The Dog House Megaways app play happens through UK casino apps that offer Pragmatic Play slots: find the title in the lobby search and it opens inside the app. This 2020 sequel moves the kennel to six Megaways reels and, unusually, lets you pick between two free spins modes. Below is how that choice works on a phone, plus RTP versions and UK rules.
Pragmatic Play’s 2020 Megaways version of The Dog House, with up to 117,649 ways.
When free spins trigger you choose Sticky Wilds or Raining Wilds, two quite different rounds.
Top RTP 96.55%; 95.53% and 94.55% versions also exist, so read the rules screen.
Very high volatility and a 12,305x maximum win: expect long quiet spells.
UK apps: no feature buy, no autoplay, 2.5-second minimum spins, £5 or £2 stake caps.
Developer
Pragmatic Play
RTP
96.55% (95.53% and 94.55% versions exist)
Volatility
Very high
Layout
6 reels, up to 7 symbols per reel
Ways to win
Up to 117,649 (Megaways)
Max win
12,305× stake
Released
2020
The Dog House Megaways app: how the sequel differs
The 2019 Dog House was a tidy 20-line game. For the 2020 follow-up, Pragmatic Play licensed the Megaways engine, so each of the six reels now shows a different number of symbols on every spin, up to seven. Multiply those counts together and you get the ways for that spin, up to 117,649.
Feature
The Dog House
The Dog House Megaways
Reels
5 × 3, fixed
6, height changes each spin
Ways to win
20 paylines
Up to 117,649
Free spins
Sticky wilds only
Choice of Sticky Wilds or Raining Wilds
Volatility
High
Very high
Max win
6,750x
12,305x
Top RTP
96.51%
96.55%
As with the original, there is no standalone real-money app. You play it in a licensed casino app, where the casino account holds your money, limits and verification.
Playing a six-reel Megaways game on a small screen
Megaways games are harder to read on phones than 5×3 slots, because a reel holding seven symbols squeezes each one into a narrow slot. In portrait, the game shrinks the six reels to fit the width and puts the spin and stake controls below; the ways counter sits above the reels. In landscape, symbols get noticeably larger, and on phones under about 6 inches that is often the more comfortable choice.
Foldables and large phones show it well in either orientation; see our foldable phones guide for how casino apps behave on the inner screen. Whatever the device, the wild multipliers are shown as small badges, so take a moment to spot them when a win is highlighted.
Setting up a session in your casino app
Open the casino app and log in.
Search for Dog House Megaways and confirm the tile shows Pragmatic Play.
Open the menu, read the rules and note the RTP figure listed there.
Choose your stake. The maximum is £5 per spin at 25+ and £2 at 18–24.
Tap spin for each round. Wins pay left to right on adjacent reels, in any row position.
When free spins trigger, read both options on the choice screen before tapping one.
Wilds and multipliers in the base game
The dog house wild lands on the inner reels and can carry a multiplier. When wild multipliers are part of the same win, they combine, as set out in the paytable. Because the first reel never holds a wild, every win still needs a real symbol on reel 1, as in the original game.
Base game wins are frequent but usually small. The game’s bigger results come from the free spins round, which is why the volatility is rated very high.
Sticky Wilds or Raining Wilds: choosing your free spins
Landing three or more paw scatters triggers the bonus, and the game then asks you to pick a mode. The choice screen shows how many spins each option gives for the number of scatters you landed.
Mode
How wilds behave
Spins
What it tends to feel like
Sticky Wilds
Wilds that land stay in place, with their multipliers, for the rest of the round
Fewer
Slow start, can build if wilds land early
Raining Wilds
Wilds are dropped onto random positions on each spin, then cleared
More
More regular action, no build-up
Neither mode is better on average; both are designed around the same overall return. The choice is about how you like a feature to play out. Sticky Wilds concentrates the outcome on whether wilds land early. Raining Wilds spreads chances across more spins. If you are unsure, the demo (available after age verification) lets you try both without staking money.
Feature buy isn’t offered in Great Britain. In a UK app the bonus can only be triggered by scatters during paid spins.
Three RTP versions and what they cost
Pragmatic publishes three versions: 96.55%, 95.53% and 94.55%. Casinos choose which to run, and the game looks the same in each case. Open the rules screen inside the game to see which figure applies to you.
RTP version
Theoretical cost per £100
Over £500 of stakes
96.55%
£3.45
£17.25
95.53%
£4.47
£22.35
94.55%
£5.45
£27.25
These are long-run averages, not predictions. On a very high volatility game, a single session can land far from them. The RTP glossary page explains the maths, and our high RTP slots page covers why versions differ.
