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Thunderkick strikes again with bowling bonanza Split Happens

Stacked Walking Wilds and Power Reset feature deliver 3,000x win potential Stockholm, 20th November 2024 – Independent slots studio Thunderkick has unveiled Split Happens, the latest addition to its product portfolio that combines a quirky bowling theme with Walking Wilds and respins to provide a unique and compelling gaming experience. The action takes place across a classic 5×3 grid, where winning combinations can be formed both ways to help unlock 3,000x maximum wins. Base game action is enhanced by Walking Stacked Wilds, which award a minimum of two respins whenever reels two, three or four are filled with bowling pin Wild symbols. Wilds are transformed into Stacked Wilds and move one position toward the outside of the reels with each respin, boosting wins until they leave the grid. If a Walking Stacked Wild lands on reel three, the Split Happens feature is triggered, cutting the icon in half and placing a Stacked Wild on both reels two and four before respins commence. The bonus round is activated when three bowling ball scatters are collected in the bonus meter, with five Free Spins awarded. During the feature, a multiplier remains in place above the reels, which increases by 1x with each respin and is applied to all wins featuring a Stacked Wild. Every time a Stacked Wild lands, the Power Reset feature resets the Free Spins counter to 5, while retaining the existing multiplier to significantly increase wins. Split Happens is a vibrant addition to Thunderkick’s constantly evolving product portfolio that showcases the provider’s distinctive approach to game creation, leveraging its best-in-class production team to deliver immersive and entertaining gameplay. Mike Collins, Game Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “We continually strive to diversify our product portfolio to appeal to a broad player base. Split Happens is our latest creation that combines whimsical graphics with 3,000x win potential to provide something a little different for players. “In a highly competitive market, embracing themes rarely utilised allows us to stand out as a brand and provide real value for our operator partners.”   ENDS      

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Get ready for a feast of fun!

Prepare for a holiday feast like no other with Hot Turkey! This flavorful 7×7 video slot brings holiday heat, dishing up Cluster Pay wins, a Wilds Avalanche and Exploding Wilds for an added pop of excitement. Savor the spice of the Multiplier Grid Feature, and dig into the Bonus game with Free Spins, Retriggers, and Sticky Multiplier Grids for a main course. It’s a banquet of fun, so bring your appetite for adventure and let the holiday games begin!

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Happy Halloween from Thunderkick!

At Thunderkick, we take Halloween serious and this year we celebrated in the spirit of Día de los Muertos! Last week, our office was transformed with the bright colors, intricate decorations, and iconic symbols of this beloved Mexican tradition.   From painted faces to candle-lit altars, this film captures just how far we’ll go for some spirited fun and creative celebration. Huge thanks to everyone who brought this vision to life and embraced this side of Thunderkick.  Enjoy the chills, thrills, and colorful traditions from all of us. 

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Thunderkick completes Day of the Dead trilogy with Esqueleto Explosivo 3

Studio introduces Cluster Pays mechanic and bonus multipliers up to 1,024x Stockholm, 23rd October 2024 – Independent slots studio Thunderkick has launched Esqueleto Explosivo 3, the latest instalment of its popular Day of the Dead-themed series that revitalises gameplay with the Cluster Pays mechanic and the highest win potential to date. The familiar vibrant skulls are back in the latest Mexican celebration, this time occupying an expanded 5×5 grid. Thunderkick has shaken up proceedings by incorporating the Cluster Pays mechanic, with five or more matching symbols in adjacent positions forming a win. The Cascading Wins feature has also made a return, with exploding skulls from each winning combination leaving behind a regular Wild or Explosivo Wild, the latter of which shatters symbols in a 3×3 surrounding area, paving the way for new icons to land. As with the original and sequel, each base game win and Explosivo Wild doubles the Mucho Multiplier, while landing three scatters triggers the bonus round with an initial 10 Free Spins. Similarly to its predecessor, during the bonus, each Explosivo Wild is collected beneath the reels, with every third that lands awarding an extra spin and removing the lowest base multiplier. However, Thunderkick has amplified the maximum multiplier from 32x to 1,024x, boosting win potential from 5,000x to 7,500x. Esqueleto Explosivo 3 demonstrates Thunderkick’s commitment to delivering exciting gameplay, with the introduction of the Cluster Pays mechanic and enhanced win potential set to drive engagement among its most iconic series. Mike Collins, Game Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “Every iteration of the Esqueleto Explosivo series has been bigger and better than the last. From 32x multipliers and 700x win potential in the original to 1,024x multipliers and 7,500x win potential in the latest release, we continually strive to optimise the player experience. “The series is undoubtedly our most successful, and we hope that Esqueleto Explosivo 3 will resonate with fans of the first two titles, as well as attract new players to Thunderkick games on behalf of our global partners.”   ENDS

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The Sigma Job!

