Xmas Drop Demo & Review

Xmas Drop review

Xmas Drop is Hacksaw's festive expanding-wild slot. Wild Santa symbols expand downwards when they're part of a winning combination, counting as wild on every position they cover, and each reel can hold only one Wild Santa.

When an expanding Wild Santa passes through a Wild Gift symbol, it turns into a multiplier worth 2x to 200x. If several expanded Santas with multipliers form a win, their values are added. Three FS scatters award 10 free spins in the Night Before Christmas bonus, with better odds of Santas and gifts, and three more scatters add four spins. Hacksaw rates it 3 out of 5 with a 12,500x maximum and a top RTP of 96.22%.

Features and bonus rounds

Expanding Wild Santa
Santa wilds expand downwards to complete wins.
Gift multipliers
Expanding through a Wild Gift adds a 2x–200x multiplier.
Night Before Christmas
10 free spins with more Santas and gifts.

Xmas Drop RTP, volatility and max win

RTP: the default return to player is 96.22%, meaning that over a very large number of spins the game is designed to pay back around 96.2 units for every 100 wagered. It is also offered at 94.27%, 92.32%, 88.02% – a casino running the lowest version keeps noticeably more of every bet. How RTP works.

Volatility: Xmas Drop sits in the medium volatility range, so wins arrive more regularly than on high-variance games but are usually smaller. It suits longer sessions at a steady stake. Volatility explained.

Max win: the maximum payout is 12,500x the stake. What max win really means.

Pros

  • High 12,500x win ceiling
  • Full game playable in the official free demo

Cons

  • Casinos can run versions as low as 88.02% RTP
  • Short-session results can differ widely from the RTP

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Xmas Drop FAQ

What is the RTP of Xmas Drop?

The highest published RTP of Xmas Drop is 96.22%. Hacksaw Gaming also offers casinos versions at 94.27%, 92.32%, 88.02%, so check the game's info screen to see which one you are playing.

What is the max win on Xmas Drop?

Xmas Drop has a maximum win of 12,500x your stake. Max wins are extremely rare and should not be expected in normal play.

Is Xmas Drop high volatility?

Xmas Drop is rated medium volatility by Hacksaw Gaming. Wins tend to be more frequent but smaller.

Can I play Xmas Drop for free?

Yes. You can play the official Xmas Drop demo on this page with play money – no sign-up or deposit required.

Does Xmas Drop have a bonus buy?

No, Xmas Drop does not offer a bonus buy. The bonus has to be triggered naturally.

Data sources: https://www.hacksawgaming.com/games/xmas-drop. Figures last verified 9 November 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.