#1 · 2019
Our score: 8.6
The Dog House
The 2019 original: sticky multiplier wilds, barrels that pick your spins and a 6,750x cap.
- RTP
- 96.51%
- Max win
- 6,750x
- Volatility
- Medium
Pragmatic Play · 2019–2026 · Independent guide
The Dog House Slots
All 9 games, tested in the demo and compared
Four dogs, one wooden kennel and nine very different slots. We played every Dog House game in Pragmatic Play's free demo, read every rules page and bought the bonus where we could. Here's what each one is really like.
- 9 full reviews
- 100+ of our own screenshots
- 9 bonus rounds played
- Games
- 9From 2019 to 2026
- RTP range
- 96.06–96.55%From the in-game rules
- Max wins
- 6,750–25,000xYour total bet
- Bonus buys
- 7 of 9From 100x
The series
Every Dog House slot, in release order
Each game has its own full review with the paytable, the free spins rules, our demo round and our verdict. The number in the gold badge is our score out of 10.
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#2 · 2020
Our score: 8.7
The Dog House Megaways
Megaways reels, wild multipliers that multiply each other and a choice of two free spins modes.
- RTP
- 96.55%
- Max win
- 12,000x+
- Volatility
- Medium
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#3 · 2023
Our score: 7.4
The Dog House Dice Show
The original's maths on a circus stage, with dice on every symbol and a jester as the wild.
- RTP
- 96.51%
- Max win
- 6,750x
- Volatility
- Medium
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#4 · 2023
Our score: 8.0
The Dog House Multihold
Free spins that open up to four grids at once, with sticky wilds copied from grid to grid.
- RTP
- 96.06%
- Max win
- 9,000x
- Volatility
- Medium
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#5 · 2024
Our score: 8.5
The Dog House – Dog or Alive
A Wild West sequel where every third wild adds spins and doubles every multiplier on screen.
- RTP
- 96.52%
- Max win
- 10,000x
- Volatility
- High
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#6 · 2024
Our score: 7.8
The Dog House – Muttley Crew
Pirate dogs on a 5×5 cluster-pays grid, with treasure-chest wilds worth up to 10x.
- RTP
- 96.50%
- Max win
- 7,500x
- Volatility
- High
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#7 · 2025
Our score: 8.2
The Dog House – Royal Hunt
The dogs dress up for a royal hunt, with a bonus-symbol respin and a 500x Royal buy.
- RTP
- 96.53%
- Max win
- 8,000x
- Volatility
- Medium
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#8 · 2026
Our score: 8.6
The Big Dog House
Expanded and colossal wilds, ghost wilds that steal sticky ones, and a 15,000x cap.
- RTP
- 96.53%
- Max win
- 15,000x
- Volatility
- Medium
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#9 · 2026
Our score: 8.4
The Dog House Megaways 1000
The Megaways game rebuilt with wild multipliers up to 1,000x and a 25,000x cap.
- RTP
- 96.50%
- Max win
- 25,000x
- Volatility
- Medium
Our picks
Which Dog House game should you play?
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Start here
The Dog House
The 2019 original. Simple rules, sticky wilds, medium volatility. Learn the formula here.
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Best overall
The Dog House Megaways
The best RTP (96.55%), multiplying wilds and a real choice of bonus. Our top score.
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Biggest wins
Megaways 1000
Wilds up to 1,000x and a 25,000x cap. For players who want the highest ceiling.
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Best bonus
Dog or Alive
Every third wild doubles all the others. The most exciting free spins in the series.
Not sure yet? Answer four quick questions in our Dog House game picker.
Side by side
The nine games at a glance
Click a column heading to sort. For bonus buys and free spins in the same table, see the full comparison.
| Game | Released | Layout | RTP | Volatility | Max win |
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| The Dog House | 5×3, 20 lines | 96.51% | Medium | 6,750x | |
| The Dog House Megaways | 6 reels, up to 117,649 ways | 96.55% | Medium | 12,000x+ | |
| The Dog House Dice Show | 5×3, 20 lines | 96.51% | Medium | 6,750x | |
| The Dog House Multihold | 5×3, 20 lines | 96.06% | Medium | 9,000x | |
| The Dog House – Dog or Alive | 5×3, 20 lines | 96.52% | High | 10,000x | |
| The Dog House – Muttley Crew | 5×5, cluster pays | 96.50% | High | 7,500x | |
| The Dog House – Royal Hunt | 5×3, 20 lines | 96.53% | Medium | 8,000x | |
| The Big Dog House | 5×3, 20 lines | 96.53% | Medium | 15,000x | |
| The Dog House Megaways 1000 | 6 reels, up to 117,649 ways | 96.50% | Medium | 25,000x |
Family traits
What every Dog House game has in common
- The same four dogs. A Rottweiler is always the top symbol, followed by a Shih Tzu, a Pug and a Dachshund, sometimes in costume.
