Apollo Pays Megaways
By Big Time Gaming
Overview
Step into the ethereal realm of Ancient Greece with Apollo Pays Megaways, Big Time Gaming’s captivating foray into mythological slots. This High Volatility adventure unfurls across a dynamic 6-reel grid where each reel can host anywhere from 2 to 7 symbols, unleashing an astonishing Up to 117,649 ways to win. Visually stunning, players are treated to a serene, birds-eye view of Mt. Olympus, complete with cascading waterfalls and majestic Greek architecture peeking through clouds, all accompanied by a tranquil soundtrack for a truly chilled vibe. Apollo, god of healing, music, and prophecy, inspires this dreamy setting, promising a journey towards an astronomical Max Win of 116,030x for patient thrill-seekers.
Gameplay & Features
BTG hasn't exactly used Apollo Pays Megaways as an opportunity to massively flaunt their creative prowess regarding features. Instead, the game relies on a set of reliably performing extras brought together in a new way to provide entertainment and generate some impressive theoretical numbers.
• Win Exchange
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If a player scores a win worth100x the bet or more, they canexchange100 times the stakefor free spins. Alternatively, if a win worth25 to 100 times the stakeoccurs, players cangamblethe amount for the chance to win 10 free spins.
• Respins
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Whenever a win hits, thewinning symbols are locked in place, and all other positions are respun. If2 or more symbolsland on the respin and improve the win, another respin is awarded. Respins continue until zero or one symbol improves the win, then the prize money is paid. Scatters are always lockedin place during respins, and respins may add an extra symbol to any reel up to 7 high.
• Free Spins
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A total of10 free spinsare awarded when3 scatter symbolsare in view, plus 2 free spins for each scatter beyond 3. Free spins benefit from anunlimited win multiplierwhich begins at x1 andincreases by +1 every time a respin is triggered. Players can extend the bonus round when 3 scatters land to award 4 additional free spins, plus 2 free spins for each scatter beyond three
Final Thoughts
It might not seem like Apollo Pays Megaways is one of BTG's major innovators, but there are a couple of firsts going on here. One is the use of this specific type of hold & win respin feature with Megaways which brings a new dynamic to the gameplay, as well as several pros and cons. Pros include being able to stretch out game time if that is a concern. Batches of spins took a lot longer than they usually do, even factoring in slots with a cascade feature which might suit certain players. Others might feel like they are wading through mud, so relaxed the pace can be at times.
Respins triggered a lot, often building impressive multi-way wins, stretching right across the game grid. The first few times this happened came as a surprise because to balance respins, symbol values have taken a noticeable hit. So, while a lot of winning symbols link up at times, the result was rarely as good as we thought it would be. There is no doubting potential is here, though, and officially speaking, wins as high as26,900x the betare possiblein the base game.
Even more cash is potentially up for grabs in the bonus game, tipping the scales at116,030x the stake. Triggering free spins in a regular BTG game can sometimes seem like a Herculean task, so best you're being patient when playing Apollo Pays Megaways because, with the increased time due to respins, the wait can be substantial. It took us well over two hours to trigger our first one, which is quite remarkable. That being said, it's in free spins that the other first pops up. This is the progressive multiplier following respins. Similar in essence to a progressive multiplier/cascade combo yet different enough to warrant investigation, if you can manage to trigger the bonus round.
Apollo Pays Megaways is another well made, if slower than usually paced, BTG product. Compare it to a polar opposite likeDanger! High Voltage, for example, and players get to see a different side of the studio's personality. There are innovations here, but they kind of feel like technical advances rather than some hot new unmissable gameplay. Still, Apollo Pays Megaways' new bits are well worth a look if pacey action isn't a must, or as an exercise in testing your patience.
