The Dog House Slot: Pragmatic Play's Canine Adventure
The Dog House is a 5-reel, 20-payline slot with semi-high volatility and a cartoonish suburban dog theme. The core mechanic is simple: 2x and 3x multiplier wilds that lock in place during free spins. Set against a picturesque suburban backdrop with the reels framed inside a giant dog house. Wager between 0.20 and 100 per spin.
Symbols & Paytable
| Symbol | Match 3 | Match 4 | Match 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| J | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Q | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| K | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.50 |
| A | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.50 |
| Dog Treat | 0.08 | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Dog Collar | 0.12 | 0.25 | 1.50 |
| Green Beagle | 0.20 | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Yellow Pug | 0.25 | 0.60 | 3.00 |
| Pink Shih Tzu | 0.35 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Blue Rottweiler | 0.50 | 1.50 | 7.50 |
The dog house wild appears on reels 2, 3, and 4 only, carrying a random 2x or 3x multiplier. Multiple wilds on a payline combine their multipliers.
Gameplay & Features
Bonus round is activated by landing paw print symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5. Triggering awards an instant 5x your total bet payout. A Doberman then spins a wooden machine to determine free spins: 9 to 27 spins.
During free spins, any wilds that land stick in place for the duration of the feature. Maximum payout potential during free spins: up to 6,750x your stake.
Verdict
The Dog House is a straightforward high-volatility slot without a Bonus Buy feature. The sticky wilds in the bonus are interesting and potentially lucrative, but there is no way to increase your odds of triggering the bonus. It is the original in a large franchise, not the best version, but certainly not the worst. The two weakest versions of the series are The Dog House Multihold and Dog or Alive: The Dog House, both of which are worse from a gameplay and RTP perspective.
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Facts & Figures
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Dog House |
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Game Type | Slots |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 3 |
| Paylines | 20 |
| RTP | 96.51% |
| House Edge | 3.49% |
| Max Win | 6,750x |
| Volatility | 7.25/10 |
| Min Bet | 0.20 |
| Max Bet | 100 |
| Release Date | 09/05/2021 |
| Theme | Dogs |
| Feature Buy Available? | No |