Aztec Magic Megaways was BGaming’s first Megaways slot, released on 27 January 2022. It takes the studio’s long-running Aztec theme and builds a simple, very volatile game around two ideas: wilds with x2 or x3 multipliers, and free spins in which those wilds stick for the rest of the round. Its 12,960x cap is the highest in the Aztec Magic series.
Key facts
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Release | 27 January 2022 |
| Grid | 6 reels, 2–7 symbols per reel, up to 117,649 ways |
| RTP | 96.96% (BGaming) |
| Volatility | Very high |
| Max win | 12,960x the bet |
| Hit rate | 1 in 5.01 spins (about 19.96%) |
| Free spins rate | 1 in 259 spins |
SlotCatalog and LCB list 96.69% – the official 96.96% with two digits swapped. SlotCatalog also dates the game to 2021; the launch press is from January 2022.
Wilds with multipliers
Wilds appear only on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5. Each carries a random x2 or x3 multiplier and substitutes for everything except the scatter. When several wilds take part in one win, BGaming’s rules say “all multipliers apply” – they don’t say whether the values are added or multiplied, so we can’t tell you how high a single win can be stacked.
With a win in only about one spin in five, the base game is quiet. BGaming’s rules describe no cascades for this game, unlike Aztec Magic Bonanza.
Free spins with sticky wilds
| Scatters | Free spins |
|---|---|
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 16 |
During free spins every wild that lands stays on its reel until the round ends, so early wilds take part in more spins. BGaming doesn’t say whether a sticky wild keeps its multiplier. BGaming doesn’t say whether free spins can be retriggered.
Buy and Chance x2
- Buy Free Spins – price shown on the button and scaled with the bet; SlotCatalog lists 100x and says it isn’t available in the UK.
- Chance x2 – “slightly increases the bet” for more scatters; SlotCatalog puts it at +50% per spin. It can’t be combined with a buy.
Provably fair
BGaming names Aztec Magic Megaways among the games on its provably fair page – the outcome of each round is calculated before the bet and can be checked with a hash afterwards.
The Aztec Magic series
| Game | Released | Layout | RTP | Max win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec Magic Deluxe | Feb 2018 | 5×3, 15 lines | 96.96% | 5,000x |
| Aztec Magic Megaways | Jan 2022 | Megaways | 96.96% | 12,960x |
| Aztec Magic Bonanza | Feb 2022 | 6×5 pays anywhere | 96.11% | 10,200x |
Aztec Magic Bonanza is a 6×5 pays-anywhere game with refilling reels and free-spins multipliers, the same format as Bonanza Billion.
Pros and cons
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Who it suits
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Verdict
BGaming’s first Megaways game is straightforward: multiplier wilds, free spins where they stick, and a big cap. The 96.96% RTP is good and the provably fair support is a plus. The base game is quiet and the bonus arrives about once in 259 spins, so the game relies heavily on free spins.
Frequently asked questions
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18+. Very high volatility means long dry spells are normal. Support services are listed on our responsible gambling page.
