The studio’s newest release combines a striking afterlife theme with layered Hold & Win progression
ELA Games has announced the launch of its latest title, Soul Fiesta, a vivid, high-volatility slot that invites players aboard a mystical spirit train traveling between the land of the living and the afterlife.
Embracing a colourful Day of the Dead aesthetic, the game replaces traditional reels with phantom carriages packed with ancestral riches, balancing a rich narrative with high-impact mechanics.
This release adds to the studio’s expanding portfolio of narrative-focused games created to capture targeted player segments.
The base game is structured to keep the session active. As spirit lights flicker across the grid, random Wilds can drop into play at any moment. The action accelerates with glowing marigold coins that can instantly trigger the Bonus Game, while landing Scatter symbols unlocks the Free Spins mode. During Free Spins, the atmosphere changes, adding extra random Wilds or the opportunity to cross over and activate the game’s main event.
The Hold & Win bonus round takes center stage. Here, four mighty phantom trains arrive from the spirit world, each bringing its own unique modifier to the grid. The round begins with three mystical rows locked away, requiring special Unlock Symbols to open them. If a player successfully clears all the reels, they summon the legendary Golden Train – revealing the chance to claim one of four massive Jackpots and a maximum win of 5,000x the bet.
Yaroslav Soloshenko at ELA Games said: “With Soul Fiesta, we took a familiar Day of the Dead setting and energised 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”