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Apollo Pays Megaways — a slot game by Big Time Gaming released in 2022. The slot is based on Ancient Greek mythology, Mount Olympus, the god Apollo, a golden lyre and heavenly treasures. The game combines the signature Megaways mechanic with an unusual respin system and a Hold and Win-style approach.

The game grid uses 6 reels, each of which can show between 2 and 7 symbols. Thanks to Megaways, the number of ways to win changes on every spin and can reach 117649. RTP is listed in public reviews at 96.51%–96.56%, volatility is high, the bet range is usually 0.20 to 20.00, and the maximum win reaches 116030x the bet.

Game features

• Megaways
• Hold and Win
• Free Spins
• Respins
• Scatter symbols
• Progressive Multiplier
• Retriggers
• Win multipliers
• Bonus Buy

The main feature is the combination of Megaways and respins. When a winning combination appears, the winning symbols do not disappear as they do in classic cascades; instead, they remain on the grid for at least one respin. This creates chains of repeat spins and can produce several payouts in succession within one game event.

Apollo’s golden lyre is the Scatter symbol. In the base game, landing 2 or more lyres can trigger respins that improve the chance of collecting enough Scatters to enter Free Spins. Three Scatter symbols are required to trigger the bonus mode, after which the player receives 10 free spins.

During Free Spins the mechanic becomes much stronger. Every respin increases a progressive multiplier, and the multiplier itself has no hard cap. The main potential of Apollo Pays Megaways is therefore revealed in the bonus mode, where long respin chains can gradually build the total payout.

Bonus Buy may be available from some operators. This feature provides direct access to Free Spins if it is enabled in the particular game version.

Theme and style

Apollo Pays Megaways uses an Ancient Greek mythology theme. The reels feature Apollo, a golden lyre, symbols of Olympus, ancient jewellery, gems, mythological details and card values. The slot falls into the categories of Greece, mythology, gods, Megaways and video slots.

Big Time Gaming designed the game differently from a typical Megaways slot with cascades, combining Megaways with a Hold and Win-style mechanic instead. There are no standard fixed paylines; the game uses a dynamic number of ways, respins, Free Spins and a progressive multiplier that can grow during the bonus game.

Popularity among players

Apollo Pays Megaways may appeal to users who enjoy high-volatility Big Time Gaming slots, Greek mythology and bonuses with a very high maximum potential. A win of up to 116030x makes the game one of the more ambitious titles in the provider’s portfolio, although high volatility means strong results may occur infrequently.

The slot may appeal to players from the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and New Zealand. It may particularly suit those looking for a video slot with Megaways, Free Spins, respins, a progressive multiplier and an Olympus atmosphere.