Blazing Wilds Megaways Review (Pragmatic Play)

2.3 / 5

Provider: Pragmatic Play

Reviewed by: Jenny Mason

Blazing Wilds Megaways Info

Provider:

Pragmatic Play

Theme:

Retro

RTP:

96.06%

Volatility:

High

Reels:

6x7

Paylines:

117649

Bet Range:

£0.20 - £240

Max Win:

10,000x

Hit Frequency:

Medium

Release Date:

18th Jan 2024

Overview

I've just checked out Pragmatic Play's newest hit, 'Blazing Wilds Megaways,' launched on 18 January 2024 at various online slot sites, and it's a must-try for fans of Megaways titles, known for offering numerous winning opportunities. This game lights up the scene with a vibrant grid of 6 reels and up to 7 rows, boasting an RTP slightly above the norm at 96.06% and high volatility.

One feature that stands out is the Expanding Wilds. These stretch vertically, filling up the reel and then some, with a multiplier topping the stack equal to the number of Wilds on that reel, boosting any wins that involve the Wilds.

For those intrigued by 'Blazing Wilds Megaways' and looking to dive deeper into its fiery gameplay, stick with me. And if you're on the hunt for more exceptional slot games, OLBG offers a wealth of information on the best online slots out there.

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100 Spins Test

This 100 Spin test was updated by Steve Madgwick on 17/1/2024

100 spins is not a Real Test

We give every slot a 100 spin test to see just what it can do, or not as the case can often be - 100 spins is no reflection of the likelihood of any other 100-spin session, as RTP's are set over many millions and probably billions of spins. So this 100 spin test is just for entertainment and insight purposes

ElementOutcome
Session RTP21.35%
Win FrequencyMedium 19/100
Biggest Base Game Win4.8x
Spins to Bonusn/a
Bonus Paidn/a
Average Win Value over 100 Spins1.12x

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Test Comments

This was one of the poorest 100 spins test I have ever done for OLBG and certainly the worst of 2024 releases so far - With a medium hit rate of 19 wins from 100 spins, things shouldn't have been too bad, but with an average winning spin value of just 1.12x with the best base game win hitting only 4.8x and no bonus round, it all contributed to a poor 21.35% RTP for the session.

This is PP high volatility in full effect, I am sure the other side could be quite interesting, but for me not a game I am running back to play again.

Steve Madgwick

Steve Madgwick

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Steve is a confessed online slots fan and keeps his hand in the slot section of OLBG by undertaking all of our 100 spin tests, collecting the data and updating this section with the results

Blazing Wilds Megaways Expert Review

Theme & Symbols
Bonus Features
Max Win (10,000x)
Sounds & Music
RTP (96.06%)
Originality

Game Data

Collected by Andrej Trajkovski

Intro

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the meaning of blazing is 'very bright and hot; powerful and impressive.' The Blazing Wilds Megaways slot game is certainly very bright, but is it powerful and impressive? You'll have to keep reading to find out.

In addition to the Expanding Wilds mentioned in the summary, there is also a FreeSpins feature where you can trigger up to 25 free spins. During this round, all multipliers made by Expanding Wilds are double the amount of Wilds on each reel. 

During this detailed Blazing Wilds Megaways slot review, you’ll be able to read about all aspects of this brand-new release, so let’s get gooo!

 Slot Review Game Data
StudioPragmatic Play
Theme Retro
RTP %96.06
VolatilityHigh
Reel Style6x7
Paylines117,649
Stake Range£0.20 - £240
Max Win10,000x
Special SymbolsScatter symbol, Wild symbol
FeaturesTumble Feature, Expanding Wilds, Free Spins
JackpotNo jackpot

Graphics, Music, and Sound Effects

The gaming experience feels like a 1990s TV gameshow - the music is what you might term 'cheesy', and the sound effects are made up of traditional slot sounds. The graphics are high quality and, again, have the 90s feel and are made up of a myriad of bright rainbow colours.

Andrej Trajkovski

Andrej Trajkovski

Online slots editor

Andrej Trajkovski has been working in the online gambling industry since 2013 and reviewing online slots and casinos on a daily basis for the past four years. As well as covering casino games, Andrej writes opinion pieces about the iGaming industry.

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key Features

Written by Slots Content Manager Jenny Mason

Now that I've shared the summary, intro, graphics, music, and sound effects with you. Coming up next, will be the key game features.

At OLBG we create slot game reviews that include up-to-date info about essential features such as the theme, paylines, reels, bet range, and bonuses. I’ll finish off the review by talking about my play experience, first impressions and expert verdict.

Theme – Retro

As already mentioned, the star of the show is the presenter, dressed in a harlequin outfit; She appears next to the grid, which has been designed as a gameshow mechanic that she spins. During the base game, the background image of what looks like a TV studio is made up of hues of purple, turquoise and orange. When you trigger the Free Spins round, you switch to the bonus game, which is made up of dazzling red, pink & yellow colours.

The golden-coloured grid contains several character symbols. In order from the highest value, they are a diamond, lucky number 7s, a chest of gold, a pile of money and a gold ring. These are then followed by the standard symbols of A, K, Q J and 10. 

Reels

The Blazing Wilds Megaways slot game is made up of 6 reels with between 2-7 rows to play with. 

