Megapays Explained
Within the online slot world, there are many popular progressive jackpots to choose from such as Mega Moolah and MegaJackpots. Almost all of these jackpots have been around for years making it hard for a brand-new jackpot to crop up.
Evidently, Big Time Gaming decided to do just this with the Megapays Jackpot in 2021. The goal was to create a jackpot that coincided with the magnificent Megaways mechanic to deliver a whole new experience to players.
Not only would they be greeted with the wonders of Megaways but also have the potential to win life-changing jackpot wins. It all started with Bonanza Megapays which enhances the original classic with a progressive jackpot that delivers even bigger wins to players.
How large is the Megapays Jackpot?
There are four different progressive jackpots that can be triggered:
- Mini Jackpot (£100 seed)
- Midi Jackpot (£1,500 seed)
- Major Jackpot (£20,000 seed)
- Mega Jackpot (£300,000 seed).
The Megapays Mega Jackpot is one of the highest seeded jackpots out there although it is dwarfed by the likes of Mega Moolah (£1 million) and WowPot! (€2 million).
The largest recorded wins on the Megapays Jackpot both occurred on Millionaire Megapays. In September of 2021, one lucky Betfair Casino player from the UK put on a 60p spin. Moments later, they had won a grand total of £885,928.98 (equating to 1,476,548x the stake) on the Megapays Mega Jackpot.
Similarly, in March 2022, a player from Poland won €1,089,491 (£946,604.26) on the Megapays Mega Jackpot playing the same game. With its proven track record, Millionaire Megapays would appear to be the slot to play if you want a massive jackpot win.
How to play Megapays slots
Like most other jackpot slots, Megapays slots aren't complicated at all. The Megapays feature can be triggered on any spin, however, the higher the bet level the higher the chances are of triggering it. Therefore, it’s worth considering your bet level before commencing play.
Once your bet level is set, you can begin to spin and play the game. There is no telling when the Megapays will drop so you’ll have to be patient throughout the game. Thankfully, most Megapays slots have other features to keep you entertained during your gameplay.
As the name suggests, one of the biggest features in Megapays slots is the Megaways mechanic. On every spin, the number of rows change in order to increase the ways to win up to as much as 117,649 - but there are certain Megaways slots that can go over 1,000,000!
Almost every Megapays slot contains the Megaways mechanic. Megaclusters slots are the only exception to this rule. For the most part, Megapays slots are like any other Megaways slot, but with the added thrill of jackpots.
How to win on the Megapays Jackpot
The best thing about the Megapays Jackpot is that it can be triggered at any moment. When this happens, one of the symbols in the slot will become the Megapays symbol. This could be any symbol from Nines to Aces.
As soon as the player lands one or more of the Megapays symbols, then a respin occurs. This continues until there are no new Megapays symbols or the Mega Jackpot has been won.
There are different stages of the jackpot with the first one being reached when four or more Megapays symbols land. Managing to land eight, twelve or fifteen Megapays symbols will lead to the Midi, Major and Mega Jackpot respectively. The Megapays symbols are tracked in a ladder that is shown clearly throughout the feature. So, there will be no confusion as to how many Megapays symbols have been collected.
Any one of the Megapays Jackpots can be won during the feature. However, it’s worth mentioning that no other wins or pays will occur during the Megapays feature. You will win one of the Megapays Jackpots or nothing at all!
What are the best Megapays slots?
With a handful of Megapays slots already out there, you have a huge selection of Megapays slots to choose from. It all depends on the personal preference of the player and what they are looking for.
Bonanza Megapays
For those looking for a traditional slot with a jackpot, then Bonanza Megapays is the perfect one to get started with. As the original Bonanza popularised the Megaways mechanic, it’s befitting that this is the slot that kicked off the Megapays Jackpot.
The game contains a charming mining theme paired with free spins, multipliers and Megapays. If you’ve played the original, then you have nothing to worry about as the Megapays version literally just adds in the jackpot.
Millionaire Megapays
It’s rare to find a branded slot that also acts as a jackpot, but Millionaire Megapays is exactly that. The gameplay is almost an exact copy of the Megaways version but increases the win potential with the Megapays Jackpot.
However, the Megapays Jackpot is not the only appealing factor in this slot. The game replicates the gameplay of the popular TV Game Show with features including 50:50, Phone A Friend and Ask the Audience. All this combined with base game wins of up to 72,310x the stake makes Millionaire Megapays one not to miss.
Star Clusters Megapays
The previous two Megapays slots were quite similar in style with the Megaways mechanic. Star Clusters Megapays is completely original and avoids the typical format of using Megaways. Instead, the game uses Megaclusters.
Every spin consisting of five or more matching symbols, triggers a cluster win. The difference in this game compared to any other grid slot is that the wins split up into even smaller clusters. Evidently, this leads to even more wins! It may seem complicated but it’s fairly straightforward once you get started. We recommend playing this slot if you are looking for a game that combines grid slots with jackpots.
The Great Pigsby Megapays
Relax Gaming decided to get into the Megapays action with the fourth Megapays slot being The Great Pigsby Megapays. This game acts as a sequel to The Great Pigsby and features a delightful design inspired by The Great Gatsby.
Returning to the Megaways mechanic, The Great Pigsby Megapays plays on 6-reels with 117,649 ways to win. During the gameplay, you’ll uncover free spins, respins and the magnificent Megapays Jackpot. If you are looking for a Megapays slot that is overflowing with gripping gameplay, then The Great Pigsby Megapays is the one for you.
Danger! High Voltage Megapays
Back in 2017, the iGaming world was completely taken by surprise with the release of Danger High Voltage. The game is fully inspired by an early 2000s song of the same name by Electric Six. As the name is such a strange concept, it naturally became popular amongst players.
Fast-forward to 2022, Big Time Gaming decided it was time to improve the original slot with a Megapays version with Danger! High Voltage Megapays. A progressive jackpot is the only feature that could improve the madness of the original slot. It’s bright, colourful and now contains the marvellous Megapays Jackpot.
What does the future hold for Megapays?
As this jackpot only needs the Megaways mechanic as a basis, this jackpot could literally go anywhere. There are hundreds of Megaways slots that could have a Megapays version such as Beetlejuice Megaways, Big Bass Bonanza Megaways and Moriarty Megaways.
Currently, Megapays is available to all Relax Gaming partners. This means that slot developers on the Powered By Relax or Silver Bullet programmes will have access to the Megapays Jackpot. We could therefore see Thunderkick, Peter & Sons and Evoplay release a Megapays slot in the future.
It’s also worth noting that Evolution, owner of multiple slot developers including NetEnt, Red Tiger Gaming and Nolimit City, purchased Big Time Gaming and therefore also owns the rights to Megapays. This opens up the potential opportunity for all its subsidiaries to produce Megapays slots.
There are so many different possibilities for the Megapays Jackpot. The future is definitely bright for Megapays and we cannot wait to see what Big Time Gaming eventually does with it.
Will this jackpot become like the Red Tiger Gaming Jackpot which can be found in almost every slot from the developer? Or will the Megapays Jackpot follow a similar format to Mega Moolah with only a select few games featuring the networked jackpot? Only time will tell, but we cannot wait to see what happens.
