Extra Juicy Megaways (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Extra Juicy Megaways - Game Overview

Extra Juicy Megaways is Pragmatic Play’s fruity sequel that swaps the classic setup for six reels, two to seven rows, and up to 117,649 ways to win. I like the win-from-any-reel pay system, where three or more matching symbols connect left to right starting on any reel. The Tumble mechanic removes all symbols from any reel involved in a win, then a fresh batch drops in. Base play tends to dish out top-up hits, but the dynamic reels keep the pace lively.

Under the hood it’s simple and clean. Stakes range from 0.20 to 100, and it runs well on mobile and desktop. It’s a Megaways conversion of the 2019 original, yet the two key tweaks here, anywhere pays and reel-clearing tumbles, give it a different rhythm. With fruit symbols, bells and lucky sevens on show, the whole thing feels familiar while offering room for long sequences when the grid opens up.

Symbols and Paytable in Extra Juicy Megaways

The lower paying symbols are cherry, lemon, grape, kiwi and orange. Six of a kind lands between 0.6x and 1x your bet. Higher paying symbols are plum, blueberry, watermelon, bell and lucky seven, topping out at 6x for a six-of-a-kind seven. The giant diamond is the scatter. In the base game it’s your ticket to free spins. In the bonus it also takes on a different role as a multiplier symbol.

Wins form with three or more matching symbols across consecutive reels from left to right, and those can start on any reel. That anywhere pays model helps when the rows expand. After each win, all symbols on the winning reels are cleared, with new symbols dropping to fill every position. During the free spins, diamonds remain in view through tumbles and can stack their values, which is where the paytable gets its bite.

Extra Juicy Megaways Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x6
	5	x2
	4	x1.25
	3	x0.75
	6	x3.75
	5	x1.25
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.5
	6	x2.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.4
	6	x2
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.35
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.45
	3	x0.3
	6	x1
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.2
	6	x0.75
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.75
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	Scatter

Tumble in Extra Juicy Megaways

Extra Juicy Megaways uses a Tumble that behaves a little differently. When a combo lands, not only are the winning symbols removed, but every symbol on those winning reels is cleared in one fell swoop. The grid then refills based on the rows set on the initial spin, and the sequence continues while new wins connect. In tumble mode, scatters and multiplier diamonds slide to the bottom of their reels rather than disappearing.

Free Spins in Extra Juicy Megaways

Four, five or six diamonds trigger 12, 16 or 20 free spins, and each extra scatter beyond six adds +4 spins. If you start with 12 to 20, you can gamble on a wheel for more. Success chances are 66.66% from 8 to 12, 50% from 12 to 16 and 16 to 20, and 33.33% from 20 to 28. Lose, and you move down a step on the ladder, and dropping to zero is possible.

In free spins the diamond scatters no longer retrigger. Instead, they land with random values of x3, x4, x5, x6, x8, x10, x12 or x15. Diamonds are semi-sticky for the duration of a tumble sequence. When the tumbles stop, the game totals all diamond multipliers in view and applies the sum to the tumble’s combined win. This is the engine that can turn a modest chain into something proper.

You can theoretically pile on far more spins with extra scatters at trigger, though that kind of setup is rare. The bigger paydays tend to flow from sequences where multiple diamonds land and hold across successive drops. Because the tumble restarts after every win, a bonus round can feel long and swingy, and the whole show comes down to how many diamonds appear and where they sit.

Ante Bet and Bonus Buy in Extra Juicy Megaways

The Ante Bet adds more scatters to the strips for a 25% premium on your stake, improving the chance to trigger the feature. With Ante active, Bonus Buy is disabled. Where available, Bonus Buy costs 100x bet and gives a spin that guarantees at least four diamonds, taking you straight to the pre-feature gamble if you want to press for more spins before the round begins.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Extra Juicy Megaways

Extra Juicy Megaways comes with a 96.42% RTP on the default model, 96.32% with Ante Bet, and 96.48% when buying the bonus. Pragmatic release multiple RTP versions, so I always check the info panel at launch. Volatility is very high, and the stated maximum win is 5,000x your stake. Bets run from 0.20 to 100 per spin, which fits most bankroll plans for a game with this swing.

Review Summary - Extra Juicy Megaways

The base game looks plain at first, yet two tweaks make it stand out for me. Winning from any reel opens up the grid in a way that feels free, and wiping all symbols from winning reels keeps the tumbles clean and fast. Together they create a dynamic reels experience that freshens a well-worn engine, even if most base hits are top-ups while you hunt the bonus.

To land anything meaty, you want the semi-sticky combining scatter multipliers to show up in free spins. When they do, small lines can be lifted into solid results, but rounds without them are usually fruitless. The 5,000x cap is moderate for a Megaways release, yet feels achievable compared to past headline numbers. Overall, a decent fruity Megaways that I play for tidy bonus bursts rather than marathon base sessions.