Flowers vs Flowers Christmas Edition

Flowers… it sounds like a cute topic for a slot game, doesn't it? Be aware, though - this slot game features some quirky-looking plants you won't have seen before! There is a sequel to the game too, in the shape of Flowers Christmas Edition, so let's see how they compare to each other.

Flowers

The original game boasts five reels and 30 paylines. It has a fresh and airy feel, and is populated by lots of flowers, all of which have eyes. Once you get past that, it's great!

The sun is the wild here, and it can also appear stacked to help you gain a better chance of securing some wins. There are two free spins symbols, appearing as single or double icons. You could win up to 30 free spins with these. Double symbols can appear in the form of flowers, too, with one double counting as two symbols.

Flowers Christmas Edition

Everything has been given a dusting of snow in this sequel, including the flowers themselves. You get 30 lines and five reels in action once again, and much is kept the same as the original game. The wild is a frosty sun instead of a bright yellow one, and it is stacked as before.

You can also get the frostier version of the free spins symbols, and yes, they can appear in double versions as well as the singles. In fact, much of the game is the same as the original, with the only big difference being the frosty and festive feel given to the appearance.

Our verdict: Which game do we prefer?

To be honest, our answer might depend on the time of year! If it is winter, or approaching Christmas, we would say Flowers Christmas Edition gets our vote. But during the summer, we'd pick the original Flowers game from NetEnt.

As such, the smart makeover given to the original game to make it winter-friendly is a good move from the software developer. Many sequels are different in crucial ways, but that's not the case here. You might think there is no point in changing only the appearance of a game, but NetEnt has proven this isn't always the case.

We will call this a draw, purely because we like both games equally and they're good for playing at certain times of the year. Would you agree with that assessment, or do you prefer one over the other?