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How do Megaways reels work?
A typical Megaways game has six reels, and each spin shows between two and seven symbols on each one. Wins pay for matching symbols on adjacent reels from the left, in any position. With seven symbols on all six reels, the count is 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 = 117,649 ways.
Who makes Megaways slots?
Big Time Gaming created the engine, and Evolution described it in 2021 as built into more than 200 games from multiple providers. So a Megaways game may come from another studio. Big Time Gaming's own titles include Bonanza and Extra Chilli. See Evolution.
Do more ways mean better odds?
No. The number of ways shows how many symbol combinations can pay, not how much the game pays back. The return to player and volatility set your cost. Check both in the help screen, and see high-RTP slots.
What are the rules in your state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
Checked November 5, 2026. Regulator rules were read through the sources listed, and they can change. How we research.
- Evolution: agreement to acquire Big Time Gaming (April 12, 2021)
- Wizard of Odds: slots