Mega Wild West

Mega Wild West Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	2022-05-30
Theme	Wild West, Cowboys, Gold, Frontier town
Layout	6 reels, 2–7 rows (Megaways)
Paylines	Up to 117,649 ways
Bet Range	0.20 to 100 (currency varies)
Core Mechanics	Megaways mechanic, Sticky multiplier wilds, Free spins with retriggers, Bonus Buy option, Ante Bet option
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Platform	Megaways engine

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	Pistol, Gold bag	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Cowboy characters	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Sheriff badge wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Scatter symbol	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Mega Wild West Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins	3–6 scatter symbols	7 free spins + scatter payout (4x, 20x, 100x, 500x)	Sticky wilds with multipliers (2x, 3x, 5x) and retriggers via overlay symbols	Extra free spins equal to number of overlay symbols (2–6)
Bonus Buy	Player selects buy option	100× bet buys free spins with 3–6 scatters	Direct access to free spins	RTP increases slightly
Ante Bet	Player adds 25% to base bet		Increases chance of scatters	RTP adjusts minimally

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many ways to win does the game offer?	It offers up to 117,649 ways to win via the Megaways mechanic.
What is the RTP of the game?	The RTP is commonly 96.44% though operators may offer variants.
What is the maximum win potential?	The maximum win is 5000× the stake.
What do wild symbols do?	Wild symbols substitute for other symbols and carry random multipliers of 2×, 3×, or 5×; they stick during free spins.
How do free spins work?	Landing 3–6 scatters awards 7 free spins plus a scatter payout; wilds are sticky with multipliers and overlay symbols retrigger extra spins.
Can I buy the bonus feature?	Yes, you can buy free spins for 100× the bet, which grants 3–6 scatters to trigger the feature.
What is the Ante Bet option?	Ante Bet adds 25% to your stake to increase the chance of landing scatters.

Mega Wild West Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses