Bad Santa

Provider
Peter&Sons
RTP
96.18%
Volatility
Very high
Max win
20,000x
Paylines
8
Released
2025

Bad Santa is a 2025 video slot from Peter&Sons themed around Christmas and New Year. It has 8 paylines, free spins and a bonus buy.

Bad Santa: Christmas and New Year from a different angle

The title promises a Santa who is not quite the usual kind, and the theme is Christmas and New Year. Peter&Sons built the game on just 8 paylines, so the structure is compact and easy to follow.

The RTP is 96.18%, so the theoretical long-run return sits near the typical level for slots. Volatility is very high. Wins can arrive infrequently and vary a lot in size, so a single evening may be quiet or quite wild.

A large ceiling and bonus features

The maximum win is 20,000x the stake, a theoretical ceiling that is very rarely approached. Free spins are included, and the bonus buy opens the bonus without waiting.

It fits someone who enjoys darkly humorous holiday games and accepts very high volatility. Set a stake limit beforehand and stick to it. The slot works on mobile too.

Bad Santa: frequently asked questions

What is the theme of Bad Santa?

The theme is Christmas and New Year.

How many paylines does it have?

It has 8 paylines.

How large can a win be?

Up to 20,000x the stake.

Does it have free spins and a bonus buy?

Yes, it has both free spins and a bonus buy.