The Dog House Megaways™ – What Is This Slot?
The Dog House Megaways™ is a 6-reel Megaways slot game by Pragmatic Play that was released on 13 August 2020. The Megaways™ mechanic that the game uses is licensed from Big Time Gaming. Each reel in this game features between 2 and 7 symbols and pays out for winning combinations of symbols from left to right.
Based on the original The Dog House slot by Pragmatic Play, the theme of the game is the same, but the developers have included more ways to win as well as Wild symbols on 4 reels instead of 3. Furthermore, the game also features two different modes for the Free Spins round, giving players a choice between which bonus game they would like to play.
How to Play The Dog House Megaways™
Within this game, each reel has between 2 and 7 symbols, creating between 64 and 117,649 ways to win on every spin. The game pays out for winning combinations of symbols from left to right on adjacent reels. The highest winning combination of symbols will be paid out and wins for any smaller combinations will not pay out.
- You can adjust your total bet for the game by using the + and - buttons. Your total bet can range from $0.20 to $100.00 per spin. If you would like to adjust your bet to a specific coin value, simply press the bet amount.
- Press the SPIN button to start playing the slot game. The Megaways counter will show you the current number of ways to win on the screen.
- The Wild symbol, which is the colourful dog house, will only land on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5. Any Wild symbols that land will feature a random multiplier of 1x, 2x or 3x. If multiple Wild symbols land on the same winning combination, their multipliers will multiply each other.
- The Scatter symbol, which is a paw-print Bonus badge, will land on any of the 6 reels. If 3 or more of these Scatter symbols land, the player will be taken to the Free Spins round.
- When the player gets 3 or more Scatter symbols on the reels, the player will be given a choice between two modes for the Free Spins round: Sticky Wilds or Raining Wilds.
- If the player selects the Bonus Buy feature (if available in your region), the player will be taken directly to the menu that allows you to select your mode for the Free Spins round at the cost of 100x your total bet.
Bonus Features
Wild with Multiplier
The Wild symbol will appear on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5. Any Wild symbols that land will have a 1x, 2x or 3x multiplier. Should multiple Wilds appear on the same winning combination, their multipliers will multiply each other. During the Free Spins round, Wilds that land in the Sticky Wilds mode will remain on the reels for the entire round of Free Spins.
Scatter Symbol & Free Spins Trigger
The Scatter symbol is a circular Bonus badge that will appear on any of the 6 reels. If the player lands 3, 4, 5 or 6 Scatter symbols on a spin, they will be taken to the Free Spins round. The more Scatter symbols are landed, the more Free Spins the player will earn.
Sticky Wilds Free Spins
During this mode, any Wild symbols that land on reels 2-5 will stick to those reels for the remainder of the Free Spins round. Furthermore, these sticky Wilds will automatically change to fit the height of the reels on any subsequent spins. The multipliers from each of these sticky Wilds will stack for the duration of the round.
Raining Wilds Free Spins
In this mode, up to 6 Wild symbols will be placed on the reels each round during Free Spins. These symbols will feature 1x, 2x or 3x multipliers. This mode ensures that each spin includes at least some of these Wild symbols, giving players more consistent chances to win during the round of Free Spins.
Free Spins – Sticky Wilds vs Raining Wilds
The Dog House Megaways™ slot game includes a bonus round of Free Spins that will be triggered by landing 3 or more Scatter symbols. During this round, the player will be given a choice between two modes for the Free Spins round. The number of Free Spins that are awarded to the player will depend on the number of Scatter symbols that were landed to trigger the bonus round.
| Scatters | Sticky Wilds Spins | Raining Wilds Spins |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Scatters | 7 free spins | 15 free spins |
| 4 Scatters | 12 free spins | 18 free spins |
| 5 Scatters | 15 free spins | 25 free spins |
| 6 Scatters | 20 free spins | 30 free spins |
Sticky Wilds Free Spins
Each of the reels (reels 2-5) has the potential to contain up to 7 sticky Wild symbols. Any sticky Wild symbols will automatically change to match the new height of the reels during any subsequent spins. These sticky symbols will remain on the reels for the duration of the Free Spins round. Should multiple sticky Wild symbols land on the same winning combination, their multipliers will multiply each other.
