Thunderkick is an independent casino game studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing innovative and visually distinctive slot games with an emphasis on quality, creativity, and player engagement. The company is recognized for its unique game mechanics and polished user experiences.
Game provider; specifically a slot game developer focused on proprietary video slots for online casino markets.
The primary purpose is to create highly engaging, innovative slot games designed for regulated online casino markets globally, targeting operators who want standout content that offers both entertainment and quality user experience.
Primarily serves the online casino vertical, focusing on video slots. Thunderkick does not operate in land-based casinos or sportsbook verticals.
Operates on a B2B business model, supplying casino operators and platforms with their proprietary slot games through API integration and partnerships.
Known for distinct, creative game themes and story-driven slots with unique mechanics such as cluster pays and cascading reels. Games are built with 3D accelerated graphics and HTML5 technology for fast loading and seamless mobile compatibility. They emphasize quality over quantity and innovation over traditional slot designs.
Thunderkick
Founded in 2012
Registered in Sweden
Headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden
Active in the market since 2012, approximately 13 years as of 2025
About 80 employees, with an in-house development team consisting of former NetEnt developers and other industry professionals
Games and platform interfaces support multiple languages standard in the industry, optimized for global markets; specific language lists are not publicly detailed but typically include English and major European languages.
Supports regional localization for regulated markets including UK, Malta, Denmark, Romania, Ontario (Canada), and various European jurisdictions; localization includes multi-language support and compliance with regional regulations.
To deliver innovative, high-quality casino games that bring originality and entertainment to the iGaming industry while ensuring safety, fairness, and player engagement.
Privately owned company; not publicly traded
Winner of Game of the Year awards at Videoslots Awards (2017); holds multiple gaming licenses (UKGC, MGA, ONJN, Danish Gambling Authority) ensuring compliance and quality certification.
Participates in industry regulatory frameworks and aligns with compliance standards demanded by jurisdictions granting licenses; no public listing of specific association memberships but active in regulated market compliance.
Founded in 2012, early licensing by UKGC and MGA within first year, awarded Game of the Year in 2017, expansion into multiple regulated markets including Romania, Denmark, Canada, and the US, portfolio crossing 50+ slot titles, securing Danish B2B license until 2029.
No public information available on plans for IPO or external investment attraction; currently operates as a private entity.
Offers straightforward API integration partner programs for casino operators and platforms, enabling easy access to its games portfolio.
Supports responsible gambling measures mandated by regulators where licensed, including implementing and complying with self-exclusion, age verification, and fairness standards.
No specific public information on environmental standards or sustainability initiatives; industry standard for software providers generally includes data center energy efficiency through cloud providers.
Does not publicly disclose formal training or certification programs for operators or players; industry standard includes onboarding support and documentation for partners.
Continuing to focus on innovation in slot gameplay mechanics, mobile optimization, regulatory compliance, and geographic expansion in regulated markets, with emphasis on quality and creativity rather than game count increase.
Expanding presence in North American regulated markets (Canada, US states) and broader European markets including Denmark, Romania, and Germany.
Maintains an in-house research and development team responsible for proprietary game design, advanced graphics technology, RNG implementation, and platform integration.
Incorporates HTML5 for cross-platform mobile compatibility, uses 3D accelerated graphics for performance, employs licensed RNG technology, and focuses on fast-loading, visually rich experiences with innovative game mechanics.
No specific public information on dedicated support for startups or external innovation projects; focus remains on internal development and partner integrations.
Recognized as a niche innovator in the online slots segment with a moderate but growing market share among mid-tier and premium online casinos worldwide.
Primary competitors include NetEnt, Yggdrasil, ELK Studios, Play’n GO, Nolimit City, and other innovative slot game developers targeting regulated online casino markets.
Unique creative approach, high-quality graphics with 3D acceleration, innovative game mechanics, strong regulatory compliance, and a developer team with experienced personnel from top-tier companies.
Active in regulated markets across Europe (UK, Malta, Denmark, Romania, Germany), Canada (Ontario), and parts of the US, plus Latin American markets such as Colombia and Mexico.
Online casino operators and platforms seeking quality, innovative slot game content for regulated markets, targeting mid to large operators focused on player engagement and retention.
No public evidence of white-label solutions offered; primarily provides proprietary games via API to licensed casino operators and aggregators.
Pricing details are confidential but typical industry models for B2B game providers include revenue share (RTP-based) agreements or fixed licensing fees depending on the casino partner type.
Focuses on operator partnerships, exhibiting at industry events, leveraging licensing approvals for market credentials, and promoting unique game releases to stand out.
Games are distributed via direct integration with operators and through casino aggregators, with some partnerships with major iGaming platform providers.
Portfolio includes over 60 slot games as of 2025.
Specializes exclusively in video slots; does not provide table games, live dealer games, or other verticals.
No live dealer games in its portfolio; not supported.
No support or release of VR/AR casino games; focus remains on traditional video slots with modern graphics.
No public information on integrated tournament or competition support within their games or platform.
