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Wheel of Fortune Megaways

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Wheel of Fortune Megaways is an upcoming slot from Big Time Gaming and IGT, themed around the classic TV show of the same name. Wheel of Fortune Megaways is built using 6 reels, between... 2-7 rows, and there’s up to 1,000,000-ways-to-win active on each spin. Bonuses and features include Wild Megastacks and a free-spins bonus.

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Pros
  • Plenty of bonuses and features
  • New twist on Megaways gameplay
  • Fun theme based on classic gameshow
Cons
  • Max bet only 20 coins
  • Highly volatile

Game Show Royalty

Wheel of Fortune is one of the most popular TV shows in America - and it’s also one of the longest-running, with the first show broadcast way back in 1975! The game features around a special type of competition where the contestants all compete against one another solving word puzzles - and a giant “wheel of fortune” can then be spun, awarding cash prizes.

Wheel of Fortune-inspired slots have long been popular in the online and offline gambling world, and we’ve seen industry giant IGT - producing dozens of Wheel of Fortune slots thanks to lucrative licensing agreements signed more than a decade ago. Now, Big Time Gaming are coming into the mix - and they've “teamed” up with IGT (in order words, they’ve acquired a license themselves to use the Wheel of Fortune brand) to release their own take on the franchise; Wheel of Fortune Megaways.

Slot Format and Betting Options

Wheel of Fortune Megaways is built around the Megaways game engine - although, unlike other Megaways slots like Bonanza and Reel King Megaways there’s up to 1-million Megaways possible on every spin. This is thanks to a ‘Megastacks’ feature, details of which we’ll talk about later in this Wheel of Fortune Megaways review.

Wheel of Fortune Megaways offers a wide variety of stake options - although, like most Megaways slots, the maximum bet is capped at just 20 credits. This is due to the fact that the game offers significant win-potential - and most operators (online casinos) simply can’t afford the liability of having players stake larger than 20 credits per spin! Let’s kick off this Wheel of Fortune Megaways review with a look at the volatility of the slot and the symbols you’ll find.

Wheel of Fortune Megaways

Wheel of Fortune Megaways RTP

Wheel of Fortune Megaways from IGT has a payout percentage of 96.46%. While this is pretty close to average in today's slot market, it tips towards the higher end of the scale.

Payouts and Volatility

The high-paying symbols in this game are theme-specific, and you’ll see four luxury vehicles on the reels; a car, a private jet and a speedboat and a ring. The game’s highest-value symbol is the Purple ring. You’ll also want to keep an eye out for the scatter symbol which is the Wheel of Fortune logo - it’s also purple so it can be a little confusing when landing alongside the ring, but they’re still fairly indistinguishable.

In terms of volatility, this is a high variance game. Just a look at the paytable shows that it’s going to be possible to form some big wins here.

Wheel of Fortune Megaways’ Bonus Features

One of the main criticisms of Megaways slots is that they’re all starting to look the same - the classic 117,649-ways-to-win format with a free spins round and unlimited multiplier present. Wheel of Fortune Megaways looks to shake this up - and, aside from the fact that there’s up to one million ways to win active on every spin, there’s also some new nifty little additions to the game. Below, we’ll take a look at the bonuses and features inside Wheel of Fortune Megaways!

Megastacks

Megastacks is a new game mechanic - and it gives players the potential to transform an entire reel (all 7 symbols) into wild symbols. Now, this may not sound particularly intuitive or unique - but it’s possible to transform the middle four reels into fully wild reels - and this is where much of the game’s win-potential will be found.

Free Spins

Landing four or more of the scatter symbols anywhere in view will trigger the main free spins bonus - and you’ll then be taken to a splash landing screen, where you’ll see a big “Spin” button. You then get to spin this wheel, which will determine the number of “starting Megaways’ your free spins bonus begins with.

Some of the figures here include 51,450, 84,035 and 16,800 - so, as you can see, there’s a lot of variety, and the higher the number, the bigger your chances of hitting those big wins!

During the free-spins, you’ll also notice that additional orange Wheel of Fortune symbols are added to the reels. These are known as expansion symbols, and each expansion symbol extends the height of a reel it lands on. If you manage to land a total of 10 expansion symbols on a single reel, you’ll then be awarded a re-trigger - and this takes you to yet another Wheel of Fortune.

The Re-trigger Wheel of Fortune determines how many additional free spins you’re awarded, and it’s possible to win between three and 12 additional free spins. There’s no limit to the number of times you can re-trigger the free spins feature - and if you manage to unlock the full 1 million-ways-to-win you stand the chance of hitting some significant wins!

Max-win 80,150x
Volatility High
Top RTP 96.46%

Wheel of Fortune Megaways Review

With phenomenal win-potential alongside great-looking graphics, combined with exciting new Megastacks mechanic and a very exciting free-spins bonus, we expect Wheel of Fortune Megaways to be a big commercial success. The game really presents players with a new take on Megaways gameplay, bringing in something a bit more engaging than your usual mystery symbols and free spins with increasing multipliers.

Disclaimer: Wheel of Fortune Megaways trademark / license is owned by IGT. This site is not endorsed by IGT.

Slot Data
Slot Name: Wheel of Fortune Megaways
Software: IGT
RTP: 96.46%
Volatility: High volatility
Paylines: 1000000
Reels: 6
Min Bet (all lines covered): £0.20 (GBP)
Max Bet: £20 (GBP)
Top Win: 80150
Features: Wild Symbol, Scatter Symbol, Free Spins, High volatility, 6 Reels, Stacked Symbols
Themes:
UK Available in UK? Yes. IGT have a UKGC license and are allowed to offer their games at UK licensed casinos.

Wheel of Fortune Megaways FAQs

How much can I win playing Wheel of Fortune Megaways

Like most Megaways slots, there isn’t actually a maximum win built into Wheel of Fortune Megaways; the amount you can win is actually largely determined by the online casino you’re playing with. For example, some online casinos will cap wins at, say, 20,000X your stake - while others will cap it at a financial figure, i.e. £250,000.

How do I trigger the free-spins bonus?

To trigger the free-spins bonus in Wheel of Fortune Megaways you’ll need to land four of the Wheel of Fortune scatter symbols anywhere in view. You’ll then be taken to Wheel of Fortune Megaways’ wheel, where you’ll get to spin and see how many Megaways you begin with!

What are Megastacks?

Megastacks are a new bonus feature that transforms all 7 symbols on a reel in a Megaways game into wilds. In this game, it's possible to turn all four middle reels into Megastacks.

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