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5 Lions series
5 Lions slots: which Pragmatic Play format fits first?
Which version of Pragmatic Play's 5 Lions franchise fits the way you want its Asian-symbol, multiplier and free-spin formula to behave? 5 Lions is the direct starting point for a high-volatility 243-ways game, 5 Lions Gold adds more control inside free spins, and the Megaways branch replaces the fixed 5x3 screen with cascading variable reels.
Ranked by Slot Score
| Game | Year | RTP | Volatility | Slot Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 5 LionsPragmatic Play | 2018 | 95.51% | High volatility | 73 |
 5 Lions GoldPragmatic Play | 2019 | 95.5% | High volatility | 74 |
 5 Lions DancePragmatic Play | 2020 | 95.5% | Low volatility | 68 |
 5 Lions MegawaysPragmatic Play | 2021 | 95.5% | High volatility | 80 |
 5 Lions Megaways 2Pragmatic Play | 2025 | 95.5% | High volatility | 81 |
 5 Lions RebornLatestPragmatic Play | 2025 | 95.5% | — | 65 |
The symbols stay; these mechanics recur
- Visual code: lions, dragons, tigers and ornate Asian symbols identify the line across fixed and variable-reel editions.
- Bonus core: scatters, wilds, free spins and multipliers carry the main reward logic.
- Choice layer: several entries let the player select a free-spin mode or use an added bonus-access option.
- Two structural lanes: the franchise alternates between 5x3 fixed-way games and 6x7 Megaways releases.
The early fixed-way games show that the similar artwork masks different pacing. The 2018 original offers 243 ways, high volatility and a 3,520x cap. Gold keeps 243 ways in 2019 but raises the maximum to 7,342x, adding expanding symbols, random bonus symbols and selectable free-spin modes. 5 Lions Dance turns in the other direction: 1,024 ways, low listed volatility and a 2,700x ceiling make it the softer mathematical branch.
5 Lions Megaways rebuilds the screen around six reels, cascades and up to 117,649 ways, with bonus buy and a 5,000x maximum. 5 Lions Megaways 2 expands that lane to 262,144 ways and 8,000x, adding extra free spins and random multipliers. 5 Lions Reborn returns the franchise to 243 ways and a 5x3 layout, but retains multiplier free spins and raises the fixed-format ceiling to 5,000x.
Six releases, three risk directions
- 5 Lions: the high-volatility 243-ways foundation.
- 5 Lions Gold: a larger ceiling and more free-spin selection on the same reel model.
- 5 Lions Dance: more ways but lower volatility and a reduced maximum.
- 5 Lions Megaways: cascades and variable reels replace the fixed grid.
- 5 Lions Megaways 2: the Megaways count and maximum both increase.
- 5 Lions Reborn: the line circles back to 243 ways with newer free-spin modifiers.
The choice comes down to structure, not decoration. Gold is the feature-choice version of the original formula, Dance moderates the risk, the Megaways pair emphasizes cascades and changing reel coverage, and Reborn updates the fixed 243-ways lane without turning it into another variable-reel sequel.