The Big Dawgs
The Big Dawgs is a dog-themed release by Pragmatic Play, featuring a five-by-five grid and 2,304 payout paths. Matches form by aligning symbols either horizontally or vertically, which then initiates a cascading mechanic that places wilds in empty spots. Clearing enough symbols uncovers hidden text on the board, unlocking one of two distinct free spin modes. Both bonus rounds provide an escalating multiplier, with the top-tier mode keeping the multiplier active across all remaining spins.
RTP published by the studio / The Big Dawgs
95.97%
Scale starts at 94% · other versions not published
Figures: Pragmatic Play game page, Pragmatic Play demo game, checked October 6, 2026; each value is linked to its page in the game facts table. Artwork © Pragmatic Play; image file from the Slots-Info slot database, not supplied by the studio.
5,000×
Max win, × stake
1
RTP version published · others not published
Yes
Bonus buy
Game facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Studio | Pragmatic Play1 |
| RTP versions | 95.97%1 |
| Other RTP versions | Not published by the studio |
| Volatility | Not published |
| Max win | 5,000× stake2 |
| Bet range | Not published by the studio |
| Layout | 5x5 · 2,304 ways1 |
| Features | Tumble, Wilds, Dirty Dawgs, Double Dawgs, Bonus buy1 |
| Bonus buy | Yes2 |
| Release date | January 8, 20243 |
Numbers link each value to the page it comes from. “Not published” means the studio does not state it; we add it when it does and never estimate a spec. Figures from casino sites are not used.
RTP versions
Pragmatic Play publishes one RTP setting for The Big Dawgs: 95.97%. Other RTP versions are not published by the studio. Check the game’s help or paytable screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
| RTP version | House edge | Return per $100, long run | vs highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95.97% (highest) | 4.03% | $95.97 | — |
House edge = 100% minus RTP. RTP is a long-run average across all players, not a prediction for a session.
Features
- Tumble
- Wilds
- Dirty Dawgs
- Double Dawgs
- Bonus buy
Where it’s available
Not confirmed. Availability in regulated North American markets is not confirmed yet.
Regulated markets only; availability varies by casino.
