Release the Kraken Megaways Slot Review – Demo, RTP & Features

Pragmatic Play’s Release the Kraken Megaways breathes new life into the popular series by combining the beloved themes of its predecessors with the iconic Megaways engine from Big Time Gaming (BTG)!

Originally released in 2020, the first Release the Kraken slot became an instant hit with players thanks to its roaming wilds and adventurous theme—and we also saw a non-Megaways sequel released in 2022—albeit with relatively few changes.

This time, however, the series takes a BIG step forward—and aside from the Megaways mechanic, there’s a hugely exciting picking phase introduced into the bonus rounds and more!

Release the Kraken Megaways is played on a six-reel layout, and thanks to the Megaways mechanic, there are up to 117,649 ways to win active on each spin.

Betting starts from as little as £0.20, making it accessible to casual players, while high rollers can wager up to £240 per spin. Plus, with an RTP of 96.4% and a maximum win potential of 10,000x your bet, it’s a game that offers some pretty impressive win potential—and above-average payout percentages!

Game Features

In our opinion, the features in Release the Kraken Megaways really help to separate the game from its predecessors.

One of the core bonuses is the Wild Respins mechanic, triggered when three or more wilds land on the reels. These wilds become sticky and roam the grid during respins. If a new wild lands, the respins continue, increasing your chances of substantial payouts.

The Guaranteed Win feature adds a layer of unpredictability to the base game, too! Triggered randomly after a losing spin, it rearranges the reels into a configuration that guarantees a minimum payout of 10x your stake!

Of course, the free spins bonus round is the game’s core, and it’s triggered by landing between three and six scatter symbols anywhere in view. Now, before the round starts, you’ll participate in the revamped picking phase. Each chest you pick can award extra free spins, roaming wilds, starting multipliers, or an increased number of payways. 

Once the bonus begins, all wilds that land become roaming wilds, moving around the reels with each spin. If two roaming wilds overlap, their multiplier increases by +1x. Landing a scatter on reel 6 during the feature grants you additional spins and another chance to pick from the chests.

Release the Kraken Megaways, like most Pragmatic Play slots, also contains a bonus buy mechanic! You can buy the Free Spins round for 100x your stake with three scatters or for 150x your stake with up to six scatters. Additionally, activating the Extra Bet increases the likelihood of triggering Free Spins at an additional 25% cost per spin.