88 Fortunes Megaways

88 Fortunes Megaways Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Shuffle Master (Light & Wonder / Bally Technologies)
Release Date	October 23, 2019
Theme	Asian, Chinese luck, Gold, Number 8
Layout	6 reels, variable rows (2–7) with extra bottom row under reels 2–5
Paylines	Up to 117,649 Megaways
Bet Range	$0.08 to $88
Core Mechanics	Megaways mechanic with up to 117,649 ways, Cascading/Avalanche reels, Fu Bat wild picker feature, Free spins with unlimited increasing multiplier, Gold symbol bet levels
Technology	HTML5, JS
Mechanic	Megaways licensed from Big Time Gaming

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	Jade Bird, Red Ship, Turtle, Ingot	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Gold Bird, Gold Ship, Gold Turtle, Gold Ingot	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Fu Bat	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Gong	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

88 Fortunes Megaways Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Fu Bat Picker Feature	Landing Fu Bat wild(s) and filling coin pot		Pick 3 matching coins from 15 to win free spins with starting multiplier	Starting multiplier of 2×, 4×, or 6×
Free Spins with increasing multiplier	4+ Gong scatters on consecutive reels	8–12 free spins	Cascading wins with multiplier increasing by 1× per win	Unlimited multiplier growth; retriggers add more spins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the maximum win multiplier?	You can win up to 10,000× your stake.
What is the RTP of the game?	The RTP ranges from 96.06% to 96.36%, depending on gold symbol bet level.
How many ways to win are there?	Up to 117,649 Megaways per spin.
How do free spins work?	Landing 4+ Gong scatters on consecutive reels triggers 8–12 free spins; each cascade win increases the multiplier by 1× and retriggers are possible.
What does the Fu Bat wild do?	It substitutes for other symbols (except scatter), adds coins to the pot, and can trigger the picker feature for free spins with starting multipliers.
Can I increase symbol values?	Yes, by selecting gold symbols at higher bet levels, picture symbols become gold and pay more.
What is the volatility of the slot?	The game has medium‑high volatility.
When was the game released?	It was released on October 23, 2019.

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