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Design and theme
90 %
Features and playability
85 %
RTP and volatility
96 %
Slot machine details and review Treasure-snipes: Christmas Bonus Buy
Evoplayβs collection of online slots gets a holiday-themed release, in Treasure-snipes: Christmas Bonus Buy. While the original design of this 5-reel online slot is inspired by pirates and their treasures, Evoplay also added Christmas-inspired decorations to it, making it a better option for those players looking to raid and pillage during the winter holidays. 5×3 reels and 20 paylines make up the game area.
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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
Treasure-snipes: Christmas Bonus Buy borrows the design of the original pirate-themed slot, with the great sail ship acting as support for its reels, with cannons on both sides, ready to fire. What the Christmas angle added is the decorations youβd expect for the holidays, with Santa hats placed on skulls, or red bows on treasure chests. There are a total of 9 regular symbols which can be used in winning combinations.
Treasure-snipes Christmas Bonus Buy theme and symbols
If youβve played the original Treasure-snipes, you will not be surprised by the offer of the Christmas version. You can also check out the slotβs demo and see what the original was like. The developer claims that the RTP is 95.94%, that volatility is High, and the top jackpot it can pay is 4,597x the stake. None of those are particularly impressive for players who love and know slots, but theyβre not the sort that should be avoided, either.
Female Pirate
Captain
Treasure Map
Bottle
Anchor
Diamonds
Hearts
Clubs
Spades
Special Symbols and Slot Features
3D
NO
Autoplay
YES
Free Spins
YES
Gamble Feature
NO
Locking Symbols
NO
Wild Symbol
YES
Win Multiplier
NO
Other features
Bonus buy
Hold and Win
Other Features
Scatter Symbol
WILD symbol
One of the three special feature symbols that you can get on the reels, the Wild features the image of a pirate captain, complete with a black beard and an eye patch. This substitute symbol may only appear on reels 2-5, where it can be used as a replacement for regular symbols.
Scatter symbol
The only special feature symbol that can pay directly is the Skull scatter, which offers 1x to 20x the stake when appearing 3 to 5 times on the reels.
Free Spins
Skull scatters are responsible for the 8 free spins as well, and you trigger those when 3+ of these special symbols are on the reels. The game removes the low-value card suit icons for this feature, so youβre left with premium symbols (Pirates and related objects), bonus symbols, wilds, and scatters. Furthermore, the 3rd reel gets only feature symbols. Itβs a feature that can be retriggered.
Bonus symbol
Treasure Chests with red bows, presented as gifts, will be the bonus symbols of the game. You can get them anywhere on the reels. They carry prizes during the bonus game, worth 1x to 15x the roundβs stake, or with one of the three smaller jackpots (Super 500x, Mega 150x, or Mini 75x).
Bonus Game
Whenever you have 6+ bonus symbols somewhere in the game area, you trigger the bonus game. Itβs inspired by Hold & Win respins, but it has its own interesting twist. You play on the reels 1 to 4 for the most part, trying to fill all those positions while using the given respins (which reset when new bonus symbols land). If you manage it, and you have 12 bonus symbols, then the 5th reel (the Grand Reel) is unlocked. You only get 1 spin on the Grand Reel, and it can result in a multiplier of up to 5x, a smaller cash prize of 20x to 50x, or one of the four jackpots. The 4,000x Grand Jackpot is the best outcome you can get from that Grand Reel spin.
Bonus Buy
You have the option to purchase access to either of the two major features. One will take the form of 8 free spins, costing you 32x the stake. The other triggers the bonus game, and you pay 28x the stake for it.
Prize table
Symbol
Multiplier
2x in payline
3x in payline
4x in payline
5x in payline
Scatter symbol
1x
5x
20x
Female Pirate
0.5x
2x
20x
100x
Captain
1x
15x
30x
Treasure Map
1x
10x
20x
Bottle
1x
7x
15x
Anchor
1x
5x
10x
Diamonds
0.5x
1x
5x
Hearts
0.5x
1x
5x
Clubs
0.5x
1x
5x
Spades
0.5x
1x
5x
Our rating of the game
Treasure-snipes: Christmas Bonus Buy
Some of the elements associated with Treasure-snipes: Christmas Bonus Buy are unremarkable, but there are interesting things about it as well. Weβve seen pirate-themed slots with Christmas decorations before, though usually itβs a more cheerful design than this. The high volatility, a top prize of 4,597x the stake, and a 95.94% RTP are all mentioned, and they look fine, but not the best around. Given the changes made both to the free spins (low symbols removed) and the bonus game (Grand Reel), it should be interesting to check out, even if youβre tired of these very common special features.
80%
Editor's rating
Design and theme
80 %
80 %
Features and playability
85 %
85 %
RTP and volatility
95 %
95 %
How do we rate slot machines?
We evaluate slot machines based on multiple criteria, from which we make our final verdict.
Itβs a pirate-themed slot with Christmas decorations, so a popular theme thatβs appropriate even for the holidays.
You get a free spins feature that removes low-value symbols from the game area.
Its respin feature uses only 4 out of 5 reels, with the last one used to deliver the bigger jackpot and multipliers.
Wilds are present, and they may help you when trying to form new winning combinations.
You can pay to get access to either the bonus game or free spins, and you donβt have to wait for them to trigger.
Cons
While the 95.94% RTP is acceptable, when compared to the returns of other pirate slots, itβs below average.
Expect high volatility out of this game, so losing sessions are the expectation for most players.
At its best, it will pay 4,597x the stake, a disappointing top prize when you have to deal with those risky spins.
Manufacturer EvoPlay
Evoplay is a leading iGaming software provider known for developing innovative online slot games, instant-win titles, and casino content. Established in 2017, the company has gained recognition for its high-quality graphics, engaging gameplay features, and mobile-optimized experiences.
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
How do we rate bonuses?
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.
How do we rate bonuses?
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.
Total bonus amount
90 %
Easy to reach
89 %
Bonus conditions
90 %
Casino rating
91 %
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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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