Monopoly Megaways
The wombat says: Does this wombat need to give you introduction to Monopoly? Surely not. But, just in case, here’s a crash course: The world’s most popular board game was release 80 years ago, has been licensed in over 100 countries and translated into nearly 40 languages! Which is probably why Big Time Gaming decided to get in on the act with Monopoly Megaways slot…
That’s right, Rich Uncle Pennybags and his property portfolio have been given a makeover by adding the ever popular Megaways game mechanism. It’s time to pass go wombat fans, in this board-game slot that’s jam-ruddy-packed full of bonus features. Ooh, there´s more cash being flashed about than you´ll see in our Playboy Gold Jackpots game even.
Look and Feel
This slot is set against the backdrop of a big city, and your reels spin on top of the traditional Monopoly board, you’ll see Old Kent Road, Park Lane and Mayfair and Pall Mall – all your favourites! Every time you hit a winning combo, Rich Uncle Pennybags moves along the board which is rendered perfectly. It’s just like playing the real thing. Well done to Big Time Gaming!
Game Play
Monopoly Megaways is a 6 reel slot with up to 7 rows and potentially 117640 ways to win. That puts it up there with the Ice Ice Yeti slot when it´s fully expanded.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Megaways counter at the very top of your screen that will change on each go. It really is a blockbuster mechanic, we haven´t seen anything this turbo charged since the Gods of Gold slot with its Infinireels set up (and that´s good).
Bets start at 10p and go up to £20 per spin and wins are made by getting 3x or more matching icons anywhere on the board form left to right.
Your symbols on the reels include the standard Monopoly counters; a top hat, the dog, the racing car and the battleship. Meanwhile your lower value symbols are the 9, 10, J, Q, K & A playing cards. The ‘M’ icon is the Wild in this game and will substitute for all other symbols to make more winning combos for you. It’s also the big daddy – land 6 x of these and you’ll ‘monopolise’ a pay-out of 50x your bet. Ha!
Cascading Reels
As a Megaways slot, the game comes uses the avalanche mechanism. After any wins are made, the icons are removed and new symbols drop into their place making more wins for you. This cool process keeps going until no more winning combos are created.
Rich Uncle Pennybags makes his way around the Monopoly board, but where he lands will affect your game play:
– Landing on ‘Go’, means the next spin will have the maximum number of Megaways. Bonza!
– Hit a property card and each cascade will add a new property to that street.
– If you land on a train station or a utility that property becomes yours and will be added to your cards and used later in the Bonus.
– Hit the Community Chest card you’ll be sent to a random property PLUS up to 4 houses will be added to it! Kerching!
– If you manage to land the ‘Chance’ card you’ll either be sent to a random property, given a Megaways spin or set off the Free Spins Bonus.
Free Spins and Bonuses
You’ll set off the Free Spins by getting your furry mitts on 5 houses on a street (or by landing that cheeky Chance card). Next it’s 8 Free Spins for you to begin with, but it could be more depending on the number of stations or how many streets you own with 5 or more houses. Each will give you extra spins or multipliers – the utilities increasing the win multiplier by 1x for each.
Last of all, landing on Chance during the bonus play will dish you out 5x extra spins. Happy Days!
Conclusion
Wombat fans, Monopoly Megaways slot combines the best elements of the very famous board game with BGT’s reel mechanism in a very entertaining way – as such we have to say it’s one of our fave Mega Ways games, yet.
Fun and lucrative, this is one game you won’t mind playing with the family at Christmas!