Megaways is a reel system created by Big Time Gaming and licensed to many other studios. Every spin changes how many symbols each reel shows, so the number of ways to win changes too, up to 117,649 on a six-reel game.
Category: megaways slots · Key feature: high variance · UK stake cap: £5 a spin at UKGC-licensed casinos
Popular Megaways Slots
Real megaways slots from well-known studios. Which titles a casino carries changes over time, so check the lobby. RTP is shown only where the studio publishes it; casinos can run lower settings.
Bonanza MegawaysBig Time Gaming · 96.00% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
Extra Chilli MegawaysBig Time Gaming · 96.15% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
White Rabbit MegawaysBig Time Gaming · 96.42% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
Gonzo's Quest MegawaysRed Tiger · 96.00% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
Vegas MegawaysBig Time Gaming · 96.30% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
Fishin' Frenzy MegawaysBlueprint Gaming · 96.10%| Game | Studio | RTP (studio default) | Volatility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonanza Megaways | Big Time Gaming | 96.00% | Check the game |
| Extra Chilli Megaways | Big Time Gaming | 96.15% - 96.41% | Check the game |
| White Rabbit Megaways | Big Time Gaming | 96.42% | Check the game |
| Gonzo's Quest Megaways | Red Tiger | 96.00% (also 94.66%) | High |
| Vegas Megaways | Big Time Gaming | 96.30% / 96.29% | High / Extreme |
| Fishin' Frenzy Megaways | Blueprint Gaming | 96.10% | Check the game |
How Megaways Slots Work
Each of the six reels shows between two and seven symbols on every spin. Multiply the counts together and you get the ways to win for that spin. Most Megaways games add cascades, where winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in, and free spins with a growing multiplier.
The changing reel heights make results swing more than in fixed-line games. Megaways slots are usually high volatility.
| Feature | What it does | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Random reel heights | 2 to 7 symbols per reel each spin | Ways change every spin |
| Up to 117,649 ways | Six reels of seven symbols | The maximum is rare |
| Cascades | Winning symbols are replaced | Several wins from one spin |
| Growing multiplier | Rises with each cascade in free spins | Drives the biggest wins |
Before You Play
- Only games licensed from Big Time Gaming can use the Megaways name.
- Volatility is usually high; size your stake for long dry spells.
- Check whether the version you load has a lower RTP setting.
Every spin has a negative expected return. Set a loss limit before you start, and never chase losses.
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Who invented Megaways?
Big Time Gaming, an Australian studio. Its first Megaways game was Dragon Born, and Bonanza made the mechanic famous.
Does more ways mean better odds?
No. The number of ways is built into the paytable. The RTP is what tells you the long-run return.