Hellapenos Review (Thunderkick)

4.2 / 5

Provider: Thunderkick

Reviewed by: Jenny Mason

Hellapenos Info

Provider:

Thunderkick

Theme:

Food

RTP:

96.16%

Volatility:

Very high

Reels:

3-3-4-4-4

Paylines:

100

Bet Range:

£0.10 - £100

Max Win:

5,000x

Hit Frequency:

Medium

Release Date:

6th Dec 2023

Overview

 I've just had a taste of Hellapeños, Thunderkick's latest entry into the world of online slots, where chilli peppers turn up the heat in this food-themed adventure. Set across a unique 5-reel grid with 3-3-4-4-4 rows, it spices things up with 100 paylines, an RTP of 96.16%, and very high volatility.

The game heats up with features like Multiplier Wilds, which double up as x2 multipliers, adding an extra layer of excitement to each spin.

If you're craving a slot game that's both hot and spicy, don't go anywhere. I'm about to dive into a full review of Hellapeños, perfect for those chilly days when you need a bit of warmth.

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100 Spins Test

This 100 Spin test was updated by Steve Madgwick on 18/12/2023

100 spins is not a Real Test

We give every slot a 100 spin test to see just what it can do, or not as the case can often be - 100 spins is no reflection of the likelihood of any other 100-spin session, as RTP's are set over many millions and probably billions of spins. So this 100 spin test is just for entertainment and insight purposes

ElementOutcome
Session RTP244.7%
Win FrequencyMedium 14/100
Biggest Base Game Win75x
Spins to Bonus32
Bonus Paid88.4x
Average Win Value over 100 Spins17.47x

The Spin Test criteria can be found at the bottom of the page

Test Comments

This was one of the strangest 100 spins tests and must not be considered 'normal' in any way - It began by hitting a huge 75x base game win on just the second spin, to be followed by another at 48x - Amazing start.

The Session RTP, which came out at an incredible 244.7% was further boosted by hitting the bonus round on spin 32, which again landed a tasty multiplier of 88.4. The remainder of the action was not particularly exciting ans the balance was redressed somewhat, and the session ended with a medium hit rate of 14 wins from 100 spins, but still hugely in profit returning an average win spin value of a very skewed 17.47x

That level of volatility can work the other way round, so be careful, but when this game pops as it seemed to here, it was very nice

Steve Madgwick

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Steve is a confessed online slots fan and keeps his hand in the slot section of OLBG by undertaking all of our 100 spin tests, collecting the data and updating this section with the results

Hellapenos Expert Review

Theme & Symbols
Bonus Features
Max Win (5,000x)
Sounds & Music
RTP (96.16%)
Originality

Game Data

Collected by Andrej Trajkovski

Intro

 Slot Review Game Data
StudioThunderkick
Theme Food
RTP %96.18
VolatilityVey High
Reel Style5 reels x 3-3-4-4-4 rows
Paylines100
Stake Range£0.10 - £100
Max Win5,000x
Special SymbolsMultiplier Wild Symbol, Expanding Devil Symbol, Scatter Symbol
FeaturesMultiplier Wilds, Expanding Devils & Free Spins
JackpotNo Jackpot

Graphics, Music, and Sound Effects

The eye-catching creatives hit you as soon as you launch the game, the designer has used pink and red hues for the background bar imagery. You'll find a contrast of fluorescent colours on the reels - all graphics used are first-rate which is typical of Thunderkick's games.

During play, you'll hear lounge music playing to suit the vibe of the bar. When the bonus round kicks in the music speeds up to a more jazzy number so it's all very immersive. Sound effects include traditional online slots plus the Devil making scary sounds.

Andrej Trajkovski

Andrej Trajkovski

Online slots editor

Andrej Trajkovski has been working in the online gambling industry since 2013 and reviewing online slots and casinos on a daily basis for the past four years. As well as covering casino games, Andrej writes opinion pieces about the iGaming industry.

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Key Features

Written by Slots Content Manager Jenny Mason

I've now shared with you the summary, intro, graphics, music, and sound effects. Up next will be the key game features which will help you decide if you fancy giving the Hellapeños game a spin or not.

At OLBG we write online slot games reviews that include up-to-date info about essential features such as the theme, paylines and reels, bet range, and bonuses. I’ll conclude the review by talking about my play experience, first impressions and expert verdict.

Theme - Food

You can practically feel the heat radiating out from the screen as you play the Hellapeños slot game as it's such an immersive setting. The bar setting looks dare I say, extremely inviting, especially as I'm writing this slot review on a cold Winter's day. The designer has included luxe velvet barstools, neon art and fairy lights which make this tavern look very cosy indeed. Just ignore the human skeletons in the wall - we'll overlook this negative and focus on the smoking hot cocktails. The host of this underground bar is the Devil himself who looks particularly reptilian in this game. 

On the reel, you'll discover bright-coloured imagery and in order from highest first, there is a chihuahua, an orange chilli bottle, a green chilli bottle, a purple chilli bottle and a blue chilli bottle. This is followed by the standard symbols of A, K, Q, J and 10.

Reels

The Hellapeños slot game is made up of 5 reels  with 3-3-4-4-4 rows available to play.

Paylines

There are 100 paylines available for the Hellapeños game.

