Play the 5 Lions Megaways demo for free
Try the 5 Lions Megaways demo below before you read the review. It is a free slot you can play for free with no real money at stake, so it is a safe way to try before you play for real. 18+ only.
5 Lions Megaways is a Pragmatic Play slot with an Asian lion dance theme and the Megaways engine. It has six reels, tumbling wins and up to 200,704 ways to win, and its free spins let you choose between options that trade the number of spins against the size of the wild multipliers. You can play the 5 Lions Megaways demo for free at the top of this page.
This review covers the RTP figures reported, the volatility rating, the 5,000x maximum win in pounds, the ways to win figure that sources give two ways, how the free spins choice works, and the stake limits. It sits with our Pragmatic Play slots hub, and it is a close relative of our Buffalo King Megaways review.
5 Lions Megaways at a glance
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Released | 2021 (one source) |
| Layout | 6 reels, Megaways with up to 200,704 ways (some sources say 117,649) |
| RTP | 96.50% (95.5% also listed in one catalogue) |
| Volatility | High (5 out of 5, one reviewer says medium to high) |
| Maximum win | 5,000x the stake |
| Free spins | Choice of options from 6 to 25 spins, with wild multipliers up to 40x |
| Stakes | Top stake reported as 100 or 125 |
| Bonus buy | Reported by two sources |
| Max win probability | About 1 in 907,552 spins (one source) |
Overview
One review calls this the 9th Pragmatic Play Megaways slot, and says the main thing that sets it apart from other Megaways games is the free spins choice with different multiplier wilds. The theme builds on the original 5 Lions slot, which is an Asian game based on a lion dance.
Reviewers like the choice. One calls it a superb continuation of the series, while another says the 5,000x cap is weak for a Megaways engine and describes it as fairly average. A reviewer who plays often says the free spins can be hard to trigger and often return little, which is a fair caution for a high volatility game.
How to play and stakes
The game is played on six reels with the Megaways engine, where between one and seven symbols drop on each reel on every spin. Winning symbols tumble away and new ones drop in. Sources give the maximum ways as 200,704 or 117,649. We have used 200,704 as the headline figure and noted the lower one.
Stakes are reported with a top of 125 by two sources and 100 by one, and one source describes the win potential as 500,000 to 625,000 credits, which is 5,000x of 100 or 125. Check the game information screen at your casino for the limit that applies.
RTP and the versions you may meet
The standard RTP is 96.50%, which every source agrees on. One catalogue lists 95.5% as an RTP range, which suggests a lower version exists, though it gives no more detail. One review says the 96.50% figure applies to the ante bet, the regular play and the bonus buy.
Operators can choose which version to run, so check the game information at your casino. The RTP describes the long-run return across a very large number of spins and tells you little about a short session.
Volatility
Most sources say high, and one gives 5 out of 5 as the studio’s rating. One reviewer says that, given the 5,000x cap, they would rate it medium to high instead. We treat it as a high volatility slot, but the free spins choice lets you tune the risk.
If you want less volatility, one review suggests picking the option with more free spins and lower wild multipliers. If you want a big swing, the option with 6 spins and the biggest multipliers is the high-risk choice.
Max win and what it is worth in pounds
Every source we checked gives the maximum win as 5,000x the stake. One source puts the chance of reaching it at about 1 in 907,552 spins and calls that an unusually solid figure, although we could not confirm it elsewhere. Another says reaching the cap needs a high-multiplier free spins phase combined with a maximum Megaways layout.
In pounds, 5,000x is £5,000 on a £1 stake, £25,000 on a £5 stake and £500,000 on a £100 stake. That is simple multiplication, not a figure from the studio.
Free spins options and wild multipliers
Landing 3 or more scatters starts the free spins, and you choose how to play them. Two sources list the options as 25 spins with wild multipliers of 2x, 3x or 5x, 20 spins with 3x, 5x or 8x, 15 spins with 5x, 8x or 10x, 13 spins with 8x, 10x or 15x, 10 spins with 10x, 15x or 30x, and 6 spins with 15x, 30x or 40x. Several sources say there are seven or eight options, but only six are listed, so check the in-game menu.
