Spinata Grande is all about fun, fun, fun. If you want to know where the party is at right now – it’s certainly at this colorful, bubbly NetEnt offering. And like most NetEnt games, this one comes with great quality visuals to make gameplay that much more pleasant and exciting. Obviously, the title takes its name from the popular aspect of a traditional Mexican party – the piñata. And there are several different kinds of those on display in Spinata Grande, as you will soon see. On top of that, there is also a very appropriate, lively soundtrack playing in the backdrop.
Of course, the developers are using all means at their disposal to set the right mood – and they’re succeeding. And beyond all that, there’s also even more to expect from this slot’s setup and gameplay. One thing we will give away right from the start is the giant Colossal symbols on these reels. If that isn’t something to look forward to, we don’t know what is.
Whack Those Piñatas as Hard as You Can!
Before we get into all of the juicy details about this title’s features and such, let’s first cover the basics. And by that, we mean the layout. Here, there are 5 reels and 4 rows, making for a slightly uncommon grid. The total number of paylines available to you is a solid 40. However, these paylines are fixed, and you will, therefore, not have the ability to adjust or regulate them. Stakes, nevertheless, range from a fairly liberal 20c per single spin all the way up to $200 per spin.
Unlike with the paylines, you will have more freedom in setting your desired betting amount. There are controls for the bet level, as well as controls to regulate the coin value. And since we are talking about controls, there’s also easy access to those for the sound and game settings. The pay table is also available at all times if you would like to check the value of certain symbols or stay up-to-date with the present bonuses.
Now, with all that covered, we can move on to the slot icons. They kick off with the bright and quirky lower-value icons. Typically, each comes in a different color, and all of them bear a certain affiliation to the theme. The symbols in question are A, K, Q, J, and 10.
There are four higher-value icons in total, and each of these is a piñata in the shape of a different animal. First is the fish piñata, following which we have the whacky green bird piñata. Next is the donkey, and last but not least is the red bull piñata, offering the highest payouts on these reels. All symbols in this game can appear as Colossal symbols. This title also features a Wild symbol; however, it can only appear in the bonus game. The Wild depicts a skull with its mouth wide open and roses for eyes. It appears in the form of a 3-by-3 Colossal symbol and can stand in for any of the other icons with the exception of the Colossal Bonus symbol.
Watch Out for the Slot Machine with the Sombrero
Typical for a NetEnt offering, Spinata Grande doesn’t come with a whole lot of different bonus features. Instead, it offers a few – but they are unique and different from the way most special features are set up. This brings us to the Colossal Bonus symbol. It pictures a personified slot machine wearing a sombrero. Whenever it lands during a spin, it will activate the Mini-Slot feature. And as a result of this, a bat will smash this piñata slot machine to reveal those 3x3 reels spinning.
Now, in the Mini-Slot feature, only a handful of special symbols can appear. These are the bronze, silver, and gold coins, along with the Free Spins and Extra Spin symbols. The star piñata is the Free Spins symbol. If you land 3 of these symbols in any position in the Mini-Slot, this will activate the free spins bonus round. This will, in turn, award you a total of 5 free spins, whereas every Extra Spin symbol you land will also give you an additional free spin.
Note that during the free spins, the icons you see on the reels will change a little bit. For one, you will only see Colossal versions of the higher-value icons. The Bonus and Wild icons will also appear as Colossal symbols. In addition, the free spins bonus round also allows (to a certain extent) for a retrigger. For this to occur, you will again be looking to land the Colossal Bonus icon anywhere on the reels. Again, this will trigger the Mini-Slot feature. However, during the free spins round, the only symbols that can appear in the Mini-Slot feature are the Extra Spin and bronze coin. So, in other words, the winning opportunities become quite limited here.
This elaborate special feature is also the only one present in Spinata Grande. And whether or not this will appeal to you is a matter of quantity over quality or vice versa. Feel free to try the free version of this slot we have available on this page.
Spinata Grande – Conclusion
NetEnt wouldn’t be the world-class software developer that it is if it didn’t deliver high-quality slot games. And Spinata Grande is certainly up there in terms of its graphics, as well as the unique and innovative approach to gameplay. We genuinely enjoyed the lovely visuals with all the bright colors and the vibrant theme.
And aside from that, it was exciting to have a slightly different bonus setup. Now, this may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and some players may prefer to have a variety of special features available instead. But we definitely think it’s a great quality offering and worth giving a spin. Not to mention that it can prove to be quite lucrative.
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