5 Lions Megaways from Pragmatic Play
5 Lions Megaways from Pragmatic Play
| Game studio | Pragmatic Play |
| Number of winning lines | 117649 |
| Minimum bid | 0.2 |
| Maximum bid | 100 |
| Release Date | June 2021 |
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5 Lions Megaways is a slot game by Pragmatic Play released on June 24, 2021. The game is themed around Eastern culture.
The main feature of the online slot is the ability to choose from 6 free spins modes.
5 Lions Megaways is a megaways slot with a 6x3 layout. The game has no paylines. A winning combination forms when identical symbols appear horizontally from left to right on adjacent reels. The provider states that the slot includes 117,649 ways to win.
At least 3 symbols are required for a payout. Payouts are determined for 3, 4, 5, and 6 matches. Some symbols are randomly expanded to cover 2 or more reel positions, increasing the chances of a combination.
The position of symbols on the reel does not matter. The key is that identical symbols land on adjacent reels. For example, a Jack on position 1 of reel one, position 3 of reel two, and position 2 of reel three still results in a win.
Vertical combinations do not count. However, if they appear along with horizontal ones, they are included in the total payout calculation.
The bet size ranges from 1 to 10 coins, with coin values from €0.01 to €0.5. The total bet is always multiplied by 20. This means the actual bet per round can range from €0.2 to €100.
The RTP of 5 Lions Megaways is 96.5%, which is above the industry average. The maximum theoretical win is x5,000 the bet.
Pragmatic Play rates the game volatility as high — 5 out of 5. This means the slot avoids long sequences of dead spins and can quickly shift between low and high wins.
To start a spin, set the number of coins, choose their value, and press the button with two curved arrows on the control panel. If at least 3 identical symbols appear from left to right on adjacent reels, a payout is made.
The online slot includes a "Quick Spin" feature, which can be activated through settings and shortens spin animations. A standard round lasts 2.5 seconds, while with this option it lasts 0.5 seconds.
The slot also includes a "Battery Saver" feature, which simplifies the graphics to save battery when playing on smartphones, laptops, or tablets. It can be activated via the settings menu.
Symbols in the slot are inspired by Chinese culture and associated with luck. The reels also display card symbols from Ten to Jack.
The game uses hidden multipliers. Although the values are not displayed directly, changing the bet adjusts the symbol values in the paytable. Below are the values for each symbol based on a default bet of €2 (10 coins at €0.01):
|
Symbol |
Payout |
||||
| 6+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Ten
|
--- | 2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
Jack
|
--- | 2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
Queen
|
--- | 2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
King
|
--- | 2.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Ace
|
--- | 2.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Turtle
|
--- | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0.6 |
Fish
|
--- | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0.6 |
Frog
|
--- | 10 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 |
Phoenix
|
--- | 10 | 5 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
Dragon
|
--- | 50 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Bonus
|
100 | --- | 25 | 5 | 3 |
Wild
|
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
The Lion acts as the Wild and replaces any symbol needed for a combination. Payouts are calculated based on the substituted symbol. The Wild appears on all reels except the sixth.
Yin and Yang cannot be replaced by Wild and trigger the bonus free spins mode when appearing on the reels.
When Yin and Yang symbols appear, the bonus round starts. Before the round begins, players choose a free spins type by selecting one of the colored lions:
A mystery purple lion can also be selected, which grants a random number of spins and a random multiplier.
During free spins, Yin and Yang symbols may appear again. They do not extend the number of spins but activate an additional multiplier depending on how many bonus symbols appear:
| Bonus Symbols | Extra Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 3 | x3 |
| 4 | x5 |
| 5 | x25 |
| 6+ | x100 |
If the bonus round does not trigger naturally, it can be bought for real money. The cost of free spins depends on the bet size. For example, with the default €2 bet, the feature costs €200.
An ante bet option is also available. With it enabled, each round costs 25% more. The chance of triggering free spins increases, but the RTP drops to 94.5%. The additional ante cost is not included when calculating payouts in the base game.
