Lobster House is a 5×3, 20-line slot from Pragmatic Play, released on 4 September 2025. The game rests on one idea: every Wild on reels 2–4 carries a x2 or x3 multiplier, and in free spins those Wilds stay on the reels until the round ends. Default RTP is 96.51%, the top payout is 4,000× the bet, and free spins land on average once in 112 spins.
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Lobster House at a glance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release date | 4 September 2025 |
| Grid | 5 reels × 3 rows, 20 fixed paylines |
| RTP | 96.51%; casinos may also run 95.51% or 94.50% (how to see which one you get) |
| Volatility | High (one database rates it very high) |
| Hit frequency | 28.65%, a win roughly every 3.5 spins |
| Free spins frequency | About 1 in 112 spins |
| Max win | 4,000× the bet; the round ends when it is reached |
| Bet range | €0.20–€240 per spin (UK: up to £5) |
| Bonus buy | Free Spins 100×, Super Free Spins 400× (where allowed) |
How the Wilds pay
The Wild is a coconut cocktail and lands only on reels 2, 3 and 4. Each one shows a x2 or x3 multiplier on every spin, not just in the bonus. When several Wilds sit on the same winning line, their multipliers are added, not multiplied:
- one x2 Wild → the line pays ×2;
- a x2 and a x3 Wild → ×5;
- three x3 Wilds → ×9, the most a single line can get in the base game.
Because Wilds can only appear in the middle, a winning line always needs a regular symbol on reel 1. How added multipliers compare with sticky, expanding and other Wild types is shown in our guide to Wild symbols.
Free spins: the clam reveal and sticky Wilds
Free spins start when the pearl Scatter appears on reels 1, 3 and 5 at the same time (Scatter rules compared). Before the first spin, 9 clams open one by one, each adding 1 to 3 spins, so the round lasts between 9 and 27 free spins.
During the round every Wild that lands becomes sticky: it keeps its position and its x2 or x3 value until the last spin, and its multiplier still adds up with the other Wilds on a line. A round that collects a few Wilds early gets steadily more valuable; a round that collects none pays like the base game.
- No retriggers. Scatters do not appear in free spins, so the count from the clam reveal is final.
- Scatter respin in the base game. When Scatters are visible and can drop one position without leaving the grid, the reels holding them move down by one and the other reels spin again, giving another chance at the third Scatter (other kinds of respin).
Bonus buys
Where the casino and local rules allow it, two rounds can be bought:
| Option | Price | What changes | Cost at a €1 bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Spins | 100× bet | The standard round: sticky Wilds with x2 or x3 | €100 |
| Super Free Spins | 400× bet | Wilds land with x15 or x25, stay sticky and still add up | €400 |
A bought round can pay less than its price, and the 4,000× cap applies to it as well. In the UK bonus buys are not available (why, and what buys really cost).
Lobster House and The Dog House
Lobster House reuses the formula Pragmatic Play made famous with The Dog House (2019): additive Wild multipliers on the middle reels that stick during free spins. Both games list a 96.51% RTP. The clearest difference is the ceiling: 4,000× here against 6,750× in the original Dog House (how win caps work). Lobster House adds the Super Free Spins buy with x15 and x25 Wilds and the Scatter respin in the base game. For sticky Wilds without multipliers but with a choice of Wild mode, see 3 Buzzing Wilds.
Pros and cons
Who should play it, and who should skip it
Good fit if you:
- like rules you can follow at a glance: Wilds, multipliers, one bonus round;
- enjoyed The Dog House and want the same tension with a different look;
- want the option of a more expensive, higher-multiplier bought round.
Probably not for you if you:
- want a large ceiling: Gator Hunters goes up to 25,000×;
- prefer bonus rounds that can extend themselves with retriggers;
- play on a small budget — high volatility means long runs without the bonus.