Power of Merlin Megaways Demo Slot by Pragmatic Play Free Play

Power of Merlin Megaways is an online Slot from Pragmatic Play.

Quick Facts

- Layout: 6 reels × 2–7 rows (dynamic)

- Paylines: 117,649 ways to win

- Key mechanics: Tumbling reels, Lightning Bolt wild transformation, free spins with progressive multiplier

- Special symbols: Merlin, potion bottles, staff, owl, Lightning Bolts, scatter symbols

How the Game Plays

Power of Merlin Megaways transports players into an enchanted realm where the legendary wizard Merlin commands the reels. The game features a unique dynamic grid—each spin delivers between 2 and 7 symbols per reel, meaning winning opportunities fluctuate constantly. Land matching symbols across the 6 reels to form winning combinations, with payouts ranging from 0.6× to 20× the bet depending on symbol type. Low-value royals (9–A) reward smaller wins, while Merlin and the magical artifacts (potions, staff, owl) deliver premium payouts.

Tumbling Reels Explained

After any winning combination, symbols disappear and new ones cascade down to fill empty positions. If fresh wins form, the tumble triggers again. This chain continues until no more winning combinations appear, then the total is awarded. The tumbling mechanic creates multiple win opportunities from a single spin.

Free Spins & Win Multiplier

Land 3 or more scatter symbols to trigger free spins. During the bonus round, a win multiplier begins at ×1 and increases by 1 after every winning tumble sequence—and crucially, it does not reset until the feature ends. This escalating multiplier is where the largest payouts emerge. Retrieve Lightning Bolts during free spins to replace random symbols with additional Wilds, boosting win potential further.

Wild Transformations & Bonus Buy

Fiery Wilds appear on any spin and work with the Lightning Bolt feature to transform middle reels (positions 2–5) into matching Wild symbols, unlocking big prize clusters. Players may skip the base game and buy direct entry to free spins for 150× the bet, though this slightly reduces RTP to 96.08%.

Click the Play for Free button to load the Power of Merlin Megaways demo, test its features and payouts and decide if it is a game you enjoy.