EXTRA CHILLI SLOT REVIEW

We’ve got some hot stuff for you this evening — specifically, the Big Time Gaming Extra Chilli Megaways™ slot! Take in the heat and spice up your gaming with this online slot, featuring a scorching-hot chilli pepper theme, an RTP of 96.15%, six reels and the epic Megaways™ mechanic pioneered by Big Time Gaming. With up to 117,649 ways to win, this Extra Chilli slot machine is giving milder slots something to cry about!

ABOUT THE EXTRA CHILLI MEGAWAYS™ SLOT 

Big Time Gaming really goes to impressive lengths to not only create an engaging slot but a whole world. Set on a hot summer day somewhere deep in a thriving street market, the sun is beating down as you look on at the various chilli peppers (the vegetables, not the band!) that adorn this charming wooden stall.

When the game loads, your eyes are greeted by a painterly scene; various garlic bulbs and peppers frame the reels, and beyond it, a village scene packed with bright colours. A yellow fruit stall of bananas sits neatly on the lefthand side, and the village church bell elegantly hangs over the town as brightly-painted flags peacefully sway in the summer breeze. This quaint little snapshot is soundtracked to the bustling sounds of busy street life; people call out to each other, birds chirp above, and the church bell tolls periodically in the distance.

Make no mistake; it’s clear to see that Big Time Gaming wants to immerse the player in this world they’ve created through their slots. Extra Chili Megaways™ feels like an authentic, immersive experience when compared to other slots, and thanks to their iconic Megaways™ slot mechanic, players have so many ways to potentially score a big win!

EXTRA CHILLI MEGAWAYS™ GAMEPLAY 

The Extra Chilli Megaways™ slot is an online slot machine that is as captivating visually as it is complex structurally. The Megaways™ slot mechanic in the game can be confusing to new players, so thankfully the game rules help clarify some of the most important features present in the game. Let’s go through them to give you an idea of what’s in store.

WAGER

The minimum bet starts at €0.20 (or currency equivalent) and the maximum bet ends at €25.00. Winning combinations form from the leftmost reel and pay left to right on adjacent symbols on consecutive reels, on the same payline, regardless of size. Payouts are multiplied by the stake. The maximum payout is awarded according to the highest win per winning combination.

SYMBOLS

The game features 10 regular symbols, and four special symbols, for a total of 14 symbols.

The lowest-paying symbol is the number nine symbol, followed by the number 10. Other symbols include J, Q, K, and A in ascending order. Hot on their heels, you’ll find a green, blue, red and purple chilli pepper.

Additionally, there are four special symbols on the menu — three Scatter symbols, which are the H.O.T. Scatters, a ‘+4’ Scatter and the Free Spin Scatter, in addition to the fireworks, which serve as the Wild symbol. 

BONUS FEATURES

The Extra Chilli Megaways™ slot includes a few special features that add a little zing, too! Extra Chilli Megaways™ features cascading reels, with winning symbols removed from the reel and replaced by new symbols from above. In addition, there are six main reels in this slot plus an extra seventh reel beneath them.

The fireworks set the reels alight as the game’s Wild symbol, substituting for all symbols except the Scatter symbol.

Scatters may appear on any of the reels except the extra reel. They are the only winning symbols that are not part of a reaction: this is when winning symbols are replaced by symbols coming from above (on the main reels) and from the right (on the extra reel). Landing three HOT Scatters on any reel position in the base game will activate the Free Spins bonus round.

EXTRA CHILLI MEGAWAYS™ FREE SPINS 

Keep the fire going when you spin with the Free Spins feature! Every extra Scatter adds an additional four free spins. A Free Spin Scatter symbol may also appear on the extra reel during free spins which may award even more free spins.Three Scatters award four extra Free Spins, and four Scatters award eight extra spins.

When the Free Spins Gamble feature is triggered, the Free Spins Gamble Wheel is displayed, giving you the chance to win up to 24 free spins when spinning the bonus wheel! The ‘COLLECT’ option allows you to set off the free spins with however many you have at that point in time. The ‘GAMBLE’ option allows you to potentially win more free spins and trigger another Gamble game. If you spin successfully, you will be awarded four extra free spins, and given another chance to gamble. If unsuccessful, the game awards the number of spins in black, unless that number is zero. During free spins, there is also an unlimited win multiplier, starting at 1x and increasing by one after each reaction.

EXTRA CHILLI MEGAWAYS™ FREE PLAY 

Everybody’s spice tolerance is different, so luckily, you can play the game before deciding to sink your teeth in via the demo version of Extra Chilli Megaways™. Slots like this can also be a little daunting for some, but have no fear! Just go over to the HotSlots website, log into your account, search for the Extra Chilli Megaways™ slot, hover over the thumbnail and click the “DEMO” button to start spinning! In demo mode, you get to play the slot with virtual funds — fake money that only exists virtually within the game. No real cash involved!

Demo mode allows players to explore the games on offer and try out features they might like. It also allows them to explore their preferences in a slot game, which features to look out for, what to avoid, etc. And, for beginners, demo play is a fantastic way to get to grips with how slot machines work! Bear in mind that players won’t be able to withdraw any of the actual winnings they earn in the demo mode.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be asked to create an account and complete the registration and verification process to access the demos. In cases where verification is not necessary, you may be able to play as a visitor.

THE VERDICT

While the Megaways™ machine can be a little perplexing for players who are not used to similar slots (such as White Rabbit by Relax Gaming), you'll be astonished at the sheer number of possibilities when playing Extra Chilli Megaways™. Slots by Big Time Gaming always have that fiery edge over other run-of-the-mill slots, and it's clear to see how. 

The game is full of creativity; from the effort put into game design to the sonic element in the game and the innovative gameplay itself, this slot lets players step into a moment in time without ever moving away from the function of slots. 

It is a big win for Big Time Gaming — the theme is executed cohesively, and it is both fun to look at and to play. The mechanics allow for thousands of ways to win, making it hard for the game to ever feel familiar. Rest assured, the Extra Chilli Megaways™ slot is far from your average crop of online slots; from your first spin, it will surely scorch your gaming tastebuds with flair!

GAME RULES

The Extra Chilli Megaways™ slot is a six-reel video slot with reacting wins, featuring Big Time Gaming’s massive Megaways ™ mechanic. It also includes an additional reel.

• The minimum bet is €0.20 (or currency equivalent) and the maximum bet is €25. Your total bet can be adjusted using the arrows found on the user interface. Wins are awarded on adjacent reels from left to right, beginning with the leftmost reel. Winning symbols will be removed from the reels and replaced by new symbols from above on adjacent reels, and from the right on the extra reel underneath.
• There are 10 regular symbols and four special symbols in the game: the fireworks Wild, “HOT” Scatter, Free Spins Scatter and ‘+4’ Scatter. The Wild will substitute for all symbols except the Scatters and appears only on the extra reel.
• Landing three “HOT” Scatter symbols will activate the Free Spins mode, awarding eight free spins. Four more are awarded when the player lands three Free Spin Scatters, and eight spins are awarded when landing four Scatters. The Win Multiplier during free spins mode is unlimited, starting at 1x.
• The Free Spins Gamble Wheel is also triggered in the bonus round, potentially awarding up to 24 free spins. Players may choose between ‘COLLECT’ or ‘GAMBLE’, the former allowing the player to use the current awarded spins, and the latter to gamble for extra spins. A successful spin awards four extra spins and another spin on the bonus wheel. If unsuccessful, the number of spins shown is awarded.
• The Extra Chilli Megaways™ RTP is 96.15 %. The RTP is correct at the time of publishing and may be subject to change in the future.