Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways

About Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways

Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways is a mythology and phoenix-themed slot from Aristocrat (developed by Roxor Gaming under the Gamesys Group), released in 2020 as the Megaways reimagining of the 2015 original Secrets of the Phoenix. Following Aristocrat Interactive's acquisition of Roxor Gaming in 2023, the title now sits in Aristocrat's wider portfolio. The reels are framed against an ancient temple setting with a fiery phoenix rising in the background, with the mystical Egyptian-inspired imagery and petroglyph-style symbols carried over from the original. It runs on a 6-reel Megaways grid with up to 117,649 ways to win at maximum reel height.

The game has an RTP of 95.39% in the version available at Midnite, high volatility, and a maximum win of 10,000x your bet. The bonus structure is built around three core mechanics: Raining Reels (the cascading wins format), the Phoenix Wild (where clearing a full reel during a win summons a Phoenix Wild that replaces the entire reel), and the Free Spins round with its persistent progressive multiplier.

How to Play Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways

The grid uses the Megaways engine: 6 reels with 2 to 7 symbols on each reel, with the reel heights shifting on every spin. The number of ways to win ranges from a few hundred at the lowest reel configuration up to 117,649 at the maximum. Stakes at Midnite start from £0.25 per spin, set using the bet controls below the reels.

Wins form when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right, starting from reel one. Row position does not matter, only that the reels are consecutive. When a winning combination lands, the matching symbols are removed (the Raining Reels feature) and new symbols fall down to fill the gaps. Cascades continue as long as new wins keep forming on the same paid spin.

If a win on reels 2, 3, 4, or 5 clears every symbol from the reel during a single cascade, the Phoenix Wild feature triggers. The entire reel is replaced by a Phoenix Wild that counts as multiple wild symbols (one for each row position on that reel).

Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways Features

The bonus structure builds on the original Secrets of the Phoenix with the Megaways engine, while keeping the Phoenix Wild and progressive multiplier mechanics intact.

• Megaways Engine: 6 reels with 2 to 7 symbols on each reel produce up to 117,649 ways to win on a single spin. The number of ways shifts with every spin based on the reel heights.
• Raining Reels (Cascading Wins): Winning symbols are removed and new symbols rain down from above to fill the empty positions. Cascades continue as long as new wins keep forming on the same paid spin.
• Phoenix Wild: Triggered when a winning combination on reels 2, 3, 4, or 5 clears every symbol from that reel during a single cascade. The cleared reel is replaced by a Phoenix Wild that counts as multiple wild symbols, one for each row position on the reel (between 2 and 7 wilds depending on the reel height).
• Scatter Symbol: The scatter triggers the Free Spins round when 4 or more land on the reels at once.
• Free Spins: 4 scatter symbols trigger the Free Spins round and award 12 free spins. Each additional scatter beyond the initial four awards 5 extra free spins on top of the 12.
• Persistent Progressive Multiplier: During the Free Spins round, a win multiplier starts at 1x and increases by +1 with every win formed during the round. The multiplier persists for the entire bonus, so a strong cascade chain early in the round can build the multiplier into the double or triple digits by the end.
• Free Spins Retrigger: Landing additional scatters during the Free Spins round can extend the bonus, with extra free spins added on top of the running total.
• Phoenix Wild During Free Spins: The Phoenix Wild feature remains active throughout the Free Spins round. Clearing multiple reels of symbols during a single cascade chain can stack multiple Phoenix Wild reels at once, with the climbing multiplier amplifying the resulting wins.

Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways:

• Provider: Aristocrat (Roxor Gaming / Gamesys)
• RTP: 95.39%
• Volatility: High
• Reels and rows: 6 reels, 2 to 7 symbols per reel
• Ways to win: Up to 117,649 (Megaways)
• Max win: 10,000x your bet
• Min bet: £0.25
• Mobile play: Yes
• Release year: 2020

Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways Theme and Symbols

The setting is an ancient temple lit by torchlight, with the fiery phoenix rising in the background and intricate stonework framing the playing field. The visual style leans on warm reds, oranges, and golds, with the phoenix becoming a central animated element when the Phoenix Wild feature triggers. The symbols are largely carried over from the original Secrets of the Phoenix but with sharper detail and added animation, with the bird itself bursting into flames when expanding across a reel. The soundtrack mixes Egyptian percussion in the base game with a more dramatic orchestral arrangement during the Free Spins round.

