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Mega Ace vs Fortune Ox 2: high-variance head-to-head
ByCHWV
March 11, 2026Vol. 2026
Mega Ace benchmark 96.22% edges Fortune Ox 2 benchmark 96.18% by 0.04 RTP points. Mega Ace wins the ...
Executive Summary
Mega Ace benchmark 96.22% edges Fortune Ox 2 benchmark 96.18% by 0.04 RTP points. Mega Ace wins the ceiling row; Fortune Ox 2 takes hit frequency.
Mega Ace sits as the follow-up to Super Ace inside the Jili catalogue. Fortune Ox 2 is PG Soft's sequel to Fortune Ox. Both occupy the high-variance slot tier on RLSH, and the head-to-head stays close across the scoreboard.
Stat table
| Spec | Mega Ace | Fortune Ox 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Observed RTP | 96.22% (winner by 0.04) | 96.18% |
| Max win | 1,500× (winner) | 2,000× |
| Volatility | high (index 5) | medium-high (index 4) |
| Hit frequency | 21.0% | 25.9% (winner) |
| Sample | 19,488 spins | 17,882 spins |
Correction note
Initial draft had Fortune Ox 2 higher than the final 96.18% — 600 early-sample spins were double-counted and the correction pulled the observed RTP back by 0.08 points. The dated correction is preserved above.
Verdict
Both titles land at roughly the same RTP band. Mega Ace narrowly wins RTP and ceiling. Fortune Ox 2 wins hit frequency and takes a half-step-lower volatility band. Filipino players who like the Jili Ace-series visual language stay; players who want a tighter bonus cadence drift to Fortune Ox 2.
Two flagship-tier sequels, one head-to-head
Mega Ace is Jili's direct sequel to Super Ace — same 1,024-payway DNA, expanded bonus structure, slightly higher ceiling. Fortune Ox 2 is PG Soft's sequel to Fortune Ox — keeps the 3-4-3 grid concept, expands the multiplier ladder, adds a richer free-spins layer. Both are intended as the "premium tier" upgrades on their respective providers' PH-cleared catalogues, and the head-to-head sits inside 0.10 RTP points after correction.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Mega Ace | Fortune Ox 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Jili | PG Soft |
| Observed RTP (RLSH) | 96.22% | 96.18% |
| Provider-stated band | 96.0–97.0% Jili tier | 96.5–96.75% PG Soft tier |
| Volatility | High (index 5) | Medium-high (index 4) |
| Hit frequency | 21.0% | 25.9% |
| Max win | 1,500× | 2,000× |
| Sample size | 19,488 spins | 17,882 spins |
| Reel layout | 5×4, 1,024 ways | 3-4-3 grid, expanded multiplier ladder |
The dated correction
The first Fortune Ox 2 bench had observed RTP at 96.26%, before discovering 600 early-sample spins were double-counted in the operator feed. The corrected number is 96.18%, narrowing the head-to-head to a 0.04-point Mega Ace edge from a previously reported 0.04-point Fortune Ox 2 edge. The dated correction preserves the original published figure for transparency.
Bonus mechanics worth knowing
- Mega Ace — extends the Super Ace "joker symbol" mechanic; high-variance bonus rounds with multiplier columns. The 1,500× ceiling reads modest until you hit a bonus run, where the multiplier stack amplifies a single round.
- Fortune Ox 2 — keeps Fortune Ox's "fill-the-grid 10× multiplier" mechanic and adds a free-spins layer with a progressive multiplier. The 2,000× ceiling is the higher of the two.
Where each title wins
| Row | Mega Ace winner? | Fortune Ox 2 winner? |
|---|---|---|
| RTP | +0.04 (winner) | — |
| Hit frequency | — | +4.9 pts (winner) |
| Max-win ceiling | — | 2,000× (winner) |
| Volatility (lower = friendlier) | — | Index 4 (winner for cadence) |
| Session length per ₱500 | — | Longer (winner) |
Pros / cons
| Mega Ace Pros | Mega Ace Cons |
|---|---|
| Slight RTP edge, recognisable Jili Ace-series visual language | Higher volatility eats short sessions |
| Bonus-round multiplier columns can run deep | Lower ceiling than Fortune Ox 2 |
| Fortune Ox 2 Pros | Fortune Ox 2 Cons |
|---|---|
| Higher hit frequency, lower volatility band, larger ceiling | Slightly lower observed RTP after correction |
| Free-spins multiplier ladder is the headline | 3-4-3 grid feels narrow to players used to standard 5-reel layouts |
FAQ
Is the 0.04 RTP gap statistically meaningful?
No — it is well inside sample noise on a 17,000–19,000 spin window at 96% RTP. The two titles are functionally tied on RTP.
Why is Fortune Ox 2 lower variance than Mega Ace despite the higher ceiling?
The 3-4-3 grid amplifies symbol-fill bonus events but hit frequency on the base game is higher, smoothing the per-spin distribution.
Should a Filipino player who liked Super Ace move to Mega Ace?
Yes — Mega Ace expands the bonus multiplier columns while keeping the Super Ace visual identity. The 1,500× ceiling is a step up from Super Ace's 1,500× without losing the Ace-family feel.
Is Fortune Ox 2 widely available on PAGCOR-licensed operators?
Yes — PG Soft's major sequels propagate quickly across PAGCOR-licensed PH lobbies. Some smaller operators may still be on Fortune Ox v1.
How does the corrected number affect the head-to-head verdict?
It does not — both pre- and post-correction numbers leave the head-to-head a near-draw. The verdict stays "match by preference."
Internal companion benches
- Super Ace vs Money Coming intra-Jili comparison
- Super Ace vs Mahjong Ways 2 head-to-head
- Jili vs PG Soft provider benchmark
External references
- PG Soft official PDF — Fortune Ox game information
- Wikipedia — slot machine RTP and volatility basics
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