Jungle Spirit Megaways Slot Review
Free demo, RTP, volatility and max win
7.8Value score · Good · how it works
Jungle Spirit Megaways review: NetEnt's 117,649-ways jungle slot with butterfly expansions and five animal free spin modes, 96.2% RTP and a 6,500x max win.
- #63by value of 226 NetEnt slots
- #1508by value of 3,708 slots
- #1542by RTP of 3,708 slots
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Basic information
| Software | NetEnt |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2017 |
| RTP | 96.2% |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | x6,500 |
| Hit frequency | 34% of spins |
| Features | Bonus buy, Megaways, Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Jungle Spirit Megaways review
The most unusual choice in Jungle Spirit Megaways comes before the free spins start, not during them. NetEnt offers five animal modes, each with a different number of spins, and the fewer spins you pick, the higher the risk and potential win. Butterflies handle the base game: they mark winning symbols so that they stretch across a whole reel. The studio calls this the sequel to an earlier jungle game, now with up to 117,649 ways.
Butterflies and expanding symbols
In the main game and in the free spins, a high-win symbol that takes part in a winning combination can be marked by butterflies on the initial spin. A marked symbol expands to cover its entire reel.
The Butterfly Boost can switch on during any spin in either mode. Two or three butterflies may land on high-win symbols and expand them over the full reel. The studio states that these symbols are certain to be part of a winning combination, so the boost differs from the random marking, which only applies to symbols already in a win.
Choosing a free spins game
Free spins start when the scatter collection reaches three. Scatters appear on reels one, three and five in the main game, and during avalanches they can land anywhere. At the start of the round, five games are available, each built around one high-win symbol that appears only in that game.
Tiger and Elephant
Tiger gives 4 free spins and Elephant gives 8. These are the shortest rounds, so they carry the highest risk and the highest win potential, according to the studio.
Bear and Crocodile
Bear gives 12 free spins and Crocodile gives 16. They sit in the middle of the range, with more spins and a lower risk than the first two animals.
Cobra and the wheel
Cobra gives 20 spins, the longest round and the lowest risk. After picking any game you may take the Free Spins Wheel. Winning doubles the initial spin count, while losing forfeits the free spins and returns you to the main game. Declining starts the round with the original count.
Buying the round
The studio also lists a Buy Feature that unlocks the free spins for 50x the stake. Its text is cut off after the price, so the rest of how a bought round works is not covered.
What the numbers say
The RTP is 96.2%, a house edge of 3.8% and about $38 lost per $1,000 wagered. Volatility is High and the hit frequency is 34%. A 100-spin session costs about $0.76 at a $0.20 bet, $3.80 at $1 and $19 at $5.
The maximum win is 6,500x the bet, which is $1,300 at $0.20, $6,500 at $1 and $32,500 at $5.
Other Megaways and High volatility games
Fruit Shop Megaways (2021) lists 96.06% and 5,200x, Divine Fortune Megaways (2020) 96.09% and 4,500x, and Cornelius Milk Hunter Megaways 96.26% and 4,200x. Games that share the High label and have a slightly higher ceiling include Halloween Jack and both versions of Jack and the Beanstalk, all at 96.28% and 7,100x.
Pros
- Five free spin games with 4, 8, 12, 16 or 20 spins
- Butterfly Boost expands two or three high-win symbols over full reels
- Up to 117,649 ways on a 6-reel grid
- Free official demo available
Cons
- Losing the Free Spins Wheel forfeits the free spins
- The 6,500x maximum is below the 7,100x of the Jack and the Beanstalk games
- Buying the round costs 50x the stake
Verdict
Jungle Spirit Megaways turns the choice of risk into a menu: short rounds for higher potential, long rounds for lower. The 96.2% RTP and 3.8% house edge apply either way, and High volatility with a 6,500x ceiling describes the swings. The wheel is the part to think about carefully, since a loss ends the round. Try the free demo first.
Sources: NetEnt official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Jungle Spirit Megaways RTP
The data lists one RTP for Jungle Spirit Megaways. Versions are not tracked for NetEnt games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96.2% $38 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.2% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.76 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.80 |
| $5 | $500 | $19 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Jungle Spirit Megaways max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 7.8 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $38
- Max win at $1 bet
- $6,500
- Wins on average
- 1 in 2.9 spins
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: 6,500×.
