Play House of Doom Slot Online

Enter a world of dark imagery, heavy-metal influences and supernatural symbols when you sign up to play House of Doom online. Created by PlaynGo, this slot takes inspiration from the Swedish metal band Candlemass and their music. It gives the game a darker atmosphere than your average online pokie.

House of Doom uses a 5-reel, 3-row layout with 10 fixed paylines. Alongside its standard symbols, the game includes two different scatters, a wild, and several features that can change what happens on the reels. Hellgate can turn an entire reel into wilds, while Doom Spins and the Skulls of Abyss feature provide opportunities for potential rewards.

How to Play House of Doom Slot?

House of Doom follows a fairly straightforward format, but its special features give you plenty to watch for once the reels start spinning. If you are unfamiliar with the game, learning the symbols, paylines and available settings can make the experience much easier to follow.

• Begin with the Demo: If you want to see how House of Doom works before wagering real money, head to the online slots section and look for the demo version. It lets you get comfortable with the reels and features without putting your balance at risk.
• Locate the Paytable: The paytable contains the information you need to understand the game's symbols and winning combinations. Check it before playing so you know which symbols offer the biggest standard payouts and how the special symbols work.
• Decide on your Budget: Set aside an amount you are comfortable spending before you begin. Having a clear budget makes it easier to keep your play under control, particularly when you are enjoying a game with several bonus features.
• Set the Bet: Choose your preferred stake using the game's bet controls. House of Doom has 10 fixed paylines, and you can decide how much to wager on each spin rather than selecting individual lines.
• Bonus Features: Keep an eye out for the game's special symbols. Hellgate can transform a reel when a wild lands in the highlighted position, while the House of Doom Scatter can lead to Doom Spins. Three Flaming Skull symbols can also unlock the Skulls of Abyss feature.
• Play Using Money: Once you understand the controls and have selected your stake, you can move from demo play to real-money gaming. Before doing so, make sure you have read the relevant promotions and understand any applicable terms.

How to Win on House of Doom?

House of Doom uses 10 fixed paylines across its 5-reel layout, a popular layout even among new games. Winning combinations are created when matching symbols land next to one another from the left side of the reels along an active payline. The game also gives the wild an important role, as it can substitute for other reel symbols to help complete combinations.

The symbols become increasingly valuable as you move towards the game's darker and more distinctive designs. To help all players win when playing this pokie, we have listed every symbol below. Here is what to look out for when betting $1 per spin:

• 10, J, Q, K and A: The low-value symbols in House of Doom are the same ones you will find playing table games. 
• Iron Pentagram: The Iron Pentagram is one of House of Doom's higher-value themed symbols. Its metallic design fits naturally with the game's dark, occult-inspired artwork, and landing several of these symbols together can produce 0.5x your bet.
• Barbed Wire Crucifix: This ominous symbol combines religious imagery with the rough, industrial style used throughout House of Doom.
• Flaming Rose: A fiery rose provides another step up in value among the standard symbols. Its bright flames contrast with the darker backdrop of the reels, making it easy to recognise when it appears as part of a potential combination.
• Ram Skull: The horned skull is one of the more valuable regular symbols in House of Doom. 
• Seer Wild: The Seer acts as the game's wild and can substitute for other symbols when forming winning combinations, although it cannot replace the House of Doom Scatter. Wilds can also become particularly important when the Hellgate feature is active.
• House of Doom Scatter: The House of Doom logo serves as a Scatter symbol and is linked to the game's Doom Spins feature. During the base game, landing the required three House of Doom symbols on reels 1, 3 and 5 awards 10 free spins.
• Flaming Skull Bonus: The Flaming Skull is the symbol associated with Skulls of Abyss. Three of these symbols appearing on reels 2, 3 and 4 activates the feature, where you are presented with a collection of skulls hiding different prizes and outcomes.

