Pragmatic Play has an even tighter schedule than previously anticipated, or so it seems, and this likely means we’ll see more releases like Crystal Cavern Megaways. While the overall production is solid in most respects, the lack of charisma, charm and personality borders on that of a branded Megaways template. Nothing new or innovative is offered here, but you do get a reliable mix of tried and true features that are thoroughly enjoyable.
Set in a glittering crystal cave, the dynamic reel experience combines well with tumble wins that also increase the multiplier in the base game. Of course, it resets per paid spin, and you’ll also land the occasional expanding wild to top up your balance. Your chances of cracking the decent 10,000x potential increase in the hard-to-trigger ( 1 in 420 spins ) bonus round , but you’re compensated by a surprisingly solid 1 in 3,039,514 maximum win probability.
Crystal Cavern Megaways Bonus Features
The wild symbol can only land on reels 2 through 6 and substitutes for all regular payout symbols to complete winning combinations. However, the wild has no value of its own and the premium gemstone symbols pay between 1.5 and 25 times your bet for 6 on a payline. All winning symbols are removed via the fall mechanic and new and/or existing symbols fall down to fill the gaps. This process repeats as long as you win, allowing you to get unlimited additional wins per spin.
The aforementioned wild symbols expand to cover the entire reel each time they land, and this Expanding Wild feature is active both in the base game and during the bonus round. Each fall win increases the win multiplier by +1 , but the multiplier is reset to x1 between paid spins in the base game.
The bonus round is triggered when you land 4, 5 or 6 scatters and this will get you a scatter payout of 5, 10 or 100 times your bet upfront. You also get 12, 16 or 20 free spins , and the biggest difference from the base game is that the unlimited progressive win multiplier does not reset between spins. The Wilds still expand, and you get +5 extra spins if you land 3+ scatters anywhere within the same free spins fall sequence.
Depending on your jurisdiction, a bonus buy option may be available. This feature is certainly not available to UK players, but it is something to consider as the bonus round is triggered on average only once in 420 spins in the base game. If you buy the feature, you will get back 80 times your bet , and you are guaranteed to get 3+ scatters on the following spin.
The 200 Spins Crystal Cavern Megaways Experience
You can see some good reload wins in the base game before we trigger the bonus round with 5 scatters near the 1 minute mark. The feature runs for the rest of the 3:33 minute highlights video, and you can see for yourself how we fared by clicking the play button below.
Rating Conclusion
Crystal Cavern Megaways seems to be inspired by Play’n Go’s Frozen Gems, both visually and functionally, and the theme has a somewhat cold, impersonal and generic feel. The selection of features is also unlikely to warm and fuzzy experienced players, at least not if you’re looking for innovation. However, adding an increasing fall-win multiplier to the base game is a decent gesture and is not seen too often in this engine.
It combines well with the tried and true expanding wilds, although bigger payouts are more likely in the bonus round where the multiplier just keeps building. The whole thing comes together like a well-oiled machine, but it’s still not a game we’d return to anytime soon. The 10,000x potential is higher than some of Pragmatic’s previous Megaways efforts, and perhaps the best argument for giving Crystal Cavern a whirl is the solid maximum win probability of 1 in 3,039,514 .
Pros
Increasing fall win multiplier
Expanding Wilds on Reels 2-6
FS with non-resetting win multiplier
Wins up to 10,000 times your bet
Maximum chance of winning is 1 in 3,039,514
Cons
F is triggered on average once in 420 spins
Watch out for adjustable RTP ranges
Crystal Cavern Megaways Slot FAQs
What is the RTP of Crystal Cavern Megaways?
The highest level RTP of 96.46% is above average, but keep in mind that this version comes with adjustable RTP ranges .
How volatile is Crystal Cavern Megaways?
This is a very volatile release from Pragmatic Play, scoring 5 out of 5 on their own volatility scale.
What is the biggest possible profit?
You can win up to 10,000 times your bet, which is pretty much set for this engine. The maximum probability of winning is 1 in 3,039,514.
What are the basic game features in Crystal Cavern Megaways?
You get fall wins with a progressive multiplier as well as expanding wilds on reels 2 through 6.
Is there a free spins mode in in Crystal Cavern Megaways?
Yes, you get up to 20 free spins to start with, and the progressive multiplier does not reset between spins in the bonus round.
How many winning ways are available?
You can play Crystal Cavern Megaways with up to 117,649 winning ways, which is a pretty standard number for this engine.
Can I play Crystal Cavern Megaways slot for free?
Yes, you can try the Crystal Cavern Megaways free demo game at the very top of this page at any time (UK players must confirm age first).
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