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Release the Kraken is a 5x4, 20-payline video slot from Pragmatic Play with high volatility and a theoretical maximum win of 10,000x the stake. Play it for real money at licensed operators serving Canadian players or launch the free demo first.
- RTP configurations range from roughly 94.5% to 96.5% depending on the casino
- Free spins expand the game to 40 paylines with a roaming, growing multiplier
- No bonus buy option is offered for this title
Release the Kraken Specifications
- ProviderPragmatic Play
- Reels5
- Paylines4
- Volatilityhigh
- RTP96.50%
- Max win10000x
- Bet range0.01 – 0.5
- Released2020
Release Timeline
- 2020 · Release the Kraken launches from Pragmatic Play with a 20-payline base game and the Roaming Kraken Free Spins feature.
What Stands Out and What Doesn't
In its favour
- Roaming Kraken multiplier climbs across free spins, adding weight to every wild that lands
- Chest-picking intro gives direct control over how many free spins you start with
- Random base-game modifiers, including locked wilds and pick-me bonuses, break up standard spins
- Full HTML5 build runs on desktop and mobile browsers without a separate app
Against it
- High volatility means long stretches without the free spins bonus
- Free spins cannot be retriggered once the round starts
- No bonus buy option to skip toward the feature
Estimate a Potential Payout
Top payout — C$
Figures below apply the game's theoretical maximum multiplier of 10,000x the stake to your bet size. This ceiling reflects the best possible outcome under the Roaming Kraken Free Spins math model, not a typical or guaranteed result.
How It Compares to Related Titles
| Release the Kraken Megaways | Uses a Megaways reel engine with variable ways to win instead of the original's fixed 20 paylines. |
|---|---|
| Release the Kraken 2 | A separate sequel title with its own math model, distinct from the original's chest-picking free spins. |
| Big Bass Bonanza (Pragmatic Play) | Fishing theme with a different bonus trigger structure and a lower reported maximum win. |
How to Play Release the Kraken
The base game runs on a 5-reel, 4-row grid with 20 fixed paylines, paying left to right for three to five matching symbols. Card ranks J through A fill the lower end of the paytable, while striped fish, blue fish, turtle and shark icons carry higher payouts. A logo symbol and a wild bubble share the top of the paytable, both paying 25x the stake for five in a line.
During any spin, random Kraken modifiers can trigger after the reels stop but before wins are paid. These include Kraken Lockin' Wilds, which add and lock several wilds in place, and a Sunken Treasure pick-me bonus offering immediate prizes. Tentacle animations signal that a modifier is about to apply, adding an extra beat to otherwise ordinary base-game spins.
The main bonus, Roaming Kraken Free Spins, needs bonus ship symbols on reels 1 and 3 plus the Free Spins symbol on reel 5 in the same spin. This is a more specific requirement than three scatters landing anywhere, so the trigger stands out from many other Pragmatic Play titles.
Once triggered, a chest-picking screen opens. Each chest hides +1, +2 or +3 free spins, or a Collect icon that ends the picking stage and starts the round. Reports place the achievable total at up to 12 free spins, depending on how many spin-boost chests are opened before Collect appears.
Inside the free spins, paylines double from 20 to 40 and a global multiplier starts at 1x. Every Kraken wild that lands adds a point to the multiplier and becomes a roaming sticky wild, shifting position on each subsequent spin. The free spins cannot be retriggered, so the round plays out once and returns to the base game.
Minimum and maximum bets sit at 0.20 and 100.00 per spin, covering a wide staking range for a high-volatility title. The game runs on HTML5 and is playable on desktop and mobile browsers, with a free demo available for testing the mechanics before wagering real money.
Release the Kraken RTP
96.50%
Reported configurations for this title span roughly 94.5% to 96.5%, so the exact return depends on which version your casino has deployed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the ship and Free Spins symbols need to land on specific reels?
The bonus requires ship symbols on reels 1 and 3 plus the Free Spins symbol on reel 5 in the same spin, rather than any three scatters landing anywhere. That reel-specific requirement makes the trigger feel more targeted than a standard scatter pay slot.
What happens if I pick a Collect chest early in the bonus intro?
Picking Collect ends the chest stage immediately, locking in however many free spins you have already accumulated. Picking it early means starting the round with fewer spins than the reported maximum of up to 12.
Does the multiplier reset between free spins sessions?
Yes. The global multiplier and any roaming wilds only exist within a single triggered free spins round; landing the bonus again later starts the multiplier back at 1x.
Can operators run Release the Kraken at a lower RTP than 96.5%?
Yes. Independent listings show casinos deploying 95.5% or 94.5% configurations alongside the more commonly cited 96.5% version, so the exact figure depends on the operator.
Is there a way to buy the free spins feature directly?
No. Release the Kraken does not offer a bonus buy option, so the ship, Free Spins and Chest Bonus symbols have to land naturally to trigger a feature.
Should You Play It
A fit for Players who accept long stretches between bonuses in exchange for a growing multiplier and roaming wilds when the feature lands.
Not a fit for Players who want frequent, low-volatility bonuses or the option to buy straight into a feature.
Release the Kraken delivers a high-volatility, feature-layered slot built around a targeted free spins trigger, a chest-picking intro and a roaming wild multiplier that can push toward its 10,000x ceiling. Random base-game modifiers keep ordinary spins from feeling flat, even between bonus rounds.
Try Release the Kraken
Play at partner casinoLaunch the free demo to see the Roaming Kraken Free Spins in action, or play for real money at a partner casino serving Canadian players. 19+ (18+ in AB, MB, QC).