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Specs at a glance
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| 5 Lions Megaways | |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release | June 13, 2021 (FruitySlots) |
| Grid and pays | 6 reels, Megaways; up to 200,704 ways (Bigwinboard, AskGamblers) or 117,649 (FruitySlots); tumble |
| RTP | 96.50% default; also 95.52% and 94.54% |
| Volatility | High (5/5) |
| Max win | 5,000× |
| Min/max bet | 0.20 to 125 |
The sources don't agree on the maximum ways, so we listed both.
How you win in 5 Lions Megaways
It's a Megaways slot: each reel's height changes every spin, and matching symbols on adjacent reels from the left win. The taller the reels, the more ways.
There are tumbles: winning symbols disappear, new ones drop in, and you can get several wins in a row in one spin.
The Gold Lion wild substitutes for all symbols except the scatter. In free spins, wilds carry multipliers; according to Bigwinboard, the values range from x2 to x40, depending on the free spins option you chose.
Free spins, ante bet and bonus buy
The most unusual thing here is that you choose the free spins setup.
| Free spins | Wild multipliers |
|---|---|
| 25 | x2–x5 |
| 20 | x3–x8 |
| 15 | x5–x10 |
| 13 | x8–x15 |
| 10 | x10–x30 |
| 6 | x15–x40 |
| Mystery | Random combination |
- Trigger: 3 or more Yin Yang scatters. About 1 in 445.8 spins on average according to Bigwinboard.
- Retrigger: 3 scatters = the same number of spins you chose.
- Ante bet: +25% on your bet to raise the chance of the feature.
- Bonus buy: 100× your bet, if available in your market.
RTP and volatility: what they mean for your budget
At 96.50%, the expected cost is about ₱35 for every ₱1,000 in total bets. It's higher on the 94.54% version. Read the RTP guide.
It's high volatility, and the odds of the max win are 1 in 907,551.8 according to Bigwinboard. The free spins choice is like a volatility dial: the 6-spin option is more "all or nothing" than the 25 spins.
Just an example: you have ₱500. At ₱2 a spin, that's 250 spins, fewer than the average trigger rate. Even if you trigger it, the 6-spin option can end with almost nothing back. The volatility guide explains more.
Myths and common mistakes
- "There's a right option that's always better." There's no such option. They just swing differently.
- "More ways means more certain wins." Ways are a way of paying out, not a guarantee.
- "Mystery has a hidden higher RTP." There's no documented claim like that.
- "Always use ante bet to be sure." Every spin costs more, and the bonus isn't guaranteed.
Where to play legally
Only play 5 Lions Megaways on a PAGCOR-licensed site. Many copies or "modded" versions circulate online, and you have no protection there if a withdrawal goes wrong.
- Type the exact site address into our PAGCOR license checker before you sign up. A logo or screenshot of a "license" isn't enough.
- Deposit only through the site's own cashier. Don't send money to an "agent's" personal GCash number. Read the safe GCash and Maya deposit guide for slots.
- Check the RTP on the game's info screen on that site, because the version set up there may be different.
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FAQ
What is the RTP of 5 Lions Megaways?
The default RTP is 96.50%, and there are 95.52% and 94.54% versions according to Bigwinboard. Check the game's info screen on your site.
Is 5 Lions Megaways high volatility?
Yes. It's high volatility, 5 out of 5 according to Bigwinboard. A lot depends on the wild multipliers in free spins.
How many free spins do you get in 5 Lions Megaways?
You choose: 25, 20, 15, 13, 10 or 6 free spins, and fewer spins come with bigger wild multipliers. There's also a Mystery option with a random combination.
Does 5 Lions Megaways have a free demo?
Many review sites and some licensed casinos have a demo mode. It's only for learning the mechanics.
Sources
- Bigwinboard, 5 Lions Megaways review (200,704 ways, RTP versions, 5/5 volatility, 5,000× max win and odds, free spins frequency, bet range, ante bet, bonus buy)
- AskGamblers, 5 Lions Megaways slot review (2021 release, 96.50% RTP, free spins options and multiplier ranges)
- FruitySlots, 5 Lions Megaways review (release date June 13, 2021, 117,649 ways figure, bet range)
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