Megaways base game
Reel heights change every spin, so the ways to win change too. Our Megaways explainer covers the mechanic.
Pick your wilds
Sticky wilds can build a stronger grid over the round, usually with fewer spins. Raining wilds usually give more spins, with fresh wilds each time. The paytable lists the spin counts.
The Dog House Megaways at a glance
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| Studio | Pragmatic Play |
| Mechanic | Megaways |
| Volatility | Usually described as high; check the info panel |
| RTP on Stake | Check on Stake |
Before you play
Set a budget and a stop time. Read the paytable in the game. If you're new, start with how to play slots. More from Pragmatic Play is on our studio page.
Our verdict
The Dog House Megaways takes Pragmatic's dog-themed slot and puts it on the Megaways engine, so each spin shows a changing number of ways to win. The base game is busy and pays small amounts often enough to feel lively, but most wins are below the bet. The interesting part is free spins, where you choose between sticky wilds and raining wilds, each carrying multipliers. That choice decides the shape of the round. If you like Megaways and enjoy having a say in the bonus, it's a solid game. It's usually rated high volatility, so a short session can end well down. The RTP, the max win and any buy price are in the info panel.
Sticky wilds versus raining wilds
Sticky wilds. Wilds that land in free spins stay in place for the rest of the round, keeping their multipliers. If several stick early, later spins can pay well. If none stick, the round can be thin. This option swings more.
Raining wilds. Wilds land fresh on each spin, with multipliers, and don't stay. Results are more even across the round. This option is steadier.
The number of spins you get can differ between the two options, as the paytable explains. Neither option is better value. They spread the outcomes differently.
The Megaways base game
Each reel lands with a random height on every spin, so the number of ways to win changes. Wins pay on adjacent reels from the left. Wilds in the base game can carry multipliers too. Our Big Time Gaming page explains the Megaways engine in detail, including why more ways doesn't mean better odds.
Bonus buy
Where local rules allow, a bonus buy is available at a price shown in the game. Read the RTP for the buy in the info panel.
How it compares
The original Dog House uses fixed reels, so it's simpler. Big Bass Bonanza offers a different Pragmatic bonus with a clearer ladder. Zeus vs Hades is another game where you pick your volatility. Studio details are on our Pragmatic Play page. For more on how the changing reels work and what they don't change, see our Big Time Gaming page.
Who it suits
Players who enjoy Megaways and like choosing the shape of their bonus. Pick raining wilds if your budget is small. Set a deposit limit before your first spin.
What to check in the info panel
Read the RTP for the version Stake runs, the number of spins for each wild option, the wild multiplier range, the max win and the buy price if offered. Comparing the spin counts for sticky and raining wilds helps you choose.
A session plan
Use a bet that covers several hundred spins, because free spins can take a while. Choose your wild option based on your budget, not on the last round. Set a loss limit and a stop time before you start, and keep to them.
Common misreadings
A spin showing a huge ways count isn't a better spin on average; the paytable is balanced across every reel height. Sticky wilds landing early don't mean the round will be big, because the remaining spins still need wins to pass through them. And picking the same wild option every time doesn't "train" the game. Each round starts fresh.
Before you sign up
You need to be 18+, or older if the legal age where you live is higher. Check the availability page first, because Stake.com isn't open in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ontario, or the other places on its prohibited list, and that list can change. Don't use a VPN to get around a block; it breaks Stake's terms. Once you're in, set a deposit limit and turn on 2FA. Gambling can be addictive, so treat every spin as money you can lose. If the game stops being fun, our responsible gambling page lists Stake's tools and free help.
FAQ
Sticky or raining?
Sticky is swingier. Raining is steadier.
Is it the same as The Dog House?
No. The original uses fixed reels.
Is it high volatility?
It's usually rated high.
Can I change my wild choice during free spins?
Not in the standard rules. You choose before the round starts, and that choice applies for the whole round.
Which wild option pays more?
Neither on average. Sticky wilds swing more and raining wilds are steadier.
Is the base game worth playing without free spins?
It pays small wins often, but most are below your bet. Most of the value sits in free spins.