Naughty or Nice? Slots
If you're looking for a cute slot that's set by a warm fireside, then Naughty or Nice? isn't for you. This 5-reel, 50-payline game has an edgy, almost perverted, take on Jolly Old Saint Nick. Apparently, Santa has eyes for others beyond Mrs. Clause, including a younger blonde and brunette. Find out more on this off-color perception of Santa in the following Naughty or Nice? slots review.
Gameplay
This game features 5 reels and 50 fixed paylines on a 5x3 grid. We've seen pictures of a version with adjustable paylines, but our version didn't let us change the lines. You score wins when 2 or 3 matching symbols (depends on the symbol) land in a payline.
Graphics & Setting
Despite its raunchy theme, Naughty or Nice slots has a festive atmosphere complete with stockings, garland, and a Christmas tree. You'll see the edgier parts of this game on the reels, with the Naughty (brunette) and Nice (blonde) Girls posing in their low-cut tops.
Symbols & Win Potential
Regular symbols include six royals (A-9) shaped as Christmas tree bulbs, mistletoe, a present, reindeer, Mrs. Claus, and Santa. Saint Nick pays the most among this bunch, offering 10,000x your line bet for five matches. The non-progressive Naughty or Nice? max win is 50,000x the line wager. Extra symbols include the Nice Girl (wild/jackpot), Naughty Girl (wild), and game emblem.
Features
You can expect a few presents under the tree with this game, including the following features:
- Progressive jackpot - This game offers a progressive prize that's currently worth over $5,700 at the time of review. One path to winning the progressive jackpot is when 5 Nice Girl symbols land in a payline. The other route involves 5 game emblems hitting a payline during the bonus round. Note that the 10,000x payout for 5 Santas will not be delivered if you hit the jackpot.
- Free spins - You trigger 10 free spins when landing 3+ game emblems anywhere on the reels. You'll start the bonus by picking the Naughty or Nice Girl to serve as your wild symbol. All payouts are doubled during this round when game emblems help form a winning combination. Additionally, these bonus symbols will either give you +1 free spin, a 20x payout, or cause their corresponding reels to be held in place for one round.
Betting Options
The only wagering option we were able to change was the line bet, which ranged from $0.01 to $0.10. Considering the 50 fixed lines, this single option allows for a betting range going from $0.50 to $5 per spin. You can also activate an autoplay feature that lasts from 5-100 spins or until you trigger the feature.
Naughty or Nice? RTP & Volatility
The developer, RealTime Gaming (RTG), lists three possible payout percentages: 91%, 95%, or 97.5%. So the Naughty or Nice RTP will vary based on the online casino and its individual preferences. No volatility rating is available either, although we suspect that it lies in the medium range based on the progressive jackpot and solid regular max win.
About RealTime Gaming
RTG has been developing online slots and other casino games since 1996. It has produced many hit slots, such as Aladdin's Wishes, Asgard Deluxe, Aztec's Millions, Bubble Bubble, Cash Bandits 3, Megasaur, Spirit of the Inca, and Witch's Brew. It's also developed another alt-Christmas series called Rudolph's Revenge, where the red-nosed reindeer tries taking over the North Pole by force. This is a worthwhile game if you end up enjoying Naughty or Nice.
Final Thoughts on Naughty or Nice? Slots
We give this game a 7.5 out of 10 rating. It mostly offers average or above-average aspects, including a max win worth 10,000x the line bet, a moderately-sized progressive jackpot, and a single bonus round. What pushes the rating up to 7.5, though, is the interesting theme and how RealTime Gaming is willing to buck the usual Xmas trend. We recommend this game if you're looking for something other than Christmas cliches that paint Santa in the ideal light.