5 Lions Megaways
Certified by the HGC (HGC-002729-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (22 July 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
Demo provided by the game studio via iGaming Tools. Free play only, no real money.
How it playsHow 5 Lions Megaways plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested 5 Lions Megaways yet, so it has no score.
5 Lions Megaways is a Pragmatic Play slot, using the Megaways mechanic. It was released in June 2021. It is themed around China.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-002729-TM; last updated in the register on 15 November 2023.
5 Lions Megaways combines free spins, multipliers, cascades, Megaways and bonus buy. 10 other slots of the 593 with data in our catalogue have exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.5%: what it means
The RTP (return to player) of 5 Lions Megaways is 96.5%. Over a very large number of spins the game theoretically pays back €96.50 for every €100 staked; the remaining €3.50 (3.5%) is the house edge. RTP is an average over millions of spins. A single session can end very differently — and in the long run the casino wins.
That equals the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. Note: 96.5% is the standard version of 5 Lions Megaways. If a casino runs another version, its RTP is shown in the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of 5 Lions Megaways as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with 5 Lions Megaways.
Max win: 5,000×
The top prize on 5 Lions Megaways is 5,000× the stake, i.e. €5,000 at a €1 stake. It is a ceiling reached extremely rarely — not a win anyone should expect. That is below the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 296 are higher.
Bet range
The provider does not publish a bet range for 5 Lions Megaways in our data source; the minimum and maximum stake are shown in the game’s info screen at the casino.
Bonus features
Free spins
Usually triggered by scatter symbols, they give you spins you are not charged for; their wins are credited to your balance as normal. In 5 Lions Megaways it comes together with multipliers, cascades, Megaways and bonus buy. Found in 489 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 416 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Multipliers
Multiply a win, for example ×2 or ×10. They are already part of the RTP — they do not raise it. In 5 Lions Megaways it comes together with free spins, cascades, Megaways and bonus buy. Found in 299 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 262 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Cascades
After a win the winning symbols are removed and new ones drop into place, so one paid spin can produce several wins in a row. In 5 Lions Megaways it comes together with free spins, multipliers, Megaways and bonus buy. Found in 169 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 148 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Megaways
The number of symbols on each reel changes every spin, and with it the number of ways to win. In 5 Lions Megaways it comes together with free spins, multipliers, cascades and bonus buy. Found in 47 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 47 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Bonus buy
The bonus round can be bought outright at a price that is a multiple of the stake — often tens or hundreds of times. That means much more money is staked in a short time; whether it is offered depends on the casino. In 5 Lions Megaways it comes together with free spins, multipliers, cascades and Megaways. Found in 450 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 394 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of 5 Lions Megaways?
The RTP of 5 Lions Megaways is 96.5%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.5% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is 5 Lions Megaways certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified 5 Lions Megaways for online play, certificate HGC-002729-TM (last updated in the register on 15 November 2023). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on 5 Lions Megaways?
5,000× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is 5 Lions Megaways?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does 5 Lions Megaways have?
According to the provider: free spins, multipliers, cascades, Megaways and bonus buy.
Can I play 5 Lions Megaways for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
5 Lions Megaways compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lions Megaways | 96.5% | high | 5,000× | — |
| 5 Lions Megaways 2 | 96.5% | high | 8,000× | — |
| Floating Dragon New Year Festival Ultra Megaways Hold & Spin | 96.7% | high | 20,000× | — |
| 3 Dancing Monkeys | 96.0% | high | 12,077× | 5×3 |
Compared with 5 Lions Megaways 2 (Pragmatic Play), 5 Lions Megaways has the same RTP, the same volatility and a max win 1.6 times lower. Both have free spins, multipliers, cascades, Megaways and bonus buy.
Compared with Floating Dragon New Year Festival Ultra Megaways Hold & Spin (Pragmatic Play), 5 Lions Megaways has an RTP 0.2 points lower, the same volatility and a max win 4 times lower. Both have free spins, cascades, Megaways and bonus buy. Only Floating Dragon New Year Festival Ultra Megaways Hold & Spin has Hold & Win. Only 5 Lions Megaways has multipliers.
Compared with 3 Dancing Monkeys (Pragmatic Play), 5 Lions Megaways has an RTP 0.5 points higher, the same volatility and a max win 2.4 times lower. Both have free spins, multipliers and bonus buy. Only 5 Lions Megaways has cascades and Megaways.