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Design and theme
90 %
Features and playability
85 %
RTP and volatility
96 %
Slot machine details and review Santa’s Puzzle
Santa’s Puzzle is one of Endorphinaβs slot machines. Theyβve created a Christmas-themed slot machine, where there is both a part that covers the traditional side, and a naughtier feature that will spice things up, if you can get to it. The game area that weβre being presented with has 5×4 reels. As for the number of active lines, there are 50 available at all times.
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A high volatility slot. Wins are rare, but can be really big. The game has more pronounced fluctuations and can often go without hitting anything for a long time, suitable for players who like adrenaline, higher risk and work with a larger budget. More about volatility here.
Slot theme and symbols
The look used for Santa’s Puzzle is a traditional one for the most part, at least while youβre playing through the base game. There is a fireplace with wrapped gifts in front of it and socks hanging from the mantle, while the game area has holiday-appropriate decorations and a mix of classic and related symbols. There are some unrelated Royals as well in there, so itβs not all good news. The bonus symbol and the main feature add the naughty side of this Endorphina slot, with a Santa Girl showing up there.
Santas Puzzle theme and symbols
Despite the fact that itβs a slot that you play during the holidays, where youβre looking to unwind a bit and enjoy yourself, this is not a release designed with casual players in mind. It has High volatility, while the best prize it can pay is worth a measly 1,100x the stake. Itβs disappointing, but this is not an unfair release, as the 96.06% RTP proves. Winning requires that you get 3 to 5 matching symbols aligned left to right on an active payline.
Seven
Star
Bell
Letters
Letter A
Letter K
Letter Q
Letter J
Number 10
Special Symbols and Slot Features
3D
NO
Autoplay
YES
Free Spins
NO
Gamble Feature
YES
Locking Symbols
NO
Wild Symbol
YES
Win Multiplier
NO
Other features
Bonus Scatter
Hold and Win
WILD symbol
Santa Wilds can land on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5. When theyβre there, these wild symbols will act as substitutes for other symbols, so they can contribute to regular combinations. It doesnβt replace the bonus symbol.
Bonus symbol
A bonus symbol, showing us the image of an attractive Santa Girl, will land only on the 1st and 5th reels.
Puzzle Bonus Game
Triggering the Puzzle Bonus Game is possible when you have the Santa Girl bonus symbols in four positions, at the top and bottom of both reels 1 and 5. The feature is played on 5×4 reels, each of the 20 positions taking the shape of a puzzle piece. You can get puzzle pieces in there, or you can get default images. The puzzle pieces become sticky, and they will carry a prize. At the end of the feature, the game adds up those prizes and applies a 1x to 16x multiplier to the total. You get 3 initial attempts, but the number resets each time you get a new puzzle piece. Complete the picture to get an additional 1,000x HoHoHoT Prize.
Risk Game (Gamble)
The game gives you the option to access a Risk Game after each winning spin. There, you can risk the roundβs winnings in a card game. You can double your winnings, but you can also lose them.
Prize table
Symbol
Multiplier
3x in payline
4x in payline
5x in payline
Seven
1x
4x
20x
Star
0.80x
3x
10x
Bell
0.60x
2x
8x
Letters
0.60x
2x
8x
Letter A
0.40x
0.80x
4x
Letter K
0.40x
0.80x
4x
Letter Q
0.20x
0.40x
2x
Letter J
0.20x
0.40x
2x
Number 10
0.20x
0.40x
2x
Our rating of the game
Santa’s Puzzle
I like the naughtier side of this Christmas-themed slot. There are plenty of online slots that stick to the traditional Christmas look, but few try to add something extra to spice up the action. You only really get that in the bonus game, but itβs still something different. The downside for this game comes from the combination of High volatility with a prize that only gets to 1,100x the stake. The 96.06% RTP is the only one that saves it. If you can get past that weak top prize, give the slot a chance during the winter holidays. It has an interesting mix of tradition, mixed with some naughty bits and a classic side.
85%
Editor's rating
Design and theme
85 %
85 %
Features and playability
85 %
85 %
RTP and volatility
96 %
96 %
How do we rate slot machines?
We evaluate slot machines based on multiple criteria, from which we make our final verdict.
Itβs a fair game, offering a long-term RTP of 96.06%, about as well as youβd expect.
The Puzzle Bonus Game is a respin feature, but designed to add a naughty side to this game.
Santa Wilds are present in the game, and they will help out with the formation of new combinations.
Has a traditional Christmas-inspired look, particularly in the background, so itβs great for the holidays.
Only 9 regular symbols were used, so forming new combinations isnβt impossible.
Cons
Has High volatility, which means that itβs not designed with casual players in mind.
It pays at most 1,100x the roundβs stake, a disappointing top jackpot when volatility is high.
Has classic symbols, such as Sevens and Bells, in some of its more important symbols.
Fairly short list of features, overall, and the requirement to trigger the bonus game feels like a tough one.
Manufacturer Endorphina
Endorphina is a Prague-based online casino software developer founded in 2012, known for creating visually stunning and mathematically balanced slot games. π° The company combines classic slot mechanics with innovative features and engaging storylines, appealing to both traditional and modern players. Endorphinaβs portfolio includes popular titles like Book of Vlad, Hell Hot 100, and Chance Machine 40, all designed in HTML5 for seamless play across devices. Licensed and regulated by reputable authorities, Endorphina continues to stand out in the iGaming world for its creativity, reliability, and focus on player experience.
The overall bonus rating is determined based on several factors: the amount of the bonus, the company's rating, the ease of obtaining it, the players' rating and the conditions for obtaining the bonus.
18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
The overall bonus rating is determined based on several factors: the amount of the bonus, the company's rating, the ease of obtaining it, the players' rating and the conditions for obtaining the bonus.
18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
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18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
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