Release the Kraken Slot by Pragmatic Play

Release the Kraken is a 5-reel, 4-row slot with 20 paylines by Pragmatic Play, released in 2020.

★ 4.2 (80,556)Pragmatic PlayRTP 96.5%High volatilityMax win 10,000x

96.50returns 96.50 of every 100 stakedThe gap between versions is 2.00 per 100 staked.

10,000x2,000.00 at the minimum bet, 1,000,000 at the maximum

Game facts

Provider	Pragmatic Play
Game type	Slots
Release date	2020
RTP	96.5%
Volatility	High volatility
Max win	10,000x the bet
Reels × rows	5 × 4
Pays	20 paylines
Bet range	0.20–100
Wild symbol	Yes
Features	Random FeaturesRoaming WildsProgressive multiplier
Themes	OceanMonsterAquatic
App	Yes — how to install

Free demo of Release the Kraken

The free demo of Release the Kraken is on this page: no deposit and no real-money wins.

The demo uses virtual credits: no deposit, no real-money wins.

Where to play for real money

Real-money play is only for adults and only at licensed online casinos where online gambling is legal for you.

How to play Release the Kraken

Bet range: 0.20–100

Wins form when matching symbols land on a payline.
A bonus symbol combination starts Roaming Kraken Free Spins.
During the round, wilds stay on the reels and move between spins.
Opening chests during the round adds extra spins.

Bonus features

Free spins
Bonus symbols on reels 1 and 3 plus a Free Spins symbol on reel 5 start Roaming Kraken Free Spins; the spin count is built by opening chests that award +1, +2 or +3 spins.
Multipliers
In free spins the win multiplier starts at x1 and rises by +1 each time a wild lands; Kraken Locking Wilds can award an x2 multiplier to all wins.
Kraken Locking Wilds
chests are opened one by one, adding more Kraken wilds, an x2 win multiplier with collect, or a collect that ends the feature.
Colossal Kraken Wilds
a guaranteed 3x4 colossal wild lands on the reels, possibly only partly in view.
Infectious Kraken Wilds
at least one Kraken wild lands and turns adjacent symbols into wilds.
Sunken Treasure Bonus
Bonus symbols on reels 1 and 3 plus a Chest Bonus on reel 5 start a pick game where chests are opened until Collect appears.
Roaming Kraken Free Spins
played on 40 paylines; wilds stay on the reels and roam, and each landing wild raises the multiplier by 1.

Wilds that land during the free-spins round stay on the reels and move between positions, while each landing increases the win multiplier for the rest of that round. In the chest-based bonus, chests add wilds or a multiplier, and a Collect symbol ends the round.

RTP and volatility

RTP version	Return per 100 staked
96.5%	96.50
95.5%	95.50
94.5%	94.50

The gap between versions is 2.00 per 100 staked.

The RTP of the version you play is shown in the game's information screen.

High volatility

Other versions of Release the Kraken

Game	RTP	Max win	Volatility	Year
Release the Kraken 2
Release the Kraken Megaways

Release the Kraken app: download and install

The Release the Kraken app for Android downloads with the button on this page.

Tap the download button on this page to get the installation file.
When Android asks, allow your browser to install apps from this source.
Open the downloaded file from your notifications or downloads folder.
Confirm the installation when prompted.

Install app

Common questions

What is the RTP of Release the Kraken?

The default RTP of Release the Kraken is 96.5%. Casinos can also run versions at 95.5%, 94.5%; the gap is 2.00 per 100 staked. The RTP of the version you play is shown in the game's information screen.

What is the max win in Release the Kraken?

The max win in Release the Kraken is 10,000x the bet. At the maximum bet that is 1,000,000.

How volatile is Release the Kraken?

Release the Kraken has high volatility.

How do free spins work in Release the Kraken?

Bonus symbols on reels 1 and 3 plus a Free Spins symbol on reel 5 start Roaming Kraken Free Spins; the spin count is built by opening chests that award +1, +2 or +3 spins.

Can I play Release the Kraken for free?

Yes. The free demo of Release the Kraken is on this page: it uses virtual credits, with no deposit and no real-money wins.

Are there other versions of Release the Kraken?

Release the Kraken 2 and Release the Kraken Megaways are the other versions listed for this game.

How does the Sunken Treasure Bonus work?

It is a pick game where chests are opened in sequence, and the feature ends when a Collect symbol appears.