Fruit Shop Megaways

Fruit Shop Megaways, released by NetEnt in January 2021, injects the thrill of Megaways mechanics into the familiar charm of the classic Fruit Shop slot. The result is a vibrant and simple video slot that caters to fans of both fruit-themed games and the exciting world of Megaways. Fruit Shop Megaways stays true to its roots, offering a cheerful and light-hearted atmosphere. The game features a classic fruit theme with cartoon-style symbols like watermelons, oranges, lemons, plums, and cherries. Players find themselves in a virtual market stall with lush greenery and a clear blue sky in the background, creating a relaxed and uncomplicated ambiance.

Symbols and Payouts:

The game features a combination of high-paying and low-paying symbols. High-paying symbols consist of all the juicy fruits, with cherries being the most valuable (a winning combination requires only two cherries to payout). Low-paying symbols are represented by the classic A, K, Q, J, and 10 playing card symbols in a bright, blue font.

The Wild symbol is depicted by the Fruit Shop logo and can substitute for any other symbol (except Scatter, which is absent in this game) to complete winning combinations. Wild symbols only appear on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Bonus Features:

The heart of the gameplay in Fruit Shop Megaways revolves around the Free Spins feature. Landing winning combinations with any of the fruit symbols triggers free spins. The number of free spins awarded depends on the number of symbols in the winning combination and the type of fruit:

• 3, 4, 5, or 6 of any medium-paying fruit symbol (watermelon, orange, lemon, or plum) awards 2, 3, 4, or 5 free spins, respectively.
• 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 cherries award 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 free spins, respectively.

An interesting twist on the Free Spins feature is the inclusion of a progressive multiplier. This multiplier starts at 1x and increases by 1x with every winning spin during the bonus round. The maximum multiplier a player can achieve is 10x, potentially boosting their free spin wins significantly.

Additionally, during free spins, even low-paying symbol wins can retrigger more free spins. Landing a winning combination with any of the playing card symbols adds 1, 2, 3, or 4 free spins to the remaining total (depending on the number of symbols in the win).

An Interesting Feature:

While the lack of cascading reels, a common feature in Megaways slots, might dampen the base game for some players, the frequent Free Spins with their increasing multiplier offer a compelling alternative. The potential to retrigger free spins even with low-paying symbols extends the bonus round and adds another layer of excitement to the gameplay.