- A dog house wild with a multiplier. Usually 2x or 3x on the middle reels. The Megaways games multiply wilds together; the 5×3 games add them up.
- Wilds that stick in free spins. Every game has a version of it, from Multihold copying wilds between grids to ghost wilds that steal them.
- Barrels that pick your spins. Five of the 5×3 games spin a 3×3 grid of barrels before the bonus, for 9 to 27 free spins.
- A paw for the bonus. The Bonus symbol is a red paw in most games, and lands on reels 1, 3 and 5 in the 5×3 ones.
- RTP around 96.5%. Eight of the nine sit between 96.50% and 96.55%. Multihold, at 96.06%, is the exception.
Seven years of dogs
The Dog House series timeline
The Dog House. The 2019 original: sticky multiplier wilds, barrels that pick your spins and a 6,750x cap.
The Dog House Megaways. Megaways reels, wild multipliers that multiply each other and a choice of two free spins modes.
The Dog House Dice Show. The original's maths on a circus stage, with dice on every symbol and a jester as the wild.
The Dog House Multihold. Free spins that open up to four grids at once, with sticky wilds copied from grid to grid.
The Dog House – Dog or Alive. A Wild West sequel where every third wild adds spins and doubles every multiplier on screen.
The Dog House – Muttley Crew. Pirate dogs on a 5×5 cluster-pays grid, with treasure-chest wilds worth up to 10x.
The Dog House – Royal Hunt. The dogs dress up for a royal hunt, with a bonus-symbol respin and a 500x Royal buy.
The Big Dog House. Expanded and colossal wilds, ghost wilds that steal sticky ones, and a 15,000x cap.
The Dog House Megaways 1000. The Megaways game rebuilt with wild multipliers up to 1,000x and a 25,000x cap.
Tested, not copied
One bonus round in every game
On we played all nine games in Pragmatic Play's free demo at a $2.00 bet. In the two games without a buy we waited for free spins to trigger; in the other seven we bought one round. Here's what each round paid, in multiples of the bet:
| Game | How we got the round | Spins | Cost | Round paid |
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| The Dog House | Triggered naturally | 12 | – | 14.6x |
| The Dog House Megaways | Bought for 100x, Sticky Wilds | 7 | 100x | 42.6x |
| The Dog House Dice Show | Triggered naturally | 12 | – | 14.25x |
| The Dog House Multihold | Bought for 100x | 11 | 100x | 43.25x |
| The Dog House – Dog or Alive | Bought for 100x | 13 | 100x | 74.1x |
| The Dog House – Muttley Crew | Bought 10 spins for 100x | 10 | 100x | 16.5x |
| The Dog House – Royal Hunt | Bought Royal spins for 500x | 12 | 500x | 13.3x |
| The Big Dog House | Bought Biggie spins for 200x | 15 | 200x | 61.15x |
| The Dog House Megaways 1000 | Bought Super free spins 2 for 2,500x | 7 | 2,500x | 417.3x |
Our best round was Megaways 1000's 417x, but it came from a 2,500x buy. Across all eight of our buys, including a second Megaways round, we spent 3,700x the bet and got back about 673x, or 18%. Nine rounds can't measure an RTP, but they show clearly how swingy these bonuses are. More in our bonus buy guide.
Quick answers
Dog House FAQ
How many Dog House slots are there?
Nine, from The Dog House in 2019 to The Dog House Megaways 1000 in July 2026.
Which Dog House slot has the best RTP?
The Dog House Megaways, at 96.55% in the demo's rules. Multihold has the lowest, 96.06%.
Which Dog House slot pays the most?
Megaways 1000, with a 25,000x cap. The Big Dog House is next at 15,000x.
Can I play them for free?
Yes. Every game has a free demo with virtual credits. See our demo guide.
Stay in control
Play responsibly
- You must be 18 or older, or the legal age where you live if that's higher.
- Decide on a budget and a time limit before you start, and stop when you reach either.
- Bonus buys, ante bets and super spins multiply what each spin costs. Our tests show how quickly they can swing.
- Try the free demo first: it's the same game with virtual credits.
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