Dazzle Me Megaways: Slot Overview

After what felt like a pause that nearly turned into a full-on hiatus, NetEnt is back with another familiar title revamped using Big Time Gaming’s Megaways engine. This time, it’s the relaxed, jewel-packed spectacle Dazzle Me getting the makeover. The updated edition isn’t quite as chilled as before, and virtually every part of the original has been tweaked, enlarged, or extended. The end product is a clear 2.0-style refresh that will have fans of the first game reaching for sunglasses thanks to all the extra sparkle.

Dazzle Me Megaways is the fourth Megaways slot released exclusively by NetEnt, and so far three of those have been classic reworks. Apart from Divine Fortunes Megaways, which drew a mixed response, the rest have leaned into a fruity, candy-bright style—something Dazzle Me Megaways continues. The most obvious change immediately is the addition of a 6th reel on the far side of the grid. Here, the setup is 3-3-4-4-5-5, and the win ways have ballooned from 76 to a possible 99,225. With each spin, reels can display anywhere from 2 to 9 symbols, adding an extra layer of tension. Beyond that, the display is largely familiar, featuring a backdrop of blurred lights (or something along those lines).

You can chase the glitter on any device, with stakes adjustable from 10 p/c to $/€50 per spin. As is typical for NetEnt, the game is available in multiple RTP variants, with the default set at 96.10%. Volatility is also clearly higher than the original’s low profile, though it doesn’t feel extreme. Dazzle Me Megaways can still deliver when the right symbols connect, but during testing it wasn’t easy to make it truly explode—mainly because free spins are tough to land.

Cheerful is a fair description of the paytable, which includes 6 low-paying gem symbols alongside four-leaf clovers, hearts, bells, and 7s. They won’t return much unless they arrive in large clusters, as six-of-a-kind payouts run from 0.5 to 3 times the stake. A large, gleaming diamond wild is there to assist, substituting for all symbols except scatter symbols.

Dazzle Me Megaways: Slot Features

Land matching symbols in any positions from left to right starting on the first reel, and you score a Megaways win. After that, an avalanche feature removes the winning symbols from the grid with a pleasing pop, letting new symbols fall into the gaps. Chain wins can follow and will keep triggering until no further winning combinations appear.

NetEnt has removed the linked reels mechanic, leaving Dazzling Wild Reels as the main extra. Dazzling Wild Reels can be randomly activated on any base game spin and will always be active on every free spin. When triggered, up to 3 reels from reels number 2-6 are chosen at random at the start of the spin to become Dazzling Wild Reels. In the base game, wild symbols show up on the initial spin, while non-winning symbols may appear during avalanches.

Hitting 4 scatter symbols anywhere awards 8 free spins. If more than 4 appear, each additional scatter adds +4 free spins. The bonus shifts the scene to an orange-lit room, similar to the one seen in BTG’s Star Clusters. During free spins, at least one Dazzling Wild Reel is present on every spin, and wilds can land on them or via Avalanches. The amount of wilds symbols that land on each Dazzling Wild Reel matches the number shown on the counter above the relevant reels. Each counter begins at 2 and increases by 1 whenever wild symbols on that reel contribute to a winning combination.

Dazzle Me Megaways: Slot Verdict

Dazzle Me Megaways was fun to put through its paces, though it didn’t feel like a slot with massive long-term pull. The visuals are nice enough but a bit short on character, and the gameplay is serviceable. Over time, it can start to feel slightly samey. Unless you’re a big fan of Dazzle Me part one or you specifically want a Megaways game with a less standard layout, Dazzle Me Megaways may find it hard to win you over. An extra mechanic or more regular free spins could have helped tip the balance. As a side note, it’s notable that NetEnt keeps leaning into makeovers rather than attaching the Megaways label to brand-new ideas—though fans of the older catalogue are likely enjoying the updates.

A recurring theme across NetEnt’s three Megaways makeover titles so far is that bonus rounds have been fairly hard to reach. Secondary mechanics like Dazzling Wild Reels aren’t an issue; they appeared often enough to piece together wins and keep things moving. Free spins, however, were a much steeper hill to climb. To the point where the idea of coming back for another run at Dazzle Me Megaways carried a faint sense of apprehension. Maybe that’s why each makeover has leaned into a bright, fluffy, upbeat presentation to soften what can sometimes feel like a grind. Still, if you do manage to reach the bonus, there are rewards available—up to 10,000 times the stake.

In terms of Megaways reworks, Dazzle Me Megaways can be viewed as a win. It expands on what the original Dazzle Me offered and folds Megaways into the slightly unusual—though not entirely unique—grid format without any fuss.