Big Thunder Slots

Big Thunder is a video slot released by Ainsworth back in 2013. Despite its release date, the game has a lot to offer. But, let’s start with its theme and appearance. The slot takes you to a dense jungle where the reels are set. The protagonist of the title is the gorilla standing for Wild that is nicely animated once it contributes to a win. Featuring generic symbols and sounds, the slot is a perfect fit for gamblers who like to experience the real casino action while playing online.

As for bonus features, they will keep you seated for a long time. Big Thunder offers substitutes, free spins with multipliers and an opportunity to win one of four jackpots. What makes this game stands out from the crowd is the sixth reel where multipliers and the crown symbol in charge of jackpots appear.

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Once you enter the dense jungle, you will be surrounded by high paying symbols depicted as snakes, African tribal masks and drums and waterfalls. Playing card icons make up the lower ends of the paytable. The slot features three special symbols. The gorilla is Wild that substitutes for all regular symbols and pays prizes during free games. The Big Thunder logo represents Scatter while the crown symbol lands on the reel 6 only to help you win one of four jackpots.

How to Play

The slot uses 5 reels and 30 adjustable paylines. For the best odds of winning, keep all paylines active and adjust a coin value to your bankroll. It ranges between $0.01 and $100, meaning that you can wager from $0.30 up to $3,000 at all paylines active. However, higher bets provide you with better chances to win one of four jackpots.

Push the Spin button to set the reels in motion or activate up to 100 automatic spins if you prefer the game to play on its own.

To win a prize you have to land three or more matching symbols on a payline left to right.

Strategy & Tips

Gorilla Wild will boost your winning chances by replacing all symbols bar Scatter. To trigger 15 free spins, you need to land 3 Big Thunder Scatters anywhere in view. During so-called Bonus Reel feature, the sixth reel contains a 3x and 5x multiplier or Scatter helping you win bigger payouts and retrigger the feature. Gorilla Wild replaces Scatters during free games and if you manage to land at least 3 Scatters, you will win additional 5 free spins. Gorilla Wild is the most lucrative symbol here awarding a 2,000 coin prize for five of a kind.

The King Strike Bonus feature awards one of four jackpots displayed above the reels. Look out for the crown symbol on the reels six to trigger a jackpot in combination with 5 symbols of a kind. Depending on the value of winning symbols, you can win a Major, Maxi, Minor or Mini jackpot. To win the Major jackpot, you need five high-value icons with no Wilds and the crown on the reel 6. The Maxi jackpot required five low-value symbols with no Wilds and the crown on reel six. The Minor and Mini jackpot allow you to complete a five of a kind winning combo with high or low-value icons and Wilds respectively plus the crown icon on the reel six.

Mobile Version

There’s a lot going on in this Ainsworth 2013 title and the good news is that you can take it wherever you go and win big. Play it on your smartphone or tablet and win up to 300,000 coins in a single spin.