The Dog House is Pragmatic Play’s canine-themed five reel slot from 2019, and the game that started a franchise of sequels including a Megaways version. It is built around one idea: wilds with multipliers that stick in place during the free spins.
One caveat up front: the official Pragmatic Play page for this game returned a 404 error when we tried to read it, so we could not confirm provider figures directly. Every number below comes from named independent sources, and we say where they conflict. We have not played the game.
The Dog House at a glance
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release | 2019 (OLBG gives 9 May; Aboutslots gives 5 March) |
| Grid and lines | 5 reels, 3 rows, 20 fixed paylines (third-party sources) |
| RTP | 96.51% (third-party sources); 95.51% also reported by OLBG |
| Volatility | High (third-party sources) |
| Max win | 6,750x the stake (third-party sources) |
| Free spins | 9 to 27, set by a random picker (Aboutslots) |
| Reported hit frequency | 27.55% (Aboutslots) |
| Reported free spins frequency | 1 in 180.47 spins (Aboutslots) |
| UK stake range | Reported minimum 20p, £2 maximum for ages 18 to 24, £5 maximum for over 25s |
How to play and stakes
This is a conventional line slot: five reels, three rows and twenty fixed paylines, with wins paying from the left. Wild symbols carry 2x or 3x multipliers, and scatters appear on the first, third and fifth reels according to Bitedge.
Aboutslots lists a stake range of 0.20 to 100. In the UK the stake rules for online slots apply instead: £2 a spin for 18 to 24 year olds and £5 for those aged 25 and over. Autoplay and quick spin are not available to UK players.
RTP: which figure applies
Almost every source lists 96.51%, including OLBG, Aboutslots, Fruity Slots and Tribuna. OLBG also reports a 95.51% version, and AskGamblers notes that other casinos can run a setting around two points lower. These are third-party reports, because we could not read the provider’s own page.
UK casinos can run different RTP settings, so the information panel in the game at your casino is the figure that applies.
Volatility
OLBG, Aboutslots, Tribuna, Fruity Slots and Bitedge all call it high, and Fruity Slots rates it 5 out of 5. AskGamblers goes further and calls it extremely high. Bitedge notes that the sticky wilds make the free spins less volatile than the base game, which is a reviewer’s view and not a measurement.
Max win
Every source agrees on 6,750x the stake. OLBG and Aboutslots both quote the odds of hitting it as 1 in 8,333,333,333 spins, about 8.3 billion. That is a reported figure and not an official one, and it means the cap is effectively theoretical.
At UK stakes, 6,750x converts to the following, using the 20p minimum most sources report:
| Stake | Max win at 6,750x |
|---|---|
| £0.20 (reported minimum) | £1,350 |
| £1 | £6,750 |
| £2 (18 to 24 limit) | £13,500 |
| £5 (over 25 limit) | £33,750 |
The £2 and £5 rows only apply to players within each age band’s limit.
Free spins and sticky wilds
Three scatters trigger the free spins. Before the round, Aboutslots says a 3 by 3 picker spins to reveal spin counts in each cell, and the total decides how many spins you get, from 9 up to 27. During the round, every wild that lands stays locked in place with its multiplier until the end.
Because the sticky wilds accumulate, the grid grows more valuable as the round goes on. Several reviews say multipliers on wilds that fall on the same line combine, with OLBG describing sticky multipliers up to 9x. The Casino Monkey adds that three more scatters during the round award 10 extra spins while keeping all existing sticky wilds, which is a single source.
Ante bet and bonus buy
None of the sources we read describe an ante bet or a bonus buy for the original game, so we do not report either. Later titles in the series may differ.
Symbols and paytable
We did not find a complete paytable from a source we trust, so we do not list payouts. The one structural fact reviewers agree on is that the wild carries a 2x or 3x multiplier and substitutes for pay symbols.
Hit frequency and win rate
The provider’s figure was not available to us. Aboutslots lists a hit frequency of 27.55% and a free spins frequency of about 1 in 180.47. Bitedge says roughly 1 in 4 spins, which is in the same range. These are reported by named independent sites, not official.
SlotPal’s guide to hit rates in Big Bass and Eye of Horus does not cover this game, so there is nothing there to cross-check.
How it compares with other Dog House games
OLBG lists The Dog House Royal Hunt with a higher 8,000x cap and a very high volatility rating. A Megaways sequel replaces the sticky wild round with new mechanics, according to Fortune Games. The original is the simplest of the family, with a lower cap but an easy format.
Is it enjoyable? Our verdict
This section is based on mechanics, provider rules and independent data. We have not played the game.
The sticky wild round is the main strength, because the build-up is visible and each wild changes the odds for the remaining spins. The weaknesses are a base game with few features, a cap that is largely theoretical given the reported odds, and high volatility. Fruity Slots calls the format straightforward and a standout for fans of sticky wild games.
Verdict: a good fit for players who like simple sticky wild games and can accept long dry runs. If you want an ante bet, a buy or a high realistic cap, look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Simple format with a clear sticky wild round
- Wild multipliers of 2x and 3x that persist through free spins
- Reported RTP of 96.51% from nearly every source
- Free spins of up to 27, set by a picker
Cons
- We could not read the provider page
- 6,750x cap has reported odds of about 1 in 8.3 billion
- High volatility with long dry stretches
- Few features outside the free spins
The Dog House FAQ
What is the RTP of The Dog House?
Most sources list 96.51%, and OLBG also reports 95.51%. We could not read the official page, and UK casinos can run different settings, so check the game information panel.
What is the max win?
Third-party sources agree on 6,750x the stake. At a £5 stake that is £33,750.
How many free spins can you get?
Three scatters trigger the round. Aboutslots says a picker sets the total between 9 and 27 spins.
How do the sticky wilds work?
During free spins, every wild that lands stays locked in place with its 2x or 3x multiplier until the round ends.
Can you retrigger the free spins?
The Casino Monkey says three more scatters award 10 extra spins and keep all sticky wilds. This is a single source.
Is it high volatility?
Yes. Most sources say high, and AskGamblers says extremely high.
How many paylines does it have?
Twenty fixed paylines on a 5 by 3 grid, according to Aboutslots and other reviewers.
What are the stake limits in the UK?
£2 a spin for ages 18 to 24 and £5 for ages 25 and over. The reported minimum is 20p.
How often does it hit?
Aboutslots lists 27.55% and free spins about once in 180 spins. These are not official figures.
Can I use autoplay in the UK?
No. UK rules removed autoplay and quick spin from online slots.
Does it have a bonus buy?
None of the sources we read mention one for the original game.
How we checked the figures
- Official provider page: not read. The Pragmatic Play page for this game returned a 404 error, so no figure here is confirmed by the provider.
- OLBG: RTP variant, volatility, max win, max win odds, stake and sequel comparison.
- Aboutslots: grid, hit frequency, free spins frequency, spin picker and stake range.
- AskGamblers, Fruity Slots, Tribuna, Bitedge, Fortune Games and The Casino Monkey: volatility labels, sticky wild description and retrigger.
- UK stake limits: UK Gambling Commission rules for online slots.
- Max win in pounds: our own arithmetic using the 6,750x figure.
- Not verified: every provider-level figure, the paytable and the release date.
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