5 Lions Megaways

5 Lions Megaways Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	June 24, 2021
Theme	Asian, Chinese guardian lions, Mythical animals
Layout	6 reels, 2–7 rows (Megaways)
Paylines	up to 200,704 ways
Bet Range	€0.20–€125
Core Mechanics	Megaways mechanic, Tumble (cascading) feature, Wild multipliers, Selectable Free Spins modes, Ante Bet, Bonus Buy
Technology	HTML5, mobile‑optimized
Mechanic	Licensed Megaways engine from Big Time Gaming

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	turtle, koi fish, toad, golden bird	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	dragon	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	golden lion	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Yin & Yang	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

5 Lions Megaways Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Wild Multiplier	Wild in a winning combination		Applies random multiplier (2×–40×) to win
Free Spins	3–6 Yin & Yang scatters	3×–100× stake scatter payout	Choose one of seven free‑spin modes with specific spin count and wild multiplier range	Unlimited retriggers
Ante Bet	Player opts in		Pays 25% extra to double chance of triggering free spins
Bonus Buy	Player opts in (where available)		Pays 100× bet to directly trigger free spins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of 5 Lions Megaways?	The RTP is 96.5%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	You can win up to 5000× your bet.
How many ways to win does the game offer?	It offers up to 200,704 Megaways ways to win.
What does the Ante Bet feature do?	It costs 25% extra and doubles your chances of triggering the free spins feature.
Can I buy the free spins feature?	Yes, in some jurisdictions you can use the Bonus Buy feature to trigger free spins for 100× your bet.
What are wild multipliers?	When a wild is part of a win, a random multiplier between 2× and 40× is applied to that win.
How many free‑spin modes are there?	There are seven selectable free‑spin modes, each with different spin counts and multiplier ranges.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes, landing 3 or more scatters during free spins retriggers the feature with the same number of spins.

5 Lions Megaways Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses