Overview

Release the Kraken is a 5×4, 20-payline slot built around a sea-monster theme. The core mechanic: wilds stick to the reels and inch upward each spin, accumulating multipliers that trigger respins until they escape.

How it plays

Bet from £0.20 to £100 per spin on fixed 20 lines. Hits land regularly enough to keep sessions alive, but the high volatility means you'll chase long gaps between wins. Most of your return funnels through the free-spins feature and the climbing-wild respin mechanic.

The bonus round

Land three or more scatters to unlock free spins. During the bonus, wilds lock in place and trigger respins, climbing upward with a growing multiplier each step. The Kraken itself can appear to boost the multiplier, pushing winlines toward that 10,000x ceiling.

Who it's for

High-variance slot hunters who can sit through 50–100-spin droughts and want a mechanic where wilds do the heavy lifting. Suits players chasing big bonus multiplier payouts at £1–£10 stake.