- Megaways slots are basically more advanced slots that have the ability to use all the symbols on all the reels, hence improving the winning odds. In simple terms, it is a modifier that will allow gamblers to experience a different number of symbols on a reel. Each spin offers a different number.
- Megaways Slots – A Popular Trend In Casino Gaming There was a time years ago (and veteran players probably remember this) when a video slot with 25 pay lines was considered a game with an insane amount of different ways to wins. This then led to slots with 30, 40 pay lines, and so on.
When you reflect on the slots industry today, it is difficult to comprehend that the very first slot was a mechanical machine with just 3 reels and a handful of symbols. 1996 changed all that and it gave birth to the virtual video slot that added far more different types of symbols and more reels to the games. Digital technology allowed for better bonus rounds and lots of special features that were introduced to liven up the base game of slots.
Fast forward to the present and again slot games are undergoing a transformation and this is all down to a new form of video slot that has been named the Megaways slot. Megaways slots are the brainchild of Australian slot developers Big Time Gaming. Their innovation has torn up the slots rulebook and reinvented it with free spins at Wizard Slots.
New Innovations
Megaways slots differ to traditional slots in a number of ways. Firstly, most of the games are cascading in nature and they consist of a 6-reel platform, with an extra real sitting horizontally across the main reels. The symbols change in size and number and you can have anything from 2 to 7 symbols on each reel. This addition means that fixed paylines do not exist on a Megaways slot. In fact, they are always changing and some spins can have as many as 117,649 active paylines in play. Some Megaways slots expand the reels during the bonus round and this is when all the paylines come into action. Despite this innovation belonging to Big Time Gaming, they have sold the Megaways license to other slots developers. NetEnt has acquired Red Tiger and they now use Red Tiger and their Megaways license, to give NetEnt originals the Megaways treatment.
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Megaways VS Traditional Slots
Big Time Gaming have released some of the most iconic and innovative games of a generation. The brilliance of the Megaways™ slots and the newly designed Megaclusters™ slots, both feature new and exciting gaming engines and pay mechanics, that have been meticulously designed to push the iGaming industry to new limits and levels of entertainment.
Traditional slots are most gamblers comfort zones. They have fixed paylines and set numbers of symbols on the reels. Therefore, Megaways slots will take some getting used to. Traditional slots are far easier to understand and play and are a great way of newcomers introducing themselves to the world of video slots. Megaways slots do add another dimension to slots games and this appeals to those who have been spinning the reels regularly and have got a little tired of the familiar format. The obvious appeal of Megaways slots is the extra layer of unpredictability they bring to each spin. How many winning lines will be activated? How many symbols will land on each reel? These are just some of the questions that Megaways slots bring to the game. Another new addition is the 6th reel that many Megaways slots contain and then there is the extra reel across the top of the main game platform too.
Final Thoughts
Traditionalist may not be willing to buy into this Megaways slot craze and they will probably not enjoy seeing every classic slot being given a Megaways makeover. If you like the simplicity of slots then you may went to stick to the classics, as Megaways slots seem to be here to stay.
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Tuesday, 12th January 2021 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) is pleased to announce the launch of Reel Lucky King Megaways™, an Irish-themed six-reel slot game, available online and on mobile.
Giving players the chance to experience the luck of the Irish, Reel Lucky King Megaways™ features cascading wins, the notorious Reel King Dings, a Free Spins trail and big bonuses throughout. Developed with the Megaways™ game mechanic, Reel Lucky King Megaways gives players 117,649 ways to win on every spin.
The game’s colourful background, iconic Celtic symbols, Irish-themed imagery along with its vibrant and ebullient Reel Lucky King character creates a strong visual impact. In addition, its traditional folk Irish acoustic soundtrack offers players an immersive experience.
Claire Osborne, VP Interactive at Inspired said: “Emulating the gameplay of our high performing and popular Megaways slot titles such as Reel King Megaways™ and our festive Santa King Megaways™, Reel Lucky King Megaways offers players robust and innovative mechanics coupled with beautiful visuals that will provide players with bags of fun and entertainment. Cheerful and colourful in nature, Irish-themed games tend to be hugely popular among players throughout the world and we believe this game with its bright and jolly protagonist will be a smash-hit at launch and beyond.”
“We’re delighted to be adding yet another Megaways title to our growing portfolio of diverse online and mobile content to suit an array of player tastes and preferences.”
Reel Lucky King Megaways has a return to player (RTP) rate of 95.56%, giving players a Megaways chance of winning huge bonuses and big cash prizes.
Head over to Inspired’s website to sample Reel Lucky King Megaways here: https://inseinc.com/interactive/games/reel-lucky-king-megaways
For all of Inspired’s other online and mobile games, head here: https://inseinc.com/interactive/games
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About Inspired Entertainment, Inc.
Inspired offers an expanding portfolio of content, technology, hardware and services for regulated gaming, betting, lottery, social and leisure operators across retail and mobile channels around the world. The Company’s gaming, virtual sports, interactive and leisure products appeal to a wide variety of players, creating new opportunities for operators to grow their revenue. The Company operates in approximately 35 jurisdictions worldwide, supplying gaming systems with associated terminals and content for more than 50,000 gaming machines located in betting shops, pubs, gaming halls and other route operations; virtual sports products through more than 44,000 retail channels; digital games for 100+ websites; and a variety of amusement entertainment solutions with a total installed base of more than 19,000 devices. Additional information can be found at www.inseinc.com.
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