Big Time Gaming Debuts Extra Chilli More Chilli Exclusively at Casino Barcelona

Big Time Gaming (BTG) has launched Extra Chilli More Chilli exclusively with Casino Barcelona in Spain as of 16 September, giving the Spanish operator a one-week head start before the game becomes available on the broader network. The new title is a sequel to BTG’s established Extra Chilli slot and builds on the original’s Megaways™ engine, providing players with up to 117,649 ways to win on every spin.

Extra Chilli More Chilli: New Features and Spanish Market Launch

Casino Barcelona, operated under Spanish iGaming regulation, is the first venue worldwide to debut Extra Chilli More Chilli. The exclusive launch offers Spanish-licensed players early access to new features and gameplay, placing Casino Barcelona at the forefront of BTG’s network distribution. The Megaways sequencing ensures massive win variability, while the game's exclusive rollout strategy aligns with growing local demand for innovative slots.

Megaways Engine and Base Game Enhancements

At its core, Extra Chilli More Chilli retains BTG’s proprietary Megaways™ mechanic, with up to 117,649 ways to win per spin, a proven draw for both operators and players. The new version introduces the Chilli Bonus Respin—a feature where each base game spin can randomly trigger one of four possible modifiers:

• Duplicate Wild: additional wild symbols are added
• Increased Ways: more paylines open up for that spin
• Double Multiplier: payouts are subject to a doubled multiplier
• Chilli Wild: extra wilds with unique payout effects

These modifiers create an active, variable experience that differentiates the sequel from its predecessor, aiming to increase both player engagement and session longevity.

Bonus Features: Free Spins, Scatters, and Gamble Wheel

The Free Spins feature is triggered by landing three “HOT” Scatter symbols, resulting in 10 Free Spins and at least one guaranteed Chilli Bonus. Additional Scatters can unlock more Chilli Bonuses, with the potential for up to four at the start of a single Free Spins round. Each Scatter beyond the initial three also adds more Free Spins.

A key mechanic is the unlimited win multiplier, which increases with every winning reaction during Free Spins. Scatters may also land on the Extra Reel, providing further opportunities to extend the bonus round with more Free Spins.

Players can also opt to gamble their Free Spins winnings on the Gamble Wheel for a chance to increase the number of Chilli Bonuses, or choose the COLLECT option to secure their current total. This approach introduces player-led risk dynamics that were absent in the original Extra Chilli.

Bonus Buy and Power Play: Paid Feature Options for Operators

BTG has built in two additional paid features: Bonus Buy and Power Play.

• Bonus Buy: For 100x the original stake, this option grants instant entry to the Free Spins bonus (10 Free Spins)
• Power Play: For 5x the stake, this feature boosts the frequency at which Chilli Bonus Respins trigger in the base game

For operators, these paid features offer further monetisation and retention levers, allowing for targeted marketing when the game moves beyond exclusivity in Spain.

Industry Perspective and Product Vision

Nik Robinson, CEO of Big Time Gaming, highlighted the game’s significance in both BTG’s offering and the Megaways franchise:

“Extra Chilli has a special place in our catalogue and in the wider Megaways™ story, so returning to it was never going to be a case of simply adding a feature and calling it a sequel. We wanted every base game spin to carry the promise of something exciting happening.”

He added that the four Chilli Bonuses and the Gamble Wheel add “variety... from one spin to the next,” with a “genuinely challenging choice before the bonus even begins.”

Broader Implications for the Casino Vertical

For platform vendors and operators, BTG’s early Spanish launch with Casino Barcelona signals a continued trend: suppliers are leveraging market exclusives for local differentiation, driving early adoption and increased retention. As Megaways-branded slots remain a major traffic-driver in regulated markets, expect heightened interest once Extra Chilli More Chilli enters general release. Spanish market exclusivity not only raises Casino Barcelona’s profile but sets a precedent for supplier-operator collaboration in rollouts.

The wider iGaming sector will watch closely as player response data comes in from the Spanish launch prior to global distribution. Operators preparing for the global rollout should note the enhanced player-choice features and increased volatility, as well as the additional monetisation paths through paid feature access.