Captain Kraken Megaways at a glance
Captain Kraken Megaways takes you out to sea: a 6x7 grid with up to 200,704 ways to win and a respin bonus instead of classic free spins.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Ways to win
- up to 200,704 Megaways
- RTP
- 96.55%
- Volatility
- very high
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Hit rate
- 21.1%
- Bonus buy
- no
Rules: how Captain Kraken Megaways works
Captain Kraken Megaways is a Megaways slot. The number of symbols per reel changes on every spin, so the number of ways to win varies from spin to spin, up to a maximum of 200,704. Wins are counted from left to right on adjacent reels.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.55%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 5,000x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €5,000; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
Money symbols up to 2,000x can land anywhere except the top row and are paid when a collect symbol appears on reel 6 at the same time. If a respin symbol lands together with a money symbol, the bonus starts: normal symbols are replaced by modifiers and money symbols, and each new one resets the respins to three. Modifiers collect values or multiply up to 100x.
Money symbols carry fixed values as multiples of your stake. They only pay out when a collector symbol lands on the grid and picks them up.
In the hold-and-spin feature, money or bonus symbols stay in place while the other positions respin. Every new symbol resets the respin counter, usually to three.
Play the Captain Kraken Megaways demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
Captain Kraken Megaways with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). Captain Kraken Megaways is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €0.50 per spin, that is 3,000 spins. With an RTP of 96.55%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €51.75. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With very high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
According to published game data, about 21.1% of spins end in a win, so on average every 4.7th spin. Many of those hits are smaller than the stake, though.
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with very high volatility: plan a budget for about 400 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €200. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
Hold and spin on a Megaways grid, for patient players.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
Captain Kraken Megaways is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try The Dog House Megaways, Muertos Multiplier Megaways and Big Bass Bonanza Megaways. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