Paylines

Like all games which are part of the Megaways network, there are 117,649 paylines where you can trigger wins.

RTP

Return to Player is most commonly referred to as RTP on slot sites. It's a way of measuring theoretically what percentage of players' stakes will be returned to them over the long term. Obvously, the higher the RTP rate - the better for players. RTP should be around 96% or more ideally. Blazing Wilds Megaways  is just over the average at 96.06%.

Pragmatic Play uses this RTP figure as a default value so if you shop around various slot sites you’ll discover different rates. To save you time, we’ve identified a few at some of the top UK online casinos and added them to our table below.

It's worth mentioning that RTP is just one consideration when deciding where to play. You should also think about payment options, game library, customer support and welcome bonuses and deals. Our casino reviews look at this information plus much more.

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Max Win

The max win amount for the Blazing Wilds Megaways slot game is a memorable 10,000x your stake.

Wild Shape

When a Wild symbol lands, more wilds will be added vertically above the original one and go right up to the end of the screen. After expansion, a multiplier appears on top of this stack that is equal to the amount of Wilds on that reel. The multiplier is then applied to all wins that pass through the Wilds. If more multipliers landt on the screen simultaneously, they multiply between themselves.

Free Spins

You can trigger between 4 and 6 Scatters during the base game, which will then take you through to the pink and yellow bonus game. Depending on how many Scatters you land, you will receive between 15 and 25 free spins. During this round, all multipliers made by Expanding Wilds are double the amount of Wilds on each reel. And there are special reels are in play during this feature.

Jackpot

Like most slot games nowadays, the Blazing Wilds Megaways slot game doesn't have a jackpot element. If jackpots are your thing you should visit our page with the best jackpot slot games.

Play Experience & First Impressions

Like most slot games, the base game does what it says on the tin; there is not much extra going on, although the tumble mechanic works well. After every spin, winning combos are removed, and the remaining symbols fall to the bottom of the screen. Empty positions are then replaced with new symbols from above. The tumbling continues until no more winning combos result from a tumble. 


The upwards-expanding Wilds were a highlight of the game as they can expand over the whole reel, which can lead to more wins. The multiplier element of this feature was shown at the top of the reel and it was easy to understand. The highest amount I landed was a 12x multiplier when testing this game.

Expert Verdict

When I initially launched the game and saw a traditional-looking slot game fronted by a woman in a harlequin outfit - I wasn't exactly filled with excitement as this concept has been wheeled out many times over the years. I've actually labelled the theme of the game as 'retro' due to the style. However, I know some players enjoy this type of game, so it's a question of taste. I really enjoyed their last game Blade and Fangs which was horror-themed.

If you're an aficionado of Megaways games, you will probably enjoy trying out this new title, as they have a loyal fan base. Personally, the 90s-style gameshow setting gave me 'Supermarket Sweep' vibes. Some of you may be old enough to remember this TV show. So when playing, I had the game's tagline in my mind: 'Next time you're at the checkout and you hear the beep, think of the fun you could be having on Supermarket Sweep.'  But anyway, I digress; I appreciated the fact that it was a straightforward game, and there were not any complicated rules to follow. Blazing Wilds Megaways is too traditional for my tastes, but if you're a fan of these types of games, you'll definitely find it entertaining.

Editorial Information

The Blazing Wilds Megaways slot review was written by our slot game experts on the OLBG Expert team. Beginning with Jenny Mason our prime Slot reviewer who has 17+ years in online gambling, top UK brands. Expert in sports betting, slots, and bingo. Then Andrej Trajkovski, who has worked in the online gambling industry since 2013, playing and reviewing online slots and casinos daily for the past four years. 

The review is Fact Checked by William Westerlund, an online casino expert reviewing casinos and slots for over five years.  Steve Madgwick is our Editor-In-Chief with over 18 years of experience creating and managing high-quality sports betting and Casino content for OLBG, a self-confessed online slots fans who has played at 100's of the best slot sites online and completes the 100 Spin tests to keep his hand in.

William Westerlund

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Casino and slots editor

William Westerlund is an online casino expert who has been reviewing casinos and slots for over five years. He has attended numerous online gambling conferences and been featured as an expert in several publications. William is also an avid poker player.

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Jenny Mason

Jenny Mason

Slots content manager

Jenny Mason has more than 17 years of experience in the online gambling industry and has worked for some of the UK’s top betting brands. She started at OLBG in 2014 and her role involves creating great content and looking after the marketing activity. Jenny is knowledgeable in all areas of online sports betting and has an interest in slots and bingo.

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100 Spin Test Criteria

The 100 Spins test is undertaken on a demo slot, staking 100 spins at £1 per spin

Session RTP - Return to the player after 100 spins - Eg, A return of £45 from 100 spins is 45%, or a return of £107 is 107%

Win Frequency - A winning spins to spins frequency, higher frequency regardless of prize, is often more entertaining.

  • 0-10 Very Low
  • 11-15 Low
  • 16-30 Medium
  • 21-35 High
  • 36+ Very High

Biggest Base Game Win  - Highest single base game spin winning value

Spins to Bonus - How many spins were completed before the main bonus round was achieved

Bonus Paid - Value of bonus once complete

Time Taken  - How long did the 100 spins take to complete? OLBG Expert team

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