Top 5 Christmas Slots for 2021
Christmas and New Year 2022 were approaching as the festive season returned. By November, Christmas trees and decorations were appearing in local shopping centres and coffee shops ahead of the season’s main celebration.
The online video slots sector was also seeing a wave of new titles for players to explore.
Here’s our selection of this year’s 5 standout Christmas slots.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas
Sweet Bonanza Xmas has the kind of year-round appeal that could make it hard for another festive slot to displace it. The Pragmatic Play title brings its candy-filled theme to a ‘Cluster Pats’ format, with cascading reels across a 6x5 grid. A buy feature lets players go straight into the bonus free spins instead of waiting for them to trigger. Its listed RTP is 96.48%, adding to the game’s appeal.
Book of Santa
Released by Endorphina ahead of the 2020 festive season, this Santa-themed slot awards 500x the spin bet for 5 matching symbols on a pay line. Each win is followed by a gamble feature, where players can try to double or quadruple the amount. For a chance at bigger wins, the Book of Santa free spins round features an expanding symbol. The game’s RTP is 96%.
Christmas Big Bass Bonanza
Released in December 2021, this collaboration between Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom continued an established slot series. The original Big Bass Bonanza was followed by Bigger Bass Bonanza and Big Bass Bonanza Megaways, with Christmas Big Bass Bonanza bringing a seasonal underwater setting. Transparent reels, clear graphics and animations shape its presentation. Players can trigger up to 20 free spins ; a ‘Wild’ collect feature awards extra cash, while a money-symbol feature can deliver random cash prizes. The review gives the slot an RTP of 95.6%.
Santa’s Big Bash Megaways
Iron Dog Studios and Microgaming added this release to the Christmas 2021 line-up. Designed for mobile and desktop, the graphics-led slot has 117,649 ways to win across 6 reels, each able to land between 2 and 7 symbols. Winning combinations trigger cascading reels: new symbols replace winners and may create further wins. Other features include a free spins round, extra wilds, reel locks and re-spins. Players can also buy the feature bonus instead of waiting to trigger it.
Christmas Gift Rush
To add a different pace to the selection, we included a classic-style title alongside games with more modern mechanics. Christmas Gift Rush combines a traditional reel layout with newer gameplay. This Habanero slot has 3x3 reels, 3 pay lines and an RTP of 96.66%. Its Boy symbol multiplies bets and activates a nudge feature, letting players move the reels towards a winning combination. With only 3 symbol combinations available, the game offers a simpler reel set with potential for larger wins.
If you prefer seasonal slots, winter-themed games may also appeal. See our Top 5 Winter Slot Games feature, which includes the Christmas slot Jingle Spin by NetEnt.
Evan Carrington brings more than 12 years of experience in the iGaming industry, with a focus on reviewing online casinos, assessing slot games and examining player safety. Their work covers casino licensing, RTP, volatility, bonus terms and withdrawal policies. Drawing on practical testing and independent research, Evan provides clear, evidence-based reviews to help players understand gambling platforms, their features and possible risks.
