Santa's Wonderland Review
There are only a few humans who have been fortunate to gain access to Santa's Wonderland and Pragmatic Play is giving you the chance to see the magic for yourself. This Christmas slot plays on a grid of 8x8 using the Cluster Pays mechanic and features high volatility gameplay.
This slot is all about matching up wins to build up the Midnight Riches feature or trigger one of the spin features. Ultimately, you can win up to 7,500x your stake in this joyous Christmas slot.
Design
As the slot opens up, you'll notice a vibrant background full of blues, pinks and other bright colours lighting up the screen. In the middle of the screen, you'll find a grid surrounded by tinsel and Christmas ornaments.
During wins, these symbols animate and it makes you feel like you've truly entered Santa's Workshop. Strangely, Santa only appears as a wild and not as a character next to the reels.
The music is exactly what you'd expect with jingle bells and other enchanting Christmas sounds. Despite the obvious Christmas tone, it's not too overwhelming and doesn't get too cringeworthy.
Gameplay
If you love matching up symbols instead of paylines, then you'll love this slot. It uses the Cluster Pays mechanic, so you match up symbols of 5 or more on a grid of 8x8. Each win leads to a tumble which adds new symbols onto the reels.
Like most Pragmatic Play slots, you'll find the spin button at the bottom of the screen with a crown on top of the button. On either side of the spin button, you'll find the bet level with additional menus to the far left.
Win Potential
Santa's Wonderland features high volatility gameplay that pays out less often but gives you the chance to hit big wins in a shorter amount of time. This paired with a great RTP of 96.23% definitely gives the slot our seal of approval.
Throughout this slot, you'll be able to land wins of up to 7,500x your stake through the multipliers during Midnight Riches. However, you can win a decent amount through the base game due to the Spin Features.
Our Verdict
Christmas slots are either brilliant or terrible and this one is in the first category. The use of Cluster Pays mixed with the bright visuals makes the slot stand out even more.
Interestingly, there are modifiers and different multiplier levels - but that's about it. It's bold for Pragmatic Play not to have free spins or respins but it's a move that definitely pays off in making it unique.
Santa's Wonderland is a pleasant slot that definitely brings loads of Christmas cheer without being too nauseating. If you want a Cluster Pays slot with a Christmas theme, then look no further.
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