Raining Wilds Free Spins
On every play of Free Spins, up to 6 Wild symbols with 1x, 2x and 3x multipliers will be randomly distributed on the reels. Any of these Wild symbols will not stick to the reels between spins. Both modes of Free Spins include special reels and the bonus feature cannot be retriggered.
Bonus Buy Feature
The Dog House Megaways™ game includes a Bonus Buy feature that will allow players to skip the base game of The Dog House Megaways™ and go directly into choosing the mode for the Free Spins round at the cost of 100x your total bet.
| Buy Option | Cost | RTP |
|---|---|---|
| Free Spins (Bonus Buy) | 100× total bet | 95.45% |
RTP & Variance Explained
The theoretical RTP for The Dog House Megaways™ slot game is 96.55%. This is above the average RTP of Pragmatic Play games (around 95.45%) and above the industry standard for RTP of around 95-96%. The volatility of this game is high; the majority of the game's returns are concentrated in the bonus round of Free Spins. The maximum winning of 27,300x is exceptional for a high-volatility slot game.
| Bet Mode | RTP |
|---|---|
| Normal play | 96.55% |
| Bonus Buy (100×) | 95.45% |
| Reduced (certain regions) | 94.55% |
Our Verdict
✅ Pros
- The Dog House Megaways™ game features an RTP of 96.55%, which is above the average of the casino software provider Pragmatic Play.
- The game offers up to 117,649 ways to win on each spin.
- The Wild symbols appear on 4 reels instead of the original The Dog House slot game's 3 reels.
- There are two different modes for the bonus round of Free Spins.
- The maximum winning is 27,300x your total bet, which is one of the highest winning values of any The Dog House slot game in the franchise.
- Additionally, players can purchase the bonus feature for an instant start to the Free Spins round.
- The free play mode of the game can also be played without having to create an account.
❌ Cons
- The volatility of The Dog House Megaways™ is high, meaning players may go through extended rounds without landing any winning combinations.
- The RTP of the Bonus Buy feature (95.45%) is lower than the game's standard RTP.
- The bonus round of Free Spins cannot be played again once started.
- Additionally, there is no guarantee that players will land on the maximum number of ways to win during any given spin.
The Dog House Megaways™ FAQ
The theoretical RTP of The Dog House Megaways™ is 96.55% when playing the standard game modes. The RTP of the Bonus Buy feature is 95.45%. In certain jurisdictions, the RTP is 94.55%.
The maximum win for The Dog House Megaways™ is 27,300x your total bet. This maximum win can be earned during the bonus round of Free Spins.
The game features up to 117,649 ways to win. Each reel has between 2 and 7 symbols, giving the game a maximum number of ways to win of 117,649 when all reels have 7 symbols on each spin.
The player can choose between the Sticky Wilds mode and the Raining Wilds mode during the bonus round of Free Spins. In the Sticky Wilds mode, any Wild symbols that land on reels 2-5 will stick on those reels for the remainder of the game's Free Spins round. Any sticky Wild symbols will change to match the height of the reels during any subsequent spins. In the Raining Wilds mode, up to 6 Wild symbols with 1x, 2x or 3x multipliers will be placed on the reels on every spin of the game's bonus round. Neither bonus mode can be retriggered.
Yes, the game features a Bonus Buy that allows the player to skip the base game and go directly into selecting a bonus round mode, at the cost of 100x the player's total bet. Additionally, if the player selects this bonus buy mode, the RTP will drop to 95.45%. The Bonus Buy mode may not be available in all regions of the world.
Yes, the free demo mode of The Dog House Megaways™ is available to play on this page. There is no need to create an account or to deposit any money into the player's account to play the game's demo mode. All features of the game can be played during the free demo mode.