Safari Gold Megaways (Blueprint Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Safari Gold Megaways Slot Review

I’ve put plenty of spins through Safari Gold Megaways and it feels like a real Megaways slot that mixes everything that works so well. The African background, wild animals, and a clean top reel set the tone, while cascading wins and mystery symbols keep the base game lively. Variance is very high and the headline prize hits 50,000 times the total bet, though the maximum win is limited to 250,000. It does not reinvent the wheel, but the package is tight and engaging.

How to play at Safari Gold Megaways Slot

You get 6 reels and the top row moves independently of the other reels. The number of ways to win changes with every spin and can reach 117,649 Megaways when the grid is at maximum size. Stakes start at 0.20 and go up to 10 per spin. It’s a straightforward setup that suits fast sessions and longer grinds alike, with plenty of pace from the reel engine.

Wins trigger cascades that remove the winning symbols so new ones drop in. Mystery symbols can land and transform into a matching symbol to build out lines. The wild helps complete combinations, and diamonds are the scatters you want for the bonus. It’s a mix of features that play nicely together, giving steady base game interest while you hunt the main feature.

Return to Player up to 97% in Safari Gold Megaways

In terms of theoretical payout percentage, Safari Gold Megaways is strong. Playing the regular game sits at 96.50% RTP. If you use the Buy a Bonus option, RTP rises to 97%. That bump comes from paying to access the feature rather than waiting for scatters, which shifts the long-run maths. I rate the figures as fair for a high variance Megaways slot that can deliver sharp swings and large peaks.

Symbols and payouts in Safari Gold Megaways

Premiums are the wild animals. The lion is the most valuable and pays 50x the bet for 6 of a kind, and it can pay for 2 on a line. Buffalo goes up to 7.5x for 6, while cheetah and elephant pay 2x for 6. Card suit symbols cover the low end, paying between 0.8x and 1.75x for 6 in view. It’s a clear paytable with the lion as the king.

There are wilds and mystery symbols in play. The wild helps complete wins, and the mystery symbols can flip into the same symbol across several positions. The best possible scenario is to land these in combination, lining up premiums while the engine keeps cascading. That’s when the balance can move fast.

Safari Gold Megaways Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x50
	5	x25
	4	x10
	3	x5
	2	x2
	6	x7.5
	5	x2.5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	6	x2
	5	x1.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.25
	6	x2
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	6	x1.75
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.75
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.9
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.8
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Mystery
	Scatter
	Wild

Free spins bonus in Safari Gold Megaways

You win the free spins bonus by spinning a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 7 scatters, the diamonds. You now win a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 30 free spins. It follows the familiar Megaways pattern where the wheel decides your start in some configurations, but the core of the feature is consistent from trigger to trigger.

Every winning spin gives you a +1 multiplier. The multiplier is unlimited and winning combinations make way for new ones as cascades continue. This is where the game can break open because lines chain together and the multiplier climbs step by step. I’ve seen modest starts turn into rips when the count rises.

It is possible to win extra free spins, minimum 5 and maximum 10, by running 3 or 4 scatters during the feature. Mystery symbols remain active in free spins and they are usually the fastest route to a mega payout, especially when they land while a high multiplier is live. It’s a tidy, high pressure bonus that rewards patience.

Choose from two Buy a Bonus options in Safari Gold Megaways

There are two Buy a Bonus choices. The cheaper option costs 40x the bet and gives a set number of spins with a minimum number of Megaways. The premium option costs 100x the bet and takes you straight into free spins with a defined number of spins and a start multiplier up to 10x. Whichever you choose, the wheel determines what you start with, and RTP sits at 97% for these buys.

What do we think of Safari Gold Megaways

For me, the Megaways formula is far from spent here. Safari Gold Megaways offers few surprises but does everything well. The African savannah theme works, the mystery symbols and increasing multipliers can earn big money, and the engine keeps the pace brisk. I rate the maths, the ceiling, and the flow of play.

The stake cap at 10 per spin and the 250,000 maximum win limit will matter to some. Still, with 50,000x potential on the table and a 97% RTP route via the buy, it hits the right notes for high variance sessions. I’m happy to fire it up when I want that classic Megaways ride.