Hi, Penny here!

I'm back for another tour of the latest games to arrive at Mrs Maple, and this week's discoveries have one thing in common: they really don't like letting go.

We're talking Hold & Win and Hold & Hit mechanics - the kind of features where special symbols can stay put while the action continues around them.

After last week's cascades and clusters kept everything moving, I thought we'd try the opposite this time: hold on tight and see what happens.

Three new arrivals caught my eye, with gold to grab, buffalo on the loose and plenty of feature-led action to explore.

Greedy for Gold: Hold and Win – Booming Games

First stop: somewhere very, very shiny.

Greedy for Gold: Hold and Win from Booming Games isn't exactly subtle about what we're searching for. Gold takes centre stage, wrapped up in a theme made for treasure hunters.

And then there's that all-important Hold & Win feature.

It's the kind of mechanic that can change the rhythm of a game in an instant. One moment you're spinning along, and the next, symbols are being held in position while the feature takes over.

Naturally, I stayed to investigate.

For research purposes.

Definitely not because I saw the word gold.

Booming Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme 25,000 – Booming Games

I left the treasure behind and somehow ended up standing in the path of a buffalo.

Typical Tuesday.

Booming Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme 25,000 takes the familiar buffalo theme and pairs it with Hold & Win-style gameplay, giving this week's mechanic a completely different setting.

Where Greedy for Gold goes hunting for treasure, this one heads out onto the plains with a much wilder atmosphere.

And if one buffalo adventure isn't enough, Mrs Maple has an entire Buffalo Collection where you can meet more of the herd.

I'd recommend moving quickly.

They don't look like they stop for anyone.

Buffalo Rampage – Hold and Hit 3x3 – Spinomenal

Apparently, the buffalo followed me.

Our third stop takes us to Spinomenal with Buffalo Rampage – Hold and Hit 3x3.

This time, we're moving from Hold & Win to Hold and Hit, giving us another take on the broader hold-and-respin style of gameplay.

That's exactly why I like grouping new releases this way. Games can share a similar idea without necessarily delivering the same experience.

Different provider. Different approach. Same Penny getting dangerously close to another stampede.

So, What Does Hold & Win Actually Mean?

You've probably spotted Hold & Win appearing in plenty of game titles. But what exactly are all those symbols holding onto?

The mechanic generally revolves around a feature where certain qualifying symbols remain locked in position while a limited number of respins take place around them.

Additional qualifying symbols may help keep the feature going or add to what you've already collected, depending on the rules of the individual game.

Hold & Win, Hold & Hit and similar mechanics can work differently from game to game, so it's always worth checking the individual game's rules before you start.

The basic appeal, though, is easy to understand: the reels suddenly switch gears, certain symbols aren't going anywhere, and you're watching to see what joins them next.

Penny’s Pick of the Parade

Well, that escalated quickly.

I started the week looking for a few new games and somehow ended up surrounded by gold and two separate herds of buffalo.

But that's what I love about our new arrivals.

Even when games share a mechanic, their themes and personalities can take you somewhere completely different. Greedy for Gold: Hold and Win brings the treasure hunt, Booming Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme 25,000 heads for the open plains, and Buffalo Rampage – Hold and Hit 3x3 gives Spinomenal its turn at the action.

Three new games. One feature-packed theme.

Now I just need to get all this buffalo hair off my cardigan before next week's adventure.

With a little Maple magic,

 

FAQ

What is a Hold & Win game?

Hold & Win games typically feature a bonus mechanic where qualifying symbols are held in place while a limited number of respins take place. Exact rules and features vary between individual games.

Are Hold & Win and Hold & Hit the same?

They belong to a similar family of hold-and-respin style mechanics, but the exact rules, symbols and features can differ between games and providers. Always check the individual game's information for its specific mechanics.

What new Hold & Win-style games have arrived at Mrs Maple?

Recent arrivals include Greedy for Gold: Hold and Win and Booming Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme 25,000 from Booming Games, alongside Buffalo Rampage – Hold and Hit 3x3 from Spinomenal.

Where can I discover more new games at Mrs Maple?

Head to New Games to explore the latest additions to the Mrs Maple game lobby, including new releases from a range of providers.