Very high volatility and the 12,305x max win
Very high volatility means most spins return little, and the game relies on occasional big features for its return. The 12,305x ceiling is 12,305 times the stake: £1,230.50 at 10p, £6,152.50 at 50p, or £24,610 at the £2 cap for 18 to 24-year-olds. Those figures describe the design limit; nearly all sessions end far below it.
UK rules for The Dog House Megaways
At least 2.5 seconds per spin, with no autoplay, turbo or quick-stop.
No celebration of returns smaller than the stake.
Balance and net position always on screen.
Stake caps: £5 per spin at 25+, £2 at 18–24.
Free demo only after age verification; no feature buy.
Symbols get small on compact phones when reels are tall
Base game wins are usually small
Where to play The Dog House Megaways
Search the lobby of your casino app for Dog House Megaways before depositing, because stock and RTP versions vary by operator. The licensed apps below publish clear terms; none of their offers is specific to this slot. 18+, terms apply, and keep to a budget you set in advance.
No partner offer is tied to The Dog House Megaways. Ladbrokes and Coral award spins on selected slots after £10 of slots play; Casumo matches 50% of a first deposit up to £100 with 10x wagering. 18+, terms apply.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain). If you already hold an account with one Entain brand, you may not be able to open a new account with another; check the terms before signing up.
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only, from 14/11/25 until further notice. Certain deposit methods excluded. Deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day during the first 10 days after first deposit and registration (max 500, £0.10 each, selected games, claim before 23:59 each day, valid 7 days). No wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the Ladbrokes reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the Coral reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only. Opt-in required. 50% deposit bonus up to £100 on first deposit. Minimum deposit £20. 10x wagering on the bonus amount. Maximum bet or spin £5. Bonus valid for 7 days. Game, play and payment method restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the Casumo reviewLicence: Recro Limited, UKGC account 61549. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
Frequently asked questions
Should I pick Sticky Wilds or Raining Wilds?
Neither is better on average, so choose the style you enjoy. Sticky Wilds gives fewer spins, but every wild that lands stays for the rest of the round, so early wilds can make it valuable and late ones leave it flat. Raining Wilds gives more spins and drops wilds at random each time, then clears them, which feels steadier. The demo, once your age is verified, is a no-cost way to try both. See our bonus round page.
What RTP does The Dog House Megaways have?
The top published RTP is 96.55%, and Pragmatic Play also offers versions at 95.53% and 94.55%. Casinos choose which to run, and the game looks identical in each. The only way to check is the rules screen inside the game in your app. Over £100 of stakes, the gap between the top and bottom versions is about £2 in theoretical cost. The best payout casino apps page explains why it matters over time.
How many ways to win are there?
The number changes every spin. Each of the six reels shows between two and seven symbols, and multiplying the counts gives the ways for that spin, from 64 at the minimum up to 117,649 when every reel holds seven. The current figure is shown on screen. Wins pay for matching symbols on adjacent reels from the left, in any position. Our ways to win glossary page explains how this differs from paylines.
Can I buy the bonus in The Dog House Megaways?
Not in Great Britain. Feature buy, which lets players pay a multiple of the stake to start free spins straight away, isn’t offered to British players, so UK casino apps don’t show the button. You can only reach the free spins choice screen by landing three or more scatters in normal play. Autoplay and turbo are also unavailable. The UK casino app rules guide covers each restriction in turn.
What is the maximum win on The Dog House Megaways?
The game caps wins at 12,305 times the stake. At a 20p stake that would be £2,461, and at £1 it would be £12,305. The cap is a design limit that very few rounds ever approach, and most sessions on a very high volatility game end with less than you started with. Our max win glossary page explains why ceilings tell you less than RTP and volatility about how a game plays.
Is The Dog House Megaways better in landscape?
On most phones, yes. Megaways reels can show seven symbols each, and in portrait that makes every symbol small. Turning the phone sideways enlarges the reels and moves the controls to the side, which also makes the wild multiplier badges easier to read. On a large phone or tablet, portrait works fine. If the game won’t rotate, check the rotation lock setting. Our large screen phones page has more layout tips.
Does the game work on Android and iPhone?
Yes. It is an HTML5 game that runs inside UK casino apps and mobile sites on both platforms, so performance depends mainly on the casino app and your phone’s memory. The casino app’s store listing shows which iOS or Android version it needs. Closing other apps helps on older handsets, as the Megaways animations are fairly busy. The Android casino apps page covers Google Play installs and settings.
How much data does The Dog House Megaways use?
The first launch uses the most, because the game downloads its graphics and sound files; later sessions reuse what is stored, and individual spins send only small amounts of data. If your allowance is limited, open the game for the first time on Wi-Fi. Your phone’s mobile data settings show how much each app has used. Our casino app data usage guide explains how to check on iPhone and Android.
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