Astro Newts Megaways

Iron Dog's sci-fi themed slot Astro Newts Megaways features the popular cascading reels and Megaways game mechanics as well as other great bonus features. The studio has released some unique online slots in the past and Astro Newts Megaways is no different. In this review we will be looking at all aspects of this alien adventure, so keep reading to find out more!

Bets are placed from as low as 10 cents up to a maximum of 50 euro per spin, with max wins capped at 50,000x your stake per spin. RTP sits at a generous 95.9%, which is just above the average for Megaways slots. Volatility is rated a 7 out of 10 which is classified as medium to high. You will find tons of winning opportunities thanks to the Megaways mechanic, which will provide 117,649 possible ways to win when all symbols are present on the reels.

The theme of Astro Newts Megaways is an alien style sci-fi design. It is more a lighthearted cartoon type of alien theme, as opposed to the creepy alien style theme we have found in other slots. The lightheartedness keeps things fun and will appeal to a wide audience. The 6x6 grid is set onboard a green alien spaceship with the vast expanse of outer space being present in the background. The slot grid is positioned as if you are controlling the spaceship, which makes for an immersive gaming experience.

Winning combinations are made by landing 3 or more matching symbols on the reels. The symbols that you will find consist of the standard 10- Ace royals, which have been designed to look like alien slime. Premium symbols are the asteroid, laser gun, jet fuel pack, a green alien and a purple alien. The purple line, or should we say newt, is the highest paying of the bunch and will award 50x your stake for landing 76 of a kind.

Bonus symbols include the Wild and the Fuel Tank symbol. The space rocket wild symbols will substitute for any of the standard paying symbols, and appear on all reels, except for reel 1.

The Bonus Fuel Tank symbol is responsible for triggering free spins. Collecting all 6 will trigger 8 free spins, as well as other exciting features.

There are some really exciting bonus features on offer during the base game as well as bonus rounds of Astro Newts Megaways. During the base game you will be treated to the tumbling reels feature together with the Megaways mechanic which makes for unpredictable spins. On top of these two we have some other great bonus features including the following:

Mega Fission - When a reel displays between 1-3 symbols, the mega fission feature can trigger when a winning combination is made. The symbols on the reels will split, which doubles the amount displayed. Therefore a reel with 3 symbols when split will display 6 symbols on the reels.

Pig On the Moon - An astronaut pig may appear at random, which will trigger the Pig on the Moon feature. Players will then be awarded two expanding wild symbols or 4 standard wilds.This can trigger during free spins or the base game.

Free Spins - Free spins are triggered once you collect 6 fuel tank symbols. You will start with 8 free spins on the moon, and with each 4 additional fuel tanks landed you will be sent to a new planet with a further 4 free spins. Each time you reach a new planet you will be awarded a modifier. 

Astro Newts Megaways is quite a ridiculous slot, and we absolutely love it! There are so many twists and turns that make the base game as well as bonus rounds exciting. Besides being a pleasure to play there are also some great winning opportunities. The free spins bonus is essentially a different slot all on its own. The depth and thought that has been put into Astro Newts Megaways is clear, and for this reason we would recommend that everyone tries it!