Santa's Big Bash Megaways is a volatile Xmas slot from Iron Dog Studio, and it plays out on 6 reels with up to 117,649 win ways. You get Tumble Wins with a Magic Bauble collection system, and this leads to the progressive multiplier bonus round where maxed out reels become locked. A Rudolph the Reindeer feature triggers at random times in all stages of the game, awarding wilds or multipliers, among other things. You can win up to 25,000x your stake, and our full review is available below the demo game.
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Santa's Big Bash Megaways Review
The Xmas slot season is definitely upon us, and Iron Dog’s contribution has a bit more soul and edge than last year’s highly generic Branded Megaways reskin job, Christmas Megaways. There are some similarities between the two titles though, such as maxed out reels being locked that way for the duration of the bonus round, but Santa's Big Bash Megaways is focused on the boozy side of the Holiday season.
Champagne bottles are laying around on the floor, and Santa himself is on a bender pouring himself a drink. A somewhat daring theme choice, we have to say, but the gameplay itself is not all that unusual. All the elements and features come together nicely though, making this an overall worthwhile seasonal release that could have easily been played all year round with a different skin.
Santa's Big Bash Megaways Slot - Reels ScreenSanta's Big Bash Megaways Features
The Xmas present Wild steps in for all regular pay symbols to help complete winning combos, and it can appear on all reels except the first. The wild holds no value of its own however, but the regular premiums pay between 2 and 25 x your stake for 6 of a kind wins. All winning symbols are removed via the Tumble feature, and the gaps are filled by new and/or existing symbols that drop down from above. This repeats as long as you keep winning.
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The Magic Baubles can only appear when the Tumble feature is active in the base game, and you can get up to 3 Magic Baubles at the same time.
Each Magic Bauble can activate up to 3 baubles on the Christmas Tree Free Spins Trail on the right-hand side. The Christmas Tree Trail resets between spins though, and you need a minimum of 8 activated baubles to trigger the Bonus Round.You get the same amount of free spins as baubles you’ve activated on the Christmas Tree, except for the 13 baubles tier that gives you 12 free spins. The 10 or 11 baubles tiers come with an x2 starting multiplier, while the 12 and 13 baubles tiers come with an x3 starting multiplier. The 13 spins tier also comes with a higher chance of triggering Rudolph the Reindeer feature.
The global win Multiplier increases by +1 per tumble win, and it does not reset between spins. Any reel that’s maxed out with 7 symbols will land the same amount of symbols for the remainder of the bonus round.
This also awards +1 extra spin, and 4, 5 or 6+ consecutive tumble wins award +2, +3 or +4 extra spins, respectively. Non-UK players can buy the bonus round for 70 to 250 x the total stake, depending on what option you choose.Finally, if you land Rudolph the Reindeer during the bonus round, he will award up to 4 extra wilds, up to +3 increase of the global win multiplier or up to +4 extra spins. When he appears in the base game you can get up to 3 extra wilds, up to an x5 win multiplier or up to 3 baubles activated on the Christmas tree trail.
The 200 Spins Santa's Big Bash Megaways Experience
We grinded along in the base game for a while, but nothing too exciting happened for us there. We therefore decided to purchase the top-tier bonus round close to the 1-minute mark. The feature plays out for the remainder of the 3:24-minute highlights video, and you can see for yourself how we fared by hitting the play button below.
Review Summary
Not all that many studios take the time and effort to create something other than a reskin when it comes to their Xmas release, so kudos to Iron Dog for doing exactly that. Elements have been borrowed from their Megaways debut, Pirate Kingdom, but locking maxed out reels in the bonus round is an exciting and effective way of putting the licenced engine into a higher gear.
In a politically uncorrect twist, Santa's Big Bash Megaways seems very focused on alcohol being part of the Xmas celebration, and even Santa himself is indulging. This certainly takes the edge off the usual in-your-face coziness, and the Rudolph feature acts like a wild card that can liven things up at any stage in the game. The 25,000x potential is solid, but still far lower than the soulless Christmas Megaways they churned out in 2020.
Pros
- Tumble reels & up to 117,649 megaways
- Random Rudolph feature provides goodies
- FS w/ progressive multiplier & locked maxed out reels
- Win up to 25,000x your stake
Cons
- Beware of adjustable RTP ranges
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Slot Name: | Santas Big Bash Megaways |
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Game Studio: | Iron Dog Studio |
RTP: | 94.07% |
Features: | Additional Free Spins, Avalanche, Buy Feature, Cascading, FreeSpins, FreeSpins Multiplier, Locked Reels, Megaways, Multiplier, Multiway (+1024), Random Wilds / Additional Wilds, RTP range, Symbols collection (Energy) |
Paylines: | 117649 |
Volatility: | Medium |
Min Bet: | 0.2 |
Max Bet: | 20 |
Top Win: | x25000.00 |
Rating: | 8.8/10 |
Similar slots: | Altar Of Treasures, Extreme Joker, 3 Clown Monty, Sweet Bonanza |
Slot category: | Myth & Legend |
Available in Australia? | 7Bit Casino Santas Big Bash Megaways is licensed by Curacao and can offer its games in licensed casinos in Australia. |
Santa's Big Bash Megaways Slot FAQs
What is the Return to Player of Santa's Big Bash Megaways?
The highest 96.04 % RTP is about as average as they come, but beware that this release comes with adjustable RTP ranges.
How volatile is Santa's Big Bash Megaways?
This is a high volatility release from Iron Dog, and you can therefore expect fluctuations on your bankroll.
What is the biggest win possible?
You can win up to 25,000x your stake in Santa's Big Bash Megaways, which is solid even for this engine.
How does the Rudolph the Reindeer feature work?
It triggers at random times, and you get wilds or a multiplier in the base game. It can also help trigger the bonus round, where the feature awards even more wilds, increase the win multiplier or give you extra spins.
Is there a free spins mode in Santa's Big Bash Megaways?
Yes, you get between 8 and 12 free spins, and a starting multiplier of x2 or x3 for the higher tiers. The unlimited win multiplier increases by +1 per tumble win, and maxed out reels award 7 symbols per spin for the duration of the feature.
How many winning ways are available?
You can play with up to 117,649 Megaways in Santa's Big Bash, which is a fairly standard number for this engine.
Can I play Santa's Big Bash Megaways slot for free?
Yes, you can check the free Santa's Big Bash Megaways demo game at the very top of this page (UK players must verify age first).
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Slot Name: | Santas Big Bash Megaways |
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Game Studio: | Iron Dog Studio |
RTP: | 94.07% |
Features: | Additional Free Spins, Avalanche, Buy Feature, Cascading, FreeSpins, FreeSpins Multiplier, Locked Reels, Megaways, Multiplier, Multiway (+1024), Random Wilds / Additional Wilds, RTP range, Symbols collection (Energy) |
Paylines: | 117649 |
Volatility: | Low |
Min Bet: | 0.2 |
Max Bet: | 20 |
Top Win: | x25000.00 |
Rating: | 8.1/10 |
Similar slots: | Eye of Horus Fortune Play, Mr. Vegas 2, Magikspell, Rush Fever 7s Deluxe |
Slot category: | Myth & Legend |
Available in Australia? | 7BitCasino Santas Big Bash Megaways is licensed by Curacao and can offer its games in licensed casinos in Australia. |