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The Dog House

A dog-themed reel game whose free-spins feature centres on sticky wild symbols.

The Dog House artwork from Pragmatic Play
StudioPragmatic Play
Game typePaylines
Feature focusSticky wilds
Source productDigital slot

The original game, at a glance

RulePublished original-title detail
LayoutFive reels, three rows and 20 paylines
Wild positionsReels 2, 3 and 4
Free-spin featureSticky wilds remain for the feature

Source: the linked Pragmatic Play page for The Dog House. Sequels and operator configurations are separate products.

How the game works

The original uses five reels, three rows and 20 paylines. Wilds with multipliers appear on reels two, three and four; in free spins, the sticky wilds remain on the grid.

The feature to understand

The useful distinction is duration: a base-game wild can affect its spin, while a sticky feature wild can contribute again on later free spins. Multipliers belong to the qualifying combinations, not to every value displayed on the screen.

What to look for on mobile

The reel area must show which wilds are held and which values belong to them. An animation alone does not explain how a multiplier is applied; read the paytable before interpreting it.

A useful comparison

Compare with Big Bass Bonanza for two very different uses of wild symbols: substituting in combinations versus collecting values.

Check the exact version

The Dog House Megaways and The Dog House Multihold have different mechanics. This page is about the original title.

Manufacturer reference RTP

The official provider-page data reviewed on 7 October 2026 lists 96.51%. This is a reference configuration; it does not establish the active RTP at every casino. Original provider page ↗

For illustration, that setting has a theoretical house edge of 3.49%. It describes a mathematical average over substantial play, not the return on one deposit or session.

RTP, configuration & availability

Version dependent. A theoretical return belongs to a particular configuration. A provider page describes the title; the applicable game rules establish its settings and limits. A matching logo alone does not verify the version.

Our mobile notes are practical reading criteria, not measured device tests. Understand RTP and volatility

Sources & further reading

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