What is The Dog House Megaways
The Dog House Megaways is the Megaways adaptation of Pragmatic Play's beloved Saint Bernard slot. Six reels with variable height (between 2 and 7 symbols per reel), up to 117,649 ways to win on a maximum-row spin, and a tumble feature that pays chain wins on a single round. The free spins bonus carries a multiplier that grows with each successful tumble, which is where the biggest payouts of the game live.
The Megaways variant sits in the same Saint Bernard family as the original Dog House and The Dog House Muttley Crew. Same dogs, same cartoon style, completely different mathematics behind the reels.
What players like
- Up to 117,649 ways to win per spin for maximum payout potential
- Tumble feature pays chain wins on a single round
- Growing multiplier in free spins compounds each tumble
- 96.55% RTP, higher than the original Dog House
What to watch for
- High volatility means long stretches without wins
- Variable reel height means fewer ways to win on low-row spins
- Tumble feature can extend a round and burn through stakes faster
- Bonus is the main payout source, not the base game
How to Play The Dog House Megaways
The Megaways mechanic adds extra layers to the standard Pragmatic Play slot format. The base spin works the same way, but the reels and bonuses behave differently.
- Set your stake
Choose a spin amount from R1 upwards. Higher stakes give bigger payouts on the same multiplier, but lower stakes give more attempts at the bonus round. - Spin the reels
Six reels drop with variable height between 2 and 7 symbols. The number of ways to win recalculates every spin, peaking at 117,649 when every reel lands 7 symbols. - Watch for tumbles
When a winning combination lands, those symbols disappear and new ones drop into place. Chain wins can compound on a single round. - Trigger free spins
Four or more Dog House scatter symbols anywhere on the reels trigger 12 free spins. - Use the growing multiplier
During free spins, a multiplier starts at 1x and increases with each successful tumble. The multiplier does not reset between spins in the bonus round.
How to Play The Dog House Megaways on 10bet
If you do not have a 10bet account yet, opening one and playing The Dog House Megaways takes a couple of minutes from start to first spin.
- Create a 10bet account
Register using details that match your valid ID. New SA players are eligible for the welcome offer. - Fund your account
Deposit via Ozow, FNB eWallet, Instant EFT or any other 10bet payment method. The fastest options settle within seconds. - Open The Dog House Megaways
Find it in the Slots lobby or filter by Pragmatic Play to see the full Dog House family side by side. - Use Bets history
Review session results in your account area and fine-tune your stake and Autoplay settings over time.
The Dog House family compared
Three variants of The Dog House are live in the 10bet lobby. Each suits a slightly different style of player.
| Variant | RTP | Format | Best for | Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog House | 96.07% | 5x3, 20 paylines, sticky multiplier wilds | Classic bonus chasers | Play |
| The Dog House Megaways | 96.55% | Up to 117,649 ways, tumble mechanic, growing multiplier | Megaways and cascade fans | Play |
| The Dog House Muttley Crew | 96.00% | 5x3, 20 paylines, pick-and-click bonus | Feature-rich session players | Play |
Megaways explained for new players
Megaways is a slot mechanic developed by Big Time Gaming and licensed to other studios including Pragmatic Play. The defining features:
| Feature | What it means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Variable reel height | Each reel lands with 2 to 7 symbols, decided spin by spin | Number of ways to win recalculates every spin |
| Maximum ways | Up to 117,649 ways when every reel lands the maximum 7 symbols | Biggest payout potential when reels land tall |
| Tumble feature | Winning symbols disappear, remaining symbols drop, new symbols fill empty spaces | Single spin can produce multiple consecutive wins |
| Free spins multiplier | Multiplier starts at 1x, grows with each tumble during the bonus, does not reset | Where the biggest wins in Megaways games come from |
Tips for Enjoying The Dog House Megaways
The Dog House Megaways is high-volatility by design. These habits make a small budget last longer and help you ride the swings.
Risk and stake guide
The Dog House Megaways is high volatility by design. The chart below sets out how stake size and session length tend to play out on a R50 to R200 balance.
| Stake | What it means | Best for | Quick tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 spins | The minimum stake. Around 50 spins from a R50 balance. | Learning the Megaways mechanic | Ideal first session on the game |
| R2 to R5 spins | Mid-range stake. Balanced session and payout potential. | Most players | Best all-round setting |
| R10+ spins | Higher stake. Big bonus potential but quicker burn. | Confident high-volatility players | Lower stake if no bonus in 30 spins |
| Autoplay | Hands-free spins with stop conditions | Hunting the free spins bonus | Always set a loss limit and stop-on-bonus |
Why Play The Dog House Megaways on 10bet South Africa
10bet runs The Dog House Megaways alongside hundreds of other Pragmatic Play titles, including the sister variants The Dog House and The Dog House Muttley Crew. Real money play in rand from R1 a spin. Fast deposits via Ozow, FNB eWallet and Instant EFT. Free spins promotions rotate across selected slots and the Dog House family appears regularly. The 10bet app loads the slot lobby faster on a busy network and runs cleanly on Android and iOS.
