The Dog House Megaways at a glance
The Dog House Megaways from August 2020 brings the kennel theme to the Megaways system. The number of symbols per reel changes on every spin, so the ways to win vary up to 117,649.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Released
- August 2020
- Ways to win
- up to 117,649 Megaways
- RTP
- 96.55%
- Volatility
- very high
- Max win
- 12,305x
- Hit rate
- 28.82%
- Bonus buy
- no
Rules: how The Dog House Megaways works
The Dog House Megaways is a Megaways slot. The number of symbols per reel changes on every spin, so the number of ways to win varies from spin to spin, up to a maximum of 117,649. Wins are counted from left to right on adjacent reels.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.55%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 12,305x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €12,305; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
All wilds on reels 2 to 5 carry a 2x or 3x multiplier. Three to six scatters let you choose between two bonus rounds: Sticky Wilds gives 7 to 20 free spins with up to seven sticky wilds per reel, while Raining Wilds starts with 15 to 30 free spins in which up to six wilds land in random positions on every spin.
Scatter symbols trigger the free spins. How many scatters you need and how many spins you get is shown in the paytable; in most games of this kind the free spins can be retriggered during the bonus.
Multipliers boost wins in this game many times over. What matters is whether they apply to a single win only or add up during the free spins: that difference is exactly what makes the bonus round so swingy.
Play the The Dog House Megaways demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
The Dog House Megaways with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). The Dog House Megaways is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €0.50 per spin, that is 3,000 spins. With an RTP of 96.55%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €51.75. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With very high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
According to published game data, about 28.82% of spins end in a win, so on average every 3.5th spin. Many of those hits are smaller than the stake, though.
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with very high volatility: plan a budget for about 400 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €200. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
The choice of two bonuses keeps it varied; volatility is very high. The newer edition with a higher cap is The Dog House Megaways 1000.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
The Dog House Megaways is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try Muertos Multiplier Megaways, Big Bass Bonanza Megaways and Christmas Carol Megaways. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
