Super Lion Megaways: Slot Overview

Anyone who enjoys that little jolt of déjà vu could probably make a living reviewing slots. How often do you open a new game and think, ‘Hang on, I’ve definitely seen this before’? That was the feeling when taking Super Lion Megaways from developer Skywind Group for a spin. What initially looks like a quirky “lion in space” concept soon starts echoing NetEnt’s standout title Starburst, thanks to the expanding wild respins, the pay both ways mechanic, and the dreamy cosmic vibe.

The similarity is even easier to notice if you’ve played the earlier, non-Megaways edition of Super Lion from a few years ago. Both games lean into the same strange crystal-lion-in-the-cosmos idea—something you’re probably better off accepting rather than searching for hidden meaning beyond a clear Starburst influence. Visually and sonically, there isn’t much more to unpack; it’s an odd slice of cosmic cubism.

One notable twist in Super Lion Megaways is that it pays both ways, meaning it awards left-to-right wins starting from the leftmost reel and right-to-left wins starting from the rightmost reel. Again, very Starburst-like—only here, instead of 10 paylines, Super Lion Megaways offers up to 117,649 ways to win. The number of ways is determined by how many symbols land, as between 2 and 7 symbols can randomly appear on each of the 6 reels. Wagers range from 20 c to $/€160 in a medium volatile slot (rated 3 out of 5) with a default RTP of 96.5%.

The lower-value symbols are red, yellow, blue, pink, and green gems, which return 0.6-0.75 times the bet for a 6 symbol winning way. Above those come sevens, the Greek letters omega, phi, and psi, followed by a bell. A 6-of-a-kind premium hit pays 1 to 3 times the bet, bearing in mind that 6 OAK wins only pay one way. Wild lions show up on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5, replacing all symbols except the scatter, and they also activate one of the features.

Super Lion Megaways: Slot Features

On the features side, Super Lion Megaways includes a jackpot, wild respins, free spins, a buy-in option, and a guaranteed wild respins ante bet feature.

Jackpot

In the base game, landing any 6 jackpot royals anywhere on the screen wins the jackpot. That said, the demo and the available game info didn’t specify what the jackpot amount actually is.

Wild Respin

Hitting a wild symbol on reels 2, 3, 4, or 5 activates a wild respin. The wild then expands to cover the entire reel. Wins from the triggering spin are paid first, then a free respin follows with the wild reel held in place. If another wild lands on reels 2, 3, 4, or 5 during the respin, it triggers another respin, while all previously expanded wild reels remain locked. This feature can trigger in both the base game and during free spins.

Free Games Feature

Landing 4, 5, or 6 scatter symbols in the base game awards 12, 16, or 20 free spins, respectively. Based on the game rules (or the limited detail provided), free spins don’t introduce anything that isn’t already present in the base game. The feature can be prolonged by landing 3 or more scatters to gain +5 additional free spins.

Buy in Feature

Even though free spins don’t add extra mechanics beyond the base game, players can still purchase a free spins trigger for 60x the bet. When buying in, 4, 5, or 6 scatters are granted.

Guaranteed Respin

Turning on the Guaranteed Respin betting feature increases the stake by 10x. In return, it guarantees at least 1 wild symbol appears on every spin, which then triggers a wild respin.

Super Lion Megaways: Slot Verdict

Every so often a slot turns up that’s so unusual you’re not quite sure how to take it. Super Lion Megaways is one of those—a strange blend of crystals, lions, and outer space. It doesn’t necessarily add up, and that may even be intentional, perhaps to pull focus away from how much of the core gameplay feels borrowed from NetEnt’s legendary Starburst. The earlier non-Megaways Super Lion is an even closer match, but even with the Megaways layer on top, the Starburst framework is still easy to spot.

A little more misdirection might have benefited Super Lion Megaways, because at heart it’s a simple, no-fuss game. Free spins can trigger, yet they don’t bring anything unique with them. Maybe more wilds appear, maybe they don’t—there’s no point guessing when the paytable doesn’t say. Purchasing free spins also feels hard to justify, especially since entering free spins removes your chance at the jackpot, which is only available in the base game. Whether you’re in the base game or the bonus, the main aim is to land wilds and chain their respins to connect as many pay-both-ways win ways as possible. Push Super Lion Megaways beyond its orbit and it can reach up to 10,000x the bet, which is more than 10 times what the original Super Lion is capable of.

All told, Super Lion Megaways is definitely a curious one—not “bad” strange, just strange. Alongside titles like Starz Megaways, it may be among the closest options we currently have to a Starburst Megaways-style slot, which could be a draw for some players. Outside of that specific appeal, there isn’t much in Super Lion Megaways that demands a particularly loud roar.