Max Megaways 2 (Big Time Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

The Max Megaways 2 Slot Game

I’ve spun plenty of BTG, and Max Megaways 2 lands the swinging spy vibe on a lunar base with Earth in the backdrop. The setup sticks to 6 reels plus a 4-position Extra Reel, giving up to 117,649 ways when reels max out. Reactions remove wins and refill from above or the right-hand track, keeping sequences moving. It’s a very highly volatile ride with an RTP around 96.65%, and the familiar Megaways rhythm is back without fuss.

The spy gadgets spirit carries into the mechanics: random base game modifiers, free spins with door picks, and utility options like Win Exchange and a feature buy where allowed. The top end has been pushed hard, with a stated 147,620x ceiling, so the moon setting fits the ambition. I like the small quality lift too, such as clicking through long countups. It reads like the first game’s energy, only shifted off-world and tuned for bigger numbers.

Symbols and Payouts in Max Megaways 2

BTG leans on shimmering royals 9 to A for lows and four gems for highs. Six-of-a-kind pays run roughly 0.25 to 0.4x for the royals, while the gems step up from 0.5x to 5x, with the top stone paying from two reels. A standard wild subs in for all pays except scatters and the Multiplier Wild. Every win triggers a reaction that removes the paying symbols and feeds in new ones from above or the Extra Reel, so chains are common.

Max Megaways 2 Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x5
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x1
	2	x0.5
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.3
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.25
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.25
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.2
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.2
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	Scatter
	Wild

Max Megaways 2 Slot Bonus Features

On any spin or reaction, a random modifier can fire. Maximum Megaways fills all reels to seven positions for 117,649 ways. Multiplier Wild drops an up to x10 wild onto the Extra Reel. Horizontal Wild converts the whole top reel to wilds. Symbol to Wild flips one chosen symbol type into wilds on reels 2 to 5. These bursts land often enough to jolt the base game, and the reaction system gives each one room to work across a sequence.

Three or more gold scatters award 10 free spins, with +2 per extra scatter. If a Diamond Megascatter is part of the trigger, you get Enhanced Free Spins. Before play, pick two doors, or three in the Enhanced version, to reveal bonuses that stay active. The feature runs with a progressive win multiplier that starts at x1, climbs after each reaction, and never resets. Options include Symbol to Wild, Double Multiplier, two-scatter retriggers, or increased ways with at least five symbols per reel.

During free spins, landing three scatters in a sequence adds five spins, and only two are needed if that door was picked; each extra scatter adds five more. Win Exchange lets you swap a 100x win for 10 spins, or gamble a 25x to 99x win for a shot at them. Feature buys sit at 75x for regular and 200x for Enhanced, with a 96.64% buy RTP, though these options are not offered in the UK.

How to Win at Max Megaways 2 Slot

Max Megaways 2 pays left to right, starting from reel one. You need matching symbols on at least three consecutive reels, or two for the top gem. The Extra Reel above reels 2 to 5 feeds from right to left, and reactions replace winning symbols so streaks can extend across a single paid spin. I time my sessions around those bursts, as the modifiers and door picks in the feature can swing outcomes when the multiplier gets rolling.

Keep bets sensible for the variance and set stop rules if you use autoplay. I like to ramp only when I’ve seen the base throw a few modifiers, then settle back. The demo is handy for testing door pick mixes and seeing how increased ways or two-scatter retriggers change the pace. There’s no line-setting to fiddle with, so it’s mainly about bankroll, spin cadence, and staying calm while you chase those reaction ladders.

Max Megaways 2 Slot RTP & Volatility

On the numbers, the stated RTP sits at 96.65% in general play, with 96.64% shown when buying features. Volatility is marked very high, and that tracks in practice: long dry spells can flip into chunky sequences once the multiplier starts climbing. The headline potential is 147,620x, which is huge for a Megaways release, though the hit rate for that top end isn’t disclosed. Treat it as a sharp, swingy slot that can pay in bursts rather than drip.

The Final Thoughts on Max Megaways 2

I had fun with the lunar setting and the 60s espionage nods, but it’s the maths and picks that matter. The door reveals add a nice spike of anticipation, and the Symbol to Wild or Double Multiplier choices can set runs up well. Being able to click through countups trims downtime. It plays like a straight sequel: familiar rhythm, fresh backdrop, and a touch more headroom on stats, which suits long sessions when you hit a live patch.

If you liked the first outing, this keeps the spirit intact while shifting the stage to the moon. The base game stays lively with frequent modifiers, and the free spins stack can get spicy once the multiplier climbs and retriggers land. I rate it as a strong follow-up with serious upside, not a casual dabble, and I bankroll it with patience. Bonus Buy and Win Exchange are region dependent, so UK sessions stick to natural triggers.