Reel Spooky King Megaways is a low/medium volatile Halloween-themed slot from Inspired Gaming, and it plays out on 6 reels, 1 top sliding reel and up to 117,649 win ways. Up to 6 reels are ‘Lit’ per spin, and this is how you trigger the 3-tiered Reel King feature. Mini Slots award cash prizes, and move you across the free spins trail. The bonus round comes with an unlimited progressive win multiplier, and this can lead to payouts up to £250,000. Read our full review, and test the demo below.
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Reel Spooky King Megaways Review
The whole ‘trick or treat’ concept was never really a thing in Europe before commercial forces imported ‘Allhallows Eve’ from the US. Halloween is rooted in ancient Celtic traditions though, which means we kind of “re-imported” a hypercommercialized version of it. Reel Spooky King Megaways is a typical seasonal reskin job, and it comes with a pale-faced vampire version of the usually charming Reel King.
While the original Reel King Megaways has been a huge success for Inspired Gaming, this more “spooky” version will probably not have the same broad appeal. It doesn’t help that the RTP has been sliced from 96.23 % to 95.56 %, although the volatility is also a tad lower in this installment. If you’re very into this particular holiday, then maybe, but most players will probably prefer the original.
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The Witch Hat Wild can appear on the top sliding reel only, and it steps in for all regular pay symbols to help you complete winning combos. The Cauldron symbol is the most valuable by far, awarding 50x your stake for 6-oak. The other symbols pay between 0.8 and 7.5x your stake for the same, in comparison.
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Each win triggers the Cascade feature, which means winning symbols are removed from the grid and replaced by new/existing symbols that drop from above.
This creates a chain reaction effect, and the feature goes on as long as you keep landing new winning combinations.You will soon notice that between zero and 6 reels appear with a yellow color in the base game, starting from the leftmost reel. These are called “Lit Reels”, and they create a ‘ding’ sound when they appear. You get +1 Lit reel per consecutive cascading win, and getting all 6 reels ‘Lit’ triggers the Reel King feature. One or two more cascades after that triggers the Super King and Spooky King version, respectively.
These 3 different Reel King versions award 1-2, 2-3 or 3 to 6 Mini Slots overlaying the reels, respectively. Each Mini Slot comes with 1 payline, and only blanks or pumpkin symbols will land.
The Mini Slots have Lit Reels too, and when all 3 reels are lit you move along the Free Spins Trail. A Mini Slot disappears if you land a losing spin, unless all 3 reels are lit.The Reel King feature thus goes on until you run out of Mini Slots, and the goal is to achieve the Spooky King Free Spins feature. If you manage to get to the free spins part of the trail, you can choose to gamble for even more free spins. This is done via the gamble wheel, but it’s also possible to reduce the number of spins all the way to zero.
The Spooky King Bonus Round comes with a progressive win multiplier that increases by +1 per cascading win. The multiplier has no upper limit, and each cascading win turns one reel red from left to right. The Lit reels remain in place until all 6 reels are red, and this increases the number of spins by 1-3, while also adding 0, +1, +2 or +3 to the multiplier.
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We grinded along for a while in the base game, before we finally managed to light up enough reels to trigger the lowest tier Reel King feature. This happens at 1:20 into the 4:52-minute highlights video, and despite getting only 1 Mini Slot, we managed to achieve 9 free spins on the trail. The bonus round plays out right after, and you can see it all by hitting the play button below.
Review Summary
This reviewer is old enough to remember when Halloween wasn’t even a thing in Europe at all, but boy did commercial interests change that in major ways in relatively recent times.
It’s the same interest that drives this seasonal clone of the original success release, and Reel Spooky King Megaways gives you the exact same features with a “spooked up” audiovisual presentation.We’re unsure how fans will see this installment however, especially since the RTP has dropped from a decent 96.23 % to a less attractive and below-average 95.56 %. Are players really keen enough on some fake, commercialized “holiday” to overlook that. Time will tell, of course, but we much prefer the charm and stats of the original game to this “trick of a treat”.
