Microgaming
Merlin's Secret Maxways
Merlin’s Secret Maxways gives Microgaming a familiar fantasy theme a more modern, streamer-friendly role: a volatile Maxways release with obvious big-win a
RTP
96.04%
return to player
Volatility
High volatility
variance
Max win
40,000×
top multiplier
Min bet
$0.20
per spin
Reels
5
117649 lines
Player rating
4.7 ★
17 votes
Why this score
High confidence (100%)Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.
Payouts & RTP9/10
RTP 96.04% → 9.0/10
Volatility9/10
high → 9.0/10
Win Potential9.2/10
x40000.00 (40000×) → 9.2/10
Features10/10
15 features → 10.0/10
Game Mechanics10/10
f=15 r=5 p=117649 → 10.0/10
Context signals (tie-breakers)
Layout6/10
5x3 → 6.0/10
Bet Flexibility6/10
0.2–40 (×200) → 6.0/10
Provider Reputation6.1/10
provider avg 6.1 → 6.1/10
Popularity8/10
synthetic proxy → 8.0/10
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Slot Summary
A high-volatility Maxways take on Merlin and classic wizard folklore.
Merlin’s Secret Maxways gives Microgaming a familiar fantasy theme a more modern, streamer-friendly role: a volatile Maxways release with obvious big-win appeal and an instantly recognizable mythic figure at its center. Instead of using broad medieval fantasy, it focuses on Merlin, spellbooks, potions, magical familiars and an enchanted forest setting, which gives the game a clearer identity than a generic magic slot. In Microgaming’s portfolio, it reads as a high-volatility showcase aimed at players who actively seek heavier swings and large upside within a well-known fantasy frame.
Spec sheet
Merlin's Secret Maxways at a glance.
Math
Index score87
RTP96.04%
VolatilityHigh volatility
Max win40,000×
Bet range$0.20 – $40.00
Player rating4.7 / 5 · 17 votes
Format
Reels5
Paylines117649
Layout5x3
Features
Themes
Compare Merlin's Secret Maxways with other games
 Merlin's Secret Maxways Score 87This game |  Amazing Link Fates Score 81 |  Medea Score 79 |  Dragon's Code Score 74 |  Enchanted Waters Score 87 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | |||||
| Studio | |||||
| Released | 2/25/2026 | 2/25/2022 | 1/14/2022 | 12/30/2024 | 8/16/2023 |
| Math | |||||
| RTP | 96.04% | 96.33% | — | 97.32% | 96% |
| Volatility | High volatility | Medium volatility | — | — | High volatility |
| Max win | 40,000× | 5,300× | 150,000× | 1,000× | 25,000× |
| Format | |||||
| Reels | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Layout | 5x3 | 5x3 | 5x3 | 5x3 | 5x4 |
| Paylines | 117649 | 20 | 25 | 50 | 5 |
| Min bet | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.10 |
| Max bet | 40.00 | 50.00 | 1000.00 | 125.00 | 40.00 |
| Features | |||||
| Progressive | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Wild symbol | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free spins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Scatter symbol | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Multiplier | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Bonus game | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Respins | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Every number is shown as a delta against Merlin's Secret Maxways.
Comparing against
Merlin's Secret Maxways
Microgaming
RTP
96.04%
Max win
40,000×
Score
87
Amazing Link Fates
SpinPlay Games
RTP
96.33%▲+0.3
Volatility
Medium volatilityMax win
5,300×▼−34,700
Score
81▼−6
+ Bonus Game+ Respins− Multiplier
Medea
Royal Slot Gaming
RTP
—
Volatility
—Max win
150,000×▲+110,000
Score
79▼−8
+ Progressive+ Respins− Scatter
Dragon's Code
Smartsoft Gaming
RTP
97.32%▲+1.3
Volatility
—Max win
1,000×▼−39,000
Score
74▼−13
+ Respins− Free Spins− Scatter− Multiplier
Enchanted Waters
Yggdrasil Gaming
RTP
96%same
Volatility
High volatilityMax win
25,000×▼−15,000
Score
87same
+ Bonus Game+ Respins
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