Fishing and slot games seem to be a perfect match, and Play’n GO has doubled down on that idea with Boat Bonanza Christmas. This festive version of their popular Boat Bonanza slot takes the action to icy waters, complete with snowy hills and a hint of holiday charm.
While the Santa hats and a few Christmas tweaks might not scream "deck the halls," the game's mechanics are the ones that take centre stage, staying true to the original formula. At its core, Boat Bonanza Christmas operates on a 5x3 grid with 12 paylines. Cash prizes and multipliers are central to the gameplay, with the addition of features like Mega Catch and a free spins mode that amplifies the action. The game comes with stakes ranging from 0.10 per spin.
Play’n GO has a knack for revisiting successful titles with fresh twists. Boat Bonanza Christmas is part of a growing series that includes Boat Bonanza Colossal Catch and Boat Bonanza Down Under. While each of the games has its own spin on the theme, they all share a focus on features and strong payouts.
Here’s how you can get started and play Boat Bonanza Christmas for yourself:
If you aren't already registered, click on the green 'Sign Up' icon in the top right corner and fill in the required fields. You can then verify your account and make a deposit if you want to play Boat Bonanza Christmas with real funds.
As expected, the symbols in Boat Bonanza Christmas stick to the fishing theme, with high-paying icons like traps, birds, reels, and floats, while card royals (10 to A) fill in the lower-value spots. A complete paytable is provided below:
Symbol | Payout for 3, 4, 5 of a kind |
10 | 1x, 5x, 20x |
J | 1x, 5x, 20x |
Q | 1x, 5x, 20x |
K | 1x, 5x, 20x |
A | 1x, 5x, 20x |
Festive Trap | 4x, 20x, 100x |
Bird | 4x, 20x, 100x |
Reel | 6x, 30x, 200x |
Festive Float | 1x, 10x, 40x, 400x |
Apart from the paytable above, Boat Bonanza Christmas also contains a Scatter Boat symbol, which is responsible for triggering the Free Spins bonus. To do so, players need to collect 3, 4, or 5 scatter on the reels during the base game. Somewhat surprisingly, Boat Bonanza Christmas does not come with a wild symbol.
In the base game, fish and lobster Catch symbols carry cash values, while boats above the reels determine if those values are awarded. If a boat is active above a reel with Catch symbols, the potential cash prize is collected. The Mega Catch feature triggers when two boats are active above the same reel, awarding all visible Catch symbols on the grid.
Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols triggers 10, 15, or 20 free spins, respectively. During this mode, two boats are always active, enhancing the chances of potentially triggering the Mega Catch feature. Each boat starts with a multiplier of x1, which can be increased by catching Multiplier Catch symbols. The maximum multiplier for each boat is x5. If the Mega Catch feature activates during free spins, the total prize is multiplied by the combined value of both boats’ multipliers.
Additionally, Catch symbols during the free spins trigger a respin feature. Respins focus solely on collecting Catch symbols and do not deduct from the remaining free spins. Players can also potentially land free spins Catch symbols during the round, earning up to a maximum of 39 free spins.
For fans of fishing-themed slots, BetVictor has other great titles prepared with similar mechanics. Try Boat Bonanza Down Under, Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Splash, or Big Bass Bonanza for more reel-based fishing adventures. Each of these slot titles brings its own twist to the theme while keeping the core gameplay familiar and enjoyable.