches Soul Fiesta slot with Hold & Win progression

High-volatility title uses a Day of the Dead theme and offers up to 5,000x max win, with RTP settings of 94.03% and 95.99%.

ELA Games has announced the launch of Soul Fiesta, a new high-volatility slot themed around a spirit train traveling between the living world and the afterlife.

According to the studio, the base game includes random Wilds, marigold coin features that can trigger the Bonus Game, and Scatter symbols that unlock a Free Spins mode. ELA Games said the Free Spins feature can add additional random Wilds and can also lead into what it describes as the game’s main bonus event.

The title’s primary feature is a Hold & Win bonus round in which four “phantom trains” arrive with different modifiers, ELA Games said. The bonus begins with three rows locked and requires Unlock Symbols to open them; the studio said clearing all reels summons the “Golden Train,” which it said can award one of four Jackpots and supports a maximum win of 5,000x the bet.

“With Soul Fiesta, we took a familiar Day of the Dead setting and energized it with pacing and animations that pop in classic ELA style, keeping players invested throughout the session. The Hold & Win features – specifically the process of unlocking hidden rows to reach the Golden Train – create a natural progression, helping boost player retention. We know from our data that games offering these layered mechanics generate reliable market performance. By combining that proven gameplay with such a vibrant, character-led art style, we are confident this title will be a hit with players and across our partner network”, said Yaroslav Soloshenko at ELA Games.

ELA Games listed Soul Fiesta’s RTP as 94.03% and 95.99%, and confirmed the game’s volatility as high.