
Bonanza Megaways Overview
Bonanza Megaways is a slot machine from Big Time Gaming studio, dedicated to mining and gemstones. The slot features bright, colorful graphics and high profitability.
As in other megaways, winning combinations are formed not on fixed lines, which significantly increases the probability of payout, which can be increased with the bonus mode.
Specifications
Bonanza Megaways slot machine has 6 reels with 6 sections in each. Sectors are not evenly distributed, as some symbols occupy 2 or even 3 at once. Such a rule is provided for senior images with high payouts.
There are no fixed lines in the game. To form a combination, you need to appear several identical symbols horizontally. They can not touch each other and be at opposite ends of the drums. The main thing is that the images are horizontally.
For the vast majority of symbols you need a minimum of 3 matches. However, the image of a diamond is enough 2.
Although technically each reel has 6 sections, 2, 3, 4 and 5 actually have 7 of them. Above the playing field there are carts with additional symbols that change every round. These images can form a combination with those appearing on the reels.
The amount of the bet can be from €0.2 to €20 per spin. It is allowed to choose from pre-set values, but can not be set manually.
RTP of the machine is 96%. This is above the average in the gaming industry. The volatility of the game is high.
Gameplay in Bonanza Megaways video slot

To start a round in Bonanza Megaways you need to select the bet with the arrows and press the start button. After that, the rotation of the reels will start. If a combination is formed on them, a payout will be made in accordance with the face value of the falling signs.
After winning the matching symbols disappear from the screen and starts respin. The bet for this is not deducted.
Bonanza Megaways has an autoplay function. They are triggered by a button with two rounded arrows. When you enable autospins, you can set the number of spins, the bet for each round and the amount of loss at which the game will stop.
Symbols in Bonanza Megaways
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As symbols in the slot machine used images of precious stones: ruby, diamond, emerald. Also on the screen you can meet the designations of cards. Each image has its own face value, determining the payout.
Symbol | Payout | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
9 | --- | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
10 | --- | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
J | --- | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
Q | --- | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
K | --- | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.75 |
A | --- | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.75 |
Emerald | --- | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0.75 | 2.0 |
Sapphire | --- | 0.25 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
Ruby | --- | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 7.5 |
Diamond | 2.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 25.0 | 50.0 |
The payout of each sign is a coefficient, so the winnings depend on the amount bet. For example, if a player bet €1 and 4 diamonds fall out, he will get €10 (1*10=10).
The game has a number of symbols without odds. The first is the Dynamite, which acts as Wild and substitutes for any image missing for a combination. The second is “GOLD” in the form of gold letters - it triggers bonus spins. The third - a stack of bars, which falls out only during freespins and gives the right to additional spins. Payouts for these images are not awarded.
Bonus games

If 4 golden letters appear on the screen as part of the word “GOLD”, a bonus game of 12 free spins is triggered. During this game the bet set for the previous spin is used.
If in addition to the word “GOLD” fell out any letters from it, are awarded additional spins at the rate of 5 spins for each.
During freespins in the carts above the drums can appear image of a stack of gold bars. It performs the function of Scatter and gives the right to additional spins. 3 symbols provide 5 spins, and 4 - 10.
During the bonus mode to all wins are applied multiplier. It is activated after the first winning combination and starts with 1. After each payout, it increases. If the series of wins is interrupted, the multiplier “rolls back” to one.
Pros and Cons
- Innovative Megaways mechanic offering up to 117,649 ways to win.
- Exciting cascading reels feature increases winning potential with consecutive hits.
- High RTP (Return to Player) rate, appealing to players seeking frequent payouts.
- High volatility can lead to extended dry spells between big wins.
- The complex layout may be confusing for new players unfamiliar with Megaways slots.