Pragmatic Play had great success with their mid-range original Chilli Heat, and the cheerful fiesta vibe is certainly carried over into this Megaways version. Visually, things have been upgraded a bit, but you still recognize the cheerful mariachi musician and his charming chihuahua. The soundtrack sounds about the same and will probably get you in the mood for Tequila.

For some reason, Pragmatic has decided to discontinue the bonus round altogether in this version and focus solely on the enhanced Money Respins round. This might have worked better if the base game had some features to keep the grind more interesting, but you do get the ante bet option to minimize the time you spend there. While the bright colors and festive atmosphere may cheer you up, a quick look at the mathematical model will probably bring you back down to earth.

Chilli Heat Megaways Bonus Features

The premium symbols pay between 1.5 and 10 times your bet for 6 on a payline, and you have game logo wilds that can substitute for all regular payout symbols. The Wilds have no value of their own and can only land on reels 2 through 5.

Any win in the base game triggers the Tumble feature , which removes all winning symbols from the grid. The gaps are then filled by existing or new symbols that drop from the top, and this process repeats as long as you keep landing winning combinations.

You can activate the Ante Bet option if you want to double your chances of getting the Money Respins bonus, and this will cost you 25% more per spin. You need to land at least 6 money symbols anywhere in sight to trigger the hold and win style respins feature, and these money symbols have random values.

The respins calculation starts at 3 and all triggering money symbols stick on the reels. Reels 1 and 6 are locked at the start of the feature and special modifier symbols can be slotted on the top horizontal reel. New money symbols that land also become sticky, and this resets the number of respins back to 3. The special modifier symbols are as follows:

• Padlock tilted to the left – unlocks Reel 1.
• Padlock tilted to the right – unlocks Reel 6.
• Up and down arrows – maximizes the underlying Reel with 7 symbol positions.
• Circular down arrow – collects the value of all money symbols on the bottom reel and adds it to the total.
• Square down arrow – collects the value of all money symbols on the whole reel and adds it to the total sum.
• Circular X – applies a random multiplier of x2, x3, x5 or x10 to the money symbols on the bottom reel.
• Square X – applies a random multiplier of x2, x3, x5 or x10 to all money symbols on the entire grid.

Players outside the UK can buy the respins round via the bonus buy option in the game. This will set them back 100x their bet, and they are then guaranteed to trigger the Money Respins feature with 6+ money symbols on the following spin.

The 200 Spins Chili Heat Megaways Experience

Our 2:22 highlights video starts with our biggest win in the base game, and then we buy the Money Respins round right after the somewhat lengthy win calculation. We managed to unlock the rightmost reel after a while, and you can see for yourself how we fared by clicking the play button below.

Rating Conclusion

The original Chilli Heat was, perhaps somewhat unexpectedly, a big hit for Pragmatic Play, but fans may not like this Megaways version. The bonus round is gone, as are the hold & respin jackpots. The base game basically cries out for some sort of modifier action to spice things up, as relying solely on the dynamic reels tumble win engine is hardly enough to keep players’ mouths watering these days.

The Money Respins feature includes plenty of modifier symbols, but don’t expect to see many of them most of the time. We’re not exactly in Money Train 2 territory here, and without much modifier action, your returns are mediocre at best. Some would say that the 5,000x potential is mediocre in itself, and it’s hard to disagree when most Megaways releases offer at least double that.

Pros

Up to 200,704 Megaways & Tumble wins.
Wilds can land on reels 2 through 5
Money spins with 7 modifier symbols
Wins up to 5,000 times your bet

Cons

No features in base game
Watch out for adjustable RTP ranges

Chilli Heat Megaways Slot FAQs

What is the Return to Player of Chilli Heat Megaways?

The highest RTP of 96.5% is way above average. However, operators can reduce this to 95.5% or 94.57%, and this is due to the customizable RTP ranges .

How volatile is Chilli Heat Megaways?

Volatility is high in this game, so you can expect significant fluctuations in your bankroll.

What is the biggest possible win?

You can win a maximum of 5,000 times your bet, which is far below the standard potential for Megaways engine releases.

How does the Money Respins feature work?

Triggered by 6+ money symbols, it is played on a grid with reels 1 and 6 initially locked. The 3 respins you get reset for each new Sticky Money symbol you land, and the top sliding reel awards 7 different modifier symbols.

Is there a free spins mode in Chilli Heat Megaways?

No, there is no traditional bonus round in this game, but all respins in the Money Respins feature are obviously not paid spins.

How many winning ways are there?

You can play in Chilli Heat Megaways with up to 200,704 ways to win, which is a bit above the usual for this engine.

Can I play Chilli Heat Megaways slot for free?

Yes, you can try out the free Chilli Heat Megaways demo game at the very top of this page (UK players must have their age verified first).