Mega Joker is a 3-reel, 3-row classic slot with 5 fixed paylines. You spin the lower reels in basic mode, and any qualifying win under 2,000 coins can be routed into Supermeter, a separate upper reel set with larger coin bets and mystery payouts tied to the Joker symbol.
- Supermeter only unlocks from a max 10-coin base bet
- No free spins or bonus buy on this title
- Base-mode coin bets run 1 to 10; Supermeter bets run 20 to 200
Key Mechanics to Know
- 3-reel, 3-row layout with 5 fixed paylines
- Dual-mode play: basic mode and Supermeter mode
- Joker symbol pays a mystery prize instead of a fixed line value
- Coin betting from 1-10 coins in base mode, 20-200 in Supermeter
- No free spins, no bonus buy, no wilds or scatters
Playing the Base Game and Supermeter
The base game runs on the lower 3x3 reel window. You set a coin value and choose either 1 or 5 active paylines, then spin. Matching cherries, lemons, watermelons, bells or treasure chests along a line pays according to the visible paytable, which updates as you change your bet.
Supermeter mode is not a separate bonus round you trigger with scatters. It only becomes available when you bet the maximum 10 coins in the base game, all 5 lines are active, and a spin lands a win worth less than 2,000 coins. At that point the game offers a choice: press Collect to bank the win as normal credit, or press Spin to move it into the Supermeter balance and continue playing on the upper reel set instead.
Once inside Supermeter, betting shifts to larger coin chunks of 20, 40, 100 or 200 coins per spin. The symbol set expands to include oranges, grapes and sevens alongside the base symbols, and every payout increases. The Joker becomes the key symbol here, awarding mystery prizes that scale with your bet size rather than a fixed line value.
Supermeter play does not run for a set number of spins. It continues as long as you keep spinning and have credit remaining, and it ends automatically once your Supermeter balance reaches 2,000 coins, at which point the amount is returned to your main balance. You can also choose to collect earlier at any point.
Because base-mode-only play and Supermeter play carry different theoretical returns, session feel changes noticeably depending on which mode you spend most time in. Low-stake base spins tend to produce frequent small hits with a slow downward drift, while Supermeter spins are fewer but larger, with real swings in both directions.
Mega Joker Specifications
| Provider | NetEnt |
|---|---|
| Reels | 1 |
| Paylines | 1 |
| Volatility | high |
| RTP | 99.00% |
| Max win | 200x |
| Bet range | 0.1 – 0.2 |
| Released | 2008-10-01 |
Theoretical Return to Player
99.00%
NetEnt's own game page lists Mega Joker's RTP at 99.00%, but this figure applies to full play across both modes rather than base-game spins in isolation. Independent breakdowns of base-mode-only play cite a noticeably lower return, closer to 76.9%, since basic mode and Supermeter carry different theoretical payouts within the same title.
Four Steps to Start Playing
Set your coin value and choose 1 or 5 paylines in basic mode.
Spin the lower reels and collect any line wins that land.
When a max-bet win under 2,000 coins appears, choose Spin to enter Supermeter or Collect to bank it directly.
Play Supermeter spins at 20-200 coins per round until you collect manually or the balance reaches the 2,000-coin cap.
Strengths and Drawbacks
- Simple 3-reel format that's easy to follow for newcomers
- No free spins or bonus buy to vary session pace
- Supermeter mode adds a genuine second layer of decision-making
- Base-mode-only play carries a noticeably lower theoretical return than full Supermeter play
- Mystery Joker payouts create meaningful volatility swings
Questions About Playing Mega Joker
Why can't I access Supermeter mode?
Supermeter only opens when you're betting the maximum 10 coins with all 5 paylines active in the base game and a spin lands a win worth less than 2,000 coins. Smaller bets or fewer active lines won't offer the option.
What happens if my base-game win reaches 2,000 coins or more?
Wins at or above that threshold are credited directly to your balance in the base game rather than being offered as a Supermeter transfer, since 2,000 coins is also the cap on Supermeter itself.
Do I have to move a qualifying win into Supermeter?
No. Whenever the game offers the choice, you can press Collect to keep the win as ordinary credit instead of spinning it in Supermeter mode.
Why doesn't the Joker symbol show a fixed payout on the paytable?
The Joker pays a mystery prize rather than a set line value. Its exact payout depends on your current bet size and mode, ranging higher in Supermeter than in the base game.
Can I keep spinning in Supermeter as long as I want?
You can keep spinning while credit remains, but the feature ends automatically once your Supermeter balance hits the 2,000-coin cap, returning the amount to your main balance.
Does playing with 1 payline instead of 5 change anything besides cost?
Yes. Fewer active lines mean fewer possible winning combinations per spin, and Supermeter access specifically requires all 5 lines active at the maximum 10-coin bet.
Is Mega Joker Worth Learning?
Made for Players who enjoy classic three-reel machines and want an added layer of risk without modern bonus features.
Not made for Players looking for free spins, bonus buys, or the frequent big-hit mechanics found in newer video slots.
Mega Joker rewards players who take the time to understand its two-tier structure rather than treating it as a standard three-reel machine. The base game is straightforward, but the real decision-making happens at the Supermeter threshold, where bet size and mode choice shape how the session plays out.
See Mega Joker in Action
Play at partner casinoReview how the base game and Supermeter mode behave before deciding how to bet. Play is intended for players 19+ (18+ in AB, MB, QC).