Megaways Slots — 117,649 Ways to Win
Megaways slots — up to 117,649 ways to win on a cascading 6-reel grid (BTG-licensed mechanic).
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What Megaways actually is
Megaways is a slot engine, not a single game or studio. Originally built by Big Time Gaming and licensed widely across the industry, the engine replaces fixed paylines with a variable reel grid: each of six reels independently lands 2–7 symbols per spin, producing up to 117,649 ways to win on a single bet. Combined with cascading wins (matched symbols vanish, new ones fall in) and a free-spins round with a progressive multiplier, Megaways produces one of the widest variance bands in modern slots.
The math: each reel lands a random symbol count (2 to 7), and the total ways count is the product across all six reels. Cascading wins layer on top — after every winning spin, matched symbols are removed, new symbols fall in, and the ways count is recalculated. The free-spins round typically adds a progressive multiplier that increments with every cascade and persists for the entire bonus.
Strategy: how to play Megaways
Bankroll discipline matters more on Megaways than on standard slots. The engine is variance-amplifying — a Megaways slot tagged "medium volatility" swings harder than a standard 5-reel medium-vol slot because cascades compound variance. A session bankroll of 1,000× the base bet is the comfortable floor for chasing the bonus.
Check the RTP variant before opening. Megaways slots ship at multiple RTP variants depending on the operator's licensing tier. The variant the title runs at is shown in the in-game info screen — check it before opening.
Bonus-buy is the practical evaluation tool. Most Megaways titles ship a buy option that compresses time-to-bonus. If you want to see whether a particular Megaways slot suits your variance tolerance, buying the bonus is the fastest test.
Megaways slots in our catalogue
A few of the Megaways titles currently on PlayMind:
- Joker Coins Megaways (OnlyPlay) — 95.24% RTP, 9,113× max-win, bonus-buy, medium volatility.
- Liga Fortuna Megaways (OnlyPlay) — 95.10% RTP, 3,437× max-win, bonus-buy.
- Jungle Gold Megaways (OnlyPlay) — 95.08% RTP, 1,877× max-win, bonus-buy.
- Lucky Punch Megaways (OnlyPlay) — 95.08% RTP, 1,877× max-win, bonus-buy.
- Savage Buffalo Spirit Megaways (BGaming) — 97.00% RTP.
- Aztec Magic Megaways (BGaming) — 96.00% RTP.
- Book of Cats Megaways (BGaming) — 96.00% RTP.
Browse the full Megaways catalogue below. Pair with bonus buy for instant access to the progressive-multiplier bonus.
Studios publishing Megaways titles
In our catalogue, the studios publishing Megaways-licensed titles are primarily OnlyPlay, BGaming, and Playson. For related high-variance engines, see high volatility.
Popular Megaways games
- 5 Frozen Charms Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- 5 Lions Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- 5 Lions Megaways 2 — Pragmatic Play
- Ancient Island Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Aztec Gems Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Aztec Magic Megaways — BGaming
- Aztec Treasure — Pragmatic Play
- Bandit Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Barnyard Megahays Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Beware The Deep Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Big Bass Bonanza Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Blazing Wilds Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Blockchain Megaways
- Book of Cats Megaways — BGaming
- Book of Tut Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Brick House Bonanza — Pragmatic Play
- Buffalo King Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Buffalo King Untamed Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Buffalo Power Megaways — Playson
- Captain Kraken Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Chilli Heat Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Christmas Carol Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Crystal Caverns Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Curse of the Werewolf Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Dragon Pots Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Dragon Queen MEGAWAYS — BGaming
- Elemental Gems Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Extra Juicy Megaways — Pragmatic Play
- Floating Dragon Hold & Spin Megaways — Pragmatic Play
Frequently asked questions
What are Megaways slots?
Megaways slots — up to 117,649 ways to win on a cascading 6-reel grid (BTG-licensed mechanic).
Which are the best Megaways slots at PlayMind?
Our most-played Megaways title is 5 Frozen Charms Megaways. The full 30-game list — sorted by popularity, RTP, or release date — sits at the top of this page.
Can I play Megaways slots for free?
Yes — every Megaways slot on PlayMind has a demo mode you can launch without an account. Real-money play requires a quick email signup and a deposit (or sweepstakes coin claim).
What's the highest RTP among Megaways slots?
RTPs in this category typically run 95.0–97.0%. Sort the list by "RTP ↓" to surface the highest-paying Megaways titles. For the cleanest math overall, see our /mechanics/high-rtp page (96.5%+ RTP filter).
Are Megaways slots fair?
Every Megaways slot ships with an RNG certificate from its studio's testing lab (iTech Labs, GLI, or BMM). PlayMind doesn't touch the math model — your spin runs on the studio's certified server, with our wallet only handling the bet/win handshake.
How fast are Megaways slot withdrawals at PlayMind?
Winnings from any slot at PlayMind withdraw in under 60 seconds via USDT, BTC, or other supported crypto rails — no manual review queue, no card-form friction.