Slot games based on festivals and holidays are not new to the industry, especially as many of them add a uniquely exotic flavour to the gaming experience that you can’t really replicate with a standard “foreign theme”.
That brings us to the especially exciting Esqueleto Explosivo slot game from Thunderkick. With the theme of the game based primarily around the Day of the Dead festival observed in Mexico, this slot game (the title of which is Spanish for “Exploding Skeletons”) provides a morbidly festive atmosphere and jackpot payouts to die for.
Esqueleto Explosivo features five guitar-playing skeletons, each with a distinctive colored skull.
It’s up to you to strike the correct mix of skeletons to bring them all down. Each time a skull explodes, you’re treated to a cute jingle from the little mariachi band.
Landing at least 3 matching skulls along the game’s 17 paylines will knock the skulls out of the stack and trigger the drop function to enable other skulls to fall in from the top. These may be valued anywhere from 0.20x to 2.50x your wager, depending on the color of the skull and how many you land on a payline.
You can place bets ranging from just C$0.10 all the way to C$100, which is quite accessible. To start playing, simply place a bet and click on the white ‘Spin’ button on the right side of the screen. There’s also an autoplay feature to let the game continue to run on its own.
Although Esqueleto Explosivo doesn’t have any flashing bonus rounds like other slot games, Thunderkick, the developer, has thrown in a bone or two that you could work with to get the most out of your spins.
Explosivo Wild
Unique to Esqueleto Explosivo is the game’s Explosivo Wild (we’ll let you guess what that means in English). This special wild icon, signified by a golden skull wearing sunglasses, knocks out the 8 icons surrounding it. This plays well into the game’s cascading reels, calling new skulls to form new winning combinations.
Mucho Multipliers
Another mechanic that builds off of the cascading reels is the Mucho Multipliers mechanic, which gives you a payout multiplier if you land winning combinations from new skulls falling in after your first win. This starts at 1x and rises to 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, and finally 32x at the very top.
Theme, Design, and Audio
The "Day of the Dead" is a Mexican festival celebrated to honor and commemorate loved ones who have passed away. Mexicans fervently believe that their departed loved ones' spirits will return to them if they remember them on this day. During these rites, skulls were retained and exhibited as a symbol of death and rebirth.
Despite being a Swedish developer, Thunderkick has done a great job encapsulating the festive and optimistic tone of Day of the Dead, using accurate imagery and sounds to really get the theme across.
Our Esqueleto Explosivo Review Summary
Pros
Unique, fun theme with great graphics
Cascading reels with up to 32x multiplier
Exploding Wilds shakes up the gameplay
Cons
No free spins feature
700x max win is a bit low
Esqueleto Explosivo FAQs
What is Esqueleto Explosivo?
Esqueleto Explosivo is a Thunderkick slot game title that is themed around the Mexican Day of the Dead festival.
How do you play Esqueleto Explosivo?
To play Esqueleto Explosivo, you need to set a bet amount between C$0.10 to C$100 and press the Spin button. You can also use the Autoplay feature to let the game spin the reels for you with your specified bet amount.
What is the Esqueleto Explosivo RTP?
The RTP for Esqueleto Explosivo is set at 96%, which is a reasonably high range for a slot game. This, when paired with the game’s low volatility, will make for a pretty engaging experience with frequent, although low, wins.
What is the Esqueleto Explosivo max win?
The max win you can get from a spin on Esqueleto Explosivo is 700x your wager.
Where can I play Esqueleto Explosivo for real money?
When you’re ready to play with real money, you can play Esqueleto Explosivo at one of the dozens of Thunderkick online casinos that host the game for players in Canada and around the world.
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