Wheel of Fortune Megaways

Overview of Wheel of Fortune Megaways slot

Wheel of Fortune was first broadcast in 1975, and not only is it the longest running TV show it is one of the most popular in America. The game itself is a special type of competition where the contestants need to compete against each other to solve word puzzles, and there is a giant Wheel of Fortune which can be spun and will award them with cash prizes. Wheel of Fortune Megaways is the latest slot from Big Time Gaming in partnership with IGT, and the slot is themed around the game show of the same name. Wheel of Fortune Megaways takes place on 6-reels and 2-7 rows, and there is a colossal 1 million ways to win active on every spin plus a plethora of bonuses and features.

Game Show Connotations

As echoed above Wheel of Fortune has inspired lots of slot games which have been hugely popular both in the offline and online gambling world. IGT, one of the industry giants, has created many Wheel of Fortune type slots due to them signing a lucrative licencing agreement over 10 years ago. Big Time Gaming are now coming into the mix and have partnered up with IGT, which means that they have acquired a licence to use the Wheel of Fortune brand. Have now decided to release their own spin on the franchise which is Wheel of Fortune Megaways.

Theme & Design

When it comes to the theme and design this slot would have been perfect for the developers at Play ‘n’ Go to go completely over the top with glitter and in your face graphics. There is a touch of glamour from the purple and pink neon but overall, the slot is quite restrained. This is not down to BGT, as they have simply created the show in its modern form, which is a lot more tasteful than it was when it came out all those years ago. So, if you are looking for the extravagance of the 70s or 80s you will need to dampen your expectations.

Wheel of Fortune Megaways Game Play and Statistics

The slot is created using the Megaways gaming engine however unlike other Megaway slots such as Reel King Megaways and Bonanza this slot offers 1,000,000 Megaways on every spin. There is also a Megastacks feature, which will be explained later in this review. The slot offers a wide variety of bet options. However, the maximum cap is 20 credits which is like most Megaway slots. The reason for this cap is that the slot offers huge win potential.

Most operators of online casinos cannot afford the liability they may be left with when players can bet higher than 20 credits per spin. The pay-out percentage offered in this slot is 96.46%. This is generally on par with the other slots offered today, however it does tip towards the higher rather than the middle. Unsurprisingly, this is a high variance game and once you look at the pay table you will realise how easy it is to form bigger wins with this slot.

Symbols

When it comes to the symbols, you can expect to come across theme specific high paying symbols with four luxury vehicles, a car, a private jet, a speed boat, and a ring. The highest value symbol in this game is the purple ring. You need to keep your eyes open for the scatter, which is represented by the Wheel of Fortune logo. This is also purple, so you must be careful you do not confuse this when it lands alongside the ring. The lower paying symbols have been created using usual playing cards nine through to Ace.

Bonus Features

Many players had started to criticise the Megaways slots as they look the same and offer the classic 117,649 ways to win with a free spins and unlimited multiplier present. Wheel of Fortune Megaways however has taken this and shook it up and apart from there being 1 million ways to win on every spin there are also some great little additions to the game. Now we will look at the bonus features inside the wonderful Wheel of Fortune Megaways. The features are kicked off with a new game mechanic that is referred to as Megastacks. This gives you the potential to turn an entire reel of 7 symbols wild. This may not sound unique or innovative, but it is possible for you to end up with the middle 4 reels completely wild and it is here where you will see the games win potential.

The other feature is the free spins which you can activate when you land four or more of the scatter symbols anywhere in view. This then starts the main free spins bonus, and you will be taken to a landing screen where there is a huge spin button. It is here that you get to spin this wheel which then determines the number of Megaways you will start with for your free spins’ bonus. Some of the figures that you could come up with include 51,450, 84,035 and 16,800. This just echoes the variety and the higher the number you land the bigger your chances are of landing the big wins.

When you play the free spins round, you will also notice there is an additional orange Wheel of Fortune symbols on your reels. These are the expansion symbols, and each expansion symbol can extend the height of the reel that it lands on. Landing 10 expansion symbols on one reel will see you awarded with a retrigger and this then takes you onto another Wheel of Fortune. The reactivated Wheel of Fortune determines the number of free spins you will be awarded with and you can win from 3 to 12 extra free spins. There is no limit to the number of times you can reactivate the free spins feature, and if you manage to unlock the entire 1 million ways to win you have a huge chance of landing some hugely significant amounts.

Conclusion

Wheel of Fortune Megaways offers players phenomenal win potential. The slot has superb graphics which are expertly executed and when combined with the new Megastacks mechanic and an exciting free spins bonus. I think this will become a popular and successful slot game. This slot presents the player with a new take on Megaways and brings something engaging in terms of the mystery symbols and free spins with multipliers.

I enjoyed playing this game immensely and would have no hesitation in recommending it to other players, particularly those looking to land some high value wins. I was pleasantly surprised; this is a game that you will want to keep playing as it has a great atmosphere and the format to really pull players in. My rating for this game would be 9.75/ 10 but do not just take my word for it, this is one slot game that is certainly worth a spin or two.