Power of Merlin Megaways Slot Review
Free demo, RTP, volatility and max win
7.6Value score · Good · how it works
Power of Merlin Megaways review: Pragmatic Play's 2023 wizard slot with tumbles, a Lightning Bolt wild feature and a rising free spins multiplier. RTP 96.08%.
- 42%of slots have a lower headline RTP
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Basic information
| Software | Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
| RTP | 96.08% |
| Volatility | Not published |
| Max win | Not published |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Features | Megaways, Cascading reels, Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
Source: Pragmatic Play game page; RTP database by toolsgambling.com (CC BY 4.0); image: Pragmatic Play promotional image from the official game page. How we collect data · Report a mistake
Power of Merlin Megaways review
Power of Merlin Megaways is a 2023 Pragmatic Play release built around elemental magic. Its base game uses tumbles, a fiery wild and a Lightning Bolt that adds more wilds, while the free spins add a multiplier that grows with every tumble. The studio calls the setting the magical energy of the elements. Our catalogue lists 96.08% RTP, and leaves volatility and max win unpublished.
Tumbles and the fiery wild
After a win, the winning symbols disappear from the reels and the empty positions are filled with new magical-themed symbols. This continues until no new winning combination appears, so one paid spin can contain several wins in a row.
A fiery wild can land on any spin. When it does, the Lightning Bolt feature can join it, replacing random symbols on the reels with additional wilds. The studio presents this as the route to larger prizes in the base game.
Free spins with a growing multiplier
Four or more scatters trigger the free spins round. The studio adds that there is a way to gamble for more free games, though the text we hold does not explain how that choice works or what is at risk. Read the in-game rules before using any gamble option.
Tumble multiplier
During the bonus, each tumble increases the multiplier of the round by 1x. The longer a chain of tumbles runs, the higher the multiplier goes, so a long chain late in the round is worth far more than one early on. The studio gives no cap in the text we hold.
What a session costs
The catalogue lists one RTP, 96.08%, and a house edge of 3.92%. Over a long run that comes to about $39.20 lost per $1,000 wagered. A hundred spins cost $0.78 on average at $0.20, $3.92 at $1 and $19.60 at $5.
Neither volatility nor a max win is published in our data, which means the shape of the game, how often it pays and how high it can go, has to be judged from the free demo.
Other Megaways games at about 96%
Mammoth Gold Megaways, also from 2023, lists 96.03% and a 10,000x max win. The Money Men Megaways and Wild Wild Riches Megaways both show 96.02%, Rocket Blast Megaways 96.01% and Book of Tut Megaways 96%. Blazing Wilds Megaways, from 2024, lists 96.06%. Power of Merlin sits at the top of this group on RTP, though only Mammoth Gold Megaways has a max win listed in our data, so the group cannot be compared on potential.
Pros
- Tumbles allow several wins from one paid spin
- Free spins multiplier rises by 1x with each tumble
- Lightning Bolt can add extra wilds to the reels
- Free official demo available
Cons
- No volatility or max win in the catalogue
- Studio text does not explain the free games gamble
- Four scatters are needed for the bonus
Verdict
Power of Merlin Megaways rests on two clear ideas: tumbling wins with a Lightning Bolt wild feature in the base game, and a multiplier that climbs with each tumble in the bonus. At 96.08% RTP the house edge is 3.92%. With no volatility label or max win in our data, it is sensible to try the free demo first and keep stakes within a set budget.
Sources: Pragmatic Play official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Power of Merlin Megaways RTP
The data lists one RTP for Power of Merlin Megaways. Versions are not tracked for Pragmatic Play games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96.08% $39.20 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.08% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.78 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.92 |
| $5 | $500 | $19.60 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Power of Merlin Megaways max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 7.6 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $39.20
- Max win at $1 bet
- –
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: not published.