House of Doom Symbols and Special Features

House of Doom became one of our most popular games by introducing mechanics beyond matching symbols across the reels. Several special features utilise the wild and scatter symbols. Each one offers a different way to change the outcome of a spin or award additional prizes. 

The game's 5x3 layout and 10 paylines provide the foundation, while Hellgate, Doom Spins and Skulls of Abyss add several layers to the gameplay. Understanding how these features interact can help you recognise when a regular spin has the potential to turn into something more rewarding.

Hellgate

Hellgate is active during the base game and begins by randomly selecting one reel. The highlighted reel does not guarantee a win, but it becomes especially important if the Seer Wild lands there. When this happens, the wild expands to fill the entire reel, replacing the other symbols with wilds.

An expanded reel can contribute to several winning combinations at once, depending on the symbols on the other reels. The highlighted reel is random for every spin, so you cannot choose which position becomes the Hellgate or carry the selection over to the next round. 

The Hellgate mechanic becomes even more significant during Doom Spins. Instead of highlighting just one reel, the free-spin feature can highlight between two and five reels. At least one of reels 1, 3 or 5 will always be highlighted, giving the wilds more opportunities to expand during the bonus round.

Two Different Scatter Symbols

House of Doom stands out by giving two scatter symbols separate jobs. The House of Doom logo is connected to Doom Spins, while the Flaming Skull activates the Skulls of Abyss bonus. The symbols also appear on different reels, making their positions important when you are looking for a feature.

The House of Doom Scatter appears on reels 1, 3 and 5 for the free-spin trigger, while the Flaming Skull Bonus symbols are found on the three middle reels. The two symbols therefore provide separate routes into the game's bonus content rather than simply acting as alternative scatter symbols. 

Seer Wild

The Seer is the main wild symbol in House of Doom and can substitute for other reel symbols to help complete winning combinations. It cannot substitute for the House of Doom Scatter. Two or more adjacent wild symbols can also form a winning combination when they appear along an active payline.

The wild becomes particularly valuable when it lands on a highlighted Hellgate reel. Instead of remaining in its original position, it expands to cover the entire reel. During Doom Spins, the same expanding mechanic can apply to both the Seer Wild and the Wild House of Doom symbol, with up to five reels highlighted on a free spin. 

House of Doom Wild

During the base game, the House of Doom logo is used as the Scatter for triggering Doom Spins. Once the free-spin round begins, however, the symbol changes into a wild. This gives the bonus round an additional wild symbol alongside the Seer.

The Wild House of Doom can substitute for regular symbols and expand when it lands on one of the highlighted reels. If three or more appear during the free spins, they can also extend the feature by awarding one additional spin per symbol. This combination of extra wilds, highlighted reels, and retriggers gives Doom Spins a different feel from the base game.

House of Doom Free Spins and Bonuses

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Doom Spins

Doom Spins are House of Doom's main free-spin feature. Three House of Doom Scatter symbols must appear on reels 1, 3 and 5 during the base game to award 10 free spins. The same feature can also be reached through the Skulls of Abyss bonus when the appropriate House of Doom symbol is revealed.

The House of Doom symbol takes on a new role during the free spins. It becomes an additional wild that can substitute for regular symbols. If the Wild House of Doom lands on a highlighted reel, it can expand like a Seer Wild.

You can extend the bonus round. Landing three or more Wild House of Doom symbols during Doom Spins awards one additional free spin for each symbol. The feature can therefore continue beyond its original 10 spins when the right icons appear. 

Skulls of Abyss

The Skulls of Abyss feature gives House of Doom a different type of bonus round. Three Flaming Skull Bonus symbols appearing on reels 2, 3 and 4 activate the feature. Once triggered, 15 skulls are presented, with each one hiding a different outcome. You select them individually to reveal cash prizes, additional selections or access to Doom Spins. 

The skulls are split between Pick Again outcomes and symbols that end the feature. Pick Again symbols award a prize based on your total bet while allowing you to choose another skull:

• 1x: Awards 1x your total bet and lets you make another selection.
• 2x: Awards 2x your total bet and allows the feature to continue.
• 3x: Awards 3x your total bet before giving you another pick.

