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Chocolates card on Fern Spins
Kiwi players can open the session page for Chocolates pokie apart from this catalogue.
Fern Spins records Chocolates for New Zealand: studio Big Time Gaming, high volatility, RTP 96.60%. The button hands the pokie to Here2Win Casino. Nothing on this page changes the reel maths, and POLi does not either.
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Chocolates vs Big Time Gaming average & peer pokie comparison
Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, Chocolates (96.60%) benchmarks directly against White Rabbit (97.24%, Big Time Gaming) across its 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
| Title & spec anchor | Studio | Published RTP | Delta vs Chocolates | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolates (this card) | Big Time Gaming | 96.60% | — | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| White Rabbit 97.24% RTP high pokie · Highest RTP in Big Time Gaming vs Chocolates | Big Time Gaming | 97.24% | +0.64% | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Book of Gods 96.35% RTP medium pokie · Lower-volatility studio alternative vs Chocolates | Big Time Gaming | 96.35% | -0.25% | medium | 5×3 classic video grid |
| MoonStone 98.50% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same mechanic (Bonus Rounds) vs Chocolates | SmartSoft | 98.50% | +1.90% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Sushi Bar 97.48% RTP medium pokie · Same theme (Food) vs Chocolates | Betsoft | 97.48% | +0.88% | medium | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
- Alongside Chocolates (96.60%), review the White Rabbit 97.24% Big Time Gaming pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Alongside Chocolates (96.60%), review the Book of Gods 96.35% Big Time Gaming pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Benchmark any two releases in the head-to-head pokie RTP and volatility comparator or run the NZ$ session bankroll and stake calculator.
At Here2Win Casino
Here2Win Casino is the casino named on this card. 98 other Big Time Gaming pokies are grouped with Chocolates, and they are played at Here2Win Casino.
Further along the same studio list are Bonanza and Big Bucks Deluxe.
Published figures & technical specs
- Studio
- Big Time Gaming (98 in this catalogue)
- Published RTP
- 96.60%
- RTP band
- 96.5% and above
- Volatility
- high
- Hit ratio
- 38.17%
- Features
- Bonus Rounds, Cascading Reels and Megaways
- House edge
- 3.40%
- Vs studio avg RTP
- +0.17% vs 96.43% avg (#14/72)
- Spins per hit
- ~1 in 2.6 spins
- Reel grid
- 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
- Pay structure
- Standard studio payline / ways structure
- RNG testing labs
- eCOGRA, GLI
- Studio licences
- UKGC, MGA, AGCO (Ontario), Alderney, BC Lottery
- Platform
- HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
- Play at
- Here2Win Casino
- Stake
- NZ$
- Card updated
- 2026-11-04
Chocolates RTP (96.60%), house edge & 500-spin session math
Chocolates by Big Time Gaming returns a published 96.60% RTP (3.40% house edge) across a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout and calls for a 250x–350x bankroll buffer in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
This Big Time Gaming release stands at +0.17 percentage points against the 96.43% studio average across 72 RTP-published titles (rank #14 of 72). The high-volatility pokie lands a winning combination roughly once every 2.6 spins (38.2% hit frequency). Its 96.60% math model requires a 250x–350x unit-stake buffer to absorb standard variance swings. Players launch Chocolates in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz) with full HTML5 desktop and mobile parity.
| Session volume & entity | Total turnover | Theoretical return | House margin | Est. winning spins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 spins on Chocolates (NZ$1/spin @ 96.60% RTP) | NZ$100 | NZ$96.60 | NZ$3.40 | ~38 (38.2%) |
| 250 spins on Chocolates (NZ$1/spin @ 96.60% RTP) | NZ$250 | NZ$241.50 | NZ$8.50 | ~95 (38.2%) |
| 500 spins on Chocolates (NZ$1/spin @ 96.60% RTP) | NZ$500 | NZ$483.00 | NZ$17.00 | ~191 (38.2%) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Big Time Gaming is the studio on the card.
- The button remains on fernspins.co.nz and hands the pokie to Here2Win Casino.
- The published RTP 96.60% is printed as it came on the card.
- high-volatility is visible before you set an NZ$ stake.
Cons
- Fern Spins does not hold NZ$ and does not pay winners.
- No bonus number is made up on this page.
- A short NZ$ session can land far from the published RTP.
Studio
If the only question was who built Chocolates, the answer is Big Time Gaming. Fern Spins does not localise the studio name.
Chocolates technical specs, Big Time Gaming RNG audit & myth-busting rules
Chocolates is engineered by Big Time Gaming on a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid (Standard studio payline / ways structure) architecture with independent RNG certification from eCOGRA, GLI under UKGC, MGA, AGCO (Ontario), Alderney, BC Lottery regulatory frameworks.
Big Time Gaming (Evolution AB Group) is an iGaming studio founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Its random number generators (RNG) and math sheets are audited by eCOGRA, GLI and certified across UKGC, MGA, AGCO (Ontario), Alderney, BC Lottery. Studio RTP policy: High fixed RTP (~96.20%–96.65%).
In the Fern Spins catalogue, Big Time Gaming accounts for 98 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz). Across the 72 titles with a published return, the studio averages 96.43% RTP (spanning 95.00% to 97.24%, with 34 pokies at 96.5% or above). Signature studio mechanics include Creator of Megaways (up to 117,649 ways), Megaclusters, Megaquads, Heartstopper, Win Exchange.
Cascading Reels: Cascading (tumbling) reels clear winning combinations from the board and drop new symbols into the empty spaces within the same paid spin.
Megaways: Megaways dynamically varies the symbol height on each reel (typically 2 to 7 symbols per reel), producing up to 117,649 ways to win on a spin.