No public mention of progressive jackpot systems integrated in their games.
Multiplayer functionality not supported; slots are single-player experiences.
Player-to-player chat functionality is not part of their slot games.
Not applicable, as no table or live dealer games are offered.
Not applicable; Thunderkick focuses solely on slots without card games or side-bets.
No public information about integrated achievement or rewards systems within games.
Games include gamification elements such as bonus rounds and interactive features, but no broader external gamification platform.
Does not report customizable interface personalization options directly in games.
Games generally support standard industry game speeds; no advanced speed settings publicly indicated.
Auto-play functionality is standard in their slot games supporting user convenience.
Player game history support generally handled by operator platforms; not a direct feature of Thunderkick games.
No standard replays for spins; dispute resolution mechanisms handled by operators and RNG certification.
Games support multiple currencies through operator integration but rely on platform for currency handling, not game-native currency switching.
Real-time currency conversion handled by the casino platform, not intrinsic to game software.
No explicit public support for cryptocurrency wagering directly through the games; some integration possible via operator platforms.
No public information or implementation of blockchain technology within games or platform.
Games are based on HTML5 technology with 3D accelerated graphics ensuring multi-device compatibility.
Games are cloud-delivered from casino platforms; Thunderkick does not publicly provide cloud hosting but focuses on game development and licensing.
No specific public details available; industry best practices likely involve container-compatible releases for scalability.
Not applicable directly to game engine; managed by casino platforms and back-office systems.
No public information on microservices architecture within Thunderkick’s game engine.
Provides API for game integration to casino platforms and aggregators; simplified and standardized for ease of deployment.
Most game providers use RESTful APIs; however specific API protocols by Thunderkick are not publicly detailed.
No public evidence of GraphQL API support.
Supports common data formats such as JSON for transactions and communication with casino back-ends.
Supports real-time game updates and communication to ensure smooth gameplay on live platforms.
Uses industry-standard protocols for game-server communication; specifics are not publicly detailed.
Likely employs WebSocket or similar protocols for real-time interaction in online games.
Optimized for low bandwidth with fast load times (2-3 seconds), using efficient HTML5 and 3D graphics technology.
Supports data caching to reduce load times and improve game performance on client devices.
Games typically delivered via CDNs through operator platforms to optimize global content delivery.
Load balancing handled at operator or platform level rather than by Thunderkick directly.
Auto-scaling is a platform/operator responsibility; games designed for scalable deployment.
Monitoring and analytics typically integrated at platform/operator level; no public details on custom monitoring by Thunderkick.
Usually managed by operators; no publicly stated centralized logging within Thunderkick.
Game data analytics are collected by operators; no public indication of embedded analytics platform by Thunderkick.
No public information on built-in A/B testing features in games.
Provides sandbox environments for operators and partners to test integration and game functionality prior to live deployment.
Likely supports API versioning to maintain backward compatibility, but no publicly disclosed specifics.
Provides necessary integration documentation and testing tools for operators; no publicly detailed proprietary development SDK.
No public information on SDKs for developers in various programming languages; focus is on API integration.
Internal quality assurance and testing routines are industry standard; no public info on automated testing tooling.
Likely employs modern CI/CD pipelines internally for updating games and code, but no public confirmation.
No public details on use of blue-green deployment strategies.
Standard best practice for software deployment includes rollback mechanisms; no specific public details.
Internal performance monitoring expected, no public details on tools or dashboards.
No publicly disclosed distributed tracing capabilities.
Development uses profiling tools to optimize game performance; specifics not public.
No public information on hot-swapping of game components.
Games require only modern mobile or desktop devices that support HTML5 browsers; no special hardware needed.
Games are designed for multi-operator deployment but multi-tenancy handled by platforms, not intrinsic to games.
Maximum concurrent users supported depends on operator platform capacity, not game engine directly.
Game design supports horizontal scaling through platform infrastructure.
Optimized for low latency with fast loading and smooth gameplay, suitable for 4G and above networks.
Content distributed globally via operator platforms with CDN support for worldwide player access.
Disaster recovery and backup systems managed at operator/platform level, with fallback for game servers.
Uses licensed RNG systems to ensure fairness; no blockchain-based provably fair algorithms.
Offers custom game development services on request but primarily publishes proprietary titles.
Does not offer white-label games; focuses on its own proprietary slots.
Operators supply promotional tools; Thunderkick titles support bonus rounds and free spins integrated into gameplay.
Occasionally releases games with seasonal or thematic content, but no dedicated seasonal content platform.
Games are updated with minimal downtime via operator deployment procedures.
Supports standard RTP ranges around 96%-97% configurable per regulatory requirements.
Implements varying volatility settings in slot games to cater to different player preferences.
Fully cross-platform, compatible across desktop, mobile, and tablet via HTML5.
Games designed to adapt to various screen sizes without loss of graphic quality or functionality.
Does not support offline mode; games require active internet connection for RNG and transactions.
Games are proprietary but built around HTML5 and 3D accelerated graphics; no public integration with engines like Unity or Unreal.
