Xmas Spark (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Xmas Spark - Game Overview

Xmas Spark is a scatter paying slot on a 6-reel, 5-row grid where wins land when 8 or more matching symbols appear anywhere. The tumble feature removes winning symbols and drops new ones from above, keeping rounds alive. It runs a highly volatile model with an RTP of 96.08% on paid spins, or 96.02% when buying free spins. Bets span roughly 20 to 240 per spin. The theme swaps sweets for a snowy village with trees, gifts, elves and Santa.

Xmas Spark caps out at 10,000 times the bet, and the separate multiplier reel is the engine that makes those peaks possible. Five random multiplier symbols drop beside the grid on every spin, with values that can reach x500. The bottom position applies to any win, then multipliers tumble down a step after each cascade. The setup keeps variance punchy, but when the reel lines up favourably, I’ve seen rounds swing hard, especially in the bonus where the minimum multiplier is raised.

Xmas Spark: Slot Features

Beside the main grid, Xmas Spark runs a multiplier reel carrying five random values each spin: x1–x6, x8, x10, x12, x15, x20, x25, x50, x100, x250 or x500. Any scatter win is multiplied by the value shown in the bottom slot of that reel. After a tumble, the reel also tumbles, dropping the next multiplier into play. I like how this adds cadence to cascades, giving sequences a clear stepping rhythm across consecutive drops.

In the base game, hitting 4, 5, or 6 scatters awards 10, 12, or 14 free spins. During the bonus, the multiplier reel runs with a minimum of x2 instead of x1, which lifts the floor on every hit. Extra scatters can extend the round: 4, 5, or 6 add 5, 8, or 10 more spins. The core loop stays the same as base play, with tumbles chaining wins while the reel steps through its queued multipliers.

If patience runs thin, Xmas Spark offers a Buy Free Spins option priced at 100 times the bet. It guarantees 4, 5, or 6 scatters on the next spin, so you jump straight into the feature. I use it when chasing a hot multiplier ladder, though the maths doesn’t change beyond the x2 floor and retriggers. It’s a direct route to the high points of the game, with the same tumble cadence and the same reel stepping behaviour.

Bonus Buy Feature

Free Spins Round You can buy a round of free spins for the cost of 100 times your bet.
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.02%
Volatility:	-

Xmas Spark Paytable and Symbols

Xmas Spark swaps candies for card suits on the low end and festive characters for the highs. Diamonds, clubs, hearts and spades carry the smaller prizes, while a train, a teddy bear, Rudolf, an elf and Santa top the table. There are no wilds at any time. Wins pay on a scatter basis: 8 or more identical symbols anywhere trigger a payout, rising with count. For 8 matches, awards range from 0.25x to 1.5x; for 12+, 0.75x to 50x.

The tumble mechanic is central to how the paytable plays out. After a win clears, gaps fill from above, letting batches of symbols rack up more hits within a single paid spin. That flow pairs neatly with the multiplier reel stepping down after each cascade. When I catch a board loaded with high pays and the right reel value waiting at the bottom, the returns can be eye-opening, even though the game’s volatile frame means dry spells do appear.

Xmas Spark Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter
	12+	x50
	11	x7.5
	10	x4
	9	x2
	8	x1.5
	12+	x10
	11	x4
	10	x2.5
	9	x1.5
	8	x1
	12+	x5
	11	x2.5
	10	x2
	9	x1
	8	x0.75
	12+	x4
	11	x2
	10	x1.5
	8+	x0.75
	12+	x3
	11	x1.5
	10	x1
	9	x0.75
	8	x0.5
	12+	x2.5
	11	x1
	10	x0.75
	9	x0.5
	8	x0.4
	12+	x1.5
	11	x0.75
	10	x0.5
	9	x0.4
	8	x0.25
	12+	x1
	11	x0.6
	10	x0.4
	8+	x0.25
	12+	x0.75
	11	x0.5
	10	x0.4
	8+	x0.25

Pragmatic Play: The Slot Provider Behind Xmas Spark

Pragmatic Play re-skins the familiar Candy Blitz engine here, swapping sweets for a wintery backdrop without changing the core maths. I’ve had smooth play across desktop and mobile, with quick spins and tidy cascades. Audio and visuals stick to snow, decorated trees and toyshop vibes, so it fits a seasonal session. The studio keeps the mechanics clean: scatter pays, tumbles, a multiplier reel and a buy option. It’s straight to the point and stable across long sessions.

Xmas Spark: Slot Verdict

Xmas Spark does what it sets out to do: a Christmas-styled clone that trades originality for a proven scatter pays setup and a hefty multiplier reel. I’ve had lively spells when tumbles fed into x100+ values, and the 10,000x ceiling keeps chase sessions spicy. It’s highly volatile, so bankroll swings can bite, yet the package hangs together well if you fancy a festive reskin with clear rules, crisp pacing and a fast route to the free spins.