MEGAWAYS™ SLOTS

The iGaming world entered a new era of games upon the creation of Megaways™ slots. The days of fixed paylines and limited win combinations are behind us, as we are now faced with thousands of ways to win thanks to avant-garde, innovative game mechanics. Experience the wonder of playing Megaways™ slots with equally spectacular bonus features that would have you oohing and aahing with every spin. It doesn’t stop there! Find out what really makes these Megaways™ games pop and what sort of amazing features you may encounter along the way.

WHAT ARE MEGAWAYS™ SLOTS?

Megaways™ slots are powered by a Megaways™ engine, launched by the amazing game provider Big Time Gaming. What this engine does is randomise reels with every spin. Fixed paylines go right out the window with symbols landing on neighbouring reels in Megaways™ slots as wins are attributed when the symbols land on adjacent reels. This, in turn, creates up to 117,649 ways to win in many Megaways™ slots.

Megaways™ slots have transformed online gaming as we know it, all thanks to Big Time Gaming. As this pioneer continues to take the iGaming world by storm, more and more Megaways™ slots have been released by other well-known providers. Red Tiger stood up to the challenge to release the popular Laser Fruit slot for instance, where the number of ways to win can reach over a staggering 60 million! The possibilities with Megaways™ slots are endless.

HOW DO MEGAWAYS™ SLOTS WORK?

Although Megaways™ slots feature thousands of ways to win, they are not as complicated as they seem. In general, Megaways™ slots are either made up of five or six reels. With every spin, a random number of symbols land on every reel. The more symbols land, the greater the number of wins that can be attributed. Below is the exact way these wins are calculated:

• A traditional 3-reel, 3-row slot includes three symbols in every reel with each spin. The maximum number of ways to win can be calculated by multiplying the number of symbols in each reel by one another. In this case, it will be 33, which translates to 27 ways to win (3*3*3 = 27).
• The same calculation can be applied to Megaways™ slots. If we take a 6-reel Megaways™ slot, like Bonanza, each reel can feature up to seven symbols. So, if every reel lands seven symbols, the total amount of ways to win would be 117,649 (7*7*7*7*7*7 = 117,649).

Remember that the payouts you earn do not solely depend on the number of identical symbols you land, but also on the type of symbols they are. A high-valued symbol earns a higher payout. You can always check your potential payouts by heading to the game’s paytable, found on the user interface.

BONUS FEATURES

Megaways™ slots take things a step further by featuring incredible bonus features that really take your gaming experience to a whole new level. With more and more providers hopping on to the Megaways™ trend, Indian players get to experience all sorts of wondrous bonus features that truly bring these games to life. Below is a list of a few bonus features you may bump into in some of the best Megaways™ slots:

• FREE SPINS — A Megaways™ Free Spins bonus round can be found in many Megaways™ slots. With the Free Spins bonus, Indian players can spin the reels a number of times completely for free. Triggering this round varies between one slot and another, but one of the most common ways is to land at least three Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. Check out the rules of the game to find out how you can unlock this fantastic bonus.
• WILD AND SCATTER — Wild and Scatter symbols are frequent occurrences in Megaways™ slots. The typical use of a Wild symbol is to act as a substitute for other symbols on the reel, except for other special symbols, in the hopes of forming more winning combinations. The Scatter, on the other hand, can have different functions. Commonly, the Scatter symbol triggers a Free Spins bonus round. In some slots, though, it can trigger other bonus features or even double up as a Wild. The rules of the game will specify the exact use of symbols like these, so be sure to read through them before you start spinning.
• CASCADING REELS — This feature, also referred to as an Avalanche feature/Tumbling reels, is characterised by the way new symbols are added and replaced on the reels. Each time a player lands a winning sequence, symbols which form part of this sequence will be replaced by new ones which ‘cascade’ from the top of the screen. This will continue until no new winning sequences form.
• MULTIPLIERS — To top it all off, Megaways™ slots often feature dozens of multipliers that give you the chance to boost your winnings even further. Features like the Stacking Multipliers feature or Unlimited Multiplier feature are the icing on the cake, especially when paired with other bonus features for some extra tasty payouts.
• FEATURE DROP — The Feature Drop is a common function in BTG Megaways™ games. With a function like this, players would be allowed to buy the bonus feature in the game at a value proportional to the wager, usually between 50x and 100x the bet amount.
• SPECIAL SYMBOLS — Apart from all of these awesome bonus features, you may encounter countless other special symbols too, especially as Megaways™ slots continue to evolve over time. For a full list of symbols and bonus features, view the rules of the game to get a good idea of what’s in store for you with every spin. These special symbols may include Sticky Wilds, Expanding Wilds, Wheel of Fortune, Respins and many more.

MEGAWAYS™ SLOTS WITH A RANDOM NUMBER OF SYMBOLS

Now that we’ve covered the basics, here are a couple more things to keep in mind when playing these intriguing Megaways™ slots. Due to the random reel modifier, there is a heavy fluctuation in the number of symbols that land per reel and so, the number of ways to win will also vary.

So, although in, for instance, a 6-reel Megaways™ slot a player can land up to seven symbols, that is not a guarantee every time they spin. Players are more likely to obtain something like 3*4*6*2*7*5, which is equivalent to 5,040 ways to win — as opposed to the maximum of 117,649 ways. Don’t let this get you down though, as this is precisely where the bonus features come in. While the number of ways to win does not necessarily correspond to definite winnings, landing a special symbol gives players the chance to boost winnings and may help in creating winning sequences.

BEST MEGAWAYS™ SLOTS

EnergyCasino is the best Megaways™ online casino in the game, hosting dozens of outstanding Megaways™ slots with even better special features. Here is a list of our absolute favourites that we simply cannot get enough of. With loads of Megaways™ slots to choose from, there’s something out there for everyone. Check these out:

• Bonanza — Big Time Gaming.
• Diamond Mine Megaways™ — Blueprint Gaming.
• Fishin’ Frenzy Megaways™ — Blueprint Gaming.
• Extra Chilli Megaways ™ — Big Time Gaming.
• Gonzo’s Quest Megaways™ — Red Tiger Gaming.
• Megaways™ Jack — Iron Dog Studio.
• Starz Megaways™ — Pragmatic Play.
• The Dog House Megaways™ — Pragmatic Play.
• White Rabbit Megaways™ — Big Time Gaming.
• Wish Upon A Jackpot Megaways™ — Blueprint Gaming.

With such amazing gameplay and features, it is no surprise that Megaways™ slots are the absolute stars of the gaming show. Keep up with all the latest Megaways™ releases at our ‘New’ section at the Casino lobby.

HOW TO PLAY MEGAWAYS™ SLOTS?

The overall gameplay of Megaways™ slots resembles your average slot. All you need to do is place your bet and spin the reels. For all other details pertaining to the game, head to the game rules for a full rundown of everything you need to know from gameplay and symbols to the payouts and the game’s bonus features.

If you’re still a little unsure, then we have the solution for you! Try out the Megaways™ demo. This version of the game is perfect for testing out some Megaways™ free play that’ll help you find your gaming footing. Spin the reels completely for free with virtual funds provided by the game’s developer. Accessing the demo is subject to your jurisdiction, and you may be required to verify your age. Get a taste of what’s in store for you with the Megaways™ slots demo!

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