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Bandit Megaways

by Pragmatic PlayHigh volatilityRTP 96.55%

Follow every tumble, add only the dynamite that joins a real win and see whether the running bonus total can turn a rough outlaw session around.

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What matters before you play

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Three things to watch

  1. Check the current ways before the spin

    Reel heights change on every turn, so the number of available routes is not constant. A wide-looking grid does not always produce the maximum 117,649 ways.

  2. Count dynamite only with a win

    Multiplier symbols do nothing when the same tumble sequence has no paying symbols. Add their values only after a qualifying win appears on the board.

  3. Track the bonus total between spins

    During Free Spins, a successful new dynamite value joins the running multiplier. Watch the stored total rather than reacting to one isolated explosion.

Our take

A familiar multiplier chase made busier by changing reel heights

Bandit Megaways takes the additive multiplier loop used in several Pragmatic tumble games and puts it on six variable reels. Dynamite can reveal values up to 500x, but only matters when a tumble produces a win. In the base game, successful values combine for that sequence; in Free Spins they also strengthen a running total that can affect later connections. Four scatters start 15 turns, with five or six increasing the allocation to 20 or 25. The 5,000x cap is restrained beside the dramatic multiplier labels, and the volatility is high. Its strongest audience is players who enjoy watching both reel geometry and multiplier progress. Anyone seeking a single clear bonus symbol may find the moving parts visually dense.

How it plays

What happens when you spin

Variable reel heights determine the number of ways, while every win removes symbols and gives dynamite another chance to connect inside the same paid spin.

Six reels create up to 117,649 ways

Matching symbols pay on adjacent reels from the left. The number of visible symbols changes each turn, so the available ways expand and contract.

Winning symbols tumble away

A qualifying combination disappears and new symbols fall into the open spaces without another stake. The sequence continues until a refill misses.

Dynamite values add on winning chains

Multiplier symbols can show up to 500x. All values present during a winning tumble are added and applied to the total generated by that sequence.

Bonus dynamite grows a stored total

Four to six scatters award 15, 20 or 25 Free Spins. Every successful multiplier adds to a running value that remains available through the feature.

Explosions need wins

A huge dynamite label can still pay nothing

The multiplier is conditional, not a standalone prize. Use the demo to watch how often dynamite appears on dead boards versus winning tumbles, then judge the feature by actual connections.

Inside the game

See Bandit Megaways in action

Full, uncropped game views selected to show the reels, controls and features in context.

Is it for you?

Does Bandit Megaways match your style?

Use these points to decide whether the game's pace and features match what you enjoy.

You may like it if...

  • Megaways players who like tumbling wins
  • Fans of additive multiplier totals
  • Bonus hunters who value stronger scatter triggers

It may not suit you if...

  • Large dynamite values can miss
  • The 5,000x cap is lower than the visual hype
  • Changing reel heights make results busier

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What should you try next?

Choose by the way the game plays, not just by theme or maximum win.

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Gates Of Hades Gates Of Hades uses a fixed 6×6 count grid and additive urns, while Bandit changes reel height and pays adjacent symbols through ways.

Quick answers

Bandit Megaways FAQ

Game settings can vary between casinos. Check the information screen in the version you are playing.

How many ways can Bandit Megaways create?

The six variable reels can produce up to 117,649 adjacent-reel ways on a spin.

Do multipliers persist in Free Spins?

Successful dynamite values add to a running total that can strengthen later winning spins in the feature.

Can I play Bandit Megaways free?

Yes. The official demo runs inside this page with virtual credits.

Game facts

Bandit Megaways numbers and features

These are the game settings we could confirm. A casino may use a different version, so check the in-game information before playing for money.

Payouts & risk

RTP
96.55%
Volatility
High
Maximum win
5,000×
Bet range
0.2 – £4.00

Reels & wins

Reel layout
6×7
Paylines
117649
Ways to win
117649
Payout system
Megaways

Bonus features

Features
Additive dynamite multipliers on tumbles
Free spins
Yes
Bonus buy
Yes
Jackpot
No

Release & devices

Release date
23 Mar 2025
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
Theme
Western, Wild-West, Adventure, Retro, Cops-And-Robbers, Cowboys

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