If you're looking for a chance to win a life-changing progressive jackpot while enjoying a classic safari adventure, then look no further than Mega Moolah by Microgaming. This legendary slot game has been a favourite among online gamblers for years, not just for its entertaining African theme, but mainly for its massive progressive jackpots that regularly climb into the millions.
Buckle up and get ready to explore the exciting world of Mega Moolah where every spin could be your lucky one! In this Mega Moolah review, we'll discuss everything: the betting limits, symbols, bonus features, jackpot features, how to play Mega Moolah for free and our opinion about the game. Let's dive in!
EXPLORE THE MEGA MOOLAH SLOT
While Mega Moolah might not boast the most cutting-edge graphics (it launched in 2006!), it makes up for it with a vibrant and colourful safari theme. The reels are set against a backdrop of a golden African sunset, and the symbols themselves are well-designed caricatures of classic safari animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes.
There aren't any fancy 3D animations here, but the symbols come alive with crisp animations when you land a winning combination. It's a classic look that keeps the focus on the exciting gameplay and those massive jackpots.
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PROVIDER |
Microgaming |
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RTP |
93.42% |
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LAYOUT |
5x3 |
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VOLATILITY |
Medium |
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PAYLINES |
25 |
ABOUT THE GAME
Here's what you need to know before you start playing Mega Moolah.
STEP 1: HOW TO BET
In order to play the Mega Moolah slot by Microgaming, you must first set your total bet size by clicking the plus and minus buttons beside the spin button. The minimum bet in this slot stands at €0.25, whereas the maximum bet is €6.25, or currency equivalent.
Once you've set your stake, you can go ahead and spin the reels! Keep in mind that the amount you net will be proportional to your stake value. If you'd like to speed things up while you play, the slot includes the Autoplay option that can increase your spin speed without having to press the play button every time. For more information about how these features can be activated on your device, consult the game rules.
STEP 2: LEARN THE SYMBOLS
Mega Moolah symbols include many symbols pertinent to the African safari theme: 10 through ace, kudus, zebras, giraffes, water buffaloes and elephant symbols. The lion is a Wild symbol, and it doubles your win when substituting for other symbols. The Scatter symbol is represented by a purple monkey. For specific win amounts, consult the game's paytable.
STEP 3: CHECK OUT THE BONUS FEATURES
Although not exactly the highlight of Mega Moolah, the Free Spins feature can deliver some big wins — definitely not the biggest wins, of course, owing to the Mega Moolah jackpot. Nevertheless, landing three or more monkeys nets you 15 free spins with a 3x multiplier. That means that landing a winning combination during a free spin sees your win tripled. Free spins can be re-triggered if you land at least three monkey symbols, adding another 15 free spins with the multiplier, extending your bonus round and offering even more chances to claim exciting rewards.
STEP 4: WHAT ABOUT THE JACKPOT BONUS GAME?
The reason the Mega Moolah slot made headlines is progressive jackpot feature. Unlike many progressive jackpots, you won't need any specific combination of symbols to unlock it. In fact, it is randomly triggered, but larger bets have a better chance of triggering it.
If you manage to unlock the progressive jackpot, a bonus wheel (called the jackpot wheel) will appear. Once you spin the jackpot wheel, you'll be awarded one of the four progressive jackpots. The four jackpots are the Mini jackpot, the Minor jackpot, the Major jackpot and the Mega jackpot, each of which has its grand prize specified above the reels.
PLAY THE MEGA MOOLAH DEMO
How could we close off this Mega Moolah slot review without a mention of the demo mode? As always, we recommend starting to play the slot's demo before trying some spins with your own money. If you're not sure what demos are, stick around!
The Mega Moolah demo mode, as well as other Microgaming slot games, is a gaming mode available in all the top casino that includes all the same bonus features and mechanics you can expect when digging into the regular game. The only difference is that you won’t be able to bag real cash prizes when you play Mega Moolah slot demos.
The video slot game provider — in this case, Microgaming — allocates demo players a virtual money bankroll to spin this game for free. Although the Mega Moolah demo version offers the same payout as the base game, players won’t be able to grab any of the winnings they earn in the demo.
Remember that there may be registration required to play the demo version for a spin. Also, depending on your jurisdiction, you may be asked to complete the verification process of your account to access the demo version. In cases where verification is not necessary, you may be able to play as a visitor without having to sign in — terms apply.
OUR THOUGHTS
With so much news about life-changing jackpots, Mega Moolah risks disappointing many players with its poor RTP and (line) bet limits. There are many other slot games that pack a better punch as far as bonus rounds go, while the symbols of wild animals seem to belong to a bygone age.
If one stops focusing on Mega Moolah's main draw (the progressive jackpot), one can realise that Mega Moolah is fine in its own right. With a good number of paylines and a potential for free spins, hauling in some solid wins isn't such a far-fetched thought. The thrill of bringing home the Mega Moolah progressive jackpot lingers in the background, and you can't really say that for all the online slots out there.
RULE BREAKDOWN
Mega Moolah is a slot game best known for its four progressive jackpots. It has a low volatility and consists of five reels, three rows and 25 winning lines.
- The total bet range in this slot is as follows: the min. bet stands at €0.25, whereas the max. bet is €6.25, or currency equivalent.
- Mega Moolah symbols include many symbols pertinent to the African safari theme: 10 through ace, kudus, zebras, giraffes, water buffaloes and elephant symbols. The lion is a Wild symbol. Wild symbols doubles your win when substituting for any other symbol. The Scatter symbol is represented by a purple monkey.
- The game includes two main bonus features: the Free Spins bonus feature and the progressive jackpot feature.
- To unlock Free Spins, players must land three or more monkeys, which award 15 free spins with a 3x multiplier. That means that landing a winning combination during free spins sees wins tripled. Extra spins can be re-triggered if at least three Scatter symbols land.
- The big prize; that is, any of the four progressive jackpots, can be triggered randomly with any spin in the main game (a larger bet will offer better odds of winning the Mega Moolah jackpot. Once the jackpot bonus game is randomly triggered, a jackpot wheel will appear. Once you spin the jackpot wheel, you'll be awarded one of the four progressive jackpots. The four jackpots are the Mini jackpot, the Minor jackpot, the Major jackpot and the Mega jackpot. The win amounts of the progressive jackpots can be found at the top of the reels.
- The RTP (Return to Player) stands at 93.42%. The RTP is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change in the future.
