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Bonanza

2016Mining / Gold RushMegaways

Bonanza Megaways is a landmark gold mining-themed slot by Big Time Gaming, released in December 2016, that popularised the Megaways mechanic with up to 117,649 ways to win across 6 reels displaying 2–7 symbols each plus a horizontal mine cart reel above reels 2–5. It features cascading Reactions where winning symbols disappear and are replaced, and a Free Spins bonus with an unlimited increasing multiplier that grows by 1x with every consecutive Reaction. Widely regarded as one of the most influential and best online slots ever made, it set the template for an entire generation of high-volatility Megaways titles.

96%
RTP
26,000x
Max Win
High
Volatility
37.47%
Hit Frequency
6x2-7 Megaways
Reels
€0.2
Min Bet
Analysis
RTP96% vs 96.1% avg
VolatilityHigh
Hit Frequency37.47% of spins
Max Win Potential26,000x
Bonus Features
Dynamite Wild SymbolFree Spins with Unlimited Increasing MultiplierGOLD Scatter TriggerHorizontal Mine Cart Extra ReelMegaways (up to 117,649 ways to win)Reactions (Cascading Reels)Unlimited Free Spins Retriggers
Features at a Glance
Free Spins
Buy Feature
Megaways
Cluster Pays
Cascading Reels
Multipliers
Sticky Wilds
Mobile
RTP Analysis

Bonanza has an RTP of 96%, which is 0.10% below the industry average of 96.1%.

With high volatility, wins are less frequent but can be significantly larger — suited for players comfortable with longer dry spells in exchange for bigger win potential.

* RTP is a theoretical long-term return percentage. Individual session results vary significantly.

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