Starz Megaways by Pragmatic Play takes that classic space look and gives it a Megaways spin, but without overcomplicating things. It sticks to a simple idea, expanding wilds, two-way wins, and a steady flow into Free Spins. Nothing too heavy, just a clean setup that does its own thing.
As space-themed online slots go, this one definitely has a retro feel. The reels sit in front of a glowing sun, with stars drifting past and the whole thing moving at a slow, steady pace. Right away, it feels like stepping into an old sci-fi film. Not the modern kind packed with detail, more like something from the 70s with bold colours and a bit of funk in the background.
The symbols keep it simple. Meteors and bright gems in different colours, all glowing just enough to stand out without going over the top. There’s a nice rhythm to it, helped by that bass-heavy soundtrack ticking away in the background. It’s got a bit of personality, not trying too hard, just doing its thing alongside other online slots that go for a cleaner look.
Payouts in the table below are given as multiples of the bet
| Symbol | Payout for 3, 4, 5, 6 of a kind |
|---|---|
| Brown meteor | 0.1, 0.25, 0.35, 0.4 |
| Yellow meteor | 0.1, 0.25, 0.35, 0.4 |
| Green meteor | 0.1, 0.25, 0.35, 0.4 |
| Red meteor | 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Orange meteor | 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Pink gem | 0.25, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Blue gem | 0.25, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Red gem | 0.3, 0.5, 0.6, 0.75 |
| Purple gem | 0.4, 0.6, 0.75, 1 |
| Green gem | 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 2.5 |
Free Spins kick in when three or more scatters land anywhere on the reels. The more that land, the more spins get added at the start.
Once inside, the main change is how wilds behave. They still expand, but now they stick around. So if one lands early, it stays locked in place while the rest of the spins play out. If a few of them line up, the reels can start to fill up pretty quickly, and that’s where things can build.
The setup sticks with six reels, each one changing height between two and seven symbols. That’s where the shifting number of ways comes from, going up to 117,649.
No cascading reels here, which might feel a bit unusual for a Megaways title, but it keeps things simple. Instead, wins count both ways, left to right and right to left. It gives the reels a different rhythm, more about placement than chain reactions.
The horizontal flow feels steady, nothing too fast or cluttered, just a straightforward spin, check the result, and go again.
Starz Megaways keeps things light and easy to follow. It’s the kind of slot that doesn’t try to do everything at once, and we think that works in its favour. There’s no long list of extras to keep track of, and most of the focus lands on those expanding wilds, especially once Free Spins start to stack up. The retro space theme gives it a bit of charm, even if it doesn’t try to push things too far visually.