Introduction
The jungle is a vast and mysterious land, filled with untold riches and hidden treasures. It’s no wonder that casino game developers are drawn to this theme again and again. One of the latest additions to the family is "5 Lions Megaways 2", a sequel to the original slot that promises even more excitement and adventure. But what makes this game so special? Let’s dive in and explore.
Theme
The theme of "5 Lions 5 Lions Megaways 2 Megaways 2" is, as you might expect, based on ancient China. The game takes place in a lush jungle filled with temples, tigers, and… lions! Yes, the five lions from the original slot are back, along with their loyal sidekicks and some new additions to the cast of characters.
The design of the game is vibrant and colorful, with bold graphics and lively music that perfectly capture the essence of a wild jungle adventure. As you spin the reels, you’ll be transported to a world of ancient ruins, hidden treasures, and mysterious rituals.
Symbols
As we’d expect from a Megaways slot, "5 Lions Megaways 2" has a wide range of symbols, each with its own unique design and value. Here’s a breakdown:
- Low-value symbols: These include the standard 9-10-J-Q-K-A, which pay out small amounts for combinations.
- Medium-value symbols: The game includes some colorful icons featuring dragons, tigers, and other jungle creatures. These symbols are more rewarding than the low-value ones but still relatively straightforward in their payouts.
- High-value symbols: Ah! Now we’re getting to the good stuff! The five lions – Azure Lion, Golden Lion, Ruby Red Dragon Lion, White Tiger, and Green Dragon – each have its own special powers and values. These high-paying icons are what drive the gameplay experience forward.
Payouts
The payouts for "5 Lions Megaways 2" follow a typical Megaways structure: you’ll win based on the number of combinations in each reel. The game uses an impressive grid size, with up to 6 reels and 7 rows per spin (Megaways!). To calculate your payout, simply multiply the value of the winning combination by the number of ways it occurs.
For example, if a single dragon icon appears on the first row, its value will be paid out based on the fixed prize structure for each line. Multiply this amount by the Megaways multiplier – in this case, up to 6 lines can match simultaneously!
Here’s an outline showing some sample payouts:
- Low-value symbols (9-10-J-Q-K-A): Ranges between £0.02 and £2.
- Medium-value symbols: Payouts are significantly higher than low-value ones but generally stay within the range of £1 to £20, with more valuable combinations worth up to £50 or even £100.
Wilds
The Wilds in "5 Lions Megaways 2" offer an interesting twist on classic slot gameplay. Specifically:
- Symbol upgrades: Certain symbol wilds (designated as golden icons) can ‘up’ the value of other low- and medium-paying symbols, enhancing your chances for higher payouts.
- The ability to expand reel wins! In addition, certain high-value wild lion symbols may spread across an entire row or two when a combination occurs on adjacent lines.
The presence of expanding wilds amplifies gameplay by making winning combinations easier to achieve – which in turn encourages more players to engage with the game for extended periods!
Scatters
No Megaways slot would be complete without scatters! The Green Dragon scatter symbol, particularly valuable as it counts towards both payouts and free spins (more on that later), is present throughout each round.
Collect a minimum of 3 Green Dragons anywhere across your grid – there’s no need for them to appear in any specific order – during the first set of paid spins. The exact number will then be tripled in value upon entry into Free Spins!
Bonus Features
One of "5 Lions Megaways 2" key differentiators from its predecessors lies within what is arguably one of modern gaming’s most versatile slot machine features: the free spin function.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Activation requirement (Free Spin bonus): The minimum number to trigger it stands at three Green Dragon icons across your reels.
- How does the Free Spin work? On achieving the required, any 3 – up-to-6! Green Dragons will unlock an additional set of 10 paid free games for you; should more occur afterwards within these spins as well… well…
Free Spins keep getting ‘free’ because more sets accumulate. The bonus system rewards both higher frequency combinations (e.g., a group that hits more high-value symbols), creating further momentum beyond winning rounds.
Free Spins
Once activated, "5 Lions Megaways 2’s Free Spin Feature has so many potential benefits and combinations:
- A free spins multiplier builds up as long as new Green Dragons appear in reels; the top one is (a staggering) 100x your starting bet!
- Each participating set of these scatters gets locked away safely until entry into ‘free spin rounds’. Multiple green dragons trigger additional ones within rounds themselves – potentially generating limitless opportunities!
- At times, some bonus symbols allow combinations of up to six Green Dragons on the same pay line in any direction!
It goes without saying that accumulating at least three Green Dragons can provide several new rewards for users. We’ll examine this area more later but keep reading!
RTP
The Return To Player percentage (RTP) is calculated by combining two percentages together – a house edge plus an overall win multiplier: in other words,
- House Edge (a loss expectation):
- Base Game RTP ≈ 96% average rate.
- Win Multiplier (from Free Spins, high-value combos etc):
- Additional payouts add towards giving it a whopping max of up to 114%!