Jungle Spirit Megaways (Netent) Slot Demo & Review

Fans of game provider NetEnt will already know this, but Jungle Spirit Megaways is a sequel to the provider’s popular Jungle Spirit: Call of the Wild slot, released in 2017. While not one of NetEnt’s most iconic titles, it certainly proved popular back in the provider’s earlier years and is still going strong today. It’s been quite a gap then since the original and now this follow-up, but let’s learn more about Jungle Spirit Megaways, a six reels slot with up to 117,649 ways to win, a 96.47% RTP, and a maximum win of 6,547x the stake.

As with any sequel, the first thoughts focus on differences from the original. There are just a couple of significant changes, one being the introduction of the Megaways mechanic, which can deliver spins with up to 117,649 ways to win. However, while that change sounds positive, I’m not sure what to think about a lower potential maximum win of 6,547x compared to 7,678x. As for everything else, Jungle Spirit Megaways is extremely similar to its predecessor, ranging from its graphics to its bonus features. Expanding symbols return, and you again have five free spin bonus variations to choose from, and there’s a bonus buy thrown into the mix, too.

Sequels always catch our attention as we all want to know if they’re as good or perhaps even better than the original. The only surefire way of knowing this, is to check them out for yourself – which, fortunately, you can do by the click or touch of a button on the Jungle Spirit Megaways slot demo below.

Jungle Spirit Megaways Slot
ProviderNetent
Reels6
Rows7
Paylines117,649
Bonus Rounds1
Bet Range0.20 - 100
VolatilityMedium
Max Win6,547x
Bonus BuyYes
RTP96.20%
Our Rating7.0

Jungle Spirit Megaways Casino Bonus


Jungle Spirit Megaways Demo Slot


Jungle Spirit Megaways Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols

Jungle Spirit Megaways Slot Paytable
Jungle Spirit Megaways slot paytable

I’m sure I won’t be the only one, but the jungle has to be among the last places I’d like to be at any given time. Whenever you watch movies set in jungles, the characters usually spend their time drenched in sweat from the heat, frantically chopping away at fauna just to progress a few feet while hoping not to become the next meal for whatever beast lurks within it. Not for me, thanks. If I want to experience the jungle, I’ll just enjoy free demo slots on our website, like the Jungle Jackpots demo from Blueprint Gaming or PG Soft’s Jungle Delight demo, and I suggest you do the same, too.

It’s the pays section in our review of Jungle Spirit Megaways, and the Tiger is the king of the jungle on this occasion as it carries a top return of 2x the stake when it’s landed six times across the reels. The Elephant comes next and nets you 1.6x for a full combination, while the Bear, Crocodile, and Cobra return up to 1.2x, 1x, and 0.8x, respectively. The low-value symbols are less frightening but also less lucrative. The Ace, King, Queen, and Jack all pay 0.6x if landed in five-symbol combinations.

Whether you’re arriving at Jungle Spirit Megaways with a sizable balance or playing with loose change, you’ll easily be able to find a bet size within your bankroll. The minimum stake to get the reels spinning is €0.20, with 23 other options available before the game maxes out at €50.00 a press.


Jungle Spirit Megaways Slot Base Game

Jungle Spirit Megaways Slot Base Game
Jungle Spirit Megaways slot base game

Megaways are in play on NetEnt’s latest slot, and that means you can spin its six reels with up to 117,649 ways to win. Each reel will randomly hold between 2 and 7 symbols, and winning combinations form when three or more matching symbols land on successive reels starting from the first.

A cascading reels mechanic makes winning symbols pop and disappear, allowing more to drop into the action from above. Ultimately, it’s possible to cause a chain reaction of wins as the cascades and new symbols continue to create combinations.


Expanding Symbols

During the base game and the free spins bonus, a high-value winning symbol can be randomly selected to expand and fill its reel. A butterfly highlight lets you know which symbol this is.


Butterfly Boost

Another random feature in both game modes is the Butterfly Boost. It actually takes the previous feature further by randomly choosing a symbol of the same type to expand on between two to three reels.


Jungle Spirit Megaways Slot Bonus Features

Jungle Spirit Megaways Slot Free Spins Feature
Jungle Spirit Megaways slot free spins feature

The ultimate boost to your jungle spirit will come when you trigger free spins. That happens when a meter above the reels collects at least three scatter symbols during the cascades. Scatters can appear on the first, third, and fifth reels.


Free Spins Feature

Once triggered, you’re faced with a choice of five free spin bonus game configurations. Each variation removes all other high-paying symbols from the reels, meaning only the symbol selected can appear. Obviously, the higher the value of that symbol, the fewer spins you’ll get, so it’s a compromise.

  • Cobra: 20 Free Spins
  • Crocodile: 16 Free Spins
  • Bear: 12 Free Spins
  • Elephant: 8 Free Spins
  • Tiger: 4 Free Spins

Once you’ve made your choice, you’re given the choice of collecting the bonus or risking it to double the number of spins you receive. This is done via a spin of a wheel that gives you a 50/50 chance of the result going either way.


Bonus Buy

If you’re in a hurry, like higher-risk gameplay, or just want to take a chance, you can use the buy bonus feature to cut to the chase. For 50x your current stake, you can purchase instant access to the free spins feature.


Pros

  • Looks and feels as great as the original.
  • The addition of the Megaways engine will please many.

Cons

  • Lower max win than the original.

Jungle Spirit Megaways Slot Review Final Thoughts

To be honest, I don't know how well Jungle Spirit Megaways will go down with fans of the original. I'm sure Megaways fans will appreciate it for what it is, but those who held a strong opinion of Jungle Spirit might feel somewhat underwhelmed. Try the demo and see which side of the fence you sit on.

7.0

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