What this pokie is
Fern Spins keeps the New Zealand entry plain. Chocolates is from Big Time Gaming. You play it at Here2Win Casino. The stake shows in NZ$.
The preview under the title is there so a snippet and the page say the same thing. No extra RTP is slipped into that sentence.
Across New Zealand the reel strip does not change by city. Fern Spins writes the facts once, on this URL.
How to play Chocolates at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol
- Check the verified Chocolates return (96.60%) and Big Time Gaming 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout on this Fern Spins specification card.
- Size your NZ$ session bankroll at 250x–350x your base spin stake using the interactive 100/250/500-spin calculator above.
- Open Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz) and locate Chocolates using the Big Time Gaming studio filter or instant search bar.
- Launch Chocolates and open the in-game help sheet ("?" or "i" icon) to verify the active paytable, feature rules, and printed RTP.
- Select your unit spin stake in NZ$ (such as NZ$0.20–NZ$1.00) so your session balance comfortably covers 200 to 300 spins.
- Lock in a session timer and stop-loss limit at Here2Win Casino prior to spinning, keeping stake size flat through normal variance swings.
- Complete account KYC verification at Here2Win Casino early and use the same verified POLi rail for seamless NZ$ withdrawals.
Questions
Does Fern Spins play the pokie itself?
Yes, Chocolates is on this New Zealand list. The session is not hosted on fernspins.co.nz.
Is the RTP of Chocolates 96.60%?
Fern Spins repeats 96.60% and does not round it to look tidier.
What volatility is listed for Chocolates?
The label is high-volatility. It describes the spread, not a timetable for the feature.
Which studio is Chocolates from?
Big Time Gaming. Other Big Time Gaming pokies for New Zealand are grouped on the provider page.
Does this site take POLi?
Deposit at Here2Win Casino after the button. POLi can be offered there. Fern Spins only names it so the page is clearly the New Zealand catalogue.
Does Chocolates work on mobile in New Zealand?
Yes. The button on fernspins.co.nz is the same on a phone. Here2Win Casino loads the pokie, and the stake is in NZ$.
Is the stake in NZ$?
You set the NZ$ stake after the handoff. fernspins.co.nz never holds it.
Can I play Chocolates on this page?
No. The page does not run the reels. The button opens Chocolates at Here2Win Casino. A practice mode, if the casino offers one, is there.
Where is the rating for this pokie?
Chocolates is not placed above or below the rest of the New Zealand list.
Can Chocolates be due to pay?
Do not wait out a feature. The pokie is not running late.
Who is Chocolates for?
Adults, 18+. Fern Spins is a New Zealand catalogue. Gambling can harm, and the page is not a promise of winnings.
What happens when I press play on Chocolates?
fernspins.co.nz takes the click and Here2Win Casino opens the pokie. The partner address stays off the article.
How many Big Time Gaming pokies are on this site?
98. They are grouped on the provider page. Chocolates is a single title in that group, played at Here2Win Casino.
Does Hamilton change the pokie?
No. The same Chocolates card applies across New Zealand. City is not a reel setting. NZ$ and POLi are the local pieces, and both are settled at Here2Win Casino.
Is a bonus amount listed for Chocolates?
No amount is printed here. A welcome offer, if Here2Win Casino has one, is shown in the account with its own terms. Fern Spins will not guess the numbers.
Is Chocolates a pub pokie?
No. It is an online pokie from Big Time Gaming, opened at Here2Win Casino. The page does not describe a machine in a venue.
How do I finish a session?
Decide the NZ$ limit before the reels move, then stop when it is reached. Chocolates will not tap you on the shoulder.
What does the hit ratio of Chocolates tell me?
How often a spin returns something, not how much, and not when. It is a different number from the RTP. Fern Spins prints it only because the card includes it.
Why list pros and cons for Chocolates?
So a Kiwi player can see the split. Published facts, such as the studio and any RTP, sit on one side. Gaps and limits sit on the other, including the fact that Fern Spins is not the cashier.
What do I read first on Chocolates?
Yes. That short answer is the preview, and it should match the fact list: Big Time Gaming, and 96.60% only when you are on a card that has an RTP. Pros and cons come after, in plainer lines.
How do I open the right Chocolates?
This page is only Chocolates. The play button follows that name, not a shorter guess.
How many reels and paylines does Chocolates have?
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, or a payline count. Fern Spins does not guess them.
What features does the Chocolates card list?
Bonus Rounds, Cascading Reels and Megaways is the whole feature list for Chocolates. Those words are not a price and not a description of the round.
How a session moves
Plain version for Fern Spins: limit, spin, stop. That is the whole note.
Decide the figure before the reels move. Chocolates will not settle up because a feature feels late.
Same theme, different studio: Candy Monsters comes from Barbarabang.
Stake and POLi
Fern Spins takes no NZ$. POLi, if you use it, is at Here2Win Casino.
The NZ$ stake is chosen in the game at Here2Win Casino. Reading Fern Spins does not open a balance.
Printed return is the only test for the high RTP list, and this one passes.
Who it suits
A high-volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title from the same studio.
Filed under
Categories Video Slots
Features Bonus Rounds Cascading Reels Megaways
Playing this pokie
Open the full name Chocolates in the Here2Win Casino lobby. A shorter search can load a different Big Time Gaming title.
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, a payline count, a count of free spins, or a bonus-buy price. Fern Spins leaves those fields empty.
Kiwi players play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. fernspins.co.nz does not host the reels.
Feature labels on this card: Bonus Rounds, Cascading Reels and Megaways. Fern Spins does not add a jackpot figure or a bonus amount on top of those names.
The hit ratio printed for Chocolates is 38.17%. That is a studio sample of how often a spin returns something.