Each of the previous games in the series has presented a different spin on the legendary sea creature, with the first being dark and menacing, and the second, Release the Kraken 2, featuring a more lighthearted, almost cute version of the beast. In contrast, Release the Kraken Megaways offers a middle ground—an exciting, pirate-themed adventure set against a dramatic, stormy backdrop.

With its dynamic gameplay and stunning visual elements, Release the Kraken Megaways stands out as an engaging addition to Pragmatic Play's ever-growing portfolio. Players familiar with the previous games will find plenty of recognizable elements, while new players can dive into this marine-themed slot with fresh excitement.

Release the Kraken Megaways features a 6-reel Megaways grid that can land between 2 to 7 symbols per reel, offering up to 117,649 ways to win. This variability creates an exciting, ever-changing experience for players. The game allows bets ranging from 20 cents to $240, accommodating both casual players and high rollers.

The slot operates on a medium volatility math model, providing balanced gameplay that offers decent-sized wins at a steady pace. Players can expect a maximum RTP of 96.4%, which is quite favorable for a game with so many win possibilities. Additionally, the Ante Bet feature allows players to increase their stake by 25% in exchange for a higher chance of triggering the free spins round.

The reels are populated by a variety of sea creatures and traditional card symbols (10 to Ace). The lower-paying symbols are the card royals, while the higher-paying symbols are represented by different aquatic species, each offering its own payout level. A winning combination of six matching symbols can pay anywhere between 0.6 to 7.5 times the bet.

Wild symbols are present across all reels except the leftmost one, substituting for any symbol except scatters and Mystery symbols, thus boosting the chances of forming winning combinations.

1. Mystery Symbols: Mystery symbols are exclusive to the base game, adding an extra layer of unpredictability. When these symbols land, they transform into the same random pay symbol, potentially leading to big wins.
2. Wild Respins: Landing three or more wild symbols in the base game triggers the Wild Respins feature. During this mode, all wild symbols roam across the reels with each respin, moving to different positions. If a new wild lands during this feature, it adds an extra respin, and the wild becomes roaming as well. The feature continues until no more respins are available.
3. Guaranteed Win: On random losing spins in the base game, the Guaranteed Win feature may activate. When it does, the symbols on the reels change, ensuring a win of at least 10 times the bet.
4. Free Spins: Free spins are triggered by landing 3, 4, 5, or 6 scatter symbols, awarding 6 free spins. Before the free spins begin, players open chests based on the number of triggering scatters, revealing various upgrades. These can include additional free spins (+1 to +4), extra roaming wilds, and global multipliers of +x1 or +x2 that apply to all wins during the free spins round. The minimum number of ways to win is also increased to 2,000, 5,000, or 10,000 on each spin.

During the free spins, each wild that lands becomes a roaming wild, moving to a new position on every spin. If two roaming wilds land in the same position, the round’s multiplier increases by +1. Additionally, hitting a scatter symbol on the rightmost reel awards an extra free spin and another chest-opening opportunity, giving players even more chances for valuable upgrades.

Feature Buy

For those who prefer to skip straight to the action, the game offers a Feature Buy option. For 100x the bet, players can trigger free spins with 3 scatter symbols. For 150x the bet, the free spins round is triggered with 4, 5, or 6 scatters, offering even more opportunities for upgrades and big wins.