50 Lions
50 Lions leads the list on the highest published return here at 96.79%, with medium-low volatility and a 600x maximum win across 50 lines.
- RTP
- 96.79%
- Volatility
- Medium-Low
- Max win
- 600x
- Lines
- 50
- African
- Aristocrat
Pokie guide · Australia
5 Dragons slot — a straight answer for Australian players
5 Dragons is a pokie many Australian players know from club and pub floors, and it is still searched for by name. There is no verified return or volatility figure for it here, so this page sticks to what can be said honestly and what the alternatives publish.
- 5pokies compared
- 96.79%best published return
- A$5max bet on a bonus
The shortlist
The figures, side by side
These five pokies are ranked on their published return-to-player percentage, volatility rating and maximum win, so each can be compared on stated figures rather than reputation.
Checked on 19 October 2026
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways pairs a 96.72% published return with high volatility, a 2,100x maximum win and a megaways reel set.
- RTP
- 96.72%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 2,100x
- Lines
- megaways
- Fishing
- Pragmatic Play
Big Bass Bonanza
Big Bass Bonanza carries a 96.71% published return, high volatility, a 2,100x maximum win and 10 lines.
- RTP
- 96.71%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 2,100x
- Lines
- 10
- Fishing
- Pragmatic Play
Madame Destiny Megaways
Madame Destiny Megaways publishes a 96.51% return with high volatility, a 5,000x maximum win and megaways reels.
- RTP
- 96.51%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Lines
- megaways
- Mystical
- Pragmatic Play
Gates of Olympus
Gates of Olympus closes the list at a 96.5% published return with high volatility and a 5,000x maximum win.
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Greek Mythology
- Pragmatic Play
The whole list, in one grid
Sort by whichever figure decides it for you.
| 150 Lions | 96.79% | Medium-Low | 600x | Aristocrat |
| 2Big Bass Bonanza Megaways | 96.72% | High | 2,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 3Big Bass Bonanza | 96.71% | High | 2,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 4Madame Destiny Megaways | 96.51% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
| 5Gates of Olympus | 96.5% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
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Why there is no figure on this page
Most pokies you see advertised come with a published return-to-player percentage and a volatility rating. That is not the case for every older title, and 5 Dragons is one where no figure could be verified against a source we trust. Rather than repeat a number from a forum post or a screenshot, this page leaves the slot blank on the points that matter most.
That is worth being blunt about. A return figure is a long-run average across millions of spins, not a forecast for your session, and a missing figure is not a good sign either way. What it does mean is that a player comparing 5 Dragons against a modern title has nothing solid to compare against, and that alone is useful information.
The theme and why it still gets searched
The appeal is straightforward. Dragons, gold, a familiar look from the club floor, and a format that anyone who has played pokies for a while will recognise. Familiarity is a real draw, and older titles keep their audience because the layout is predictable and the symbols are easy to read at a glance.
Nostalgia is not a specification though. A pokie being well known does not make it better value than one that publishes its numbers, and it does not make a session longer or cheaper. If you search for this slot because you remember playing it, that is a reasonable reason to look it up — just separate the memory from the maths.
If you want published figures instead
A reader set on a dragon-themed or club-style pokie is often really after something else: a game whose return and volatility are stated openly, so the decision is not a guess. That is a fair standard, and it is the standard used on this page. Titles that publish their numbers let you compare like for like; titles that do not leave you comparing marketing copy.
The shortlist on this page is ranked on exactly that basis. Every entry has a stated return, a volatility rating and a published maximum win, which is the minimum you should expect before spending anything. None of those figures promise a result — they describe how a game behaves over a very long run.
Stake, time and the bonus terms
Whatever you play, the money that leaves your account is real and the return is an average, not a promise. A high maximum win figure is a marketing headline, not a plan; it describes a rare outcome across an enormous number of spins, and most sessions will not get near it. Set a spend before you start and treat it as gone.
If you are playing with bonus funds, the terms do more to shape your session than the pokie does. The partner publishes a maximum bet on a bonus of A$5, and a daily cashback of 10% of losses. Those two lines are the ones to read before you opt in, because they decide what you can stake and what comes back to you.
No strategy beats the maths
There is no pattern, timing trick or bet sequence that changes a pokie's return. The reels are independent of what came before, so a long gap between features tells you nothing about the next spin. Anyone selling a system for this or any other slot is selling a story, not an edge.
The honest position is simple: choose a game whose published terms you can read, decide what you can afford to lose, and stop when that amount is gone. That is not exciting advice, but it is the only advice that holds up.
Safer ground for a night out
If 5 Dragons is the game you want, play it knowing you have no verified return figure to work from. If you would rather make a decision with something concrete in front of you, the shortlist below gives you stated returns and volatility, and you can judge each on its own merits.
Keep the stake small relative to your budget, keep the session short, and treat any win as a bonus rather than a target. Gambling is entertainment with a cost attached, not income.
FAQ
Quick answers before you decide
What is the RTP of 5 Dragons?
No return-to-player figure for 5 Dragons could be verified, so none is quoted here. Any percentage you see for it on a forum or an affiliate page should be treated as unconfirmed.
Who made the 5 Dragons pokie?
This page does not name a developer for it, because that detail could not be verified against a reliable source. Naming a studio on a guess would be worse than leaving it out.
Is 5 Dragons still worth playing?
That depends on whether you enjoy it, because there is no published figure to compare it against. If you want to weigh a pokie on stated return and volatility, pick one from a shortlist that publishes both.
Can I play 5 Dragons with a bonus?
The partner's published terms allow a maximum bet on a bonus of A$5, and daily cashback of 10% of losses. Read those terms before opting in, since they shape what you can stake and what returns to you.