Mega Fortune Slot Overview
The Mega Fortune slot has been a player favourite since its introduction in late 2008. Becoming one of the most popular jackpot games, it is played with 5 reels, 3 rows and 25 fixed paylines. Playable from 25p a spin across multiple devices, it offers a 96.6% RTP rate and has a luxury/wealth theme.
With 2 bonus features, you’ll begin with up to 10 free spins and a multiplier of up to 5x. You can also win additional free spins and increase the multiplier. Then you have the Bonus Game feature where you spin the jackpot wheel. If you land on an arrow, you move to the next inner wheel where the prizes get bigger. With the Rapid and Major Jackpots up for grabs, making it to the inner wheel and landing on the diamond arrow will see you pocket the Mega Jackpot.
Mega Fortune Jackpot Winners
Largest jackpot: €17.86 million (January 2013)
Biggest UK jackpot: £6.2 million (December 2016)
Largest mobile jackpot: €8.6 million (December 2015)
Average Mega Jackpot payout: £3.1 million
Win frequency: 65 days
With the Mega Jackpot beginning at £150,000 (or currency equivalent), the Mega Jackpot pays out an average of £3.1 million every 65 days.
In January 2013, a 40-year-old man from Helsinki, Finland won €17,86 million playing Mega Fortune. There have been plenty of UK players who have won the Mega Jackpot too. In December 2016, a father-of-two from Chesire won £6.2 million from a £1.25 spin. The latest winner, in June 2023, pocketed €4.36 million.
What are the Mega Fortune Slot Bet Limits?
Mega Fortune is available to play from 25p to £50 a spin. Being released in 2008, it’s a little bit trickier to change your bet. You can change the level (from 1-10) as well as change the coin value (from 0.01 to 0.50). This will affect your overall bet. If you’re playing on a tablet or mobile device, use the 3 lines icon in the corner and change the bet level and coin value accordingly.
What is the Mega Fortune RTP and Volatility?
The Mega Fortune RTP is 96.6%. Whilst this appears to appear on the higher end for a slot game, 7.6% of that RTP is reserved for the progressive jackpots. Compared to standard online slots, the actual RTP rate is 89%. This, however, is pretty standard for a jackpot slot.
Low volatility, you’ll land winning combinations frequently with win amounts on the smaller size. In fact, Mega Fortune comes with a 52.6% hit frequency rate. This means a win will land on over half of your spins (1.9 spins on average).
What is the Mega Fortune Theme?
The Mega Fortune jackpot slot has a luxury/wealth theme. Offering life-changing jackpots, it’s only natural the game focuses on some of the things you could spend your winnings on if you managed to land the Mega Jackpot. The setting is in a private marina with a city landscape in the backdrop. There are luxury yachts to the side of the reels. Accompanying the opulent design is a jazz-inspired soundtrack which is rather classy and appropriate.
What Symbols are Used in the Mega Fortune Slot?
NetEnt has maintained a position of wealth with the symbols. You’ll see silver and gold cufflinks and rings as well as cigars and cognac, luxury watches, dollar bills and limousines. Then you have the Yacht Wild symbol which replaces all paying symbols above. It’s also the highest-paying symbol by some distance. Other symbols include the Champagne Scatter and Wheel Bonus which trigger bonus features. Below is a list of payouts for the symbols:
Silver Cufflink: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.12, 0.4 or 3 x bet
Gold Cufflink: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.16, 0.6 or 4 x bet
Silver Ring: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.2, 0.8 or 5 x bet
Gold Ring: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.2, 1.25 or 6 x bet
Cigar and Cognac: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.4, 1.6 or 8 x bet
Luxury Watch: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.6, 2 or 12 x bet
Dollar Bills: 3, 4 or 5 = 1, 4 or 20 x bet
Limousine: 2, 3, 4 or 5 = 0.08, 1.2, 8 or 40 x bet
Yacht Wild: 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 = 0.4, 4, 40 or 400 x bet
Is Mega Fortune Mobile-Compatible?
Yes, NetEnt uses a system called Touch which is compatible with mobile and tablet devices. Called Mega Fortune Touch, it's available on iOS and Android devices. It offers a simplified layout for easier use on smartphone screens. The Touch version can be found at all mobile casino sites too.
What Bonus Features Does Mega Fortune Have?
The Mega Fortune slot benefits from 2 bonus features. Here is what they offer:
Free Spins feature: It is triggered when landing 3 or more Champagne Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. With a payout of up to 100 x bet (for 5 scatters), you pick a scatter to begin with up to 10 free spins with a 5x multiplier. Landing 2+ scatters will reward you with extra free spins and/or increase the multiplier.
Jackpot feature: Landing 3 Wheel Bonus symbols on successive reels will see you enter the Jackpot feature. There’s a big wheel with 2 inner wheels. Click/press the ‘Stop’ button to land on a cash prize or arrow. The latter moves you to the next inner wheel where bigger prizes are on offer. With the Rapid and Major jackpots to be won, landing on the diamond arrow on the final wheel will see you win the Mega Jackpot.
What is the Max Win Potential in Mega Fortune?
Progressive jackpots aside, Mega Fortune can dish out max wins of 2,162 x your total bet. This can be won during the Free Spins feature due to the multiplier.
What Casinos Offer Free spins or Promotions for Mega Fortune?
With Mega Fortune available at most UK online casinos, jackpot slots normally aren’t allowed for casino welcome bonuses. There are plenty of free spins offers on other popular slot games such as Starburst and Book of Dead.
Can you Play the Mega Fortune Slot for Free?
Despite being a jackpot slot, the Mega Fortune demo is available at some UK casino sites. However, free slot demos are available at the likes of Ice Casino.
Fact-checked by Julia Attard
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