5 Lions at Luckyred Casino: How It Plays and What It Pays
A 5-reel Chinese-themed slot from Pragmatic Play with free spins and random multipliers up to 40x, paying 96.50% across 243 ways to win.
Discover what 5 Lions plays like
Grid layout and Wild placement. 5 Lions is a Chinese-themed slot by Pragmatic Play released in 2018. It runs on a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 243 ways to win, meaning symbols match from left to right across the reels. On every spin, the game picks a random multiplier that boosts any winning combination containing a Wild. High volatility means wins come less often but can be much bigger when they land. The Wild symbol lands only on reels 2, 3 and 4 in the base game.
Who this slot is designed for. 5 Lions suits players who enjoy chasing larger wins and have a budget to cover spells between payouts. The high volatility and wide bet range, from NZ$0.50 up to NZ$100, let you control stake size to match your play style. If you prefer frequent smaller wins or have a limited session budget, the long dry spells typical of high-volatility slots may feel frustrating. The Chinese symbols and straightforward base game appeal to both new and experienced players.
How bonus rounds work here. Free Spins reshape how 5 Lions plays. Land 3 or more Scatter symbols on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost, and the grid expands to give you 576 ways to win instead of 243. Before the bonus begins, you choose from 7 options that trade the number of spins against your multiplier range, from as few as 6 spins with a high multiplier up to 25 spins at a lower range. Each free spin picks a new random multiplier from your chosen range, and Scatters can retrigger the bonus without limit.
Learn MoreLearn the key figures of 5 Lions
You'll have checked the provider, payout rate, win potential and how the grid works before you spin.
Pragmatic Play
NZ$352 000
Base game to bonus: the round flow
Learn what happens at each step before you place your first bet at Luckyred Casino.
Your payout reference for this slot
Payouts shown are in NZ dollars at a NZ$1 bet. More symbols in a winning combination means a higher payout.
Top payers
Dragon3+ NZ$1 · 5+ NZ$20
Phoenix3+ NZ$0.70 · 5+ NZ$16
Golden Money Toad3+ NZ$0.60 · 5+ NZ$16Base symbols
Koi Fish3+ NZ$0.40 · 5+ NZ$6
Turtle3+ NZ$0.30 · 5+ NZ$6
A3+ NZ$0.20 · 5+ NZ$4Before bonus and after: what changes
Your moment: Scatter triggers expansion. Three or more Scatter symbols on adjacent reels from the left trigger Free Spins. The grid expands to 576 ways. You pick one of seven options: 6 to 25 spins traded against multiplier ranges up to 40x. Your chosen multiplier range applies each spin. Retriggering adds more spins with no limit.
Base game: the engine before the bonus. The base game runs on a 5x3 grid with 243 ways to win, left to right. Wild symbols land on reels 2, 3 and 4. Each spin, a random multiplier (1x to 40x) is selected and applies to all winning combinations that contain a Wild.
5 Lions won't predict your session result
When bonus rounds stay unpredictable. When Free Spins arrive is purely random. No spin count, betting pattern or session length tells you whether the bonus will come next or much later.
Your session outcome stays individual. Your result in any session is random, no matter the RTP. A 96.50% return figure describes only the long-term average across millions of spins, never your single session.
Maximum wins remain out of reach for most sessions. The NZ$352 000 maximum win is a ceiling reached extremely rarely. Knowing the limit tells you nothing about whether you'll get close to it or fall far short.
From 5 Lions Gold to 5 Lions Reborn: how the series evolved
All five games in the 5 Lions series carry an RTP of 96.50%, with maximum wins ranging from x2,700 in 5 Lions Dance to x8,000 in 5 Lions Megaways 2.
5 Lions Reborn
5 Lions Megaways 2
5 Lions Megaways
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No money, full gameplay
The demo gives you the same reels, Wilds and Free Spins as real money play, but no cash changes hands. Spin, trigger bonuses and see how the grid expands during Free Spins without any stake or payout.
Play demo5 Lions at the casino stakes real money
5 Lions for real money at Luckyred Casino runs the same game on a stake you choose. Each spin costs money and wins pay out to your account. Set your bet and let the reels run.
Play for moneyHow much 5 Lions returns per 100 staked
RTP is a theoretical average calculated over millions of spins. The 96.50% figure shown here applies to the standard game only, meaning the house keeps 3.50 per 100 staked over the long run.
RTP 96.50% · Standard game
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Keep 5 Lions fun, not a habit
5 Lions and your budget. Decide how much you can afford to spend before you start playing 5 Lions. Set a budget you are comfortable losing, and stick to it for the entire session.
Know when to walk away. Choose in advance when you will stop playing, whether you are ahead or behind. A win does not mean keep going; a loss does not mean chase it. Plan your exit before you begin.
5 Lions and account limits. Use the deposit and loss limits on your Luckyred Casino account. These tools let you set a daily or weekly spending cap that the system enforces for you.
Fun becomes pressure—pause here. If 5 Lions stops being fun or you feel you are losing control, take a break. Use the session reminder or self-exclusion tools available through your account or Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand.