Davey Bones
- RTP
- 95.77%
- Volatility
- HIGH
- Max win
- 12,500×
- Hit freq
- -
- Grid
- 5x5
- Bet
- €0.10 - €80.00
- Released
- 2024-08-23
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Our take
High-volatility pirate Megaways slot from OctoPlay with 95.77% RTP, expanding symbols, and a 12,500× max win.
Davey Bones plays on a 5×5 Megaways grid with dynamic paylines that change with each spin (up to a maximum around 7,776 ways), supporting bets from €0.10 to €80. The 95.77% RTP sits just below the 96% industry standard, and high volatility means hits are infrequent but potentially large. Hit frequency of 19.3% aligns with high-volatility norms—approximately one win per five spins—but cascading features can turn a single spin into a multi-stage payout event.
Pirate-themed symbols include skulls, treasure maps, ships, and golden coin icons rendered in dark, atmospheric ocean blues and silvers. Expanding symbols are the core mechanic: matching symbols expand to cover entire reels, often triggering cascades where subsequent symbols fall into newly vacant spaces, building win chains within a single spin. Wild multipliers boost payouts during these cascades, and a wild appearing on reel 5 can push multipliers to 5× or higher.
The free spins feature awards between 8 and 12 spins, during which expanding symbols become more frequent and multipliers can stack aggressively. OctoPlay also provides a bonus buy option, letting players purchase entry to free spins directly for an elevated cost—useful for impatient players chasing the 12,500× max win (€1,000,000 on an €80 bet). The August 2024 release reflects modern design trends favouring dynamic paylines and symbol cascades.
Pros
- Megaways mechanic with up to 7,776 ways creates dynamic winning potential
- Expanding symbols trigger cascades that compound wins within single spins
- 12,500× max win is substantial (€1,000,000 on €80 bet)
- Wild multipliers boost payouts during cascading sequences
Cons
- High volatility requires patience; 19.3% hit frequency is low
- Bonus buy option adds cost for impatient players
- Pirate theme is heavily overdone in modern slot design
How it plays
Megaways
Each spin generates a variable number of ways to win - up to 117,649 on the classic Megaways engine.
Math & maxes
Math breakdown
- Hit frequency
- 19.30%
- Volatility score
- 3 / 5
- Max win
- 12,500x the stake
FAQ
What is the Megaways mechanic in Davey Bones?
Megaways features dynamic paylines that change each spin. With a 5×5 grid, you can have up to 7,776 ways to win, compared to static paylines. Expanding symbols increase ways even further.
How do expanding symbols work?
Matching symbols expand to cover their entire reel when they land. This opens up new spaces for subsequent symbols to cascade into, creating additional winning combinations from a single initial match.
What is the maximum win in Davey Bones?
The maximum win is 12,500×, or €1,000,000 on an €80 bet. This ceiling is achievable through cascading expanding symbols and stacked wild multipliers during free spins.
Can I buy into the free spins feature directly?
Yes. Most operators offer a bonus buy button allowing you to purchase entry to free spins for an elevated cost (typically 50–100× your bet).
