Thrill to Grill

This NetEnt novelty will make your mouth water! On a 5x5 grid (pun intended!), the Thrill to Grill slot offers 3,125 ways to get juicy rewards. The slot will be released on October 3rd, 2023, just enough time to work up an appetite. With a lively and engaging atmosphere, this game similar to Megaways slots features an RTP of 96.05% and medium/low volatility. Bets start from €0.20 and go up to €200, with a maximum win of 1,946 times the base bet. Admit it: you're already getting hungry!

Theme and Graphics

As the company itself suggests in the preview, the theme draws inspiration from slots with culinary settings as well as games set in tropical paradises. In any case, whether you're imagining yourself as a castaway dreaming of lavish feasts or simply setting up a barbecue on the beach, the result doesn't change: the central grid is full of appetizing symbols, ready to be cooked!

The background is that of a Caribbean sea surrounding the small island where the reels are located. The vegetation is rather sparse, but that's to be expected on a tiny beach! The graphics are polished, in cartoon style, and the icons are personified, with faces that make them immediately likeable. The action on the reels is fast-paced and fun, accompanied by perfectly fitting sound effects.

Bonus Features

Collection Grid: randomly activates in the base game and remains active during free spins. When activated, it creates a 3x3 area in the center of the reels where special Grill symbols appear, which can offer respins when 5 or more appear.

Scatter and Free Spins: the feature starts if you manage to get at least 5 scatter symbols. During free spins, the Collection Feature remains always active, giving additional spins every time a Grill symbol appears in the collection area, which can be with or without a multiplier.

Expansion Bonus: a random bonus that can activate at any time during free spins. It can appear in any position and include that position in the Collection Grid, expanding it.

Slap Bonus: this feature randomly selects a Grill symbol in the collection area to absorb all other Grill symbols. It then acquires a multiplier equal to the number of symbols it has absorbed and their multipliers.

Extra Spin Symbol: this special icon modifies the maximum number of free spins, increasing it to 4. Being a unique symbol, it can only appear once per feature.

Buy Bonus: allows direct purchase of the free spins round at a cost of 60 times the bet.

Slots Similar to Thrill to Grill

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Author's Opinion on Thrill to Grill Slot

I generally tend to have a soft spot for slots with original themes, especially those with catchy titles, which are the ones that leave a lasting impression. Thrill to Grill perfectly fits both these categories, so I can't help but say that this game really entertained me. Its vibrant and joyful graphics won me over, as did the clever inclusion of unique bonus mechanics.

If I had to find a flaw, I'd point out the medium/low volatility that's more suited to cautious gamers, as it's true that it offers more frequent wins, but certainly less substantial compared to games with higher volatility. That said, I still feel confident recommending the game and inviting enthusiasts to this unusual cooking session!