Pros
- Lit reels can trigger Reel Kingdom features
- 3 Reel Kingdom levels w/ up to 6 mini slots
- FS w/ unlimited progressive win multiplier
- Win up to £250,000 in a low/medium volatile game
Cons
- Reskin job with watered-down 95.56 % RTP
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Reel King Megaways - is the original Megaways version from Inspired Gaming, and it comes with the exact same features as the game at hand. You’ll benefit from a 96.23 % RTP in this version though, and it comes with the brick and mortar pub nostalgia so many players enjoy and a 12,500x potential.
Reel King - is the non-megaways version from Inspired Gaming, and it’s hardly popular because of the stats. You get a very low 94 % RTP here, and the max win is only 500x your stake. People (especially UK players) still flock to this thing though, which can only be explained by its nostalgic appeal.
Reel King Mega - is a Red Tiger version of the popular game, and you will benefit from random wilds that trigger on a regular basis in the base game.
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Slot Name: | Reel Spooky King Megaways |
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Game Studio: | Inspired Gaming |
RTP: | 95.56% |
Features: | Additional Free Spins, Avalanche, Bonus Game, Cascading, FreeSpins, FreeSpins Multiplier, Megaways, Multiway (+1024), Risk/Gamble (Double) game, Wild |
Paylines: | 117649 |
Volatility: | Low |
Min Bet: | 0.2 |
Max Bet: | 20 |
Top Win: | N/A |
Rating: | 9.6/10 |
Similar slots: | Horror House Booming Games, Generous Jack, Megahops Megaways, Wild Bloom |
Slot category: | Galactic Spins |
Available in Australia? | 7Bit Casino Reel Spooky King Megaways is licensed by Curacao and can offer its games in licensed casinos in Australia. |
Reel Spooky King Megaways Slot FAQs
What is the Return to Player of Reel Spooky King Megaways?
The 95.56 % RTP is below average, and also significantly lower than the 96.23 % RTP that’s on offer in the original game.
How volatile is Reel Spooky King Megaways?
This is a low to medium volatile release, and it’s therefore suitable for casual players.
What is the biggest win possible?
You can win up to £250,000 in Reel Spooky King Megaways.
How does the Reel King feature work?
A random number of reels (0 to 6) are ‘Lit’ (yellow) per spin, and cascading sequences light up +1 per cascade. Light up all 6 reels to trigger the Reel King feature. Mini Slots then appear, and these can take you to the bonus round.
Is there a free spins mode in Reel Spooky King Megaways?
Yes, the Reel Spooky King Free Spins feature comes with an unlimited multiplier that increases by +1 per cascading win. Light up all 6 reels to win up to 3 extra spins, and a possible multiplier upgrade of up to +3.
How many winning ways are available?
You will play with up to 117,649 ways to win in Reel Spooky King Megaways, which is a fairly average number for this engine.
Can I play Reel Spooky King Megaways slot for free?
Yes, you can check out the free Reel Spooky King Megaways demo game at the very top of this page (UK players must verify age first).
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Slot Name: | Reel Spooky King Megaways |
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Game Studio: | Inspired Gaming |
RTP: | 95.56% |
Features: | Additional Free Spins, Avalanche, Bonus Game, Cascading, FreeSpins, FreeSpins Multiplier, Megaways, Multiway (+1024), Risk/Gamble (Double) game, Wild |
Paylines: | 117649 |
Volatility: | Low |
Min Bet: | 0.2 |
Max Bet: | 20 |
Top Win: | N/A |
Rating: | 9.2/10 |
Similar slots: | Book del Sol Multiplier, Meteoroid, Warriors Luck, Lock & Hit Red Knight, Honey Rush 100 |
Slot category: | Galactic Spins |
Available in Australia? | 7Bit Casino Reel Spooky King Megaways is licensed by Curacao and can offer its games in licensed casinos in Australia. |