Primal Megaways Introduction

It’s hard to argue that Megaways hasn’t injected fresh energy into Blueprint Gaming, and most players would likely agree. That said, the relationship works both ways. Blueprint has long leaned into the entertainment side of slots, often driven by its much-loved random features, but many titles from before the Megaways era could feel a bit dated thanks to their restricted paylines. That’s no longer the case, and pairing those engaging features with Megaways has proven to be a standout combination for the studio.

At first glance, Primal Megaways may not sound like a game that instantly grabs you. Fundamentally it’s a Blueprint slot, using the familiar framework set against a prehistoric theme, backed by a soundtrack that responds to the reel action. Yes, Primal MegaWays shares some DNA with Buffalo Rising and other Blueprint Megaways releases, but this time there’s a fresh spin on the Megaways formula. Still, it’s clear Blueprint isn’t trying to completely reinvent anything here.

Like most titles in the MegaWays family, Primal Megaways is a 6-reeler where the win ways can reach up to an impressive 46,656 lines. Seasoned players might pause here, noticing that 70,993 win ways are missing. We’re used to MegaWays slots being 117k win-way monsters, but what Primal gives up in paylines it compensates for with retriggers, as you’ll soon see. Make no mistake: despite its cartoon-like style, this is a high variance, fire-breathing beast.

Taking place in the Paleolithic ice age, the game delivers visuals that sit well above what’s typical in the industry. With sharp artwork and warm colour tones, it’s undeniably eye-catching and capable of pulling players in. Feature-wise, you’ll find a mix of familiar and new ideas. The Mystery symbols seen in earlier games return here too. The standout addition is the Free Spin Guarantee feature, ensuring nobody walks away from the bonus with nothing. While the base game has plenty of promise, the heart of the experience is the free spins round, complete with multiplier symbols and unlimited retriggers.

Primal Megaways Symbols & Paytable

The reels include 10 to A royal values alongside five prehistoric animal symbols, with the Mammoth as the highest payer, awarding 50 times the stake for 6 across a payline. As noted earlier, the Mystery symbol feature will show up from time to time. When these flaming icons land, they transform into a random symbol, excluding the multiplier and scatter symbols.

Primal Megaways Free Spins

To activate the bonus, players must land 3 or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. Free spins are then awarded as follows:

• 3 Scatter Symbols in view awards 10 Free Spins with wild multipliers of x2 and x3.
• 4 Scatter Symbols in view awards 15 Free Spins with wild multipliers of x2, x3 or x4.
• 5 Scatter Symbols in view awards 20 Free Spins with wild multipliers of x2, x3, x4 or x5.
• 6 Scatter Symbols in view awards 30 Free Spins with wild multipliers of x2, x3, x4, x5 or x6.

While in the bonus, landing 2 or more extra scatter symbols grants additional free spins, and there’s no cap on how many times the feature can retrigger. That said, as with most slots, it’s worth remembering the result has likely been determined before the bonus actually plays out.

Even though the huge number of win ways already creates plenty of opportunities for strong hits, the truly outrageous payouts depend heavily on the wild multipliers. These multiplier wilds can land on reels 2 to 6 and can multiply together (for example 2 x 2 x 2 = x8). Put simply, the upside here is enormous—something we saw ourselves when we hit a x120 multiplier during our test session!

On top of that, the free spin win guarantee ensures you won’t finish with nothing. If your bonus ends with less than 10 times the total bet, the free spins feature will automatically retrigger so you can go again.

Primal Megaways Conclusion

The most welcome surprise is just how well Primal Megaways holds up mechanically against newer releases, and we’re more than willing to trade away those extra Megaways for what it delivers in the bonus round. In our view, it’s among the strongest Megaways-franchise slots released recently—just be careful, because the volatility is extremely high, even beyond what you might be accustomed to.

Primal Megaways clearly stands on its own, and it feels like a genuinely refreshing interpretation of the Megaways idea that further reinforces the franchise’s appeal. Now we’re simply waiting to see the outrageous big win clips—and hear the primal screams—this slot is bound to generate.