The Dog House Demo Mode

The Dog House slot by Pragmatic Play was released in 2019, but it remains one of the best thanks to its sticky wilds and simple yet exciting bonus feature, where dogs can bring you winnings of up to x6750 your stake. You can test the slot's mechanics in the demo version, which is available right here or in the online slots catalogue.

96%
Return to player
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6750x
Max win
-
Volatility
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Game type
0,20
Min bet
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100
Max bet
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Information

Bonus game
Available on mobile
Jackpot
Quickspin
Auotoplay
Demo mode
Game developer Pragmatic Play
Release date 05.03.2019
Last page update November 2025

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Design and Theme

🖼️ Graphics

In the background, you’ll find a cosy suburb: green lawns, neat houses, and a happy dog’s life. The reels are set inside a wooden kennel decorated with bones and paw prints. The symbols are the kennel’s residents: a pug with a collar, a jolly rottweiler, a bow-wearing yorkie, and other fluffy characters. There’s no cartoonish animation, but everything is bright and nicely done.

The slot looks friendly, but not childish — more “about dogs” than “for kids”. The interface is clean and symmetrical. Spin, and bet adjustment buttons sit on the lower right. Balance, bet size, and win display appear at the bottom. On the left, players can access info, sound, and game settings. 

🎶 Sound

The background music sounds like a ’90s sitcom intro: upbeat with a kitschy vibe. During spins, you hear cheerful barks and jingles; when you land a win, happy howls. The bonus round is especially delightful: the music speeds up and turns into a full-on dog concert.

You can turn off the sound completely, keep just the effects, or adjust the volume.

The Dog House Mechanics

🥁 Grid size

5x3

📊 Paylines

20

➕ Bonus game

🤑 Jackpot

💸 Extra bet / Ante Bet

🪂 Fixed multipliers

♻️ Respins

❎ Gamble

This slot is simplicity itself: 5 reels, 3 rows, 20 paylines. All wins pay left to right. The real thrill doesn't come from the base game, but from the bonus — that’s where sticky wilds with multipliers kick in. They’re the key to any serious win, though they don’t show up every time.

Winning Combinations

For a smoother start with The Dog House casino game, check the paytable to understand the payouts.

Top Symbols:

Symbol

4

5

Rottweiler

x2.5

x7.5

x37.5

Yorkie

x1.75

x5

x25

Pug

x1.25

x3

x15

Dachshund

x1

x2

x10

Collar

x0.6

x1.25

x7.5

Bone

x0.4

x1

x5

Basic Symbols:

Symbol

5

A

x0.25

x0.5

x2.5

K

x0.25

x0.5

x2.5

Q

x0.10

x0.25

x1.25

J

x0.10

x0.25

x1.25

10

x0.10

x0.25

x1.25

Special Symbols

There are only two special symbols in The Dog House demo, but one of them is the heart of the game.

  • Wild (Kennel)
    Appears only on reels 2, 3, and 4. Substitutes for any symbol except the bonus. The unique twist: each wild lands with a random multiplier of x2 or x3. When multiple wilds are part of the same win, their multipliers combine: e.g., x2 + x3 = x5.
  • Paw with Bonus
    Landing 3 triggers the free spins bonus.

Bonus Game

Once the bonus is triggered, a mini-lottery begins: 9 mini-reels determine the number of free spins — anywhere from 9 to 27. Each mini-reel shows a number from 1 to 3, which are then added together.

The main feature of the bonus round is sticky wilds with multipliers:

  • Kennel wilds appear only on reels 2, 3, and 4.
  • Each wild comes with a random multiplier: x2 or x3.
  • Once a wild lands, it stays locked in place for the rest of the bonus.
  • If multiple wilds land on a payline, their multipliers are added together.

In practice, if you don’t land any wilds early in the bonus, it’s likely to be a dud. But if several kennels show up close together — especially on the first two reels — you could score a big win of x500 or more, potentially even a few thousand if luck is on your side.

Note: the bonus does not retrigger or award extra spins.

RTP, Volatility, Max Win

The Dog House offers an RTP of 96.51% — solid by today’s standards. But the real story is the volatility: high, nearly brutal. In the base game, payouts are modest and infrequent. The pug might pay out — but probably won’t. The real potential lies in the bonus, but again, only if you land enough wilds.

Max win: x6,750 your bet. If you hit it, the bonus round ends early and all remaining spins are forfeited.

Our Verdict

We ran 500 demo spins and won’t be rushing back to this doggy paradise. The bonus triggered twice: once on the 34th spin, once again on the 349th. The first bonus paid a miserable x14, the second x26. Let’s just say — not the sticky generosity the visuals promise. We ended our session down by 304 bets.

The base game didn’t surprise either. About 1 in 4 spins paid something, mostly x0.5–x1, sometimes up to x2–x5, and rarely around x10. Pretty standard for The Dog House slots — but without much excitement.

The Dog House might appeal to fans of simple rules and sticky wilds. But be warned: the kennels don’t show up on command — they come when they feel like it. Build your bankroll. If you want something similar but more eventful, try The Dog House Megaways. Or if you’re after a fast-paced slot with sticky wilds, check out Sticky Bandits Trail of Blood by Quickspin.

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