This November, the Thunderkick crew is going undercover on the island of Malta! Picture this: a top team of specialists—armed with nothing but laptops, killer ideas, and a thirst for networking—planning the ultimate operation.   The mission? Infiltrate the summit, steal the spotlight, and escape with a vault full of game-changing insights (and a few Maltese pastries for good measure). Expect high-octane pitch meetings, thrilling breakout sessions, and some seriously smooth moves in while networking.  Will they succeed? Oh, you bet they will. Malta won’t know what hit it. Thunderkick is about to pull off the slickest heist in gaming history! 

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This November, the Thunderkick crew is going undercover on the island of Malta! Picture this: a top team of specialists—armed with nothing but laptops, killer ideas, and a thirst for networking—planning the ultimate operation.  

The mission? Infiltrate the summit, steal the spotlight, and escape with a vault full of game-changing insights (and a few Maltese pastries for good measure). Expect high-octane pitch meetings, thrilling breakout sessions, and some seriously smooth moves in while networking. 

Will they succeed? Oh, you bet they will. Malta won’t know what hit it. Thunderkick is about to pull off the slickest heist in gaming history! 

Strike it Lucky with Split Happens!

Roll into the action with Split Happens, our brand-new 3×5 video slot that brings the bowling alley to your reels—where it’s all about the thrill of the split, not the strike! With 10 fixed paylines and thrilling features like Win Both Ways and Walking Stacked Wilds, every spin is packed with excitement. Keep an eye out for the unique Split Happens feature, and hit the bonus game for Free Spins, multipliers, and the game-changing Power Reset! Are you ready to roll? Each spin could be your lucky roll to a winning frame!

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Thunderkick commits to expansion in Italy with CasinoMania partnership

Provider targeting commercial opportunities in Italian slots market  Stockholm, Wednesday 9th October 2024 – Independent slots studio Thunderkick has partnered with leading operator CasinoMania, making the developer’s games accessible to a new audience as it focuses on enhancing its presence in Italy. CasinoMania – an operator under parent company Cristaltec Group – is a prominent brand in the country that offers sports betting and a full suite of online casino products, including Live Casino titles, table and card games, and slots from the industry’s most popular providers. The symbiotic relationship will see the game creator’s exciting and innovative portfolio integrated into CasinoMania’s platform, driving customer engagement for the partner and increasing Thunderkick’s player base in the jurisdiction. The collaboration marks the latest milestone in Thunderkick’s global growth plans which sees it turn its attention back to Europe following the recent launch in Canada’s regulated Ontario market. Following a successful opening six months in 2024, the Stockholm-based studio has outlined a desire to amplify its presence in key strategic countries on its home continent, which includes targeting Italy, where the provider hopes to increase its market share to unlock a new collection of players. Among the games which will become available to CasinoMania players are the recent releases Midas Golden Touch 2, King of the Party, and Sword of Arthur, as well as fan-favourites Xterminate and Hot Potato! Andrea Brioschi, Key Account Manager at Thunderkick, said: “While there has been a lot of focus on the Ontario and US sweepstake launches, Thunderkick remains committed to fortifying its brand on the European iGaming scene. “CasinoMania is a respected operator in Italy that has cultivated a catalogue of entertaining games from industry leaders. We are sure the addition of Thunderkick’s unique, cutting-edge titles will only strengthen this offering further.” Calvi Lorenzo, Member of the Board of Directors at Cristaltec, added: “We are excited to announce the new partnership with Thunderkick, which will allow us to expand our offering of high-quality games in CasinoMania’s online casino, part of the Cristaltec Group. “This partnership will enable us to provide our customers with a wide selection of excellent games, demonstrating our continuous commitment to exceeding expectations in the iGaming sector.”   ENDS

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Provider targeting commercial opportunities in Italian slots market

 Stockholm, Wednesday 9^th October 2024 – Independent slots studio Thunderkick has partnered with leading operator CasinoMania, making the developer’s games accessible to a new audience as it focuses on enhancing its presence in Italy.

