Release the Kraken
96.5%
RTP
10,000x
Max Win
- Min Bet
- 0.2
- Max Bet
- 100
- Release Date
- January 28, 2020
About this Slot
Release the Kraken is a high-volatility slot from Pragmatic Play with an RTP of 96.5% and a maximum win of 10,000x. The game features wild symbols that substitute for other symbols on the reels.
Scatter symbols trigger Roaming Kraken Free Spins, during which additional wilds appear on the reels and can be retriggered by collecting specific symbols. Bonus symbols activate the Chest Bonus, offering hidden treasures to discover. The Sunken Treasure Bonus is triggered by corresponding symbols and requires players to select their prize from the available options.
Slots with this name
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max Win | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Release the Kraken (this page)2020 | 96.5% | High | 10,000x |
 | Release the Kraken 22022 | 96.5% | Medium | - |
 | Release the Kraken Megaways2024 | 96.4% | High | 10,000x |
Release the Kraken Demo - Play for Free
The Release the Kraken demo runs right here in your browser: play money, no sign-up, no deposit. It comes from Pragmatic Play themselves and carries the same rules and features as the real-money version. The stated RTP is 96.5%.
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Release the Kraken RTP Calculator
Release the Kraken has a theoretical RTP of 96.5%. Its volatility is High, so expect long dry spells punctuated by rare, large multipliers. Its win potential is capped at 10,000x your stake. Use the calculator below to estimate your expected return, variance range and risk of ruin over any number of spins.
Release the Kraken Variance Simulator
Release the Kraken sessions can swing far from its 96.5% average - its volatility is rated High. The simulator runs many virtual bankroll runs to estimate the bust rate, typical drawdown and best/worst outcomes over a set number of spins - compare a cautious bankroll against an aggressive one.
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Frequently asked questions about Release the Kraken
An RTP of 96.5% means Release the Kraken is built to pay back around 96.5 for every 100 wagered over millions of spins. Any single session can land far above or below that - use the RTP calculator on this page to model your own bet size and spin count.
Over the long run Release the Kraken's house edge is about 3.5% of everything you wager - roughly 3.5 lost per 100 staked. Short sessions vary widely; the calculator above shows the expected loss and variance range for your inputs.
Quite a lot. Because wins cluster around rare big hits, your balance can move far from the 96.5% average in either direction. The variance simulator above shows typical drawdowns, bust rate and best/worst outcomes for your bankroll.
It depends on your bet size and how long you want to play Release the Kraken. Use the variance simulator above to test a cautious versus an aggressive bankroll and see how often each survives your target number of spins.
