Megaways Jack

About Megaways Jack

Megaways Jack is a fairytale-themed slot from Iron Dog Studio (1x2 Network), based on Jack and the Beanstalk and released in 2020. It runs on a 6-reel grid with up to 7 symbols per reel, generating up to 117,649 ways to win on each spin under Big Time Gaming's Megaways engine. The setting weaves between Jack's family farm at the foot of the beanstalk and the Giant's Castle high above the clouds.

The game has an RTP of 96% in the version available at Midnite, very high volatility, and a maximum win of 25,000x your bet. The bonus structure is built around tumbling reels, a Magic Harp modifier feature, and a Free Spins round triggered by climbing the beanstalk into the Giant's Castle.

How to Play Megaways Jack

The grid is 6 reels wide, with each reel showing between 2 and 7 symbols on every spin. The number of ways to win changes spin-to-spin based on how many symbols land on each reel, ranging up to 117,649 at the maximum. There are no fixed paylines.

Wins form when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right, starting from reel one. The premium symbol Jack pays for two-of-a-kind, while all other symbols require three or more for a payout. Stakes at Midnite range from £0.20 up to £5 per spin, set using the bet controls below the reels.

When a win lands, the matching symbols are removed in a Tumbling Reels cascade and new symbols drop down to fill the gaps. Cascades continue as long as new wins keep forming, with all wins from a single sequence counting as part of the same spin. The Magic Harp can also trigger randomly during base play to add modifiers to the next spin.

Megaways Jack Features

The bonus structure runs across three core mechanics, with the Megaways grid sitting underneath all of them.

• Megaways Engine: Each spin generates a random number of symbols per reel, producing up to 117,649 ways to win.
• Tumbling Reels: Winning symbols are removed and new symbols cascade in to replace them. Cascades continue as long as new wins keep forming on the same spin.
• Golden Egg Wild: The wild symbol lands on reels 2 through 6 in both the base game and Free Spins. It substitutes for all standard paying symbols but does not substitute for the scatter.
• Magic Harp Feature: Triggers randomly during the base game. The harp can deliver one of several modifiers to the next spin, including added wilds, a win multiplier, additional symbols on the reels, or progression up the beanstalk towards the Free Spins round.
• Beanstalk Progression: The Magic Harp can move Jack further up the beanstalk. Reaching the top of the beanstalk takes the game to the Giant's Castle and the Free Spins round.
• Free Spins: Triggered by landing four scatter symbols or by reaching the top of the beanstalk through the Magic Harp feature. The number of free spins, multipliers, and harp triggers within the round are determined randomly at the start of the feature.
• Bonus Buy: Available in some markets. UK players cannot use Bonus Buy due to UK Gambling Commission regulations. UK players trigger the Free Spins round by landing four scatters or via the Magic Harp.

Megaways Jack RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Megaways Jack:

• Provider: Iron Dog Studio (1x2 Network)
• RTP: 96%
• Volatility: Very High
• Reels: 6
• Ways to win: Up to 117,649
• Max win: 25,000x your bet
• Min bet: £0.20
• Max bet: £5
• Mobile play: Yes
• Release year: 2020

Megaways Jack Theme and Symbols

The setting is a hand-drawn fairytale countryside, with Jack's family cottage to one side of the reels and the beanstalk climbing skyward on the other. The visual style leans cartoonish but detailed, similar to the artwork in modern children's storybooks. A lush orchestral soundtrack plays underneath, building in intensity when features trigger or wins land.

Lower-paying symbols are stylised 9 through Ace card ranks. Higher-paying symbols are pulled directly from the Jack and the Beanstalk story: a cow, a golden goose, Jack's mother, the Giant, and Jack himself as the top regular paying symbol at 25x the bet for six-of-a-kind. The Golden Egg appears as the wild, with the harp itself acting as the modifier symbol that triggers the bonus features.

Games Like Megaways Jack

If you enjoy Megaways Jack, these are worth a look:

• Megaways Jack and the Magic Beans: The direct sequel from Iron Dog Studio, released 2023, with similar mechanics and an enhanced Magic Harp feature.
• Pirate Kingdom Megaways: Iron Dog Studio's first Megaways release, with a similar feature framework on a pirate theme.
• Bonanza Megaways: Big Time Gaming's original Megaways slot, which set the template for the format.
• Wish Upon a Leprechaun Megaways: Blueprint Gaming's Megaways slot with a similar fairytale-adjacent theme and modifier features.

Megaways Jack FAQs

What is the RTP of Megaways Jack?

The RTP at Midnite is 96%.

Who developed Megaways Jack?

The game was developed by Iron Dog Studio, a UK-based developer that operates as part of the 1x2 Network. Iron Dog won EGR's Game of the Year award in 2020.

How do you win on Megaways Jack?

Wins form when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right, starting from reel one. The Megaways engine produces up to 117,649 ways to win each spin, with Tumbling Reels cascading new symbols in after each win.

Can I play Megaways Jack on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.

Is Megaways Jack a high volatility slot?

Yes, Megaways Jack is rated very high volatility. Wins arrive less frequently in the base game, with the Free Spins round and Magic Harp feature offering the larger payouts.

What is the maximum win on Megaways Jack?

The maximum win is capped at 25,000x your bet, achieved through a strong Free Spins round with multipliers and Magic Harp modifiers active.

Does Megaways Jack have free spins?

Yes. The Free Spins round can be triggered in two ways: by landing four scatter symbols on the reels, or by climbing to the top of the beanstalk through the Magic Harp feature. The number of spins, multipliers, and harp triggers in the round are decided randomly at the start of the feature.

What is the Magic Harp in Megaways Jack?

The Magic Harp is a random base-game feature that can trigger before any spin. When activated, it applies a modifier to the next spin, which can include added wilds, win multipliers, additional symbols on the reels, or movement up the beanstalk towards the Free Spins round.

How many ways to win does Megaways Jack have?

The Megaways engine generates up to 117,649 ways to win on each spin, with the exact number depending on how many symbols land on each of the six reels.

Can UK players use the Bonus Buy on Megaways Jack?

No. The Bonus Buy feature is not available to UK players due to UK Gambling Commission regulations. UK players trigger the Free Spins round either by landing four scatters or by climbing the beanstalk through the Magic Harp.