Santas Kiss

Jolly Saint Nick might get the lion’s share of the glory and fame, but in the Santa’s Kiss slot from Booming Games, the love between Mr. and Mrs. Claus takes center stage. This holiday-themed slot offers double win multipliers for bonus play and instant payouts of 100 times the bet per line for ‘kissing wins,’ in which the two protagonist gaming symbols appear next to each-other on the reels.

Theme

This is without question a Christmas slot, with all elements of gameplay celebrating Yuletide. The border-less reels are set against a snowy night sky, with snow falling against a backdrop of mountains and moonlight. Gaming symbols include Mr. and Mrs. Claus, who have retained a considerable spark of romance into their golden years, as well as presents in their boxes, Christmas wreathes, gingerbread cookies, mistletoe, stockings, and ornaments. A snowman acts as scatter, the gateway to bonus play, while a shining christmas tree acts as wild, while also offering the game’s highest payout. The soundtrack provides a saxophone-rich, soulful take on holiday music.

Betting Options, Functions, and Features

In terms of base play fundamentals, this game is as clean and simple as Booming Games gets. There are ten fixed paylines, with bet per line adjustable from 0.01–3.00, for an overall per-spin betting range of 0.10–30.00 times the betting currency. Autoplay and quickspin are both available, along with sound options and detailed paytable and payline information. Unfortunately, information regarding the theoretical return to player ratio is not available.

Bonus features are a big more generous, though this game still comes in on the lean side. Whenever the Mr. and Mrs. Claus gaming symbols appear next to each-other on the reels, the two gaming symbols trigger a Kissing Win, immediately paying out ten times the total bet size. This lends a lovely second meaning to the idea of love in the golden years.

Free spins provide the other major opportunity for big wins in this title. The appearance of three or more scatter symbols trigger ten free spins. During this bonus round, all wins are automatically doubled. The scatter symbols remain on the reels, allowing for the possibility of extending bonus play by another ten spins.

Our Take

It’s no secret that many holiday-themed slots aren’t held to the same standards as those released year-round: many of these are intended to capture the short-term interest of seasonal players, and expected to be cast aside after one or two short play sessions. In Santa’s Kiss, Booming Games refuses to give in to this trend. This game is well-made in every respect, and can be relied upon year-round to give players both a strong gaming experience and a taste of the holiday spirit.