Paris Gamblers review · Big Time Gaming · 2016
Bonanza is older than many of the louder Megaways slots it inspired, but the core structure still explains why the mechanic became so widely copied. The board expands, reactions keep a paid spin moving, and the free spins round has a clean multiplier hook.
Paris Gamblers score
4.6/5
Best for
players who want the original Megaways mining template
A benchmark Megaways slot for players who want high volatility, mining theme clarity, and a historically important feature loop.
Bonanza still matters because it made Megaways feel simple: variable reels, dual-direction cascades, and free spins with an unlimited win multiplier.
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Bonanza RTP
96.11%
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Compare RTPBonanza volatility
High
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Compare volatilityBonanza max win
26,000x bet
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Compare max winsBonus shape
up to 117,649 ways to win
The free-spins rules decide where the slot's value sits, especially when wilds, multipliers, or retriggers carry the upside.
Compare free spinsBonanza uses six Megaways reels with variable symbol counts, so the number of possible ways changes from spin to spin. Winning symbols react away, and new symbols can enter from both the top and the right, which gives one paid spin multiple chances to develop.
The free spins round is the reason the slot still has bite. Spell GOLD with scatters to trigger 12 spins, then every reaction raises the multiplier by 1x. The rules are lean, but the multiplier has no fixed ceiling inside the feature, which is why Bonanza still works as a volatility benchmark.
Bonanza is a strong fit for players who want to understand the original Megaways rhythm before comparing newer versions. It is also useful for players who prefer simple bonus logic over overloaded modifier stacks.
It is less suitable for players who need frequent small wins or a softer session curve. The slot is direct, but it is still built around high-volatility bonus pressure.
The mobile layout remains usable because the mining symbols are large and the multiplier is easy to follow. The older presentation is not as sleek as newer Megaways slots, but the board itself stays readable.
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Pragmatic Play
Buffalo King Megaways is a high-volatility six-reel tumble slot with up to 200,704 ways, 12-22 free spins, 2x-5x wild multipliers, and a 5,000x provider-demo cap.
Pragmatic Play
The original Gates of Olympus combines 96.50% RTP, provider-described high volatility, 8+ pays-anywhere tumbles, and multiplier symbols worth up to 500x.
Use these nearby comparisons when RTP, volatility, or feature shape matters more than the theme.
Megaways mechanics guide
Megaways is Big Time Gaming's dynamic reel modifier: reel heights can change on each spin, so the active ways count changes too. It does not set RTP, volatility, or bonus rules.
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RTP mechanics guide
RTP is the theoretical long-run share returned as prizes by one game configuration. Actual RTP measures past results from a particular sample. Neither predicts the next spin; theoretical RTP does not predict a session, win frequency, or payout size.
Free-spins mechanics guide
Free spins are extra rounds awarded by an in-game feature. The paytable sets the trigger, starting spin count, retrigger rules, and any wild or multiplier changes.
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It helped define the Megaways format with variable reels, cascading reactions, and a simple free-spin multiplier loop.
The board can create up to 117,649 ways to win, depending on how many symbols appear on the reels.
Yes. It looks older than many sequels, but the core Megaways logic remains clean and useful for comparison.