Spider Circus Hold and Win is a new slot from BGaming, released on 19 October 2026. It belongs to BGaming’s #Classic game world, which pairs familiar maths and mechanics with a fresh look, and it arrives in time for Halloween with a spooky fairground theme. All figures below come from BGaming’s game page and release announcement.
What the game is
The purple and red big top is open. Fruit and vegetables with faces, including scarred pumpkins and cheeky eggplants, spin on the reels while a spiral-eyed clown looms behind the grid and a ringmaster spider in a top hat watches from above the logo. BGaming calls the style Burtonesque: creepy enough for the season, but playful. The more Spiders you see on the reels, the more tiny golden spiders run across the logo.
How it plays
The game uses a 5x4 grid with a choice of 20, 40, 60, 80 or 100 lines (60 is listed in the game details). More lines raise the minimum bet.
- Expanding Wilds. A Wild on reels 2 to 4 that is part of a win expands to cover the whole reel. Wilds do not replace Scatter or Spider symbols.
- Scatters. Three or more pay anywhere.
- Hold & Win Bonus. Six or more Spiders start the round with 3 respins. Triggering Spiders lock in place with their values, and at the start three random cells get a x2, x3, x4 or x5 multiplier. Each new Spider resets the respins to 3. The round ends when the grid is full or the respins run out, and the win is the sum of all Spider values.
- Progressive Mystery. When 10, 15 or 20 Spiders are on the reels, the last one to land transforms into one of: a higher-value Spider, a Prize symbol (Mini x10, Minor x25, Major x100 or Grand x500), a Collect symbol, or a x2 or x3 multiplier applied to all Spiders.
Chance x2 slightly raises the bet and doubles the chance of hitting the bonus, and the Buy Bonus takes you straight to the Hold & Win round for a price based on your bet.
The numbers
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Release date | 19 October 2026 |
| RTP | 97.00% |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Max win | 5,000x |
| Layout | 5x4, 20 to 100 lines |
| Hit rate (BGaming figure) | 6.76 |
A 97.00% RTP is high for a new release, and medium volatility is easier on a balance than most of this season’s Halloween slots.
Who it suits
Spider Circus Hold and Win suits players who like the steady build of a Hold & Win round more than chasing one giant multiplier. The 5,000x cap is moderate, but the high RTP and medium volatility make it a sensible pick for longer sessions. Remember that Chance x2 raises your stake on every spin.
Where to play
BGaming is in the provider lists of most casinos we have reviewed, including Winz.io, Bizzo, National Casino, Oshi and Wazbee. Search the lobby for the game before you deposit, and note that some casinos turn off buy features.
Check the RTP before you play
The 97.00% figure is the one BGaming publishes. Casinos can run other settings, so open the game’s info screen and read the RTP there. Our RTP and volatility guide explains what these numbers mean over a session.
For more October and November releases, see our new slots page.
Frequently asked questions
When was Spider Circus Hold and Win released?
BGaming lists the release date as 19 October 2026.
What is the RTP of Spider Circus Hold and Win?
BGaming's game page lists an RTP of 97.00%. Your casino may run a different setting, so check the game's info screen.
What is the max win in Spider Circus Hold and Win?
BGaming lists a maximum win of 5,000x the bet and rates the volatility as medium.
How do you trigger the Hold & Win Bonus?
Land 6 or more Spider symbols. The round starts with 3 respins, and each new Spider resets the respins to 3. It can also be bought with the Buy Bonus.