Last updated: May 2026. Spec values cross-checked against the in-game info panel at all four featured casinos plus Pragmatic Play's published documentation.
Players who land on a specs page usually want a single sheet of numbers — RTP, volatility, grid, ways, bet range, max win, feature triggers — rather than a narrative review. This article is that sheet. If you want the review and editor's verdict, see 5 Lions Megaways Australia Review. If you want the walkthrough, see How to Play 5 Lions Megaways. Everything below is the technical data.
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The full specs sheet
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Game name | 5 Lions Megaways |
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Studio location | Malta (HQ) |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Released | 14 June 2021 |
| Game type | Megaways video slot |
| Grid | 6 reels, 2-7 symbols per reel |
| Ways to win | 64 – 200,704 |
| Megaways framework | Licensed from Big Time Gaming |
| RTP | 96.5% (certified default) |
| Alternate RTP variants | 95.51%, 94.5% (rare; verify on each casino) |
| Volatility | High |
| Hit frequency | ~30% (base game) |
| Bonus trigger frequency | ~1 in 220 spins (no Ante Bet) / ~1 in 110 (Ante Bet on) |
| Money Respin trigger | ~1 in 600 spins |
| Min bet (AUD) | A$0.20 |
| Max bet (AUD) | A$100 |
| Ante Bet cost | +25% per spin |
| Free Spins Buy cost | ~100× stake (where permitted) |
| Max win | 5,000× stake (theoretical cap) |
| Free Spins trigger | 4 scatters = 10 spins / 5 = 15 / 6 = 20 |
| Jackpots in Money Respin | Mini, Minor, Major, Grand (fixed bet-multipliers) |
| Demo available | Yes |
| Mobile | iOS, Android, browser |
| Languages | English + 30 others |
| Currencies | AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, NZD, plus crypto |
| RNG cert | GLI, BMM (jurisdiction-dependent) |
| Game ID (Pragmatic) | vs20_5lionsmegaways |
Paytable — symbol values
Symbol values are expressed as a multiplier of your total bet for matching symbols on consecutive reels left-to-right (this is a ways-pay game). With up to 200,704 ways at maximum reel configuration, multiple matching clusters can stack on a single tumble.
High-pay symbols
| Symbol | 3-on-reels | 4-on-reels | 5-on-reels | 6-on-reels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Lion | 0.7× | 1.4× | 2.1× | 7× |
| Yin-Yang | 0.5× | 1× | 1.5× | 5× |
| Koi Fish | 0.4× | 0.8× | 1.2× | 3.5× |
| Lotus | 0.3× | 0.6× | 1× | 2.5× |
| Fortune Coin | 0.2× | 0.5× | 0.8× | 2× |
Low-pay symbols (card ranks, jade-styled)
| Symbol | 3-on-reels | 4-on-reels | 5-on-reels | 6-on-reels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace (A) | 0.2× | 0.4× | 0.6× | 1.5× |
| King (K) | 0.15× | 0.3× | 0.5× | 1.2× |
| Queen (Q) | 0.15× | 0.3× | 0.4× | 1× |
| Jack (J) | 0.1× | 0.25× | 0.4× | 0.8× |
| Ten (10) | 0.1× | 0.2× | 0.3× | 0.6× |
Special symbols
| Symbol | Function |
|---|---|
| Wild (Yin-Yang Knot) | Substitutes for all paying symbols except scatter/Money; carries multiplier in free spins |
| Scatter (Lion-Coin) | 4+ trigger free spins (10/15/20); retrigger possible mid-bonus |
| Money symbol | 6+ trigger Money Respin; each carries a fixed coin value or jackpot tag |
Paytable values are typical — the exact display can shift slightly between casino wrappers, but the multipliers above hold across every casino we tested.
Feature triggers and probabilities
| Event | Trigger | Approx. frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Tumble Feature fires | Any winning combination | ~30% of spins |
| 3+ tumble chain | After initial Tumble | ~12% of spins |
| 5+ tumble chain | After initial Tumble | ~3% of spins |
| Free Spins triggered (no Ante Bet) | 4+ scatters | ~1 in 220 spins |
| Free Spins triggered (Ante Bet on) | 4+ scatters | ~1 in 110 spins |
| 5-scatter trigger (15 free spins) | 5 scatters | ~1 in 1,400 spins |
| 6-scatter trigger (20 free spins) | 6 scatters | ~1 in 10,000 spins |
| Money Respin triggered | 6+ Money symbols | ~1 in 600 spins |
| Major jackpot in Money Respin | 2 full reels of Money symbols | ~1 in 2,500 Money Respins |
| Grand jackpot in Money Respin | 3 full reels of Money symbols | ~1 in 30,000 Money Respins |
| Max-win clip (3,000×+) | Free Spins with multi-wild stack | <1 in 5,000 bonuses |
| Theoretical max (5,000×) | Extreme outlier bonus | Effectively once-in-a-lifetime |
The frequencies above are observed from our 300+ test spins and are consistent with Pragmatic Play's published math, but they're empirical not certified. Treat them as guidance for session planning, not as guarantees.
