Playson at ElaBet
Playson is a Malta-based casino game development studio founded in 2012, whose video slots are available at ElaBet's online casino. The studio has built an extensive catalogue of slot series — including the Solar, Book of Gold, Buffalo Power and Hot Fruits franchises — defined by consistent mechanics such as Hold and Win respins, Megaways reel configurations, expanding wilds and free spins with boosted symbol behaviour.
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| Studio | Playson |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Malta |
| Provider licence | Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) |
| Game types | Video Slots |
| Key mechanics | Hold and Win, Free Spins, Expanding Wilds, Megaways, Cash Spins |
About Playson
Founded in Malta in 2012, Playson has grown into a prolific video slot studio with a catalogue spanning hundreds of titles across multiple long-running game series. The studio's output is organised around themed franchises — each series shares a mechanic framework while varying in theme, reel count and feature configuration. The Solar series introduced Playson's expanding wild and free spins approach; the Buffalo Power series established their Hold and Win respin mechanics; the Book of Gold series contributed their expanding symbol free spins model; and the Hot Fruits range covers a broad spectrum of classic-style slot configurations from simple payline structures to Megaways.
Playson operates under an MGA licence and distributes their catalogue to regulated operators across European markets, including through EEEP-licensed operators in Greece. Their games are available at ElaBet to verified players aged 21 and over. The full catalogue can be browsed in the slots section.
Popular Playson Titles at ElaBet
- Solar Queen
- Solar King
- Book of Gold Classic
- Buffalo Power Hold and Win
- Hot Fruits 40
Key Game Mechanics
Playson's slot catalogue is built around a defined set of mechanics applied consistently across their series:
- Hold and Win — a respin mechanic where special symbols (cash values, jackpot symbols) lock in position and trigger a respin sequence; the sequence continues as long as new locking symbols land, with the accumulated value of all locked symbols paid at the end; Hold and Win is the primary mechanic in the Buffalo Power series
- Free Spins — triggered by Scatter symbols, typically three or more; Playson free spins rounds frequently include enhanced symbol behaviour — in the Solar series this means expanding wild coverage, while in Book of Gold titles a single expanding symbol fills the entire reel set during free spins
- Expanding Wilds — wild symbols that expand to cover an entire reel upon landing; expanding wilds are central to the Solar series gameplay, with the wild mechanic active in both the base game and free spins
- Megaways — a licensed reel mechanic that varies the number of symbols per reel on each spin, creating up to tens of thousands of ways to win per spin; Playson applies Megaways to several titles across their Hot Fruits and Buffalo Power series
- Cash Spins — a variant of the respin mechanic where coin symbols collect and respins are awarded for each new coin that lands; used in select Playson titles as an alternative to the full Hold and Win format
Each game describes its mechanics in full in the in-game information panel (i).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playson
What types of games does Playson make?
Playson produces video slots exclusively. Their catalogue is organised into themed series — Solar, Book of Gold, Buffalo Power, Hot Fruits and others — each built around a shared mechanic framework. This means players familiar with one title in a series can apply that knowledge to other entries in the same franchise, as the core feature logic remains consistent.
What are the main Playson game series?
Playson's most prominent series include: the Solar series (Solar Queen, Solar King, Solar Temple) built around expanding wild free spins; the Book of Gold series (Book of Gold Classic, Book of Gold Multichance) using expanding symbol free spins; the Buffalo Power series (Buffalo Power Hold and Win, Buffalo Power Megaways) built on Hold and Win respins; and the Hot Fruits range covering classic-style slots from standard payline configurations to Megaways editions.
Is Playson a licensed provider?
Yes. Playson holds a Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licence, covering distribution to regulated operators across European markets. ElaBet, as an EEEP-licensed operator (HGC-000032-LH and HGC-000033-LH), makes Playson titles available to verified players aged 21 and over.
Where can I play Playson slots at ElaBet?
Playson titles are available at ElaBet's online casino via browser or the iOS and Android app. An account and age verification (21+) are required. The full Playson catalogue can be browsed in the slots section.
What is Hold and Win in Playson slots?
Hold and Win is a respin mechanic used prominently in Playson's Buffalo Power series. When special coin or jackpot symbols land on the reels, they lock in position and a respin is awarded. Each new locking symbol that lands during a respin resets the respin counter. The round ends when no new locking symbols appear and all respins are used, at which point the total value of all locked symbols is paid as the round's payout. The mechanic also incorporates fixed jackpot tiers in some titles.