Legacy of Ra Megaways slot

Legacy of Ra Megaways in brief

Legacy of Ra Megaways comes from Blueprint Gaming, the UK studio based in Newark and owned by the Merkur Group. It was released in March 2019, less than a year after Blueprint became the first outside studio to take a licence for the Megaways engine. The theme is ancient Egypt, with the sun god Ra at its centre, which places it among the many Egyptian slot machines on UK sites.

Its profile is unusual. Up to 15,625 ways is a smaller maximum than many Megaways games, yet the cap is 50,000 times the stake, one of the highest in our data for Egyptian slots. A modest reel set paired with a very high ceiling is a sign that the game holds a lot of its return back for rare results.

How the Legacy of Ra Megaways slot machine sets its ways

On every spin, each of the six reels lands with a random number of symbols. The ways to win are those reel heights multiplied together. The figure 15,625 is 5 × 5 × 5 × 5 × 5 × 5, which is what you get when all six reels show five symbols, so that is the most this game can offer in one spin.

A win needs matching symbols on adjacent reels from the leftmost reel. The number of ways a win pays is the product of the matching copies on each reel in the run. If three copies of a symbol sit on reel 1, two on reel 2 and one on reel 3, that is 3 × 2 × 1 = 6 ways for three of a kind. The game help screen lists the minimum reel height and the symbol values.

For the background to the engine, see our guide to Megaways slot machines and the comparison of Megaways and 243 ways.

Legacy of Ra Megaways free spins and features

Like most Megaways titles, Legacy of Ra Megaways saves its biggest potential for a free spins round started by scatter symbols, with extra features layered on top. We have not been able to verify the exact trigger counts, spin numbers or modifiers from Blueprint’s own material, so we do not list them. Blueprint’s rules screens set each one out clearly, and reading them takes a couple of minutes.

1. Open the game and select the information or paytable button.
2. Note how many scatters start free spins and how many spins are given.
3. Check whether the round can be retriggered and whether any multiplier grows during it.
4. Read the wild section: does it substitute for everything except scatters, and does it appear on every reel?
5. Find the RTP and the 50,000x maximum win statement at the end of the rules.

Feature animations do not change the odds. The random number generator fixes every result, including the reel heights, the instant you press spin.

Legacy of Ra Megaways RTP: 96.01% in real money

The Legacy of Ra Megaways RTP is listed at 96.01%. Over millions of spins, the game returns about £96.01 of every £100 staked, so the house edge is 3.99%. Blueprint, like many studios, can supply its games at more than one RTP, so check the help screen where you play.

These averages hide a lot. With a 50,000x cap, part of the 96.01% is paid out through outcomes so rare that most players will never see them. The return experienced in typical sessions is therefore lower than the headline figure, even though the maths over all spins balances out.

Legacy of Ra Megaways max win: 50,000x at UK stakes

The Legacy of Ra Megaways max win is 50,000 times the stake. UK online slots are capped at £5 per spin for players aged 25 and over and £2 per spin for players aged 18 to 24, as the Gambling Commission’s stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab) explains.

When the cap is reached, the game stops the feature and pays the capped sum. A ceiling this high mainly tells you how stretched the payout distribution is. Our pages on max win caps and the odds of a slot jackpot explain why such results are so rare.

What high volatility means on Legacy of Ra

High volatility on a game with a 50,000x cap means three things in practice. Most spins pay nothing or less than the stake. The free spins carry a large share of the return, so sessions without them tend to lose. And a small number of rounds pay very large amounts, which is where the long-run average is made up.

That shape suits a fixed entertainment budget, not a plan to recover losses. If you find yourself raising stakes to chase a bonus, stop. The NHS gambling support pages (opens in a new tab) explain how to get free help, including referral to NHS gambling clinics.

Legacy of Ra Megaways and Blueprint’s other Megaways slots

CasinoBeats reported in May 2018 (opens in a new tab) that Big Time Gaming had licensed Megaways to Blueprint, the first deal of its kind. Blueprint has since built a long list of Megaways games. Using our verified facts:

Eye of Horus Megaways is the closest thematic sibling, with the same reel ceiling and a lower cap. Primal Megaways shares the 50,000x cap on a larger reel set, and Fishin’ Frenzy Megaways applies the engine to Blueprint’s fishing series. The Megaways history page traces the mechanic back to Big Time Gaming.

Legacy of Ra Megaways demo

A Legacy of Ra Megaways demo shows the changing reels and the feature screens with credits that have no value. In Great Britain, free demo play is only available after age verification, a rule in force since May 2019. The demo uses the same maths as the real game, but with a cap this high, a few hundred demo spins reveal very little about the true spread of results.

The UK version: rules that apply

Slots offered at UK-licensed casinos do not include a bonus buy, so free spins come only from landing scatters. The Gambling Commission’s online slot design rules (opens in a new tab) have also applied since 31 October 2021: no autoplay, no turbo or slam-stop, at least 2.5 seconds per spin, and no celebration when a spin returns the stake or less. Your balance and net position stay on screen. Our UK slot machine rules guide summarises every rule in one place.

Legacy of Ra Megaways: myths versus facts

• Myth: a spin showing 15,625 ways is a lucky spin. The ways count is part of the random result. It does not raise the value of the spin in any predictable way.
• Myth: the 50,000x cap is ‘out there’ waiting to drop. Slots do not save up for their cap. Each spin is independent; see are slot machines rigged.
• Fact: the RTP is close to the 96% mark, not above it by much. At 96.01%, the house edge is 3.99%, a touch higher than some of Blueprint’s other Megaways games.
• Fact: two scatters and a near-miss mean nothing. The third scatter was never coming on that spin.

Who the Legacy of Ra Megaways slot suits

It suits adults who accept that most sessions will lose and enjoy the long-shot nature of a big cap. Players who want steadier results may prefer medium volatility slots.

Where to play Legacy of Ra Megaways in the UK

Blueprint Gaming titles are common at UK-licensed casinos, but we cannot confirm that a specific partner lists Legacy of Ra Megaways; search the lobby, because game availability changes. Coral gives new players 100 free spins at 10p after a deposit and £10 or more of slot bets, on selected games, accepted within 48 hours and valid 7 days. Ladbrokes gives 50 free spins a day at 10p for ten days, up to 500, after £10 of slot spend. PlayOJO gives 80 free spins at 10p on Big Bass Bonanza with a first deposit of £10 or more. None of these spins is for Legacy of Ra Megaways, and all three pay spin winnings without wagering.

Every offer is for new customers aged 18+, and full terms apply, including excluded payment methods. Coral and Ladbrokes share an operator, so check before opening both. The casinos page has licence details, and the slot machine guides list every game we cover.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Decide a budget before you play: plan a slot budget. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.