The Dog House Multihold at Silversands Casino: how it pays
Pragmatic Play's high volatility slot uses 20 paylines and Multihold Free Spins with sticky wilds across up to four matrices. RTP is 96.06%.
What you need to know about this dog-themed game
The Dog House Multihold grid and paylines. The Dog House Multihold is a dog-themed slot with five reels across three rows and 20 fixed paylines. Released in 2023, it combines two core mechanics: a sticky wild feature in the base game that carries random multipliers of x2 or x3 per spin, and a free spins round where you can unlock up to four separate playing matrices in a 2x2 layout. The high volatility means wins arrive less often but can be significantly larger. Symbols include various dog breeds and dog-themed icons, with matching symbols across the paylines creating your wins.
Play this if you embrace volatility. This slot suits you if you enjoy high-volatility games where longer dry spells lead to bigger payouts, and if you're comfortable with bets ranging from NZ$0.20 to NZ$240. The theme appeals to dog lovers, while the multihold feature adds strategic depth during free spins as you choose which matrices to unlock. It's less suitable if you prefer frequent small wins or prefer simpler bonus structures, since the free spins round spreads your spins across multiple independent grids.
How free spins unlock bigger grids. Free spins are the defining mode here. When three bonus symbols land on reels one, three and five, you trigger seven free spins on a special layout. As you play, any wild symbol that lands becomes sticky and remains until the round ends, potentially boosting your wins. The multihold feature lets you unlock additional matrices by landing three scatter symbols on your current grid, earning one to three extra free spins each time. All four matrices play independently but contribute to a single 9,000x bet maximum win across the entire round.
Continue ReadingWhat do these figures mean for your game?
Each figure below explains what you'll see and how the game works at Silversands.
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NZ$2 160 000
The Dog House Multihold: one round explained
Follow one complete round of The Dog House Multihold from choosing your stake to seeing what you've won.
The Dog House Multihold symbol values
The payouts below show what you win at a bet of NZ$0.50. More symbols on a payline means a bigger payout.
The premium dogs
Rottweiler3+ NZ$1 · 5+ NZ$12.50
Yorkshire terrier3+ NZ$0.75 · 5+ NZ$8.75
Pug3+ NZ$0.50 · 5+ NZ$6.25Standard items
Dachshund3+ NZ$0.38 · 5+ NZ$3.75
Collar3+ NZ$0.30 · 5+ NZ$2.50
Bone3+ NZ$0.20 · 5+ NZ$1.88Free spins unlock what bonus multiplies
What triggers your bonus round. Three bonus symbols on reels 1, 3 and 5 start your round with 7 free spins on a special grid. Any wild that lands becomes sticky and stays until the round ends. Your total payout is capped at 9,000 times your bet.
Can you play multiple grids at once. Free spins play across up to four separate 3 by 5 grids arranged in a 2 by 2 layout. You start with one unlocked; the other three show locked. Landing 3 scatters on your active grid unlocks the next and awards 1 to 3 extra free spins. Each grid pays independently.
How do multipliers work in base game. Your base game runs on 5 reels across 3 rows with 20 fixed paylines. Wins form left to right from the leftmost reel. The wild doghouse on reels 2, 3 or 4 carries a random multiplier of times 2 or times 3 on each spin.
Standard play returns 96.06 per 100 staked
RTP shows your average return over many spins played across a very large player base. The Dog House Multihold has two RTPs because buying free spins changes the odds slightly; each figure applies only to its own condition.
RTP 96.06% · Standard game
RTP 96.08% · With bought free spins
What other Dog House games offer
These games range from 96.50% to 96.53% RTP, with maximum wins spanning 7,500x to 25,000x bet.
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How do you want to play The Dog House Multihold
You'll know the difference between playing free and staking real money at Silversands Casino.
What stays beyond your control in every session
Bonus timing stays unpredictable. When the bonus round arrives depends on random chance alone. You may trigger it on your first spin or play many rounds before you see three bonus symbols land on reels 1, 3 and 5. No pattern or timing predicts when it will happen.
Session results and RTP figures. Every spin result is determined at random, regardless of the game's 96.06% RTP figure. That figure describes long-term returns across thousands of spins. Your single session may end far above or far below it. No player can forecast a session outcome.
What the top win really means. The maximum win of NZ$2,160,000 at top bet sits at the extreme edge of possibility. Reaching it requires a rare combination of symbols and multipliers. You should expect to win far less, or nothing, on any given spin or session.
Purchase free spins
Jump directly into free spins by purchasing them instead of spinning for bonus symbols. At a NZ$5 bet, this costs NZ$500. The free spins round then begins with all the multiplied wins and sticky wilds that come with it.
The Dog House Multihold: your starter questions
You will understand how the bonus works, what it costs, its payouts and your options to try it.
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How do you keep play enjoyable and within your means?
Budget first, play after. Decide how much you can afford to spend before you start playing. Your budget should be money you're prepared to lose without affecting your daily life or commitments.
Stopping wins you keep. Choose in advance when you'll stop playing, whether you've won or lost. A win is still a good moment to step away and enjoy your gain.
Limits before losses mount. Use your account's deposit limits and loss limits to control how much you spend each day, week or month. These tools work quietly in the background to protect you.
Recognising when to step back. When play stops feeling like entertainment, take a break or use self-exclusion. The game will be here later, and your wellbeing comes first.