Reel King Mega Slot Review

Reel King Mega slot review (Red Tiger)

Reel King Mega is a 5 reel, 3 row, 20 payline video slot from Red Tiger Gaming that sticks close to classic fruit machines while adding a few modern twists. The game went live in 2019 and has since built a steady following among UK players who enjoy simple gameplay with a few surprise features. I see it as a straight talking slot that does not pretend to be something it is not.

On paper, Reel King Mega is a low volatility slot with a theoretical RTP around 96.17%, capped at 500x your stake on a single spin. In practice I have found it plays like a friendly pub machine: lots of small line hits, occasional bigger pops when the crown or Reel King bonus shows up. If you prefer long sessions and steady action, this maths model feels right at home.

Technical Features of Reel King Mega

Reel King Mega runs on a straightforward layout of 5 reels, 3 rows and 20 fixed paylines, so there is nothing confusing about the structure. Stakes start at 20p and can go up to £200 per spin, adjusted with the bet level control under the reels. I usually begin at the lower end, test how lively the features feel, then edge the stake up once I am comfortable with the swings.

Control wise, Reel King Mega keeps things clean, with buttons for spin, turbo, autoplay, stake selection and the paytable. Wins land by matching at least three symbols across a payline from the leftmost reel. Because the volatility leans to the low side, those line wins crop up frequently, which suits autoplay sessions, though I still keep an eye on the balance and stop the spins myself when needed.

Game Symbols in Reel King Mega

The paytable in Reel King Mega is built around classic fruits and card royals, topped by a sack of gold coins and the fool's hat wild. Cherries and plums pay 2x your bet for five of a kind, 10s and Js pay 3x, Qs pay 5x, Ks pay 10x, and the coin bag pays 25x. The wild can stand in for all regular symbols, which helps patch together steady lines across the 20 paylines.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x25
	4	x10
	3	x5
	5	x10
	4	x5
	3	x3
	5	x5
	4	x3
	3	x2
	5	x3
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x3
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	Wild
	Wild

Bonus features in Reel King Mega

For me, the heart of Reel King Mega lies in its bonus features. First up is the wild substitution, where the fool's hat does the usual job of swapping in for other icons. On any spin, the King's Crown feature can trigger at random, with the crown bouncing around the reels and turning symbols it touches into extra wilds. When this lands over high paying symbols, the screen can fill with tidy line wins.

Another touch that keeps things lively in Reel King Mega is the appearance of Super Symbols. These are oversized 2x2 blocks that count as four matching symbols and make it much easier to connect across several paylines at once. Then there is the Reel King bonus itself, which sparks into life when all five reels turn golden. Up to five little kings can appear, each holding a separate 3 reel set above the grid.

During the Reel King bonus, his tiny reels spin with red, yellow and blue sevens, paying from 2x up to 25x your bet per king, and they keep spinning until a blank row appears. Away from that bonus, every standard win can be gambled on a red or green wheel. I use that feature sparingly, as it can double a neat hit, but a single red segment is enough to wipe the lot.

Theme and Design of Reel King Mega

Visually, Reel King Mega stays very close to a traditional fruit machine, with bright cherries, plums, grapes, card royals and that bag of gold coins giving the reels a familiar look. The graphics have been cleaned up compared with older versions of the series, so everything feels sharper on modern screens. There is no full soundtrack, just classic slot bleeps and spins, which suits quick mobile sessions on the sofa or commute.

Reel King Mega: simple but very charming

From my time with Reel King Mega, I would say it is simple but very charming, especially for UK players who grew up around pub fruit machines. The mix of low volatility maths and frequent features like the crown, Super Symbols and the Reel King bonus keeps things ticking over without feeling stale. You do not get a progressive jackpot or scatters, yet the game still feels busy enough in regular play.

The downside for high risk fans is the modest 500x max win, so I treat Reel King Mega as a relaxed grinder rather than a game to chase huge payouts. For long evenings where I want entertainment, cheerful graphics and plenty of chances to nudge up the balance, it does the job. As an experienced slots player, I am happy to keep this one in my light stakes rotation.

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