Thunderkick mobile slots

Thunderkick: an independent studio with its own look

Thunderkick has been making slots in Stockholm since 2012 and describes itself as 'breaking rules and setting standards' since then. Unlike many of the studios in a typical casino lobby, it is not owned by a larger gambling group. Reference listings show about 110 games, and none of them is based on a film, TV show or band; every theme is the studio's own.

Two companies hold the licences: Thunderkick AB and Thunderkick Malta Ltd. In Great Britain they are on the Gambling Commission register under accounts 40165 and 41752. Thunderkick also distributes games as a Powered By partner of Relax Gaming, which is one route by which its slots reach casino apps.

Why Thunderkick slots look different on your screen

Thunderkick's art is the first thing most people notice. Skeleton mariachi bands, pink elephants, birds sitting on electric wires: the studio favours playful, slightly surreal characters drawn in a clean, bold style. On a phone that is a practical advantage, because strong outlines and bright colours stay readable when the reels shrink to fit a 6-inch screen.

Sound is a big part of the design too, with themed music that changes during features. If you play on the bus or late at night, the speaker icon in the game menu mutes it, and your phone's own silent switch or volume buttons work as well. Our casino app sound and vibration guide covers app-wide settings.

Thunderkick mobile slots from low to high volatility

Thunderkick's catalogue covers a wide range of risk, which makes it a useful studio for understanding volatility. Compare these four:

The RTPs are almost identical, yet the games feel very different. Esqueleto Explosivo caps its top prize at 700 times the stake, so more of its return is paid out as small, regular wins. Pink Elephants 2 can pay up to 10,000x, which means more of its return is locked up in rare features and dry spells are longer.

In pounds: with £20 at 20p a spin you get 100 spins on either game. On the low-volatility one you are more likely to see your balance move up and down gently. On the high-volatility one you are more likely to see a steady decline punctuated, occasionally, by a larger feature. The theoretical cost is about £3.87 to £4 per £100 staked on both; the difference is how bumpy the ride is. Over time, losing is the most likely outcome either way.

The Esqueleto Explosivo series on a phone

Esqueleto Explosivo is Thunderkick's signature series, built around a band of skeleton musicians. The original uses dropping symbols: winning skulls disappear, new ones fall into the gaps, and a multiplier rises with each consecutive drop. An exploding wild clears the symbols around it, which can set off further drops. This is a variation on cascading reels, and it plays out entirely on the reels, so nothing important is hidden in a side panel in portrait.

Esqueleto Explosivo 2 moved to 99 pay ways and a higher published top prize of 5,000x, with medium volatility. If you enjoy the first game's rhythm but want more variation, the sequel is the natural next step.

How Thunderkick games run in iPhone and Android apps

Thunderkick games are HTML5 and open inside the casino's app or mobile site. They are not separate apps, so you will not find them on the App Store or Google Play by themselves. When you tap a game tile, the app downloads the game files from the studio's servers, which is why the first launch is slower than later ones.

• Portrait: most recent titles stack the reels above the controls; older ones may letterbox slightly.
• Landscape: fills the screen on 5-reel games and can make paylines easier to see.
• Dark mode: the game's own colours do not change with your phone's dark mode, but the casino app around it might. See display and dark mode.
• Interrupted spins: if a call comes in mid-spin, the result is already decided on the server and shows when you return.

If a game will not open at all, the casino app games won't load guide covers the usual fixes.

Recent Thunderkick releases to search for

Thunderkick's own site currently features newer titles such as Bjorn, Hot Potato Battleground, Serpentico Smash, Midas Golden Touch: Thunder Pots, Bass Hunter, Temple of Akhet, Hammerblaze, Alice: Time Rift and 3 Wildos, with Greedy Pumpking and Shark Park listed as upcoming. Not every casino adds new games at the same time, so a title on the studio's site may not appear in your app yet. Check the rules screen of any new game for its RTP and volatility before you stake.

UK rules on Thunderkick slots in British apps

Thunderkick games served in Great Britain follow the same design rules as every slot here:

• At least 2.5 seconds per spin, with no autoplay, turbo or slam-stop.
• No bonus buy option, as feature buys are not offered to players in Great Britain.
• A stake cap of £5 per spin from age 25 and £2 per spin for 18–24-year-olds.
• Balance and net position shown at all times, and no celebration of a return below your stake.
• Demo play only after the casino has verified your age.

Our guide to UK slot design rules on mobile explains the reasons behind each one.

How to find Thunderkick games in a casino app

1. Open your casino app and log in.
2. Tap the search icon and type a game name such as Esqueleto Explosivo.
3. If the lobby has a Providers filter, select Thunderkick to see the whole range.
4. Check the logo on the loading screen to confirm the studio.
5. Save the game to favourites for faster access next time.

Some casinos list Thunderkick games under Relax Gaming because of the Powered By arrangement, so if the Thunderkick filter is missing, try searching by game name. More tips are in our finding games in a casino app guide.

Where to play Thunderkick mobile slots

Thunderkick slots are offered by UK-licensed casinos that choose to stock them, and not every app carries the full range, so search before you deposit. The apps below are licensed and list thousands of games; their offers are not linked to Thunderkick. 18+, terms apply.

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