All games are developed using HTML5 technology for broad device compatibility.
Integrations mainly focus on partnering platforms and aggregators; no wide publicized third-party game integrations.
Compatible with standard casino management systems through API integration.
Payment processing handled by operators; no direct payment gateway integration in game engine.
Integrates indirectly via platform CRM systems, enhancing player management.
Supports integration with platform marketing tools through API.
Affiliate programs managed by operators; games do not include direct affiliate system integration.
Data exported to BI systems by operators; no direct integration by Thunderkick games.
Supports integration with compliance reporting systems via operators.
User registration done through casino operator platforms, games do not manage registration.
Operator responsibility; no direct implementation in games.
KYC verification handled by operators, not by game provider.
Not applicable for game provider.
Enforced by operators and platforms as per licensing requirements.
Managed by operators to comply with geographic licensing.
Supported through regulatory compliance at platform and operator levels.
Betting limits configured and enforced by operators, not by game software.
Managed by operators under responsible gaming policies.
Operators and platforms monitor player behavior; games do not have intrinsic behavior monitoring.
Operator/platform responsibility; provider complies with reporting standards.
VIP programs managed by operators, not built into games.
Provided by operators, not by game developer.
Carried out via operator CRM systems.
Managed and integrated by operators.
Some bonus features are built into games; personalized bonuses customized by operators.
Operated through casino platforms, not within games.
Offered by operator platforms, not integrated into Thunderkick games.
Supports integration via operator platforms.
Provided by operators, not part of games.
Managed by operators.
Platforms handle notifications.
Operators handle complaint management.
Provided by platforms and casinos.
Offered by operators/casinos.
Platforms provide multilingual support directly.
Usually maintained by casino operators.
Platform feature, not a game provider function.
Managed by operators.
Implemented at operator level.
Handled by operators.
Thunderkick complies with GDPR regulations applicable for user data via its operators.
Respecting data rights through operator compliance.
Supported via operator platforms.
Integrations through casino operators.
Supported through operators.
Supported via operators, not directly in games.
Supported through integrated operators.
Supported through operator payment systems.
Operator supported.
Enabled via operators.
Operator feature.
Managed by operators.
Processed by operators.
Enforced by platform operators.
Supported via platform operators.
Performed by operators.
Platforms handle fiat and crypto coexistence.
No public information.
No public information.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Complies through operators’ AML systems and regulatory licenses.
Performed by operators.
Operator platform responsibility.
Providers support regulatory frameworks via operators.
Managed by operators.
Automated reports generated by operators.
Operator responsibility.
Handled by operators.
Managed by operator platforms.
Operator responsibility.
Payment platform function.
Operator payment systems.
Operator level.
No public information.
No public information.
No public information.
Managed by operators.
Holds multiple licenses ensuring security compliance including MGA, UKGC, ONJN, Danish Gambling Authority approvals.
No public information.
Not applicable to game provider, relevant for payment processors.
Yes, complies as per GDPR requirements.
Licensed and certified by UKGC, MGA, ONJN, Spelinspektionen, and Danish Gambling Authority.
No public information.
Games undergo GLI testing as part of regulatory compliance.
Some regulatory RNG certifications may involve iTech Labs; no direct public confirmation.
Conducts regular security audits as part of licensing compliance.
Adheres to standard security testing practices.
No public information on a formal bug bounty program.
Uses encryption standards per industry to protect data at rest via operator platforms.
Employs encryption such as TLS for data in transit.
Industry standard practices applied through operator infrastructure.
Key management handled as part of platform security.
No public information.
Security measures implemented per regulatory standards.
Operator/platform level protection.
Managed by operators.
Applied through operator platforms.
Conducted by operators in compliance with licenses.
Typically implemented by operators.
Managed by platform security teams.
Supported by operator and license conditions.
Managed by casinos and platform providers.
Ensured at platform level.
Defined by operators and platform infrastructure.
Supported by operators with provider cooperation.
Role-based access control implemented within Thunderkick internal systems and operator platforms.
Applies internally and through integration agreements.
Maintained for development and operation per regulatory compliance.
Basic analytics through platforms; no proprietary system.
Platforms provide live analytics.
Available at operator level.
Provided by operators and platform providers.
Automated reports generated by operators.
Managed through casino back-office tools.
Industry standard formats like CSV, JSON supported by operators.
Conducted by operators for business insights.
Operator-driven.
Not directly reported.
Performed by operators.
Provided by platform analytics.
Operator/platform function.
Operator powered.
Operator responsibility.
Provides technical support via email, ticketing systems and integration managers.
Typically offered to licensed operator partners, availability subject to contract.
Provides tiered support for operators and partners.
Supports remote diagnostics for integration issues.
Rare, mainly remote support offered.
Uses professional ticketing and issue tracking systems.
Service-level agreements provided under partner contracts.
Available for major clients.
Offers dedicated account and integration managers to key partners.
Provides support for integration and migration when switching games or platforms.
