Ancient Island Megaways
Certified by the HGC (HGC-027006-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (11 June 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
Demo provided by the game studio via iGaming Tools. Free play only, no real money.
How it playsHow Ancient Island Megaways plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Ancient Island Megaways yet, so it has no score.
Ancient Island Megaways is a Pragmatic Play slot, using the Megaways mechanic. It was released in February 2025. It is themed around the Aztecs.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-027006-TM; last updated in the register on 5 February 2025.
Ancient Island Megaways combines free spins, multipliers, cascades, Megaways, expanding wilds and bonus buy. 2 other slots of the 593 with data in our catalogue have exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.55%: what it means
With an RTP of 96.55%, the house edge on Ancient Island Megaways is 3.45%: of every €100 staked in total, on average €96.55 comes back as wins over the long run. It is not a forecast for one session: over a few spins everything is chance, and over time the edge stays with the casino.
That is above the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue — higher than 86% of them. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. Note: 96.55% is the standard version of Ancient Island Megaways. If a casino runs another version, its RTP is shown in the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of Ancient Island Megaways as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with Ancient Island Megaways.
Max win: 10,000×
The top prize on Ancient Island Megaways is 10,000× the stake, i.e. €10,000 at a €1 stake. It is a theoretical cap: most sessions end without coming anywhere near it. That is above the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 104 are higher.
Bet range
We do not have an official bet range for Ancient Island Megaways yet. Before playing, check the minimum and maximum stake in the game’s info screen.
Bonus features
Free spins
A round of spins you are not charged for, usually triggered by scatter symbols. Anything won in the round is added to your balance. In Ancient Island Megaways it comes together with multipliers, cascades, Megaways, expanding wilds and bonus buy. Found in 489 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 416 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Multipliers
Multiply a win, for example ×2 or ×10. They are already part of the RTP — they do not raise it. In Ancient Island Megaways it comes together with free spins, cascades, Megaways, expanding wilds and bonus buy. Found in 299 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 262 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Cascades
After a win the winning symbols are removed and new ones drop into place, so one paid spin can produce several wins in a row. In Ancient Island Megaways it comes together with free spins, multipliers, Megaways, expanding wilds and bonus buy. Found in 169 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 148 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Megaways
The number of symbols on each reel changes every spin, and with it the number of ways to win. In Ancient Island Megaways it comes together with free spins, multipliers, cascades, expanding wilds and bonus buy. Found in 47 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 47 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Expanding wilds
Wild symbols that grow to cover the whole reel. In Ancient Island Megaways it comes together with free spins, multipliers, cascades, Megaways and bonus buy. Found in 43 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 39 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Bonus buy
Lets you buy the bonus round directly, at a cost of many times your stake — often tens or hundreds of times. It raises the amount you play very quickly; whether it is offered depends on the casino. In Ancient Island Megaways it comes together with free spins, multipliers, cascades, Megaways and expanding wilds. Found in 450 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 394 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Ancient Island Megaways?
The RTP of Ancient Island Megaways is 96.55%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.45% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Ancient Island Megaways certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Ancient Island Megaways for online play, certificate HGC-027006-TM (last updated in the register on 5 February 2025). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on Ancient Island Megaways?
10,000× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Ancient Island Megaways?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does Ancient Island Megaways have?
According to the provider: free spins, multipliers, cascades, Megaways, expanding wilds and bonus buy.
Can I play Ancient Island Megaways for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
Ancient Island Megaways compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Island Megaways | 96.55% | high | 10,000× | — |
| Anaconda Gold | 96.54% | high | 10,000× | — |
| Aztec Powernudge | 96.46% | high | 5,000× | 6×5 |
| Aztec Smash | 96.52% | high | 9,000× | 7×7 |
Compared with Anaconda Gold (Pragmatic Play), Ancient Island Megaways has an RTP 0.01 points higher, the same volatility and the same max win. Both have free spins, cascades, expanding wilds and bonus buy. Only Ancient Island Megaways has multipliers and Megaways.
Compared with Aztec Powernudge (Pragmatic Play), Ancient Island Megaways has an RTP 0.09 points higher, the same volatility and double the max win. Both have free spins, multipliers, cascades and bonus buy. Only Ancient Island Megaways has Megaways and expanding wilds.
Compared with Aztec Smash (Pragmatic Play), Ancient Island Megaways has an RTP 0.03 points higher, the same volatility and a max win 1.1 times higher. Both have free spins, multipliers, cascades and bonus buy. Only Aztec Smash has cluster pays. Only Ancient Island Megaways has Megaways and expanding wilds.