Gonzo's Quest Megaways is Red Tiger's Megaways remake of the NetEnt classic, released under the NetEnt group. It keeps the Avalanche mechanic and the rising multiplier, but uses a six-reel Megaways grid with up to 117,649 ways to win and adds Earthquake and Unbreakable Wild features. It suits players who liked the original and want much higher volatility and a 21,000x cap.
How does Gonzo's Quest Megaways work?
Each spin shows between two and seven symbols on each of six reels, which sets the number of ways from 64 to 117,649. Winning symbols crumble and new ones drop in, just like in the original.
Each consecutive Avalanche raises the multiplier. Bets range from about 0.10 to 4 per spin at many casinos, though limits vary by market.
The reel heights change every spin, so the number of ways varies a lot. Spins with tall reels have far more ways and higher win potential.
The game keeps Gonzo's look and soundtrack from the original, which makes it familiar to fans of the NetEnt version.
What are the Gonzo's Quest Megaways bonus features?
Earthquake can trigger at random and remove low-paying symbols from the reels for that spin.
Unbreakable Wilds can land and stay through Avalanches, adding a multiplier each time they are part of a win.
Free Falls are triggered by scatter symbols, with a higher starting multiplier that grows with every Avalanche. The maximum win is 21,000x your stake.
Because the multiplier grows with each Avalanche and Unbreakable Wilds stay put, a long chain in Free Falls is where the 21,000x cap becomes possible. Short chains often pay little.
Is Gonzo's Quest Megaways worth playing? RTP and volatility explained
SlotCatalog lists a default RTP of 95.77%, with lower settings at 94.66%, 92.71% and 90.71% plus jackpot versions. That is below the market average, so the version matters.
Volatility is medium-high to high. Big results depend on Free Falls with a strong multiplier.
An RTP of 95.77% is a long-run average over millions of spins: in theory the game keeps about 4.23 of every 100 units wagered. It does not predict a single session. High volatility means long runs of small or no wins are normal, and a large share of the total return is packed into rare feature rounds.
If you found the original too slow, the Megaways version offers far more action, but the lower default RTP is worth keeping in mind.
Tips before you play Gonzo's Quest Megaways
- Check the RTP in the game rules, since Red Tiger offers several settings and some include a jackpot contribution.
- Use a small stake; Megaways swings can be large.
- This is not the same game as NetEnt's original Gonzo's Quest.
- Decide before you start how much you are willing to lose and when you will stop after a win, and use your casino's deposit limits to stick to it.