ALL ABOUT DEAL OR NO DEAL MEGAWAYS SLOT
Blueprint’s new branded slot, Deal or No Deal Megaways, has been a major hit. Since the release of their highly successful Jackpot King Deluxe, Blueprint has released a new generation of highly successful progressive jackpot games, with Deal or No Deal Megaways being part of the Jackpot King Deluxe System. The game might not feature the program’s hosts Noel Edmonds or Howie Mandel from the American version, but it does have all of its thrills and spills, including choosing boxes, banker’s phone calls and the choice of “take it or leave it”.
The machine runs on 6 reels which can contain up to 7 symbols each. This allows for Megaways to form up to a maximum of 117,649 possible winning combinations. As soon as you start spinning, you’ll notice how this configuration matches nicely with the theme and the part where you get to pick the boxes with prizes. Here we go – deal or no deal?
THEMES, GAMEPLAY, SYMBOLS AND PAY TABLES
Originating in the Netherlands, the Deal or No Deal game show has acquired a massive global fan base over the years. The game consists of participants choosing briefcases from an initial set of 26. Each briefcase contains a different cash value. Over the course of the game, the contestant eliminates cases, until there is a call from the banker offering a cash amount in return for an exit from the game (i.e. cashing out your winnings). This Megaways™ game neatly builds features from the TV show into the slot play which happens on a reel set with the impressive TV studio set up behind whilst a pacey soundtrack sets the scene.
The pay symbols start at the low end with the card royals from 9 through to Ace. Other icons include mugs, banker’s seals, golden envelopes and the Deal or No Deal boxes that contestants select from during the show. The game’s logo is the highest paying symbol, delivering 50x the stake for a 6 of a kind combination. The Wild appears above the middle reels, in the four extra positions, substituting for any regular icon. Stakes start at 20p and go up to £10 per spin.
FEATURES
There are plenty of features to keep you entertained in Deal or No Deal Megaways. Everything from free spins, big win multiplier segments, simultaneous jackpot wins, matching symbols, additional crown symbols, a wild symbol, and the banker’s mystery spin modifier all add to the 117,649 ways to win. Read below for more details:
MYSTERY SYMBOL
The question mark acts as a mystery symbol – this is a regular feature in Megaways™ slots. When more than one lands they turn to reveal identical symbols creating more chances of win lines.
BONUS GAME
Pay attention to the Bonus Trail displayed on the left of the reel grid. When 3 or more consecutive win cascades occur, this winning combination activates the Deal or No Deal Bonus round and players enter into one of the three available bonus win levels.
This part of the game follows the format of the TV show where you enter the deal feature. Here you pick from a lucky box to win free spins bonus and cash prizes. At various points a call from the banker will give you the opportunity to cash in with a lucrative cash offer or keep going. The jackpot value of prizes depends on how many consecutive wins triggered the round.
BANKER’S BONUS SPINS
If you pick up free spins in the bonus round then these will come with standard Megaways™ add-on, unlimited progressive multipliers. The Mystery symbol is also active in the free spins round where additional free spins and free spin prizes can be earned. Nothing entices us more than extra free spins and more free spin prizes!
JACKPOT RESPINS AND JACKPOT KINGS BONUS
Five or more jackpot crowns set up this feature, a staple of the King Deluxe pot system. The triggering symbols are locked in place and 3 respins ensue with only blanks and crowns on the reels. The aim is to accumulate crown symbols to enter the Jackpot King Bonus (you need to obtain 15 crown symbols) where you can win huge multipliers or a progressive jackpot (the mega deal).
THE SLOT BUZZ VERDICT
With so many Megaways™ clone slots on the market, it is great to see a game release that does something a little bit different. Two of the best games of this kind in 2019 have been Monopoly and Deal or No Deal, and both manage to mix the Megaways™ gameplay with the features of the games that inspired them. Blueprint Gaming has pushed the boat out here to make the license fees worth it, and the result is an excellent Megaways™ slot that delivers an exciting gambling experience with the chance of players winning a MEGA DEAL.
FAQ
Is Deal or No Deal Megaways safe to play?
Yes, this slot game is 100% safe to play. The company that makes the slot, Blueprint, are properly licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the UK Gambling Commission.
What is the Jackpot King network?
The Jackpot King network is a multi-game system from Blueprint gaming that features progressive pot segments or two 'must be won by' pots that pay out a massive fixed value. The Royal and Regal pots have been revamped to award their prizes before reaching £3,500 and £35,000 respectively. Deal or No Deal Megaways is part of the Jackpot King Deluxe Bonus network.
What additional features does Deal or No Deal Megaways have?
Deal or No Deal Megaways has plenty of additional features that ratchet up the excitement, like the wheel king feature, unlimited win multiplier, free spins scatters, wild symbols, various winning symbols which can award extra free spins, and a bonus deal game - to name a few.
