Beware The Deep Megaways

Beware The Deep Megaways Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	2024-03-11
Theme	Underwater, Shark, Treasure
Layout	6 reels, 2–7 rows plus extra bottom row under reels 2–5 (Megaways up to 117,649)
Paylines	117649
Bet Range	0.20–240 (currency units)
Core Mechanics	Megaways, Tumble (cascading reels), Mystery symbols, Wild multipliers, Two Free Spins modes, Gamble feature, Ante Bet, Bonus Buy
Provider	Pragmatic Play
Technology	HTML5, mobile/desktop compatible

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Golden Bell, Rum Bottle, Anchor, Treasure Chest	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Shark Warning Sign	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Shark Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Shark Cage Bonus	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Beware The Deep Megaways Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
The Deep Free Spins	4+ scatters and choose this mode	10–16 free spins	Tumbles increase total multiplier by +1; Wild multipliers add; retriggers via scatters	Gamble wheel to increase/decrease spins
Even Deeper Free Spins	4+ scatters and choose this mode	Guaranteed multiplier 15×–30×	Tumbles increase total multiplier by +1; Wild multipliers add; spins continue until guaranteed multiplier reached	Gamble wheel to increase/decrease multiplier
Ante Bet	Optional extra 25% bet		Doubles chance to trigger Free Spins	Slight RTP change (e.g. to ~96.56%)
Bonus Buy	Pay 100× or 250× bet		Direct access to Free Spins feature	Different RTP depending on buy option

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is capped at 10,000× your bet.
What RTP values are available?	Default RTP is 97.47%, with alternative settings of 96.54%, 95.49%, and 94.48%.
How do the shark wild multipliers work?	In the base game, shark wilds carry multipliers from 2× to 25×; in Free Spins, they can go up to 100× and add to the total multiplier.
What are the two Free Spins modes?	You can choose The Deep Free Spins (fixed spins, increasing multiplier) or Even Deeper Free Spins (guaranteed multiplier, spins continue until reached).
Can I buy the Free Spins feature?	Yes — you can use Bonus Buy to access Free Spins directly for 100× or 250× your bet.
What does Ante Bet do?	Ante Bet costs 25% extra and doubles your chance to trigger Free Spins.
What is the volatility and hit frequency?	The game is high volatility, with a base game hit frequency of about 25%.
How many ways to win are there?	The game uses Megaways with up to 117,649 ways to win per spin.

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