Jackpot values (Money Respin)
| Jackpot | Typical value (× bet) | Trigger condition |
|---|---|---|
| Mini | 10× | 1 Money symbol on a single reel (random pick) |
| Minor | 25× | 1 full reel filled with Money symbols |
| Major | 200× | 2 full reels filled with Money symbols |
| Grand | 1,000× | 3 full reels filled with Money symbols |
Note: the Grand jackpot at 1,000× is below the 5,000× theoretical game cap. The full game cap is only reachable via Free Spins.
Bet sizing reference
| Bet (AUD) | Free Spins trigger expectation (Ante on) | Reasonable bankroll |
|---|---|---|
| A$0.20 | ~1 trigger per 11 minutes | A$40 |
| A$0.40 | ~1 trigger per 11 minutes | A$80 |
| A$1.00 | ~1 trigger per 11 minutes | A$200 |
| A$2.00 | ~1 trigger per 11 minutes | A$400 |
| A$10.00 | ~1 trigger per 11 minutes | A$2,000 |
| A$100.00 | ~1 trigger per 11 minutes | A$20,000 |
Assumes ~10 spins per minute, Ante Bet on, and bonus trigger rate of ~1 in 110 spins. "Reasonable bankroll" is 200× the spin bet — the threshold below which the game's volatility will likely bust the session before you see a meaningful bonus round.
Mathematical model — how the 5,000× cap is constructed
The 5,000× cap isn't reached in one spin. It's reached when free spins produce:
- A long retrigger chain (one or more retriggers extending the round well past the base 10-20 spins), and
- Multiple deep tumble runs (5+ tumbles in single spins within the round), and
- Wild multipliers stacking to 8× or higher persistent multiplier, and
- High-pay symbol fills (Gold Lion or Yin-Yang) on the multi-wild screens.
Each of those conditions has its own probability. Joint probability of all four on the same round is what makes 5,000× hits effectively once-in-a-lifetime. Most max-win compilations top out at 2,000-3,000× — close to but not at the documented cap. Full math behind the ceiling is in our max-win analysis.
RTP across casinos
Pragmatic Play offers multiple RTP variants for many of its slots. For 5 Lions Megaways, the certified default is 96.5%, but reduced 94.5% and 95.51% variants exist in regulated markets. We've confirmed the 96.5% certified build in-game at:
| Casino | RTP shown | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Vegasnova | 96.50% | May 2026 |
| Joe Fortune | 96.50% | May 2026 |
| GreatSlots | 96.50% | May 2026 |
| CasinoRocket | 96.50% | May 2026 |
If you encounter a casino displaying a lower value (95.5% or 94.5%), the math is meaningfully worse over the long run — our RTP & volatility explainer shows the long-run cost of even a 1% gap. Stick to the four featured here for the certified default.
Compatibility
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| iOS Safari | Yes (iOS 14+) |
| iOS Chrome | Yes |
| Android Chrome | Yes (Android 9+) |
| Android Firefox | Yes |
| Desktop Chrome / Firefox / Safari / Edge | Yes |
| Smart TV browsers | Partial — works but UI scales awkwardly |
| Tablets | Yes — landscape recommended on Megaways for max-reel viewing |
The game is HTML5, so it runs without Flash or any plugin. Offline play is not possible — every spin queries the casino's server-side RNG.
Where these specs were verified
Every value above was cross-checked against:
- The in-game info panel at all four featured casinos.
- Pragmatic Play's public product page for 5 Lions Megaways.
- Our own test sessions (300+ spins across the four casinos).
- The standard published paytable as listed on Pragmatic partner aggregators.
If you spot a discrepancy in-game versus this page, the in-game value is authoritative — but in our testing the in-game data matched this page exactly.
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Quick FAQ
Why does the in-game RTP sometimes show a different value? Because Pragmatic Play ships reduced RTP variants (94.5%, 95.51%) for casinos that opt to deploy them. Verify on first load and stick with 96.5% builds.
Is the 5,000× max truly achievable? Theoretically yes; practically once-in-a-lifetime. Plan around 2,000× as your realistic upper bound.
Are the paytable values per line or total? Per total bet. This is a ways-pay game, not a paylines game.
Does the game have a progressive jackpot? No — the four Money Respin jackpots (Mini/Minor/Major/Grand) are fixed bet-multipliers, not progressives.
What's the difference between Ante Bet and Free Spins Buy? Ante Bet doubles the natural trigger rate at +25% per spin. Free Spins Buy is a direct purchase at ~100× stake. They're independent features — you can use both, neither, or one.
About this specs sheet
Compiled May 2026 from in-game info panels at the four featured casinos, Pragmatic Play's public product documentation, and 300+ live test spins. Values reflect the certified 96.5% Pragmatic Play build of 5 Lions Megaways deployed at AU-friendly Curaçao-licensed casinos.
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