Crystal Caverns Megaways (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Crystal Caverns Megaways - Game Overview

I’ve put time into Crystal Caverns Megaways from Pragmatic Play, set in a glimmering crystal cave with dynamic reels and steady tumbles on wins. The 6-reel grid shifts between 2 and 8 rows, giving up to 200,704 ways at full stretch. Wins pay left to right. Each tumble lifts a base game win multiplier by one, then it resets on the next paid spin. Expanding wilds can land on reels 2 to 6 and cover the whole reel to keep runs going.

Symbols and Paytable in Crystal Caverns Megaways

Low pays are J, Q, K and A, paying 0.8x to 1x for six of a kind. High pays are crystals in pink, green, purple, blue and red, with six landing for 1.5x up to 25x, the red gem on top. The wild is a golden tile marked wild and substitutes for all regulars except the scatter. The white crystal is the scatter that launches Free Spins. Wilds carry no separate pay, which suits the Megaways layout here.

Crystal Caverns Megaways Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x25
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	6	x5
	5	x2.5
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.7
	6	x2.5
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.6
	6	x2
	5	x1.2
	4	x0.7
	3	x0.5
	6	x1.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.4
	6	x1
	5	x0.7
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x0.9
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.3
	6	x0.8
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.3
	6	x0.8
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.3
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features in Crystal Caverns Megaways

The Wild symbol appears on reels 2 to 6 and steps in for pay symbols to help complete wins. Any time a wild lands on a normal reel it expands to cover that entire reel, with the top tracker excluded. The Tumble mechanic removes winning symbols, then drops in new and existing symbols to fill spaces. This repeats for as long as wins keep forming, so a single paid spin can produce a chain of extra results.

Each Tumble raises the win multiplier by +1 in the base game. It resets to x1 between paid spins, so you need chained hits to see it climb. During Free Spins the multiplier does not reset, which is where larger totals tend to land. Depending on jurisdiction, Bonus Buy may be offered at 80x the bet and gives you a guaranteed entry. UK players do not get Bonus Buy. Expanding wilds remain active in all phases.

Free Spins in Crystal Caverns Megaways

Land 4, 5 or 6 scatters to trigger Free Spins. You get 12, 16 or 20 spins, and an instant payout of 5x, 10x or 100x the bet, matching the number of scatters. The progressive multiplier gained from Tumbles carries over between spins, so it can grow across the round. Expanding wilds still expand when they appear. Hit 3 or more scatters within the same tumble sequence during the feature for +5 extra spins to extend the run.

The bonus round is hard to trigger in open play, averaging once in about 420 base spins. I either grind and hope the tumbles hold the balance, or use Bonus Buy where permitted to skip the wait. The non-resetting multiplier is the star here, as long tumble chains can stack it to meaningful levels. That is when the premium crystals start to matter, with wilds filling reels to set up lines across the Megaways grid.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Crystal Caverns Megaways

Crystal Caverns Megaways runs on a default RTP of 96.46%, though adjustable RTP ranges mean operators can set it lower, so check the figure in the help panel. Volatility is high. The top exposure is 10,000x the bet, with a stated 1 in 3,039,514 max win probability. The bonus feature appears on average once in 420 spins. Stakes range from 0.20 to 100 per spin. When Bonus Buy is available it costs 80x and can lift RTP to 96.47%.

The 200 Spins Crystal Caverns Megaways Experience

I put a 200-spin session through to feel the flow. Base game play gave me a few okay top-up hits, mainly off tumbles nudged along by the occasional expanding wild. The multiplier stepped up in bursts, but resets between paid spins do keep it grounded. Pacing felt tight, with dead patches dotted between little runs. The presentation is crisp, though the theme carries a cold, generic vibe, like a branded Megaways template doing its job.

The feature landed off 5 scatters during the set, paying the 10x instant award and 16 spins. From there the unlimited multiplier ticked upwards as tumbles chained, and expanding wilds kept stacking symbols on full reels. I even saw extra spins come in when 3 scatters dropped within a tumble. It never went wild, but the balance swings made sense for the model. Longer sequences clearly lift the round, and you need premiums in the mix to feel it.

I didn’t hit anything close to the 10,000x potential, which fits the stated 1 in 3,039,514 top-end probability. What stood out was how the base multiplier gives modest help, yet the bonus keeps the meter building and does the heavy lifting. The ride is high variance and the free spins are hard to see, roughly 1 in 420 spins. If Bonus Buy is enabled where you play, using it will skip the wait and show the core loop.

Review Summary for Crystal Caverns Megaways

Crystal Caverns Megaways sticks with tried and tested parts, and the result plays like a dependable mix. The increasing tumble multiplier in the base is a neat touch on this engine, and expanding wilds keep the grid lively. Visuals are polished yet a bit impersonal. Bigger payouts tend to ride the bonus, where the multiplier never resets and time on the feature lets it build. Nothing new or innovative, but the package runs smoothly.

I rate it as a session slot for when I want a Megaways grind with clear rules. The FS trigger is on the tough side at about one in 420, and adjustable RTP ranges mean you should check the version in use. The 10,000x ceiling and the stated 1 in 3,039,514 max win probability give a fair target. I’ll play it when I fancy tumbles and a progressive multiplier that can carry, even if the theme runs cold.