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Paris Gamblers review · Pragmatic Play · 2020
Release the Kraken Slot Review
Release the Kraken is the 2020 original in Pragmatic Play's sea-monster series. Its current provider page confirms a 4x5, 20-line format and 96.50% RTP, while the launch release identifies a treasure multiplier bonus, hidden free-spin awards and three named wild modifiers. The provider does not publish one universal volatility label, stake range or maximum win for this version.
Pragmatic Play
4.2
Release the Kraken
RTP 96.50%Not stated by providerDeep-sea kraken hunt5 reels x 4 rows
Paris Gamblers score
4.2/5
Best for
random wild events and roaming-wild free spins
A good fit for players who want a compact line game with several random wild events and a more involved free-spin reveal.
Paris Gamblers quick summary
Release the Kraken is a 4x5, 20-line slot with a 96.50% provider-page RTP, three random Kraken wild modifiers and roaming-wild free spins.
RTP, volatility, and feature fit
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Release the Kraken RTP
96.50%
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Compare RTPRelease the Kraken volatility
Not stated by provider
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Not stated by provider
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Compare max winsBonus shape
20 fixed paylines
The free-spins rules decide where the slot's value sits, especially when wilds, multipliers, or retriggers carry the upside.
Compare free spinsHow the slot works
The provider describes a 4x5 board with 20 lines and lists 96.50% RTP. Random events can introduce Infectious, Colossal or Locking Kraken Wilds, while the separate Sunken Treasure Bonus produces a sum of multipliers.
Roaming Kraken Free Spins begin with 10 hidden items. Every revealed free-spin award is added together before the round, where roaming wilds and a progressive multiplier become the main mechanic. Stakes, volatility, maximum win and any deployment-specific feature-entry option should be checked in the active information screen.
Bonus features
- Random events include Infectious Kraken Wilds, Colossal Kraken Wilds and Kraken Locking Wilds.
- The Sunken Treasure Bonus awards a sum of revealed multipliers.
- Roaming Kraken Free Spins hide spin awards among 10 items, then use roaming wilds and a progressive multiplier.
Pros
- +Feature set is more varied than most standard 5x4 sea slots.
- +The three named wild modifiers give base-game events distinct jobs.
- +Dark ocean presentation fits the feature-heavy design better than a lighter fishing theme would.
Cons
- -Random modifiers make the base game less predictable.
- -The provider does not publish a universal volatility label, stake range or maximum win.
- -Players who prefer simple collection mechanics may find it busy.
Who this slot is for
This suits players who like dark, atmospheric slots with several possible feature events instead of one predictable bonus loop. It also works well for players who want several named wild modifiers without switching to a Megaways board.
It is less suitable if you want one simple feature or a published provider maximum. Release the Kraken 2 and Release the Kraken Megaways are later separate games with different grids, wild systems and bonus rules; their values should not be applied to this original.
Mobile play
The mobile version is workable because the 5x4 grid stays compact, but the feature labels matter. It is worth checking the rules once so the different Kraken wild events do not blur together.
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FAQ
What is the main feature in Release the Kraken?
The main feature mix is random Kraken wild modifiers, the Sunken Treasure Bonus, and Roaming Kraken Free Spins.
Is Release the Kraken high volatility?
Pragmatic Play's current public page does not state a volatility class for the original game. Check the information screen for the version available to you.
Does Release the Kraken use Megaways?
No. The original uses a 4x5 layout with 20 lines. Release the Kraken Megaways is a separate later game with six reels and up to 117,649 ways.