The Dog House Megaways 1000

The Dog House Megaways 1000 is a video slot developed by Pragmatic Play, scheduled for release on 13th July 2026. The game is part of the long-running Dog House series, which has become one of the studio's most recognised slot franchises. This latest instalment builds on the original formula by introducing an expanded Megaways mechanic, offering up to 117,649 ways to win on every spin.

The slot uses a 6-reel, 7-row layout, where reel heights change from spin to spin. This structure increases the number of possible winning combinations compared to fixed-reel slots. A key addition in this version is the choice between two different free spins modes, giving players some control over how the bonus round plays out.

The game also includes three separate special bet options, each altering how wild symbols behave during base game play. These additions set it apart from earlier entries in the series and give the game a distinct identity within the Megaways category.

The 96.50% RTP applies across all bet modes, including Ante Bet, Super Spin 1, Super Spin 2, and all bonus buy options. Volatility is rated medium, meaning wins land at a fairly steady pace, though payout sizes can range from small to very large.

The Dog House Megaways 1000 keeps the light-hearted, dog-themed setting the series is known for. The backdrop shows a row of cartoon houses set against a bright blue sky, with a large rottweiler, a pug, and a beagle featured prominently on the game screen. The art style uses bold outlines and warm, saturated colours, giving the whole scene a cheerful, cartoon-like appearance.

Symbols on the reels include the same cast of dogs, along with dog collars, bones, and standard card royals styled to match the theme. The wild symbol appears as a decorated doghouse icon, while the bonus symbol is shown as a red paw print and the super bonus as a glowing blue paw print. Animations play out when wild multipliers land or when bonus symbols trigger a feature, adding visual feedback to key moments in the game.

Before spinning, players set their total bet using the plus and minus controls near the spin button, with wagers ranging from $0.20 to $120,000.00. The paytable, accessible through the menu, lists all symbol payouts, feature rules, and RTP information.

Players can also choose from four bet modes: Normal Play, Ante Bet, Super Spin 1, or Super Spin 2. Each changes the bet multiplier and alters how wild symbols behave during the base game, as detailed in the Bonus Features section below.

The spin button starts each round, and the spacebar or enter key can also be used to start and stop spins. Wins are calculated automatically based on matching symbols landing on adjacent reels from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel. Only the highest win per payway is paid.

Wild Symbol

The wild symbol appears on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 only, and substitutes for all symbols except bonus, super bonus, and sticky wild symbols. Each wild carries a random multiplier of 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 100x, or 1000x. When more than one wild forms part of the same winning combination, the multipliers are multiplied together rather than added.

Free Spins (Sticky Wilds or Random Wilds)

Landing 3, 4, 5, or 6 bonus symbols anywhere on screen triggers 7, 12, 15, or 20 free spins respectively. At the start of the round, players choose between two modes:

• Sticky Wilds Free Spins: Each sticky wild that lands receives a random multiplier of 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 25x, 100x, or 1000x and remains on the reels until the round ends.
• Random Wilds Free Spins: At every spin, up to 6 wilds carrying multipliers of 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 25x, 100x, or 1000x can appear at random positions on the reels.

Neither mode can be retriggered. Special reels are active during both modes.

Bonus Buy Option: Yes (Cost: 100x total bet)

Super Bonus Free Spins

Triggered by landing a combination of 3, 4, 5, or 6 bonus or super bonus symbols that includes at least 1 super bonus symbol and at least 1 bonus symbol. During this mode, a random number of wild or sticky wild symbols can hit on reels 2, 3, 4, or 5 at every spin. Sticky wilds stay on screen until the round ends; standard wilds leave after each spin. The feature cannot be retriggered.

Bonus Buy Option: Yes (Cost: 500x total bet — triggers Super Bonus Free Spins or All Super Bonus Free Spins randomly)

All Super Bonus Free Spins

Triggered by landing 3, 4, 5, or 6 super bonus symbols, awarding 7, 12, 15, or 20 free spins. During this mode, wild or sticky wild symbols can hit on reels 2, 3, 4, or 5 at random positions every spin. Any wild of any kind that lands stays on screen until the round ends. The feature cannot be retriggered.

Bonus Buy Option: Yes (Cost: 2,500x total bet — on first free spin, a sticky wild with a minimum 25x multiplier is guaranteed if Sticky Wilds mode is chosen, or at least 1 wild with minimum 25x multiplier every spin if Random Wilds mode is chosen)

Special Bet Modes

• Ante Bet (60x multiplier): Increases the chance of triggering any free spins, super free spins 1, or super free spins 2 features by 10x.
• Super Spin 1 (400x multiplier): At least 2 wilds are guaranteed to appear at random positions every spin. Free spins features cannot be triggered.
• Super Spin 2 (10,000x multiplier): At least 3 wilds are guaranteed every spin, with at least 1 carrying a multiplier of 25x or higher. Free spins features cannot be triggered.

All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel. The table below shows payouts at a $2.00 base bet (as expressed in the paytable in coins/dollars per way).

The wild symbol substitutes for all standard symbols and carries its own random multiplier. When multiple wilds contribute to the same win, their multipliers are multiplied together. Bonus and super bonus symbols do not pay directly but trigger the free spins features described above.

Wins form through the Megaways system rather than fixed paylines. Matching symbols must land on adjacent reels from left to right, starting from reel 1. Because reel heights vary each spin, the number of active ways to win changes with every round, up to a maximum of 117,649.

Wild multipliers are central to how large wins are built. When a winning combination includes multiple wilds, their multipliers combine multiplicatively, which can push individual win values significantly higher. During free spins, sticky wilds accumulate on the reels or random wilds land each spin depending on the chosen mode, creating opportunities for multipliers to stack further before the round ends. All wins are capped at 25,000x the total bet. If any round reaches this amount, it ends immediately and remaining spins are forfeited.

The Dog House Megaways 1000 follows earlier entries in the series, including the original The Dog House and The Dog House Megaways. Each title shares the same dog-themed setting but differs in reel structure, maximum win potential, and bonus mechanics. Earlier versions use a fixed reel layout and a single free spins mode. This release adds variable Megaways reels, a choice of free spins modes, multiple buy feature tiers, and special bet options not present in previous games.

The Dog House Megaways 1000 extends a well-established series with a more detailed bonus structure than its predecessors. The ability to choose between Sticky Wilds and Random Wilds free spins adds a layer of decision-making that sets it apart from earlier Dog House titles. Medium volatility and a consistent 96.50% RTP across all modes make it accessible to a wide range of players.

The wide bet range and three-tier bonus buy cater to both casual and higher-stakes play. The 25,000x maximum win is the ceiling, driven largely by multiplier stacking during free spins. Players familiar with the series will find this a natural next step, while newcomers get a clear entry point through the Megaways format.