Spicy Meatballs Megaways is a game reminiscent of the hilarious scene in The Mask (1994) when Jim Carry’s character, transformed into a green-faced, Italian-accented persona, swallows a bomb and declares, “That’s a spicy meatball!”. The game also features a humorous backstory with José, a top-notch gourmet and former chilli-stand owner, who draws in worldwide customers with his delectable Mt Cashmore Beef and secret Sicilian sauce.
The game’s 6 reels are set beneath the kitchen stove, with 4 simmering pots above the 4 middle reels. At random times, 1 or 2 fiery wild meatballs will tumble down from these pots, often resulting in extended Reaction Wins with an increasing pot multiplier. This feature is beneficial for triggering the bonus round, where things can really heat up with non-resetting multipliers carried into the feature.
There are 2 types of wild symbols in this game. The regular chef’s hat, known as the Wild Hat, lands on reels 2 to 5 to replace all regular pay symbols. The other wild symbol is the Wild Meatball, which is the central feature of the game. Boiling pots with a 1x starting multiplier appear above reels 2 to 5, releasing up to 2 Wild Meatballs randomly. These meatballs replace all regular pay symbols, starting at the top row, and drop down 1 row per Reaction win, with the multiplier increasing by +1 per drop.
To trigger the Bonus Round, you need 5 consecutive Reaction Wins. This rewards at least 8 free spins, with 1 extra spin for each Reaction win beyond 5. Any multiplier pots accrued in the triggering sequence are carried into the bonus round. On every free spin, at least 1 Wild Meatball is guaranteed, and 4 extra spins are awarded for 5 Reaction wins in a single sequence.
The game reaches a climax around the 1-minute mark in the nearly 4-minute long highlights video, with some action-packed spicy meatball scenes. This feature proved beneficial in triggering the bonus round.
Spicy Meatballs Megaways, like all BTG Megaways instalments, offers the thrill of a well-tuned sports car. The game promises regular multiplier wild action, payouts of up to 52,600 times your stake in the base game, and potential 55,210 times in the bonus round.
If you’re into cooking-themed games, you might also enjoy Gordon Ramsay Hells Kitchen by NetEnt, Extra Chilli and Beef Lightning by Big Time Gaming.
