Ready to feel the burn? Chilli Gold is a Mexican themed slot that promises to spice things up with up to 21 free games, the ability to bet multiple credits per line, stacked chilli wilds and no shortage of ways to win.

And it doesn't take many chillies to unlock a round of free spins, so you're still in for a fun ride even if you usually order the mildest thing on the menu.

Chilli Gold's bright and colourful theme is like the pokies equivalent of stepping inside a Mexican restaurant; reel icons include maracas, donkeys, colourful birds and an hombre wearing a sombrero and gazing lovingly at a chilli. The rest are made up of the usual A, K, Q, J, 10 and 9, but they won't score you much in the way of cash prizes.

Ok, so it may not be the most politically correct slot out there. But, as long the simplistic take on Mexican culture and stereotypes doesn't offend you, you'll probably enjoy the vibrance of Chilli Gold's visuals.

Wins are accompanied by an up-tempo Mexican tune and, while you're never going to start thinking you're actually south of the border when playing this game, it definitely captures the spirit of the country in the same way all good Mexican restaurants do.

5 reels, 40 paylines and stacked wilds – Chilli Gold has everything it takes to deliver a fun and exciting slot. And it does just that. It's possible to win many times your original bet during standard play, and the free spins bonus round ramps up your chances of winning even more.

With between 3 and 21 free spins up for grabs during the bonus round, plus stacked wilds added to four of the five reels, you'll be praying that your bankroll lasts until you trigger a bonus round.

Unfortunately, you won't always be in luck – lots of the wins encountered during standard play are pretty small, so it's relatively easy to burn your way through a deposit before you're able to reach a bonus round.

With a base maximum jackpot of just 1,000 coins, or 5,000 if you're betting the maximum number of credits per line, Chilli Gold doesn't have the biggest cash prize around but Aussie players who prefer to play pokies for lengthy sessions probably won't mind that too much as it means larger wins during standard play.

There's nothing hugely different or exciting about Chilli Gold that you won't find in plenty of other slots out there, but it's still a fun title that might just make you yell "arriba!" if you hit the jackpot.

Its wild-laden bonus round can make for some hefty winnings, even without any extra multiplier in play, and the ability to lay down a maximum bet of 200 AUD per spin makes for some seriously exciting sessions.

If you love nothing better than chowing down on spicy food in a bold and brash Mexican restaurant, you'll probably love this slot.

With 40 paylines and an attractive, if just a little stereotypical(!), Mexican theme, Chilli Gold has all the right ingredients to be a seriously spicy title. Unfortunately the game's low jackpot, and a volatile bonus round that places more emphasis on stacked wilds than a multiplier, means that the game ultimately falls a bit flat. It's fairly low variance, but bonus rounds don't seem to kick in all that often, so the vast majority of players might find the game's prizes a bit lacking. Good enough, but unlikely to make it into your list of "go to" favourite slots.