Book of Cats MEGAWAYS Slot Review
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Book of Cats Megaways review: BGaming's 2022 Egyptian slot with up to 117 649 ways, an expanding symbol and a 97.07% RTP.
- #97by RTP of 3,708 slots
- #6by value of 193 slots from 2022
- #147by value of 3,708 slots
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Basic information
| Software | BGaming |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 |
| Theme | Book slots |
| RTP | 97.07% |
| Volatility | Very high |
| Max win | Not published |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Features | Bonus buy, Megaways, Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Book of Cats MEGAWAYS review
This is the Megaways version of BGaming's earlier Book of Cats, built around the cat goddess Bastet. The 2022 release keeps the book symbol that works as both wild and scatter, and adds a variable reel layout with up to 117 649 ways to win. Free spins bring multipliers and an expanding symbol that pays even when reels are not next to each other. The listed return is 97.07% at Very high volatility, and the studio gives no max win.
From the original to Megaways
The original Book of Cats from 2020 is listed at 96.99% RTP with Very high volatility. The Megaways rework raises the RTP slightly to 97.07%. According to the studio, the extra mechanics give more options to win, with a maximum of 117 649 possible ways on a spin.
The setting is sunny Egypt in warm yellow tones, with Bastet and her cats on the reels. The studio presents the goddess as the one who rewards generous bonuses.
The book and the expanding symbol
Two symbols carry most of the game. They behave differently, and both matter mainly in the free spins.
Book (Wild and Scatter)
Appears on reels 2 to 6 and substitutes for any symbol. It pays according to the paytable regardless of position. During free spins, these symbols receive a random multiplier of x2, x3, x5 or x10, which is applied to the total win of the spin.
Expanding symbol
Chosen at random during the free spins. Only one symbol can be the expanding one, and it cannot be a scatter or a wild. If it forms a win, it expands to fill the whole reel and pays even across non-adjacent reels.
Free spins and the ways to reach them
Three or more scatters in one spin of the main game start 12 free spins. If three or more land again during the round, another 12 spins are added.
Two optional tools sit around the trigger. Chance x2 slightly raises the bet in return for more chances at free spins. Buy Bonus sells the round directly, with two options: regular free spins, or free spins that start with a high-value expanding symbol. After a purchase, the next spin draws three or more scatters onto reels 2 to 6. Each tool is disabled while the other is active.
Cost and what is missing
One RTP is on record, 97.07%, a house edge of 2.93%. Over a long run that is about $29.30 lost per $1,000 wagered. A 100-spin session costs $0.59 on average at $0.20, $2.93 at $1 and $14.65 at $5.
The max win is not published, so there is no ceiling in money to show. With Very high volatility, results can differ a lot from those averages. A free official demo is available.
Other Megaways games from BGaming
Book of Panda Megaways from 2023 lists the same 97.07%. Aztec Magic Megaways shows 96.96% and Sweet Royale Megaways 96.96%, Lady Wolf Moon Megaways and Savage Buffalo Spirit Megaways each 96.75%, and Magic Mummy Megaways 97% from 2026. All of them are rated Very high.
Pros
- Up to 117 649 ways to win
- Free spins add random x2, x3, x5 or x10 multipliers to the total win
- Expanding symbol pays on non-adjacent reels
- A 97.07% RTP and a free official demo
Cons
- Very high volatility
- No max win published
- Chance x2 and Buy Bonus cannot be active together
Verdict
Book of Cats Megaways is a clear step up from its 2020 predecessor in ways to win, and it keeps the book symbol and expanding symbol that make the free spins the centre of the game. The 97.07% RTP means a 2.93% house edge, about $29.30 per $1,000, with Very high volatility and no published ceiling. It suits players who want a bonus-led slot and are comfortable with uneven sessions. Try the demo before staking anything.
Sources: BGaming official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
Book of Cats MEGAWAYS series
1 other game of the same franchise by BGaming, oldest first.
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Book of Cats MEGAWAYS RTP
The data lists one RTP for Book of Cats MEGAWAYS. Versions are not tracked for BGaming games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 97.07% $29.30 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 97.07% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.59 |
| $1 | $100 | $2.93 |
| $5 | $500 | $14.65 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Book of Cats MEGAWAYS max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 8.5 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $29.30
- Max win at $1 bet
- –
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: not published.
