Fat Santa

Pros

• Great graphics and theme
• Medium volatility
• Engaging features

Cons

• Max payout may not be enticing for some players

Fat Santa Slot Review

Every day is a good day to be jolly, as we found while playing and reviewing the Fat Santa slot by Push Gaming. With varying RTPs and some great extra features to uplift your spirits, there’s something for every slot lover who enjoys Christmas-themed slot games right here. So, get ready as we head to the North Pole and unpack what you can expect before playing this slot game for real money.

Theme

This Christmas-themed slot features a Lapland cabin setting with bright and colorful visuals. The cartoonish symbols include appropriately chosen Christmas tree ornaments like globes, elves, Rudolph, Christmas presents and a gift. In the games background, we see a whimsical snow-capped mountain, pine trees, and a cabin. While you spin, a cheerful soundtrack plays in the background to set the right atmosphere. It’s possible to play Fat Santa on all devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Graphics, Sounds, and Animations

When we look at the specifics in terms of graphics, we were very pleased with the cartoonish backdrop, symbols brought to life in the flawless crisp design. Not that this is surprising, as Push Gaming is known for creating excellent games.

 

The cheerful music, coupled with the sound effects that emulates sleigh bells when reels are spun, complements the overall feel of Fat Santa. We love the animations of symbols that brings the game to life with every spin of the reels. And, every now and then, players are swept away by Santa’s sleigh that moves across the screen.

 

Animations are perfectly executed, with our lovable Fat Santa munching on fruit mince pies during the bonus game, complete with fitting sound effects. All animations add that extra bit of quirkiness to envelope players in the spirit of Christmas.

RTP, Payout, and Volatility

Fat Santa has an RTP of 96.45%, which, compared to other online slots, is higher than average. While playing the game, we had landed some welcome wins in a matter of minutes, while triggering any of the bonus features doesn’t feel impossible. If you’re a bonus game chaser though, you can use the handy bonus buy feature to get into free spins instantly.

 

The total payout of the game sits at a respectable 6,400x your bet, which may seem comparatively low, but considering the medium volatility and the RTP, still well worthwhile. In addition, the medium level of volatility, means you can expect average-sized wins that come in regularly as you spin the reels as you play the slot.

 

Gameplay

The gameplay of Fat Santa online slot is straightforward:

• Your bet can range from 0.25 to 25 per spin.
• In the control panel at the bottom of the screen, you’ll find options such as Total Bet, Autoplay, and Paytable information.
• When you have set your bet size, hit the spin button to begin your holiday adventure.
• You can choose the autoplay feature if you prefer things to be done quickly and easily. For example, it’s possible to have up to 100 automatic spins with Autoplay.
• Three matching symbols on one payline are all you need to win a payout.

As with any slot game, its best to first get acquainted with the paytable:

Symbol	x3	x4	x5
Clover Bauble	0.08	0.30	0.80
Diamonds Bauble	0.08	0.30	0.80
Hearts Bauble	0.10	0.40	1.00
Spades Bauble	0.10	0.40	1.00
Gift	0.16	0.80	3.00
Snowman	0.20	1.00	5.00
Rudolph	0.30	1.50	8.00
Elf	0.40	2.00	10.00
Fat Santa (Wild)	0.40	2.00	10.00

Features

A random wild feature is activated randomly during the game. Namely, the screen shows Santa’s magic sleigh flying across the playing field and leaving wild symbols behind.

 

There are two ways to activate free spins. Paying 80x of your bet is the first way to buy the bonus. The second way to activate this feature is through the standard mode. On the first reel, you must catch the Santa Claus symbol and at least one Christmas cake symbol. Then, you’ll receive five free spins upon launch, where the Santa Claus symbol is the wild and the size of 2×2 symbols.

 

An extra wild symbol will fill a special scale, which can be found on the right side of the screen. With this symbol, you’ll receive two additional spins, and the wild symbol will grow to 3×3. Let’s take a closer look at the magical features we found while playing Fat Santa:

 

Santa’s Sleigh

This feature is triggered randomly during the base game, and if you are lucky, the sleigh will leave some Christmas pie symbols on some spots in the grid. The Christmas Pie symbol is a wild that can substitute any other symbol on the grid, except for the Fat Santa symbol.

 

Free Games

Land a Fat Santa and a Christmas pie symbol (or fruit mince pie, as some folks call it), and the Free Games feature is triggered. During this round, the goal is to land as many Christmas pie symbols as possible. Santa moves across the grid and eats every pie symbol. All the symbols collected will be accumulated and displayed in the “Christmas Pie Meter”. If the meter is filled, Fat Santa gets fatter, or the symbol grows, and more free spins are awarded!