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    5 Lions

    8.5/10
    Release April 2018· Updated June 2026

    The founding slot of Pragmatic's 5 Lions saga (Apr 2018). BetsRank score: 8.5/10.

    RTP
    96.48%
    Volatility
    Medium-High
    Max Win
    2 569x
    Grid
    5x3
    Bonus Buy
    No
    243 ways to winFree Spins (3+ scatters → 8 spins)Multipliers x2/x3/x5 random pendant FSAsian theme
    5 Lions
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    BetsRank Verdict

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    Released in April 2018, 5 Lions is the founding slot of Pragmatic's Asian franchise. It plays on a 5x3 grid with 243 ways, carries a 96.48% RTP, medium-high volatility, and tops out at 2,569x. Free spins bring random x2-x5 multipliers.

    Strengths

    • +Founding slot of the 5 Lions saga
    • +Solid 96.48% RTP
    • +Accessible volatility
    • +Cult Asian theme

    To consider

    • 2,569x max win very low by 2026 standards
    • No bonus buy
    • 2018 release — dated visuals

    About 5 Lions

    Released in April 2018, 5 Lions is the founding slot of Pragmatic's Asian franchise. It plays on a 5x3 grid with 243 ways to win, carries a 96.48% RTP, medium-high volatility, and a max win of 2,569x. Free spins trigger from 3+ scatters (8 spins) with random x2/x3/x5 multipliers. The visuals draw on Chinese mythology, with lions, dragons and fortune symbolism.

    Key mechanics

    • 5x3 grid / 243 ways
    • 8-spin free spins round (3+ scatters)
    • Random x2/x3/x5 multipliers in free spins
    • Asian visual identity
    • No bonus buy

    5 Lions FAQ

    What's the RTP?

    Official RTP is 96.

    48%.

    5 Lions vs 5 Lions Megaways?

    The original: 5x3, 243 ways, 2,569x max win.

    Megaways: 6 reels up to 117,649 ways, 12,250x max win. Megaways offers roughly 5x the potential.

    Is it available in France?

    Yes, at both regulated and crypto casinos.

    Who is it for?

    Players who like the Asian theme with accessible volatility.

    For big-win hunting, prefer 5 Lions Megaways.

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