5 Lions is a series, not five paylines
The name refers to Pragmatic Play’s lion-themed games, not a rule that each game has five winning lines. The Megaways editions use changing reel layouts, while Reborn has its own feature structure. What connects these examples most usefully is the choice offered at the start of free spins: the number of rounds and the multiplier conditions are considered together.
The trade-off in 5 Lions Megaways
The first Megaways edition lets the player select from seven free-spin options after a qualifying trigger. Those options combine different starting spin counts and wild-multiplier ranges, with up to 25 spins and multipliers reaching 40x. A bigger starting count should not be read as the same bonus with free extra chances: its multiplier conditions also matter. Read the two sides of the choice together.
What Megaways 2 adds
Megaways 2 expands the possible wild multipliers to 100x. Its published examples contrast five spins with 20x–100x multipliers against 25 spins with 2x–8x multipliers, alongside a mystery option. Super Free Spins introduces additional rounds, while collecting three Level Up coins adds three spins and removes the lowest bonus multiplier. That progression makes it a distinct feature rather than a simple artwork change.
How Reborn takes another direction
Reborn offers seven starting options with up to 20 free spins and up to a 15x starting wild multiplier. A winning combination containing a wild increases that multiplier by its starting value, and extra spins can be awarded. Its Super Free Spins begins with 20 spins and a 15x multiplier. The key comparison is therefore the growth rule during the feature, rather than just the largest number on its starting screen.
The appeal of a visible choice
Our interpretation is that choosing a bonus setup gives the series a clear moment of interaction before the random results unfold. You can explore how fewer rounds with larger multipliers feel compared with more rounds under different conditions. The choice does not remove randomness or establish an advantage. Use the demos to understand each setup, rather than deciding from one short result that an option is consistently better.
How the editions differ
| Variation | Game | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Megaways starting choices | 5 Lions Megaways | Seven options, up to 25 spins and wild multipliers up to 40x. |
| Level Up progression | 5 Lions Megaways 2 | Extra spins and removal of the lowest multiplier through coins. |
| Growing wild multiplier | 5 Lions Reborn | Qualifying wild wins increase the multiplier by its starting value. |
5 Lions questions
Does 5 Lions mean five paylines?
No. It is the family name. Read the layout and winning-system fields for the individual game.
Is choosing more free spins always better?
The options also change multiplier conditions. Spin count alone is not a valid comparison.