The retrigger feature adds more spins during the round, according to one source, and the multipliers on wilds can climb to 40x in the highest-risk option.
Bonus buy
Two sources say a bonus buy is available. One says it costs 100x your stake in the Megaways version, which we could not confirm elsewhere, and another says the RTP stays at 96.50% when you use it. Availability and cost can vary by casino and region, so check the game information screen.
Symbols and paytable
The game uses lions and traditional Asian symbols, with wilds, scatters and a Chinese lion dance theme. We have not given paytable values, because the sources we checked do not publish them in a form we could verify. The paytable inside the game is the reliable source for symbol payouts at your stake.
Hit frequency and win rate
No hit frequency or free spins frequency is published in the sources we checked, so we do not give any. The only statistic is the max win probability of about 1 in 907,552 spins from one source.
One reviewer’s best win during free spins was 400x, which is an anecdote and not a rate. The demo above is the best way to feel how often the bonus arrives.
Is 5 Lions Megaways enjoyable? Our verdict
5 Lions Megaways is a good fit for players who like to choose how risky their bonus is. The 96.50% RTP is above average, the free spins menu is a real point of difference and the cap is easier to reach than the huge caps of newer slots. The 5,000x cap is modest for a Megaways slot and the free spins can be hard to trigger, so try the demo first.
For a different Megaways slot with a huge ceiling, try our Buffalo King Megaways review. Gambling should be fun and 18+ only. Set limits before you play.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free spins menu that lets you choose your own risk.
- Wild multipliers up to 40x.
- A 96.50% RTP.
Cons
- A 5,000x max win is modest for a Megaways slot.
- The free spins can be hard to trigger.
- Sources disagree on the number of ways and free spins options.
5 Lions Megaways FAQ
What is the RTP of 5 Lions Megaways?
Every source gives 96.50%. One catalogue lists 95.5% as a range. Operators can choose which version to run, so check the game information at your casino.
How volatile is 5 Lions Megaways?
Most sources say high and one gives 5 out of 5. One reviewer would call it medium to high.
What is the maximum win on 5 Lions Megaways?
5,000x the stake. That is £5,000 at a £1 stake and £25,000 at a £5 stake.
How many ways to win does 5 Lions Megaways have?
Up to 200,704 according to most sources, and 117,649 according to a few.
What are the stakes on 5 Lions Megaways?
Two sources give a top stake of 125 and one gives 100. Check your casino.
How do the free spins work?
Three or more scatters start them, and you choose between options with more spins and lower multipliers or fewer spins and higher ones.
How high do the wild multipliers go?
Up to 40x in the highest-risk option, according to several sources.
Is there a bonus buy on 5 Lions Megaways?
Two sources say yes. One gives a cost of 100x, which is unconfirmed.
How likely is the 5,000x max win?
One source gives about 1 in 907,552 spins. It is unconfirmed.
When was 5 Lions Megaways released?
2021, according to one source.
Can I play the 5 Lions Megaways demo for free?
Yes. The 5 Lions Megaways demo at the top of this page is free to play and uses no real money. It is for over-18s only. A short demo session tells you little about the long-run return that the RTP describes.
Is there a free play version of 5 Lions Megaways for UK players?
The free demo above is the free play version, so you can try before you play for real. Check the game information at your casino for the RTP version and stake limits that apply to you.
How we checked the figures
- RTP, volatility, max win, ways, stakes and free spins options: Gambling.com, AskGamblers, SlotCatalog, 5-lions-megaways.org, Slotark, Slot Gods, FreeSlotsHub, LCB and Casino Hipster game pages, compared for conflicts and read on 5 October 2026.
- Max win probability: SlotCatalog only. Release year: AskGamblers only. Bonus buy cost: Adventure Gamers, from its review of the original 5 Lions page.
- Where sources disagree we say so. The Pragmatic Play game page was not used for any figure, so none is confirmed with the studio.
- Maximum win in pounds is 5,000 multiplied by the stake.