5 Lions Megaways

5 Lions Megaways is a Pragmatic Play slot playable for real money in rand. Cascading Megaways with a bonus offering a CHOICE OF SEVEN free spins configurations, trading spin count against wild multiplier size up to 25 spins or 40x wilds. Below: the layout, what the volatility rating means for your balance, and an honest read of the RTP figure.

ProviderPragmatic Play
Layout6 reels, up to 7 symbols outer and 8 middle
Paylines or waysUp to 200,704 Megaways
VolatilityVery high
Released2021

How 5 Lions Megaways plays

Cascading Megaways with a bonus offering a CHOICE OF SEVEN free spins configurations, trading spin count against wild multiplier size up to 25 spins or 40x wilds.

Volatility and your bankroll

Very high — rated 5 of 5.

Volatility describes the shape of the payouts rather than how much a game returns overall. A high rating means long quiet stretches broken by larger wins, and it needs a bigger balance relative to your stake to survive them. A low rating pays smaller and more often, which makes a modest balance last. Neither is more generous — see how volatility affects a session.

What the RTP figure actually tells you

Three published builds: 96.50%, 95.52% and 94.54% — the cleanest ladder in the Megaways group.

Return to player is a long-run average measured over millions of spins. It says nothing about your session and nothing about the next spin. More importantly, many slots ship in several RTP configurations and the operator chooses which to run — so a figure quoted on a review site may not describe the build you are playing. Check the game's own info panel, which reflects what is actually deployed.

Worth knowing

The 40x on the provider page is the WILD MULTIPLIER ceiling, not the maximum win — the same misreading trap as Gates of Olympus.

Where to play it

Staked and settled in rand at a licensed South African operator. See more from Pragmatic Play, browse slots by studio, or start from the full slots catalogue.

If you are playing through a bonus, check the eligible-game list and the maximum bet allowed while wagering first — see how wagering works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RTP of 5 Lions Megaways?

Three published builds: 96.50%, 95.52% and 94.54% — the cleanest ladder in the Megaways group. RTP is a long-run average over millions of spins and tells you nothing about your session. Check the game's info panel for the build actually deployed.

Is 5 Lions Megaways high volatility?

Very high — rated 5 of 5. Volatility describes the shape of the payouts, not the total return — higher means longer quiet spells and larger wins when they come.

How does the 5 Lions Megaways bonus work?

Cascading Megaways with a bonus offering a CHOICE OF SEVEN free spins configurations, trading spin count against wild multiplier size up to 25 spins or 40x wilds.

What should I know before playing 5 Lions Megaways?

The 40x on the provider page is the WILD MULTIPLIER ceiling, not the maximum win — the same misreading trap as Gates of Olympus.

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