Fishin' Christmas Pots of Gold

By Zena Grantham | Updated 17 July 2026

Released at the end of 2022, Fishin’ Christmas Pots of Gold was developed by Gameburger Studios exclusively for Games Global. It is the third instalment in the popular Fishin’ series, following Fishin’ Pots of Gold and Fishin’ Bigger Pots of Gold, with Fishin’ Pots of Gold – Gold Blitz joining the collection in 2026.

Fishin’ Christmas Pots of Gold takes the familiar Irish fishing theme and gives it a festive makeover. Santa Flynn the Irish Leprechaun is indeed involved, while Christmas decorations, presents, and snow-covered cottages above the icy water transform the reels into a festive wintry wonderland.

Played on a 5-reel layout with 10 to 20 paylines, there are four festive jackpots up for grabs along with medium volatility and a maximum win of 15,472x the bet.

Technical

Fishin’ Christmas Pots of Gold is played on a 5-reel layout with 10 fixed paylines. The number of paylines increases to 20 when the bonus feature is triggered. Winning combinations are formed by landing three or more matching symbols from left to right, starting on the leftmost reel.

The slot is available on desktop and mobile devices, with stakes ranging from 10p to £25 per spin. Fishin’ Christmas Pots of Gold has an RTP of 96%, medium volatility and a hit frequency of 19.15%.

The maximum win is 15,472.5x the bet. While lower than Fishin’ Bigger Pots of Gold, it remains the highest maximum win in the series at the time of release.

Design & Symbols

Fishin’ Christmas Pots of Gold is set beneath icy waters, with a snowy landscape visible above the reels. Christmas presents, candy canes, and festive decorations are scattered throughout the underwater setting, while the seasonal soundtrack perfectly blends Christmas melodies with traditional Celtic music.

The lower-paying symbols include frosted A, K, Q, J, 10 and 9 royals. The premium symbols are fish, floats, lures, boots and tackle boxes. Five matching tackle boxes award the top payout of 200x the bet.

The Santa Flynn Wild substitutes for all regular paying symbols. In the base game, it appears only on reel five. Once the Free Spins feature is triggered, the Wild can land on any reel.

Features

Fishin’ Christmas Pots of Gold includes three bonus features that significantly increase the value of a winning spin. These include a Collect feature, Free Spins and a Bonus Buy. Each feature works differently, so let’s take a closer look at how each feature works.

Collect Feature

The Santa Flynn Wild collects all Fish Money and Jackpot symbols that land on the same spin. Fish Money symbols can carry cash values of up to 100x the bet, while Jackpot symbols award one of four fixed prizes:

Mini Jackpot – 15x the bet

Minor Jackpot – 50x the bet

Major Jackpot – 500x the bet

Mega Jackpot – 5,000x the bet

During the base game, Santa Flynn only appears on reel five, collecting Fish Money and Jackpot symbols whenever the Wild lands on the final reel.

Free Spins

Landing 3, 4 or 5 Free Spins Scatter symbols awards 10, 15 or 20 free spins respectively.

During the feature, the reels expand with two additional rows, increasing the layout to 20 paylines. The Santa Flynn Wild can also appear on any reel, making it much easier to collect Fish Money and Jackpot symbols.

An Accumulation Trail sits above the reels and tracks the number of Collect symbols landed throughout the feature. Every three Collect symbols increase the Fish Money multiplier and award five extra free spins. The multiplier progresses as follows:

0-2 Collect symbols – 1x multiplier

3-5 Collect symbols – 2x multiplier and 5 extra free spins

6-8 Collect symbols – 3x multiplier and 5 extra free spins

9-11 Collect symbols – 5x multiplier and 5 extra free spins

12 Collect symbols – 10x multiplier and 5 extra free spins

Bonus Buy

Players outside the UK can purchase direct entry into the Free Spins feature instead of waiting to trigger it naturally. Three options are available:

50x the bet – 10 Free Spins

100x the bet – 15 Free Spins

150x the bet – 20 Free Spins

The Bonus Buy feature is not available to UK players.

Verdict

Fishin’ Christmas Pots of Gold proves that a Christmas-themed slot can be more than a seasonal novelty. Gameburger Studios has taken the proven Fishin’ Pots of Gold formula and given it a festive makeover without losing the aspects that made the series so popular.

The Collect mechanic, expanding Free Spins feature and four fixed jackpots combine to create an engaging experience, while the seasonal visuals and soundtrack help set the scene. The soundtrack can be a little repetitive, although it can easily be muted if preferred.

If you love festive slots that offer more than a simple Christmas reskin, Fishin’ Christmas Pots of Gold is one of the strongest seasonal releases available. It remains an enjoyable entry in the Fishin’ series and a game that’s well worth revisiting even after the holiday period has ended.

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Zena Grantham

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