Divine Fortune and Divine Fortune Megaways are separate NetEnt releases. They share a Greek mythology theme and some feature names, but use different reel systems and bonus structures. The original uses 20 fixed paylines; the Megaways edition uses a variable number of ways. Keeping the full title matters when comparing their rules.
Original Divine Fortune vs Megaways at a glance
| Feature | Divine Fortune | Divine Fortune Megaways |
|---|---|---|
| Release | January 24, 2017 | November 24, 2020 |
| Layout | 5 reels, 3 rows | 6 reels, 2–7 symbols per reel |
| Win system | 20 fixed paylines | 64–117,649 variable ways |
| Bonus distinction | Jackpot Bonus with Minor, Major and progressive Mega prizes | Collectable Bonus Win symbols during Free Spins |
Fixed paylines and variable ways are different
The original evaluates line wins against its fixed payline patterns. In the Megaways edition, the number of symbols on each reel can change, altering the available ways. More possible ways does not establish a higher chance of winning or a better session result.
For an explanation of these win systems, read the paylines, ways and slot mechanics guide.
Shared Wild names do not make the rules identical
Both versions include Falling Wilds, Wild on Wild and Free Spins. NetEnt describes Falling Wilds as moving down the reels with respins, and Wild on Wild as an expansion feature. Compare the conditions within each edition instead of treating a familiar feature name as a complete rule.
The free-spins triggers differ
NetEnt’s current original-game page lists 5, 8 or 12 free spins for 3, 4 or 5 Free Spins symbols respectively. The Megaways page instead lists 10 free spins for 4 Free Spins symbols in the main game, with 5 additional spins for each extra triggering symbol. These are initial awards; they should not be used to infer retrigger rules.
The original jackpot and Megaways Bonus Wins are different rewards
The original has a Jackpot Bonus containing Minor, Major and Mega prizes. NetEnt identifies Mega as a growing progressive jackpot. Its 2017 announcement describes the game as a local jackpot product, so the name alone does not imply one worldwide prize pool.
Megaways uses Bronze, Silver and Gold Bonus Win symbols in Free Spins. Its product page describes collecting 5 matching symbols for an award in the 10–500 times bet range. This range does not establish the individual award for each color. These Bonus Wins should not be relabeled as the original progressive Mega Jackpot.
The progressive jackpot guide explains why a growing prize pool differs from a stated bet-multiple award.
Check the exact edition before using a numerical specification
- Match the full game title and provider.
- Confirm the win system, feature trigger and bonus stage.
- Use the RTP and payout information for the configuration being viewed.
RTP describes a long-term theoretical return, not a personal session forecast. Use the provider and version checklist to keep remakes and original releases separate.
Sources and scope
Checked against NetEnt product pages and release announcements on November 13, 2026. This is a document-based comparison; no game session was tested. Product summaries do not replace the help screen for a specific configuration.
- NetEnt: Divine Fortune product page
- NetEnt: Divine Fortune Megaways product page
- NetEnt: original release announcement, 2017
- NetEnt: Megaways release announcement, 2020
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