Bad Santa Slot Review

About the Game

BAD SANTA is a 5-reel, 3-row, and 30-payline slot from Endorphina. All prizes are awarded for matching combinations of symbols. Symbols must appear on paylines and on adjacent reels, starting with the leftmost one. Only the highest winning combination on each line is awarded.

Wild

Substitutes for all symbols except BONUS and TOKEN. Appears on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the main game and Free Games.

Token Symbols

Blue, yellow, and green bottles are TOKEN symbols. They appear on top of other symbols in the main game and Free Games. When a TOKEN symbol flies off the reels, the resulting symbol can contribute to winning combinations (if available).

Lucky Time Mechanics

Three beer mugs appear on the reels: a lager mug, an ale mug, and a stout mug. Each time a mug is filled with beer from a bottle, it can randomly trigger the corresponding Bonus Game.

• The lager mug attracts blue bottles and can trigger the HOLD BEER (HOLD AND WIN) Bonus Game.
• The ale mug attracts yellow bottles and can trigger the DRUNK GAMES Bonus Game (26 Free Games).
• The stout mug attracts green bottles and can trigger the BOOZY GUNS (PICK ME) Bonus Game.

Only one Bonus Game can be triggered at a time. Activation of this mechanic is random and does not depend on the number of TOKEN symbols previously landed.

Free Games

A mug of ale can trigger the DRUNK GAMES Bonus Game (26 Free Games). Free Games are played with the same bet as the original game. During Free Games, you can win the HOLD AND WIN Bonus Game, the PICK ME Bonus Game, or additional Free Games.

Hold And Win Bonus Game

A mug of lager can trigger the HOLD BEER (HOLD AND WIN) Bonus Game. When the Bonus Game is activated, 5 BONUS symbols appear on the reels, which are transferred (along with the prizes displayed on them) to the corresponding positions in the Bonus Game. During the Bonus Game, instead of the usual reels, a 5×3 grid appears with a reel in each position. These reels only display BONUS symbols and empty spaces. On subsequent spins, the reels with BONUS symbols remain in place, while the reels with empty spaces continue to spin.

Each BONUS symbol indicates the prize it will award:

• MAX JACKPOT (wins 300 times your total bet)
• MID JACKPOT (wins 100 times your total bet)
• MIN JACKPOT (wins 50 times your total bet)

REGULAR PRIZE (wins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, or 30 times your total bet)

Initially, you have 3 attempts, which are displayed on a special indicator. Each time the reels spin, 1 attempt is used. If at least one BONUS symbol appears, the number of attempts is restored to the initial value. If you collect 15 BONUS symbols during the Bonus Game, a special ULTRA JACKPOT prize is awarded (a win equal to 1,000 times the total bet)! You will see how many symbols remain to win the ULTRA JACKPOT on a special counter above the reels. The Bonus Game continues until attempts are exhausted or all reels are filled with BONUS symbols. Wins from BONUS symbols are summed up and paid out at the end of the Bonus Game. The Bonus Game is played with the same bet as in the original game.

Pick Me Bonus Game

A mug of stout can trigger the BOOZY GUNS (PICK ME) Bonus Game.

After the Bonus Game is launched, 16 BOTTLES appear on the screen. Each BOTTLE contains one of the AWARD symbols (RED, PURPLE, BLUE, GREEN) or a regular prize.

• A RED AWARD is a win equal to 500 times your total bet.
• A PURPLE AWARD is a win equal to 200 times your total bet.
• A BLUE AWARD is a win equal to 50 times your total bet.
• A GREEN AWARD is a win equal to 20 times your total bet.

A regular PRIZE is a win equal to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 times your total bet. To find out what’s hidden under a particular BOTTLE, click on it.

The Bonus Game continues until three AWARD symbols of the same type are collected. Each AWARD symbol found is counted toward the corresponding meter. Any regular prizes found are counted immediately. Winnings for the collected AWARD and regular prizes (if any) are paid out at the end of the Bonus Game. The Bonus Game is played with the same bet as the original game.

Risk Game

Don’t miss your chance to multiply your winnings in the Bad Santa slot! Choose one of four face-down cards. If you beat the dealer’s card, your winnings are doubled and you can bet it again (maximum 10 attempts). If the dealer wins, you lose all your winnings, and the Risk Game ends. All face-down cards may be higher than the dealer’s card. All face-down cards may be lower than the dealer’s card. Cards may be repeated from round to round. The probability of cards being dealt is unevenly distributed. The Joker beats any card. The Joker never falls to the dealer. If your card is equal to the dealer’s card, it’s a draw. Your winnings remain unchanged, and a new round begins. If you don’t want to risk it, you can opt out and take your money. To do this, click the TAKE button. The average return to player (RTP) for a Risk Game round is 84% ​​(if you take risks, ignoring the dealer’s card). However, in each individual case, the probability of winning is higher or lower depending on the dealer’s card:

• 2 – 162%, 3 – 121%, 4 – 113%, 5 – 101%,
• 6 – 100%, 7 – 100%, 8 – 100%,
• 9 – 92%, 10 – 78%, J – 69%, Q – 66%, K – 64%, А – 42%

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