Introduction to The Dog House Megaways 1000
The Dog House Megaways 1000 is a casino slot from Pragmatic Play that lets us hang out with the coolest dogs from the suburbs. The Dog House series has been going on for quite a few years, originally starting in 2019 with the release of The Dog House, and has seen a multitude of sequels, such as The Dog House Megaways, which this release is based on. While we’re not exactly in the suburbs anymore, as Pragmatic Play has taken us out to enjoy nature, The Dog House Megaways 1000 still feels familiar enough with its Multiplier Wilds that can go up to 1,000X, and two types of bonus games. However, this time around, the studio has also included new Super Scatter Symbols and, in turn, two Super Bonus Games that take the best parts of the game and smash them into an extremely volatile experience. Just like the many 1000 series predecessors, The Dog House Megaways 1000 is a toned-up version in more ways than one, and comes decked out with a max win of 25,000X the bet, and new ways to hunt it.
Hang out with your favorite canine companions in this 1000 version of a 2020 classic. The Dog House Megaways 1000 brings out the big guns with new, bigger Multipliers and even newer Super bonus games.
Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts
The Dog House Megaways 1000 is a video slot from Pragmatic Play with 6 Reels, 4 Rows, and uses Megaways, with up to 117,649 ways to win. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.2 and a Max.bet of 240. The Dog House Megaways 1000 comes with a higher-than-average RTP of 96.5%, a hit frequency of 23.75%, medium volatility, and a great max win of 25,000X the bet. However, do take note that the max win hit frequency is 1 in 9,049,774 spins, and the Free Spins hit frequency is 1 in 388.18 spins, and there are various other versions of the game with lower RTPs at 95.5% and 94.5%.
As previously mentioned, we’re no longer in the suburbs, instead visiting an old home out in nature, where the dogs can sprint free, and wins are just that bit bigger. However, thematically, the game isn’t all that different from its predecessor, and it definitely doesn’t change its theme as much as some other Dog House sequels. You can play the game on most notepads, mobiles, and desktops.
The lower-paying symbols are 10, J, Q, K, and A. Creating a win with 6 of the same symbols will pay out 0.5X to 1X the bet. The higher-paying symbols are a bone, a collar, a dachshund, a pug, a maltese, and a rottweiler. Landing a win with 6 of the same symbols pays out 1.5X to 7.5X the bet. Then we have the Special Symbols, which include Wilds, Sticky Wilds, Scatters, and Super Scatters, which we will go over in the Feature section.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot The Dog House Megaways 1000?
You can win up to 25,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot The Dog House Megaways 1000?
The features are Wild Symbols, Free Spins, Super Free Spins, Ante Bet (Special Bet), and Feature Buy.
Wild Symbols
Wild Symbols help form winning combinations by being able to substitute for all symbols except Scatter and Super Scatter Symbols. Whenever a Wild Symbol lands, it can have a random Multiplier ranging from 1X to 1,000X.
Free Spins
By landing 3, 4, 5, or 6 Scatter Symbols, you will be awarded one of two Free Spins bonus games with 7, 12, 15, or 20 spins, respectively. At the start of the feature trigger, you get to choose between one of the bonus games, and they are as follows:
Sticky Wilds Free Spins = During the bonus game, Sticky Wilds of any size can hit, which will stick on the reels until the end of the feature.
Random Wilds Free Spins = During the bonus game, up to 6 Wild Symbols of any size can be added to the reels on each spin.
Super Free Spins
By triggering the Free Spins feature with a combination of Scatter and Super Scatter Symbols, or only Super Scatter Symbols, you will be awarded one of two Super Free Spins bonus games, and they are as follows:
Super Bonus Free Spins = Awarded by a combination of Scatter and Super Scatter Symbols. Every spin, a random number of Wild or Sticky Wilds can land on reels 2-5 in random positions and sizes.
All Super Bonus Free Spins = Awarded by triggering the feature with only Super Scatter Symbols. Awards a random number of Wilds or Sticky Wilds on reels 2-5 on each spin, and all Wild Symbols are converted into Sticky Wilds.
Ante Bet (Special Bet)
By turning on one of the Ante Bet options, you increase your chance of triggering features and bonuses, but at a price increase to your current bet.
3X = Triggers the Ante Bet, making each spin 10 times more likely to win the Free Spins feature.
20X = Triggers the Super Spin 1, guaranteeing 2 random Wilds land on each spin.
500X = Triggers the Super Spin 2, guaranteeing 3 random Wilds on each spin, with one Wild guaranteed to land with a Multiplier of 25X or higher.
Feature Buy
Through the Feature Buy option, you can instantly trigger one of the bonus games for a price based on the current bet.
100X = Awards the standard Free Spins.
500X = Awards the Super Free Spins 1, which either triggers the Super Bonus Free Spins or the All Super Bonus Free Spins.
2,500X = Awards the All Super Bonus Free Spins, guaranteed with one Sticky or Random Wild with a minimum Multiplier of 25X.
Final Thoughts on The Dog House Megaways 1000
The Dog House Megaways 1000 is part of Pragmatic Play’s usual antics in building on previous fan-favorite. At least, that’s how the 1000 series was born, which quickly became the perfect gold mine of taking beloved releases and upping their potential in a new, volatile package, which we’ve seen with games like Sugar Rush 1000, Starlight Princess 1000, and Gates of Olympus 1000, just to name a few. We’ve welcomed most of these 1000 series releases with open arms, as they’ve usually felt different enough, or have had their potential increased so much, that it’s hard to really complain. But one thing we can point out is that this release went full circle and returned to a rather basic setting, right after the series took us on adventures with cowboys, pirates, and more.
When it comes to gameplay, The Dog House Megaways 1000 follows the same Multiplier Wild formula as its predecessors, although with way higher potential, as the original 2019 release capped out at 3X, and now, seven years later, we can hit Multipliers as high as 1,000X. Of course, we’re not gonna see these high Multipliers on each and every spin, but it’s a fun number to chase, especially if you’re a fan of high-risk, high-reward gameplay loops. On that same note, we also have a handful of new bonus games, as while the Sticky Wild and Random Wilds features have been around since before, the new Super versions are what’s on our mind. These bring up the volatility amp to eleven, and if you’re not in the mood to spin for a hit, the, albeit pricy, Feature Buy options are there to skip the line.
While Feature Buys may be a bit of a dividing factor for players, we can see that The Dog House Megaways 1000 has tried to capture a new audience, as the original was known for its casual theme and simple gameplay loop in 2019. But now, while trying to adhere to those same principles, Pragmatic Play also wants a piece of the high-risk, high-reward market. We really enjoyed our time with The Dog House Megaways 1000 and can confidently call it a more volatile sequel to its 2020 Megaways predecessor, which may or may not be the selling point, depending on what type of player you are.
The Dog House Megaways 1000 is a new release in both the Dog House and 1000 series, bringing the best of both worlds together to form an explosive game all about Wilds with Multipliers up to 1,000X.
