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Release the Kraken Slot Review

Pragmatic kraken hunt — ~96.50% band, 5,000×. Verdict: 9.0/10.

Reviewed by Riley Chen (Games Editor) · How we test — catalog RTP, volatility and lobby availability.

Release the Kraken 9.0
96.50% RTP
High Volatility
5,000x Max win
5 x 3 Grid
Ways Ways
free spins & Kraken Mechanics
Kraken & free spins Features
2019 Release

What Is Release the Kraken?

Release the Kraken is Pragmatic Play's high-vol Release the Kraken title with a 5,000× max-win class — published ~96.50% RTP band in our catalog.

Confirm Release the Kraken before you assume a peer with similar art. Release the Kraken 2 / Pirate Gold can sit beside it in search results.

Compare with Release the Kraken 2 and Pirate Gold, then confirm the cash RTP panel on a Top 10 brand before you raise stakes.

At a Glance

ProviderPragmatic Play
RTP96.5% (confirm in-game)
VolatilityHigh
Max win5,000x
Grid5×3
WaysWays / features
MechanicsFree spins / release the kraken
FeaturesRelease the Kraken free spins
Release2019
Our score9.0 / 10

Stake/table limits depend on the casino configuration — check the in-game panel.

How Release the Kraken Works

  1. Base spins feed Pragmatic Play feature pays around the Release the Kraken identity. Exact free-spin rules sit in the paytable for your lobby build.
  2. Free spins concentrate larger outcomes under paytable-specific modifiers. Read that card once before the first real-money session.
  3. The 5,000× ceiling is the listed class in our catalog. Treat it as a rare top, not a session expectation.
  4. High-vol dry spells are normal. Confirm ~96.50% on the cash panel before you raise stakes.

Key Features

Release the Kraken free spins

Pragmatic Play Release the Kraken free spins / features. Confirm exact triggers in the paytable for your build.

5,000× ceiling

Listed max-win class in our catalog. Rare outcomes — not a pacing promise for short sessions.

High volatility

Feature-led returns with quieter base stretches. Theme art does not soften high-vol feature droughts.

~96.50% RTP band

Published figure when the panel matches. Reduced Pragmatic builds still appear at some operators.

Release the Kraken Variants

Compare editions and peers before you switch.

Release the Kraken

This review — 5,000x.

96.5% RTP
5,000x Max win
High Volatility
9.0 Score
Pirate Gold

Pragmatic sea peer

96.5% RTP
2,000x Max win
High Volatility
9.0 Score
Pirates Pub

Pragmatic sea peer

96.5% RTP
5,000x Max win
High Volatility
9.0 Score

RTP Check & Demo vs Real Play

Pragmatic Play ships multiple RTP configs for Release the Kraken. Prefer ~96.50% on the info panel; reduced builds appear at some operators.

RTP configuration House edge Editor note
96.50% 3.50% Full / preferred build when the panel matches.
Reduced build Higher If the panel shows less, size stakes down or switch build.

How to check

  1. Open Release the Kraken after login.
  2. Confirm Release the Kraken — not Release the Kraken 2 / Pirate Gold.
  3. Confirm RTP (~96.50% preferred).
  4. Confirm the 5,000× class on the help panel for this build.

Treat RTP as lobby-specific on our where-to-play brands.

Who Release the Kraken Is For

Release the Kraken suits players who want a high-vol Pragmatic Play Release the Kraken frame with a 5,000× ceiling.

  • Prefer Release the Kraken 2 for the Release the Kraken 2 peer.
  • Prefer Pirate Gold for the Pirate Gold peer.
  • Confirm Release the Kraken — not Release the Kraken 2 / Pirate Gold — in the lobby title.
  • Keep stakes sized for high-vol feature droughts — they are normal.
  • Verify ~96.50% on the cash panel before raising stakes.

vs Release the Kraken 2 & Pirate Gold

Release the Kraken vs Release the Kraken 2 vs Pirate Gold.

TitleWhen to pick it
Release the Kraken release the kraken, 5,000x.
Release the Kraken 2 Sequel edition.
Pirate Gold Pragmatic sea peer.

Choose Release the Kraken for release the kraken framing; Release the Kraken 2 for that peer; Pirate Gold for the alternate path.

Pros & Cons

ProsWhere the slot is strong

  • Clear Release the Kraken identity
  • Solid ~96.50% published RTP band
  • 5,000x max-win class listed for this title
  • Compare path to peers already gold

ConsTrade-offs before you play

  • 5,000× class is a rare top — not a session plan
  • High-vol stretches between strong free-spin sequences
  • Easy to confuse with Release the Kraken 2 / Pirate Gold
  • Reduced RTP builds still appear

Where to Play Release the Kraken

Ten randomly selected brands from our casino directory. After login, open Release the Kraken and confirm the RTP / rules panel (prefer ~96.50%). Availability still depends on your region.

Bonuses & Wagering on Release the Kraken

Before clearing a welcome offer on Release the Kraken, read the contribution table.

  • Some packages exclude or down-weight this title class.
  • Max-bet / max-chip rules while a bonus is active still apply.
  • Confirm Release the Kraken by exact name before you opt in.
  • Use casino reviews for brand-level wagering notes.

Final Verdict — 9.0/10

Release the Kraken earns 9.0/10 as a 5,000x Pragmatic Play release the kraken title — play it beside Release the Kraken 2 for the series pair; switch to Pirate Gold / Pirates Pub for alternate sea paths.

Verify the info-panel RTP on a partner brand before you raise stakes.

From the catalog

Nearby lobby favourites from the same category — open a title or jump back to slots.

FAQ

Release the Kraken FAQ

RTP, max win, variants, ante bet and where to play — quick answers before you spin.

Both list a 5,000× high-vol class with a similar ~96.5% RTP band in our catalog. Choose 2 for sequel features, and confirm both cash panels.

Our catalog lists about 96.50% on the common configuration. Confirm the in-game panel — reduced builds and side edges exist.

5,000x stake class in our catalog. Treat that as a ceiling / variable class, not a routine session result.

Our catalog tags it High. Size stakes for that class — labels are not guarantees of session smoothness.

Same Release the Kraken brand family, but separate. Base Kraken is the original path — confirm the exact title after login.

We show ten randomly selected brands from our casino directory in the where-to-play section. Confirm Release the Kraken and the RTP / rules panel after login. Availability still depends on your region.