Bad Santa - Demo & Slot Review

Slot review: Bad Santa

Bad Santa from Endorphina takes the sweet and shiny Christmas theme and turns it into something darker, cheekier and far less polite. This Santa is not here to spread kindness, he is here for chaos, greed and big spins. The game feels like a naughty cartoon version of Christmas, where snow still falls and decorations still glow, but everything has a rebellious twist. Visually, the slot keeps Endorphina’s signature clean style, using bold colors and simple animations that let the symbols speak for themselves. Gameplay stays easy to follow, but the mood feels more aggressive than cozy. Every spin feels like Santa might do something unexpected, making the experience playful, risky and a little bit sarcastic, just as the theme promises.

Slot overview: Bad Santa

Bad Santa is built on a classic 5 reel, 3 row grid with 30 fixed paylines, keeping the structure familiar and accessible. The betting range is wide, starting from 0.30 up to 150. The RTP is set at 96.04%, which is standard and reliable for an Endorphina slot. Volatility is high, meaning wins may come less frequently, but successful spins and bonus triggers can pay noticeably more.

The slot includes Wild symbols, Scatter symbols and 3 different bonus features that gives players enough choices.

Slot features: Bad Santa

• Symbols: Low-paying symbols consist of card ranks styled to match the dark Christmas theme. Higher-paying symbols include festive items and Bad Santa himself. The Santa symbol is the top-paying regular symbol in the game.
• Wild symbol: The Wild symbol substitutes for all regular symbols except the Scatter. It also has its own payout when three Wilds land anywhere on the reels, rewarding a fixed win regardless of paylines.
• Bonus Games: Are triggered by different beers.
  • Glass of Lager activates the Hold Beer Bonus Feature with 4 different jackpots and prizes up to 30x.
  • Glass of Ale activates the Drunk Games which gives you 26 Free Spins.
  • Glass of Stout activates the Boozy Guns Bonus Feature with huge prizes up to 500x

Our verdict: Bad Santa

Bad Santa delivers exactly what its name suggests, a Christmas slot with attitude. The theme is fun and memorable, standing out from the usual cozy holiday releases, and the bonus games adds a welcome break from standard reel spinning. At the same time, the high volatility and limited feature set may not appeal to players who want constant action or modern mechanics. The maximum win is also fairly restrained, which may disappoint big win hunters. Still, for players who enjoy traditional paylines, dark humor and a simple but thematic bonus round, Bad Santa feels like a solid seasonal option with personality.

Our rating 4.5/10