The other outcomes bring the selection round to an end. These include prizes worth 5x or 20x your total bet, as well as the House of Doom symbol, which can send you into the Doom Spins feature. This means the bonus can develop differently depending on which skulls you uncover and how long you are able to continue selecting. 

 

House of Doom Maximum Payout

The maximum payout available in House of Doom is 2,500x your total bet. While this is the top win advertised for the game, reaching it requires the right combination of symbols and bonus mechanics. It should not be viewed as a typical outcome from a regular spin.

The game's expanding wild mechanics can help create larger combinations, particularly when a wild lands on one of the highlighted Hellgate reels. During Doom Spins, multiple reels can be highlighted at once, increasing the potential for full-reel Wilds and bigger winning combinations.

The Skulls of Abyss feature also adds another route towards a larger prize, with its pick-and-reveal sequence offering cash prizes worth up to 20x the total bet as well as the opportunity to enter Doom Spins. The 2,500x figure remains the overall maximum win, which is below average compared to other online slots at our casino.

House of Doom RTP and Volatility

House of Doom has a high RTP. RTP is a long-term mathematical figure rather than a prediction of what you will win during an individual session. Published versions of House of Doom have shown different RTP configurations, so the figure displayed in the game's paytable is the one to check before playing.

• RTP: 94.1%
• Volatility: Medium-High
• Paylines: 10
• Reels: 5
• Rows: 3
• Release Date: 2018

House of Doom uses a traditional 5x3 layout with 10 fixed paylines. Winning combinations are formed by matching symbols across the active paylines, while features such as the Hellgate expanding Wild, Doom Spins, and Skulls of Abyss add further ways to win larger prizes.

The game's volatility is generally described as medium to high, meaning individual results can vary considerably from spin to spin. Features such as expanding wilds, free spins and the Skulls of Abyss bonus give House of Doom plenty of potential for larger wins. But there is no guarantee that these features will appear during a particular session.

Players should therefore choose a suitable stake, set a budget before playing and avoid increasing their bets to chase losses. As with any online slot, the outcome of each spin is determined randomly. A period without a feature does not make a bonus more likely to trigger on the next spin.

Play House of Doom for Real Money

Once you have explored House of Doom and are happy with how the reels and bonus features work, you can play for real money at Christchurch Casino. The casino offers a large selection of online slots, including titles from Play’n GO, so you can move between different games whenever you fancy trying something new.

If you are a new player, start by signing up and completing the registration process. Christchurch Casino currently offers a welcome bonus for all players based in New Zealand over the legal gambling age. Read the full promotion terms before claiming the offer, as eligibility and wagering conditions apply.

Once your account is ready, search for House of Doom in the slots section at our online casino and choose the game. If you are using bonus funds, remember to check the promotion terms to confirm how the bonus can be used and which games qualify.

Who made House of Doom?

House of Doom was created by PlaynGo, a Swedish gaming company known for producing online slot machines with distinctive themes and recognisable bonus mechanics. The provider released House of Doom in 2018, combining its horror setting with a soundtrack and imagery inspired by Swedish doom-metal band Candlemass.

Play'n GO has built a sizeable catalogue covering everything from mythology and adventure to classic casino themes. If you enjoy House of Doom, there are several other online pokies from the provider worth exploring.

Book of Dead is one of Play'n GO's best-known titles, following explorer Rich Wilde through an ancient Egyptian setting. It is particularly recognised for its expanding symbol feature during free spins. Reactoonz takes things in a completely different direction, replacing House of Doom's dark horror setting with colourful alien-like creatures and a more playful visual style.

Fire Joker offers a more traditional fruit-machine experience, combining classic symbols with Play'n GO's own take on the familiar slot format. All three titles are part of the provider's established portfolio alongside House of Doom. You can browse the wider selection of games from the provider by visiting the providers section available at Christchurch Casino.