Mark: What can players expect when they first load up Monster Quest?
Nik: Players are stepping into a proper fantasy adventure. From the first spin, you’re following the Knight as he battles Monsters, grows in strength and ultimately works towards facing the Dragon. We wanted every feature to reinforce that feeling of progression, rather than existing as separate bonus rounds.
Mark: The Knight really feels like the central character. Was that always the vision?
Nik: We wanted to give players someone to follow throughout the game. The Knight isn’t simply collecting prizes, he’s actively defeating enemies, increasing his own strength and carrying that progress through the features. That makes the gameplay feel much more personal and creates a stronger connection with every spin.
Mark: How does the Hold and Spin feature fit into that story?
Nik: Hold and Spin becomes the Knight’s biggest battle. Every Monster presents another opportunity to increase his value, but he only succeeds if he’s strong enough to defeat it. Restoring lives after every successful battle also creates plenty of suspense, because every spin could either extend the quest or bring it to an end.
Mark: What role does Megaways™ play in the overall experience?
Nik: Megaways™ has always been about keeping every spin feeling different, and it works perfectly with this style of game. The constantly changing reel layouts create a battlefield that never looks the same twice, while also supporting the high-energy pace that players expect from Big Time Gaming.
Mark: There’s a lot happening during Free Spins. How did you approach that feature?
Nik: We wanted Free Spins to feel like the next chapter of the adventure. The Knight starts with an immediate value before continuing to grow stronger, the Megaways™ Win Multiplier increases with every Monster defeated and Hold and Spin can interrupt the feature for even more excitement. It creates a bonus round that keeps finding new ways to surprise players.
Mark: Looking beyond Monster Quest, what remains the biggest focus for Big Time Gaming?
Nik: Our priority is continuing to build games that combine recognisable Big Time Gaming mechanics with fresh ideas.
Players know us for Megaways™, but every new release needs its own personality as well. Monster Quest demonstrates that approach by pairing a proven engine with a character driven adventure that feels completely unique within our portfolio.
About Big Time Gaming
Established in 2011 and later acquired by Evolution Gaming in 2021, Big Time Gaming is a studio that has truly transformed the casino landscape. All of the games in their portfolio combine cutting-edge innovation and polished designs with immediate accessibility for players, credited with smash-hit titles like Bonanza Megaways, Danger! High Voltage, and White Rabbit.
The Australia-based team are most known for creating the now-legendary Megaways mechanic, a dynamic reel configuration system offering up to 117,649 ways to win. They’ve since licensed it to numerous creators all over the world, propelling them to stardom.
Find out more about BTG on their dedicated provider page, which includes all of our published slot reviews and FAQs.
