Casino software studios punt out loads of slot machines online in an average year, so they can be forgiven for losing a little bit of creativity from time to time when looking for new slots ideas. A common tactic is to release a sequel in the hope of initiating a successful online slots series, like the Fishin’ Frenzy series also by Blueprint. And what can a studio do to instantly upgrade an original? By simply adding the Megaways mechanic, which is what Blueprint has done with Thai Flower Megaways. Are we giving a slightly harsh summary? Let's go in and see if there's more than just Megaways to this latest slots sequel.

The original Thai Flower was released by Blueprint Gaming back in 2014, so needless to say, it will now be a little outdated. When comparing the look and feel of the original to Thai Flower Megaways, there really isn't much difference. In fact, the only thing that stands out is the clarity of the graphics. There's still the same Thai beauty holding an umbrella, while no new special effects hit the screens. We can't criticise Blueprint, as some of the best online slot games we’ve reviewed have been sequels also with very little visual differentiation to the original. There are 15,625 paylines that can be activated during Thai Flower Megaways, and because this is a sequel, the higher volatility means more significant wins.

One of the most drastic changes that Blueprint has made with the creation of Thai Flower Megaways is to bring the maximum bet all the way down from £500 to only £10 per spin. The only players who might find this disappointing are those looking for some serious thrills that likely have little to do with growing a pot. The minimum bet still sits at only 10p, so as you can see, the wagering window has been greatly reduced, and we think this is definitely an improvement. The most you'll be able to win is 50,000x your bet, so smaller bets do stand a chance of rewarding you, although bigger wagers generally have bigger returns.

Feature Symbols

Blueprint obviously felt the existing symbols from the original were solid enough to carry over because the symbols are exactly the same as what you saw in the original. Starting with the icons that have lower values, we have playing cards 10, J, Q, K and A. The medium paying symbols are all the same, except that the values have been shuffled slightly. In ascending value order there’s Gold Thai pot, a longboat, an elephant, a Buddhist temple and, still the highest paying, the Thai lady.

The bonus symbol is both a scatter and a wild. This means it has two functions – to substitute all other icons to create winning paylines and also to trigger bonus features.

Bonuses and Jackpots

You can find a vast selection of online slots here, and most use a free spins feature that is identical. We really thought that Thai Flower Megaways would have the same free spins game as the original, but there's a slight twist here. Landing 3, 4, 5 or 6 scatters on the same spin awards 10, 15, 20 or 25 free spins. However, before the round starts, you'll be given a screen with ten lotus flowers. You'll need to click three lotuses which will reveal three symbols, and these are the only symbols that will fall on the reels. This has the potential to give you some really big wins, especially if you happen to randomly pick three high-value icons to fall during the feature.

Did Thai Flower Megaways really need to be developed by Blueprint? No, really, but if you decide you want to try it out, then the free spins feature is where you want to be spending most of your time and is where you can make hay while the sun shines. You can enjoy free slots here, so if you want to see what Thai Flower Megaways is capable of, then you can cruise through the Megaways in demo mode.