Introduction to Thunderkick
Thunderkick’s journey began in 2012 within a modest studio nestled in Stockholm, spearheaded by a couple of individuals determined to chart their own course. Amidst an industry dominated by behemoths, they opted for a divergent path, vowing to prioritize enjoyment and authenticity above all else.
That’s how the story of Thunderkick was born, and here we are many years later, considering the provider one of the OG’s. Perhaps not in the same category as some older actors, but if you scroll through a list of the most relevant providers today, you’ll find Thunderkick, while many of their earlier competitors are gone from the top. So, how have they managed to stay relevant and modern all this time? Well, according to Thunderkick itself, staying independent and keeping everything in-house has been key:
“Doing things our way and staying independent will always be of paramount importance to us. Since all game and platform development is done within the four walls of our own powerhouse, we have the freedom to find our own solutions.
Our strategy has stayed the same since day one: to create kick-ass content that leaves no one untouched. Sure, we have made some bold decisions and failed a few times over the years, but we refuse to let assumed “truths” and foregone conclusions dictate what we do. As long as we stay true to ourselves, we are living our dream.”
From their tiny studio in 2012, Thunderkick now employs 80+ people. Despite that, they consider themselves a small studio that cares deeply about their customers and games. We probably wouldn’t call them a small studio, but it’s nice to know that they’re staying true to the company core this many years later. Unlike many of its competitors, Thunderkick still maintains its main base in Sweden.
Thunderkick Slot Releases
When it comes to their slots, Thunderkick is famous for its colorful visuals. Bright, beautiful games like Midas Golden Touch and Esqueleto Explosivo 2 have been hugely successful over the years, largely due to their visual and audio productions as well as their mechanics.
However, you can’t talk about Thunderkick without talking about the series that has been a flagship title for many years: Beat The Beast. It’s a series in which various mythical beasts are the protagonists, each offering plenty of potential on a 5x3 grid. It’s a legendary series that has brought many players joy over the years, and we hope that Thunderkick continues to add to it as time goes on, even though we realize they have to focus on other products as well.
Recently, Thunderkick started adding bonus buys and extra bets to their games in a successful attempt to keep pace with the industry. Additionally, they have created “reborn” versions of many fan favorites, such as Pink Elephants 2 and Gods of Rock, incorporating bonus features into older games that were not available at the time of their original release. We were pleased to see this, as it demonstrated that Thunderkick genuinely strives to stay current and is doing so remarkably well.
If you'd like to try out their games, we offer demo versions on most of our slot reviews.
Final Thoughts on Thunderkick
Many renowned providers have struggled to maintain their prominence over time, and there was a period when we worried that Thunderkick might suffer a similar fate. They were pretty late to the party when it came to Bonus Buys and Extra Bets, but evidently, not too late. With that said, they are not relatively as high in the pyramid as they once were, but that might be due to a massive increase in competition more than anything else.
At the time of writing this, Thunderkick has been going strong for over a decade, and we hope to be able to come back to this review down the line and say something along the lines of "Over two decades in the industry and Thunderkick is still kicking."
