Lightning Strike Megaways

When this slot was released Megaways was the next big thing, revolutionizing the way paylines work. The game itself is work of Blueprint Gaming, whereas the payline system is from Big Time Gaming. This has created a slot where everything is near perfect, at least from quality point fo view. The payouts don’t seem half-bad either, at least on first look. There’s plenty of action going on, and plenty of big prizes to chase.

Theme

The game seems to draw inspiration from Norse myths, hence the lightning. The God of Thunder is facing some foes here, with plenty of other gods vying for their spot on the reels. The music fits the theme, with thunder rolling in from all directions. The sound effects, in turn, tell of your victories in triumphant crescendos. All in all the graphical quality is excellent, though the playing card ranks could have used a bit more work.

Betting Options and Functions

There are six reels, and each can have between two and five symbols, the number changes with each spin. The megaways system works quite well, though you won’t end up getting the maximum payways on nearly all spins. Wins are awarded both ways.

The interface is modern, and the game is clearly aimed at mobile markets. As in all games that use this system, the basic wins are very small. This is because the wins come from combos of multiple wins, not so much from singular hits. Variance is pretty high, but the RTP remains good. You can win up to 10 000 times your bet on a single spin.

Features

Not counting the Megaways itself, the game offers three distinct features. The first one comes with Thor's hammer, the Mjölnir. Whenever this symbol hits the reels it will expand to cover the whole reel, acting as a wild. A wild multiplier is also added, after which a respin is awarded. If you land more wilds it means more spins!

The tree of life, also known as Yggdrasil(also known as a gaming company), triggers the Mystery Might feature. This is quite a simple bonus, as it simply switches the Yggdrasil symbol into another symbol, usually ending up with massive payline wins.

The main, and most interesting feature, is the Mega Spin Exchange. It is triggered by winning more than five times your bet. You are then taken into the bonus game, where you gamble for your win. The higher you get in the ladder of wins the smaller is your chance to score a win, and losing here means losing everything. If you win, you can either take Mega Spin, or a straight-up cash win. With the spins, you get added extra wilds and mystery symbols on the reels.

Our Take

The game is pure gold, especially the Mega Spin Exchange, which is something that has never been tried before. Even if the volatility is a bit too much for you this game is a must try. Luckily, you can check it out in demo mode. If you are looking for a high volatility slot, then look no further!