The Dog House – Dog or Alive

The Dog House – Dog or Alive Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	2024-03-28
Theme	Western, Dogs
Layout	5×3
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.20–240
Core Mechanics	Sticky Wild Multipliers, Free Spins with Retriggers, Bonus Buy
Technology	HTML5 compatible across desktop and mobile
Developer	Pragmatic Play

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	dog bone, dog collar	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	turquoise dog, green dog, purple dog, blue dog, sheriff Rottweiler	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	golden sheriff badge	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	silver vault	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

The Dog House – Dog or Alive Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Wild Multipliers	Wild lands on reels 2‑4		Wild substitutes and carries 2× or 3× multiplier; multipliers add if multiple wilds in win
Free Spins	3 scatters on reels 1, 3, 5	5× bet plus 9–27 free spins	Sticky wilds with multipliers remain; retrigger on 3/6/9 wilds gives +3 spins and doubles multipliers
Bonus Buy	Player chooses to buy		Pay 100× bet to start free spins with RTP 96.54%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does the game have?	The game has 20 fixed paylines.
What is the maximum win potential?	The maximum win is 10 000× the bet.
What RTP versions are available?	The default RTP is 96.08 % and operators may offer 95.08 % or 94.08 % versions.
How do wild multipliers work?	Wilds land on reels 2‑4 with 2× or 3× multipliers that add together when multiple wilds are in a win.
How are free spins awarded?	Landing 3 scatters awards 5× bet and triggers 9–27 free spins via a 3×3 grid randomizer.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes. Landing 3, 6 or 9 wilds during free spins grants +3 spins and doubles all wild multipliers.
Is there a bonus buy option?	Yes. Players can pay 100× bet to access free spins immediately.
Is the game mobile compatible?	Yes. The game runs on desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

The Dog House – Dog or Alive Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses