Hot Pepper
Hot Pepper is a Mexican-themed slot by Pragmatic Play, played on a 7x7 grid using a cluster pays system. Winning combinations trigger a tumble mechanic and leave behind wild symbols with multipliers. These multipliers can reach up to 128x through a level-up feature that scales based on cluster size and subsequent tumbles. Landing three bonus symbols activates a round of 12 free spins, where all generated wilds begin at their maximum level.
RTP published by the studio / Hot Pepper
96.45%
Scale starts at 95% · other versions not published
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10,000×
Max win, × stake
1
RTP version published · others not published
Yes
Bonus buy
Game facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Studio | Pragmatic Play1 |
| RTP versions | 96.45%1 |
| Other RTP versions | Not published by the studio |
| Volatility | Not published |
| Max win | 10,000× stake2 |
| Bet range | Not published by the studio |
| Layout | 7x7 · Cluster pays1 |
| Features | Tumble, Wild Multipliers, Level-Up, Free Spins, Bonus buy1 |
| Bonus buy | Yes2 |
| Release date | December 8, 20223 |
Numbers link each value to the page it comes from. “Not published” means the studio does not state it; we add it when it does and never estimate a spec. Figures from casino sites are not used.
RTP versions
Pragmatic Play publishes one RTP setting for Hot Pepper: 96.45%. Other RTP versions are not published by the studio. Check the game’s help or paytable screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
| RTP version | House edge | Return per $100, long run | vs highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96.45% (highest) | 3.55% | $96.45 | — |
House edge = 100% minus RTP. RTP is a long-run average across all players, not a prediction for a session.
Features
- Tumble
- Wild Multipliers
- Level-Up
- Free Spins
- Bonus buy
Where it’s available
Not confirmed. Availability in regulated North American markets is not confirmed yet.
Regulated markets only; availability varies by casino.
