About Wizard Games
Wizard Games launched in 2021 as the new identity for Pariplay's in-house game studio. Pariplay later became part of NeoGames, which Aristocrat acquired in 2024. Wizard Games now sits within the broader Aristocrat Interactive structure rather than operating as an unrelated start-up studio.
Santa Bonanza is the only Bonanza game attached to the provider page. It is a standalone Christmas slot rather than the beginning of a documented Bonanza series.
Santa Bonanza specifications
| Feature | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Layout | 5x3 with 25 paylines |
| RTP configurations | 96.02%, 94.10% and 88.00% |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Maximum win | 5,000x |
| Main options | Random multiplier wilds, pick bonus, free spins, Boost and Bonus Buy |
Random wilds with multipliers can appear in the base game. Three scatters activate a gift-picking feature followed by seven free spins. Selected presents can add more spins or improve the wild multiplier available in the round.
The Boost feature increases the cost of play in exchange for a greater chance of triggering free spins. Bonus Buy provides direct access where local rules permit it. Both options are additional wagers and can shorten a session considerably.
The 88% version deserves a warning
Wizard publishes three configurations, and the difference is unusually large. The 96.02% model has a 3.98% theoretical house edge, while the 88% version has a 12% edge. Players could therefore face roughly three times the theoretical cost while seeing essentially the same artwork and features.
Santa Bonanza has enough interaction to be more than a basic seasonal reskin, but the word Bonanza does not refer to a Wizard Games mechanic. Random multiplier wilds and pick-enhanced free spins are familiar features assembled for a Christmas release.
Aristocrat is an Australian-founded gambling group, but that corporate connection does not make Wizard Games slots generally available for Australian online casino play. The Interactive Gambling Act concerns the service offered by the operator.
