The Rise and Success of Megaways Slots

It has been six years since the first Megaways slot, Dragon Born, was released by slots developer Big Time Gaming but it wasn’t until the release of Bonanza Megaways in 2016 when the worldwide slots community really started to take notice.

This new type of video slot utilises a mechanic (Megaways) which adds an additional reel to the slot machine which creates literally thousands more ways to win. Whilst the average video slot offers limited paylines (usually between 10 and 500), a Megaways slot game offers potentially unlimited paylines. Add to the mixture the high variance aspect of Megaways games and casino players are treated to a thrilling and exciting online casino slots experience.

Bonanza Megaways was the first online slot of this type to hit the mainstream. Bonanza was already a popular video slot before it was fitted with the Megaways mechanic and along with its gold mine theme, attractive music and unlimited free spins and progressive multipliers, Bonanza Megaways became an instant hit.

Since its release in 2016, there have been an additional 200+ Megaways releases. A variety of slots providers are now producing their own titles which offer a wide range of slot features including cascading reels, free spins and bonus drop options.

The Megaways Slots Revolution: A Worldwide Appeal

The Megaways slots formula has been a complete success. So much so that they are now regarded as some of the most popular types of casino games in the world. Big Time Gaming have released several new Megaways slots per year, but their real genius has been allowing other game providers the license to produce their own new Megways slots.

Other slot providers which have been able to jump on the Megaways concept include Red Tiger Gamaing, NetEnt and Blueprint Gaming. By licensing out the concept, Big Time Gaming have been able to earn commission on all Megaways slots whilst the slot machines themselves have only grown in popularity.

The only thing we are yet to see is a live casino version of a Megaways game, but fingers crossed we will see this one day!

What are the Best Megaways Slots?

There are so many exciting and fun Megaways slots, it is difficult to pinpoint what the best Megaways slots are.


The most famous is Gonzo's Quest Megaways due to the popularity of the original Gonzo’s Quest slot. But in truth, it comes down to personal preference.

We have decided to make a top 5 list though, of the ones we believe to be the best Megaways slots:

1. 1 Million Megaways BC: With 1 million potential paylines available, this slot is the one which offers the greatest winning possibilities.
2. Medusa Megaways: A winning potential of 50,000x your bet is up for grabs in this NextGen Megaways slot.
3. Extra Chilli Megaways:  A spicy Mexican theme is the main attraction here and is the sequel to Bonanza Megaways.
4. Mighty Griffin Megaways: This is a progressive jackpot slot with three separate jackpots which can be triggered randomly.
5. Gonzo’s Quest Megaways: A high RTP of 98% is one of the main attractions.