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Merry Christmas Megaways is a Inspired Entertainment slot (2021) with 95.5% RTP and high volatility. It uses up to 117,649 ways with tumbling reels, mystery symbols and free spins. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 95.5%
- 0.54 points below the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- High5 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Pays
- Up to 117,649 ways
- Released
- 22 Nov 2021
- Bet range
- $0.20–$15
- Jackpot
- None
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How to play Merry Christmas Megaways (members only)
The number of symbols on each reel changes every spin, so the number of ways to win changes too. Matching symbols on adjacent reels, from left to right, pay in any position.
Merry Christmas Megaways pays with up to 117,649 ways.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $15. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Merry Christmas Megaways guide: how winnings work, 4 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 95.5% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.50 on average
- 4 features explained: megaways, tumbling reels, mystery symbols, free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 97.47%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Merry Christmas Megaways
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How winnings work (members only)
What 95.5% RTP costs per $100 wagered
Because winning symbols tumble away and are replaced, one paid spin can produce a chain of wins. All of them count towards that spin's total.
What 95.5% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 95.5%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.50
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
4 features explained: megaways, tumbling reels, mystery symbols, free spins
Megaways
A licensed mechanic where the number of symbols on each reel changes every spin, so the number of ways to win can run into the hundreds of thousands.
Tumbling reels
After a win, the winning symbols are removed and new ones fall into their place. This can create several consecutive wins from a single paid spin. Also called cascades or avalanches.
Mystery symbols
Special symbols that all reveal the same randomly chosen regular symbol, which can complete several wins at once.
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 95.5% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $45.00 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Merry Christmas Megaways (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $15).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.90 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $2.25 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $4.50 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $11.25 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Same style, better RTP (members only)
4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 97.47%)
Slots with the same mechanic (megaways) and volatility (high) as Merry Christmas Megaways, with a higher published RTP. Casinos can still run lower versions of any of them.
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Merry Christmas Megaways?
Merry Christmas Megaways is developed by Inspired Entertainment and was released in 2021.
What is the RTP of Merry Christmas Megaways?
The default RTP of Merry Christmas Megaways is 95.5%.
Is Merry Christmas Megaways high volatility?
Merry Christmas Megaways is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
Can I play Merry Christmas Megaways for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Inspired Entertainment demo of Merry Christmas Megaways.
Does Merry Christmas Megaways have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Merry Christmas Megaways in the sources we checked.
Where this data comes from
- inseinc.com Provider
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Inspired Entertainment, shown to identify the game.
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