Extra Chilli Epic Spins by Evolution Gaming brings a fiery new twist to the classic Megaways slot originally developed by Big Time Gaming. This live slot game combines the thrill of the Megaways engine with the appeal of live and social gaming, all conducted in a studio by an enthusiastic game host. I have to say, I’m still on the fence about whether this format will catch on or if the game truly delivers the experience Evolution is hoping for. Let’s find out more in our full review of the game.
Casino bonuses
| Provider | Evolution Gaming |
| Reels | 6 |
| Rows | 7 |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.50 - 200 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 20,000x |
| RTP | 96.74% |
| Our Rating | 4.5 |
How To Play
The game begins with the host standing beside the slot’s reels. Players are invited to stake between €0.50 and €200, which buys one game round of five reel spins. For those who haven’t played the original Extra Chilli Megaways slot before, the reels are displayed in up to a 6×6 format, with an additional reel running below the main playfield. As the Megaways mechanic is in operation, the slot can potentially generate up to 117,649 ways to win on any spin.
Cascading Reels
Like the original video slot, Extra Chilli Epic Spins features cascading reels. So, whenever a winning combo is formed on the reels, the symbols from the win explode and are replaced with new symbols, giving you extra chances to win from the same spin.
Crates and Piñatas
During each spin, a Crate is smashed, revealing nothing, random multipliers (1x–5x) or one of the letters H, O, or T. These letters contribute to forming the word HOT, triggering Free Spins. A Piñata may appear instead of a crate, offering multipliers between 10x–20x or the complete HOT sequence for instant free spins access.
Free Spins Feature
If the H, O and T letters are collected in the base game, then the bonus will be triggered, and 8 free spins will be awarded, with all active win multipliers being carried over into the feature. Once the bonus begins, crates can again appear, awarding extra multipliers or a Piñata, which will re-trigger the bonus and award 8 additional spins.
Gamble Wheels
Upon completing the free spins, players advance to the gamble wheels phase, which offers a chance to win additional spins.
First Gamble Wheel:
- Choose between red or purple segments.
- If the wheel lands on your chosen colour, you’ll receive two extra free spins.
Second Gamble Wheel:
- Choose from red, purple, green, or blue segments.
- A correct guess awards two more free spins.
Extra Chilli Epic Spins Live Paytable
| SYMBOL ON THE REELS | PAYOUT |
| Purple Chilli | x6 = 10x x5 = 5x x4 = 3x x3 = 1.5x x2 = 0.7x |
| Red Chilli | x6 = 1x x5 = 0.6x x4 = 0.5x x3 = 0.4x |
| Blue Chilli | x6 = 0.7x x5 = 0.5x x4 = 0.4x x3 = 0.3x |
| Green Chilli | x6 = 0.7x x5 = 0.5x x4 = 0.4x x3 = 0.3x |
| Ace, King, Queen | x6 = 0.5x x5 = 0.4x x4 = 0.3x x3 = 0.2x |
| Jack, Ten, Nine | x6 = 0.4x x5 = 0.3x x4 = 0.2x x3 = 0.1x |
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Pros
- A stake of €0.50 will get you one round and five spins in the base game.
- Cascading reels remain in the game, giving multiple chances to win from one spin.
- The jackpot max win is 20,000x if it is actually achievable.
- High RTP of 96.74%
Cons
- The bonus rounds take a long time to trigger,
- Many dead spins in the base game can soon deplete your bankroll.
Extra Chilli Epic Spins Review Final Thoughts
Epic Spins are a good concept, but for me, it just doesn't work at all, at least in Extra Chilli Epic Spins Live. I kept an open mind when first playing the game, and although features such as cascading reels remain from the original Megaways slot, they fail to deliver any form of excitement at all. I'll be honest with you, it was hard work sticking around for a bonus feature; I think it took about 25 minutes in total for one to trigger finally, and by this point, I had upped the stake to €20 a game to keep me remotely interested.
The bonus eventually played out; I managed to pick the correct chilli on the first wheel for an extra two spins before failing to make it through the final wheel, and my total winnings for the bonus were a staggering 6x. Yes, I know, I only played one bonus round, but getting the game to the point of activating a feature and then having to watch a 6x bonus made me promptly close down the game and vow never to revisit it again, which is precisely what I'll do. You may have a better session than me, but be warned, this one is a shocker.
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