Lower-paying symbols are stylised 9 through Ace card ranks rendered as petroglyphs carved into stone. Higher-paying symbols are themed pieces: an Eye of Horus motif, an ankh, a beetle, and other Egyptian-inspired iconography. The phoenix is both the visual centrepiece and the special feature symbol, appearing as the Phoenix Wild when an entire reel clears during a win.

Games Like Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways

If you enjoy Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways, these are worth a look:

• Secrets of the Phoenix: The 2015 original 5x3 cascading slot that started the series, with 25 fixed paylines and the same Phoenix Wild and Raining Reels mechanics.
• Secrets of the Phoenix Jackpot: Another follow-up in the Phoenix series, adding a progressive jackpot mechanic.
• Elements: The Awakening: Roxor Gaming and NetEnt's elemental-themed slot with similar cascading mechanics.
• Bonanza Megaways: Big Time Gaming's original Megaways slot with similar climbing multiplier mechanics in the Free Spins round.

Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways FAQs

What is the RTP of Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways?

The RTP at Midnite is 95.39%.

Who developed Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways?

The game was developed by Roxor Gaming under the Gamesys Group, the UK-rooted studio behind Rainbow Riches, Double Bubble, and the wider Secrets of the Phoenix series. Following Aristocrat Interactive's acquisition of Roxor Gaming in 2023, the game now operates as part of the Aristocrat portfolio.

How do you win on Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways?

Wins form when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right on the Megaways grid. The Raining Reels cascade mechanic provides additional wins on the same paid spin, the Phoenix Wild reel triggers when an entire reel of symbols is cleared during a winning cascade, and the Free Spins round with its progressive multiplier carries most of the larger payouts.

Can I play Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways on mobile?

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

Is Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways a high volatility slot?

Yes. Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways is high volatility. Wins arrive less frequently in the base game, with the larger payouts concentrated in the Free Spins round and the Phoenix Wild reel feature.

What is the maximum win on Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways?

The maximum win is capped at 10,000x your bet, achieved most often through the Free Spins round when the progressive multiplier has built up into high values and multiple Phoenix Wild reels stack across a strong cascade chain.

Does Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways have free spins?

Yes. Landing 4 or more scatter symbols triggers the Free Spins round and awards 12 free spins. Each additional scatter beyond the initial four awards 5 extra free spins. During the round, the win multiplier starts at 1x and increases by +1 with every win, persisting for the entire bonus.

What is the Phoenix Wild in Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways?

The Phoenix Wild is a special feature triggered when a winning combination on reels 2, 3, 4, or 5 clears every symbol from that reel during a single cascade. The cleared reel is replaced by a Phoenix Wild that counts as multiple wild symbols, one for each row position on the reel. With the Megaways engine producing reel heights of 2 to 7 symbols, a Phoenix Wild on a fully extended reel substitutes for 7 wild symbols on that reel.

How does the progressive multiplier work in Free Spins?

The progressive multiplier starts at 1x at the beginning of the Free Spins round. Each time a win forms during the round, the multiplier increases by +1. The multiplier persists for the entire bonus, so a strong run of cascade wins early in the round can build the multiplier into the double or triple digits by the end. The current multiplier value applies to every win formed during the round.

How is Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways different from the original Secrets of the Phoenix?

The Megaways version uses the 6-reel Megaways engine with up to 117,649 ways to win and reel heights that change every spin, compared to the original's fixed 5x3 grid with 25 paylines. The cascade mechanic (Raining Reels) and the Phoenix Wild feature are carried over from the original. The Megaways version adds the progressive multiplier in Free Spins and significantly increases the win potential through the variable reel heights. Free spins won on the original Secrets of the Phoenix can also be played out on the Megaways version at the same UK casino brands.