CasinoMania – an operator under parent company Cristaltec Group – is a prominent brand in the country that offers sports betting and a full suite of online casino products, including Live Casino titles, table and card games, and slots from the industry’s most popular providers.

The symbiotic relationship will see the game creator’s exciting and innovative portfolio integrated into CasinoMania’s platform, driving customer engagement for the partner and increasing Thunderkick’s player base in the jurisdiction.

The collaboration marks the latest milestone in Thunderkick’s global growth plans which sees it turn its attention back to Europe following the recent launch in Canada’s regulated Ontario market.

Following a successful opening six months in 2024, the Stockholm-based studio has outlined a desire to amplify its presence in key strategic countries on its home continent, which includes targeting Italy, where the provider hopes to increase its market share to unlock a new collection of players.

Among the games which will become available to CasinoMania players are the recent releases Midas Golden Touch 2, King of the Party, and Sword of Arthur, as well as fan-favourites Xterminate and Hot Potato!

Andrea Brioschi, Key Account Manager at Thunderkick, said: “While there has been a lot of focus on the Ontario and US sweepstake launches, Thunderkick remains committed to fortifying its brand on the European iGaming scene.

“CasinoMania is a respected operator in Italy that has cultivated a catalogue of entertaining games from industry leaders. We are sure the addition of Thunderkick’s unique, cutting-edge titles will only strengthen this offering further.”

Calvi Lorenzo, Member of the Board of Directors at Cristaltec, added: “We are excited to announce the new partnership with Thunderkick, which will allow us to expand our offering of high-quality games in CasinoMania’s online casino, part of the Cristaltec Group.

“This partnership will enable us to provide our customers with a wide selection of excellent games, demonstrating our continuous commitment to exceeding expectations in the iGaming sector.”

 

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Esqueleto Explosivo 3 is Almost Here!

Esqueleto Explosivo 3 is set to drop in just a few short weeks! Get ready to dance with the dead in this thrilling 5×5 video slot, where our lively skeletons will lead you through a fiesta of features. With Cluster Pay, the explosive Avalanche feature, and dynamic Explosivo Wilds, every spin will have you on the edge of your seat. Watch out for the Mucho Multipliers to crank up your winnings, and don’t miss the Bonus Game packed with Free Spins and Retriggers for an even bigger celebration. The countdown has begun—prepare to join the party soon with both the band’s return and the launch of Esqueleto Explosivo 3. This Día de los Muertos, the celebration will be one for the ages!

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Thunderkick in Lisbon.

Lisbon, you were an absolute blast! We’ve just returned from the buzzing SBC Summit, and what a whirlwind it was! From our lively panel discussion to catching up with old friends and meeting some brilliant new faces, we’ve certainly made the most of our time in this beautiful city. Our panel was a hit, sparking conversations and giving our guests a glimpse into the exciting future of the gaming world. But it didn’t stop there – we had a jam-packed schedule filled with fantastic meetings, helping us strengthen partnerships and explore fresh opportunities. Of course, it wasn’t all work. SBC Lisbon gave us the chance to share a few laughs, raise a glass, and really soak up the energy of this vibrant industry. Want to see what we got up to? Check out our video and relive some of the best moments with us!

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5,000 followers on LinkedIn

BOOM! We’ve done it! Thunderkick has officially reached 5,000 followers on LinkedIn, and it feels like we’ve just beaten the boss level. It’s been an epic journey so far, and we owe a massive thank you to our incredible community for being with us every step of the way. But this is just the beginning! We’re gearing up for even more game-changing moments that will take us to the next level. Whether you’ve been following us for years or just joined the adventure, we’ve got plenty of exciting updates, insights, and behind-the-scenes fun coming your way. Ready for what’s next? Stay tuned, because this quest is far from over!

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