Top 5 Christmas Slots for 2021
With Christmas and New Year 2022 approaching, the festive season was back in view. By November, Christmas trees and decorations were appearing in local shopping centers and coffee shops ahead of the season’s main celebration.
The online video slot industry was also seeing a wave of new releases for players to explore.
Here’s our selection of this year’s 5 standout Christmas slots.
Sweet Bonanza Xmas
Sweet Bonanza Xmas has enough year-round appeal to make it hard for another festive slot to replace it. This Pragmatic Play title brings its candy-themed setting to a ‘Cluster Pats’ format, with cascading reels across a 6x5 grid. A buy feature allows players to enter the bonus free spins directly 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 pays 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. The Book of Santa free spins round offers a chance at bigger wins with 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; Christmas Big Bass Bonanza adds a seasonal underwater setting. Transparent reels, clear graphics, and animation shape the 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 lists the slot’s RTP as 95.6%.
Santa’s Big Bash Megaways
Iron Dog Studios and Microgaming included this release in the Christmas 2021 lineup. Designed for mobile and desktop, this graphics-focused slot has 117,649 ways to win across 6 reels, each showing between 2 and 7 symbols. Winning combinations trigger cascading reels, where new symbols replace winning ones and may create further wins. Other features include free spins, extra wilds, reel locks, and Re-spins. Players can also buy the feature bonus instead of waiting for it to trigger.
Christmas Gift Rush
For a change of pace, 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 a 96.66% RTP. Its Boy symbol multiplies bets and activates a nudge feature, allowing players to move the reels toward a winning combination. With only 3 symbol combinations available, the review described its reel set as simpler, with potential for larger wins.
If seasonal slots are your thing, winter-themed games may also appeal. Check out 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, specializing in online casino reviews, slot game analysis, and player safety assessments. Their expertise includes casino licensing, RTP, volatility, bonus terms, and withdrawal policies. Combining hands-on reviews with independent research, Evan provides clear, evidence-based coverage to help players understand gambling platforms, their features, and possible risks.