RTP

I’m including a description of the acronym RTP which means 'return to player.' This is a way of telling players theoretically what percentage of their slots will be returned to them over the long term. The figure is usually somewhere between  94% and 96%. Nowadays you should expect to see 96% or more. Hellapeños is 96.16% which is slightly above average.

Thunderkick like many slot providers, offers operators a range of RTP rates so if you shop around you’ll find various rates. We’ve identified a few RTPs from some of the top UK online casino sites and added these sites to our table below.

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Stake Range

The Hellapeños slot game has a wide bet range which starts at £0.10 and goes right up to £100.

Max Win

You can win 5,000x your total stake when playing the Hellapeños game.

Wild Symbol

The Multiplier Wild Symbol has a value of 2x and it substitutes for all other symbols except the Scatter and Expanding Devil Symbols. If you trigger a win on a connected payline that includes one or more Multiplier Wild Symbols the amount will be multiplied by their multipliers. The maximum total multiplier from Multiplier Wild Symbols forming part of a single pay line is 8x (2x2x2).

Random Wilds on the two leftmost reels always land stacked in groups of 2-5 symbols. If the two leftmost reels are made up of identical symbol sets, 1-3 Multiplier Wild Symbols will be randomly placed on reels 3-5.

Free Spins

If you land 3 Scatters anywhere on reels 3-5 it will trigger the Bonus Game which gives you 7 free spins. In the Bonus game Expanding Devils landing anywhere on reels 3-5 will activate that reel for the remainder of the Free Spins Bonus Game. The activated reels will automatically introduce a new Expanding Devil Symbol on that reel with every spin. If the Expanding Devil Symbols is part of a winning combo the symbol expands to cover the entire reel and make the whole reel a Wild. It will not act as a Wild if not expanded.

Jackpot

Like most slot games nowadays, the Hellapeños game doesn't have a jackpot element. If jackpots are your bag you should visit our page with the best jackpot slot games.

Play Experience & First Impressions

Visually this game was striking, the colours and imagery used really set the scorchio setting of the bar in Hell. The Free Spins round was straightforward and the x2 Multiplier Wilds did land several times during testing.

 I do enjoy an Expanding Wild due to the potential wins and this one looked amazing on the reels with the Devil's reptilian tongue snaking down the reel. The Expanding Devil Symbol can appear on reels 3-5 with a maximum of one per reel. If the symbol is part of a winning combo, it expands to cover the entire reel and substitutes for all symbols apart from the Scatter Symbol. If an Expanding Devil expands through one or two Multiplier Wild Symbols, it turns into a 2x multiplier value that is applied to the whole reel which is fantastic if it lands. If a winning combo includes more than one Expanding Devil symbol with a multiplier, the multiplier values will be multiplied together and then applied to the win. The total multiplier from the Multiplier Wild Symbols forming part of a single payline ranges from 2x to 64x so there is potential for some decent wins.

Expert Verdict

Written by Slots Content Manager Jenny Mason

This is a cool game - can I say that for a game about heat? The modern, zingy graphics and colours used were snazzy and the setting of a bar in Hell to support the spicy theme is a superb idea. Thunderkick's last game Hot Potato! was also food-related, are the product team at Thunderkick feeling peckish? Whatever the reason, both games have been thoroughly entertaining. Thunderkick tend to create niche titles and these games are no exception.

The features were straightforward and fun and blended together well with the spicy food theme. The RTP was just above average and was around the usual percentage for Thunderkick games. The max win at 5,000x was on the low side for a game with a high volatility which might put some players off.

For the immersive experience, this game gets a big thumbs up, go and enjoy this sizzling slot experience.

Editorial Information

The Hellapenos slot review was written by our slot game experts on the OLBG Expert team. Beginning with Jenny Mason our prime Slot reviewer who has 17+ years in online gambling, top UK brands. Expert in sports betting, slots, and bingo. Then Andrej Trajkovski, who has worked in the online gambling industry since 2013, playing and reviewing online slots and casinos daily for the past four years. 

The review is Fact Checked by William Westerlund, an online casino expert reviewing casinos and slots for over five years.  Steve Madgwick is our Editor-In-Chief with over 18 years of experience creating and managing high-quality sports betting and Casino content for OLBG, a self-confessed online slots fans who has played at 100's of the best slot sites online and completes the 100 Spin tests to keep his hand in.

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Jenny Mason

Jenny Mason

Slots content manager

Jenny Mason has more than 17 years of experience in the online gambling industry and has worked for some of the UK’s top betting brands. She started at OLBG in 2014 and her role involves creating great content and looking after the marketing activity. Jenny is knowledgeable in all areas of online sports betting and has an interest in slots and bingo.

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100 Spin Test Criteria

The 100 Spins test is undertaken on a demo slot, staking 100 spins at £1 per spin

Session RTP - Return to the player after 100 spins - Eg, A return of £45 from 100 spins is 45%, or a return of £107 is 107%

Win Frequency - A winning spins to spins frequency, higher frequency regardless of prize, is often more entertaining.

  • 0-10 Very Low
  • 11-15 Low
  • 16-30 Medium
  • 21-35 High
  • 36+ Very High

Biggest Base Game Win  - Highest single base game spin winning value

Spins to Bonus - How many spins were completed before the main bonus round was achieved

Bonus Paid - Value of bonus once complete

Time Taken  - How long did the 100 spins take to complete? OLBG Expert team

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