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5 Lions Slot Review

Pragmatic 5 Lions classic — ~96.50% band, tiny 100× class. Verdict: 8.8/10.

5 Lions 8.8
96.50% RTP
Medium Volatility
100x Max win
5 x 3 Grid
Ways Ways
free spins & Lions Mechanics
Lions & free spins Features
2017 Release

What Is 5 Lions?

5 Lions is Pragmatic Play’s medium-vol 5 Lions classic at a 100× max-win class — published ~96.50% RTP band with a very modest ceiling in our catalog.

It is not 5 Lions Megaways or Dance. Confirm the classic fixed-line title before you assume a modern ceiling.

Compare with 5 Lions Dance and 5 Lions Gold, then confirm the cash RTP panel on a Top 10 brand before you raise stakes.

At a Glance

ProviderPragmatic Play
RTP96.5% (confirm in-game)
VolatilityMedium
Max win100x
Grid5×3
WaysWays / features
MechanicsFree spins / lions
Features5 Lions free spins
Release2017
Our score8.8 / 10

Stake/table limits depend on the casino configuration — check the in-game panel.

How 5 Lions Works

  1. Base spins feed Pragmatic ways / line pays around the lions identity. Exact free-spin rules sit in the paytable for your lobby build.
  2. Free spins concentrate larger outcomes under paytable-specific lions modifiers. Read that card once before the first real-money session.
  3. The 100× ceiling is the listed class in our catalog. Treat it as a rare top, not a session expectation — and do not expect modern 5,000× hunts.
  4. Medium-vol stretches still need stake sizing. Confirm ~96.50% on the cash panel before you raise stakes.

Key Features

Classic 5 Lions path

Series landmark with free spins. Confirm exact triggers in the paytable.

100× ceiling

Tiny versus Dance / Megaways peers in our catalog — confirm the classic title before you assume a higher top.

Medium volatility

Calmer than Dance / Gold hunt editions. Still size stakes for feature droughts.

~96.50% RTP band

Published figure when the panel matches. Reduced Pragmatic builds still appear at some operators.

5 Lions Variants

Compare editions and peers before you switch.

5 Lions

This review — 100x.

96.5% RTP
100x Max win
Medium Volatility
8.8 Score
5 Lions Dance

Dance edition

96.5% RTP
5,000x Max win
High Volatility
9.0 Score
5 Lions Gold

Gold edition

96.5% RTP
200x Max win
High Volatility
8.8 Score
888 Dragons

Pragmatic Asian peer

96.82% RTP
888x Max win
Medium Volatility
9.0 Score

RTP Check & Demo vs Real Play

Pragmatic ships multiple RTP configs for 5 Lions. Prefer ~96.50% on the info panel; reduced builds appear at some operators.

RTP configuration House edge Editor note
96.50% 3.50% Full / preferred build when the panel matches.
Reduced build Higher If the panel shows less, size stakes down or switch build.

How to check

  1. Open 5 Lions after login.
  2. Confirm classic 5 Lions — not Megaways / Dance / Gold.
  3. Confirm RTP (~96.50% preferred).
  4. Confirm free-spin rules for your build.

Treat RTP as lobby-specific on our where-to-play brands.

Who 5 Lions Is For

5 Lions suits players who want the original series classic and accept a tiny 100× class.

  • Prefer 5 Lions Dance for dance free spins at 5,000×.
  • Prefer 5 Lions Gold for the gold edition.
  • Confirm classic 5 Lions — not Megaways / Dance — in the lobby title.
  • Do not expect modern high-ceiling hunts from this classic.
  • Verify ~96.50% on the cash panel before raising stakes.

vs 5 Lions Dance & 5 Lions Gold

5 Lions vs 5 Lions Dance vs 5 Lions Gold.

TitleWhen to pick it
5 Lions 5 Lions classic, 100×.
5 Lions Dance Dance edition.
5 Lions Gold Gold edition.

Choose 5 Lions for 5 Lions classic framing; 5 Lions Dance for that peer; 5 Lions Gold for the alternate path.

Pros & Cons

ProsWhere the slot is strong

  • Clear 5 Lions identity
  • Solid ~96.50% published RTP band
  • 100x max-win class listed for this title
  • Compare path to peers already gold

ConsTrade-offs before you play

  • 100× ceiling is tiny versus Dance / Megaways peers
  • Easy to confuse with Megaways / Dance / Gold editions
  • Medium-vol framing still has feature droughts
  • Reduced RTP builds still appear

Where to Play 5 Lions

Ten randomly selected brands from our casino directory. After login, open 5 Lions and confirm the RTP / rules panel (prefer ~96.50%). Availability still depends on your region.

Bonuses & Wagering on 5 Lions

Before clearing a welcome offer on 5 Lions, read the contribution table.

  • Some packages exclude or down-weight this title class.
  • Max-bet / max-chip rules while a bonus is active still apply.
  • Confirm 5 Lions by exact name before you opt in.
  • Use casino reviews for brand-level wagering notes.

Final Verdict — 8.8/10

5 Lions earns 8.8/10 as a 100× Pragmatic Play 5 Lions classic title — play it beside 5 Lions Dance / 5 Lions Gold for the series; switch to Golden Ox / 888 Dragons for higher-ceiling Asian peers.

Verify the info-panel RTP on a partner brand before you raise stakes.

FAQ

5 Lions FAQ

RTP, max win, variants, ante bet and where to play — quick answers before you spin.

Dance lists a much higher 5,000× class in our catalog; the original sits at 100× with a similar ~96.5% RTP band. Choose Dance if ceiling matters, and confirm both cash panels.

Our catalog lists about 96.50% on the common configuration. Confirm the in-game panel — reduced builds and side edges exist.

100x stake class in our catalog. Treat that as a ceiling / variable class, not a routine session result.

Our catalog tags it Medium. Size stakes for that class — labels are not guarantees of session smoothness.

Same 5 Lions brand family, but separate. Base 5 Lions is the classic low-ceiling path — confirm the exact title after login.

We show ten randomly selected brands from our casino directory in the where-to-play section. Confirm 5 Lions and the RTP / rules panel after login. Availability still depends on your region.