Santa’s Stack

Santa’s Stack Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Relax Gaming
Release Date	2021-11-25
Theme	Christmas, 8‑bit retro video game
Layout	8×8 cluster grid
Paylines	Cluster pays (no paylines)
Bet Range	0.10–50
Core Mechanics	Cluster pays, Secret Santa Re‑spin with mystery symbols, Free spins with guaranteed and increasing wilds, Bonus Buy for free spins
Graphics	HTML5, mobile‑optimized
Mechanics	Cluster pays, respins, bonus buy

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	blue lightbulb, green lightbulb, red lightbulb	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Rudolph, Elf, Mrs Claus	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Santa	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	red W wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Christmas tree scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Santa’s Stack Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Secret Santa Re‑spin	Wild in winning cluster		Cluster turns into mystery symbols and respin awarded
Free Spins	Three or more scatters	5 free spins	Guaranteed wilds each spin increasing by one; scatters award extra spin or multiplier or both
Bonus Buy	Player pays	Free spins round	Direct access to free spins with RTP increase

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Santa’s Stack?	The RTP is 96.27% in base game and increases to 97% when using the bonus buy.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 20000x the stake.
How do I trigger the Secret Santa Re‑spin?	Landing a wild as part of a winning cluster triggers the Secret Santa Re‑spin feature.
How are free spins activated?	Free spins are activated by landing three or more scatter symbols; additional scatters award extra spins.
What does the bonus buy do?	The bonus buy allows direct entry into the free spins round for 100× the bet and increases RTP.

Santa’s Stack Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses