Release the Kraken Megaways by Pragmatic Play, High Volatility, 96.40% RTP
Pragmatic Play's Megaways slot with roaming wilds and chest-pick bonuses. Six reels showing 2-7 symbols each spin, up to 117,649 ways to win. High volatility, 96.40% RTP standard.
Meet the game: grid, theme and how it plays
Reels that change each spin. You're spinning a six-reel grid where each reel independently grows to show between 2 and 7 symbols per spin. This Megaways mechanic creates up to 117,649 ways to win on every turn, displayed live so you see exactly how many ways you have. The ocean theme brings a pirate crew and sea monsters—Shark, Pufferfish, Anglerfish, Eel and Jellyfish—across the reels. Pragmatic Play released this game in 2024 with high volatility, meaning wins arrive less often but can be substantially larger.
High volatility: fewer wins, bigger prizes. This slot rewards patience and larger bankrolls. If you prefer frequent small wins, the high volatility and longer stretches between payouts may not suit your play style. You'll need to pace your stakes across more spins to experience the bonus round, where the real payoffs happen. The game fits players who enjoy building towards a big bonus feature and can manage longer dry spells between wins. Entry bets start at NZ$0.20 and climb to NZ$240, giving you control over your session size.
How do roaming Wilds work? The Free Spins round is where this game transforms. You trigger it by landing 3 to 6 Bonus symbols, which opens a chest-pick game where you choose from 12 closed chests. Each chest reveals a reward—extra spins, roaming Wilds that move each turn, a multiplier boost, or a guaranteed minimum ways count. Once you enter the round itself, any Wild that lands stays on the reels as a roaming Wild, shifting to a new spot each spin. When two roaming Wilds land on the same position in the same spin, your multiplier climbs by 1x, stacking your round win as the feature runs.
Full storyThe core numbers that shape your game
You'll know what drives this slot's wins and what the top payout could be.
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NZ$2 400 000
Before the bonus hits: what you see
You'll know exactly what happens on each spin and when the bonus round begins.
The game screens and what they show
What each matched symbol earns you
These payouts are in New Zealand dollars at a bet of NZ$0.20. Land more matching symbols and your win grows with them.
The big earners
Shark2+ NZ$0.05 · 6+ NZ$0.75
Pufferfish3+ NZ$0.08 · 6+ NZ$0.40
Anglerfish3+ NZ$0.05 · 6+ NZ$0.30Standard symbols
Eel3+ NZ$0.04 · 6+ NZ$0.20
Jellyfish3+ NZ$0.03 · 6+ NZ$0.10
A3+ NZ$0.02 · 6+ NZ$0.08How do you unlock free spins and multiply your wins?
How many ways can you win? Six reels spin independently, each showing two to seven symbols per spin. Every win needs matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right. The ways counter shows your exact winning combinations for that spin, with a theoretical maximum of 117649 ways.
Betting bigger for bonus odds. Toggle Ante Bet on to raise your stake multiplier from 20x to 25x for a stronger chance of landing bonus symbols naturally. This option disables the buy button and shifts your RTP to 96.53 percent.
Release the Kraken Megaways chest picks explained. Land three, four, five or six bonus symbols anywhere to open that many chests from a field of twelve. Each chest holds one reward: extra spins, a roaming wild, a win multiplier boost, or a guaranteed ways floor. You always start with six base spins.
What happens during free spins? Your free spins begin after picks resolve. Every wild that lands becomes a roaming wild, moving to a new spot each spin. When two roaming wilds land on the same reel position in one spin, your round multiplier rises by one. Land a bonus symbol on reel six alone to gain one extra spin and one extra chest pick.
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What can't you predict about this slot?
The bonus stays unpredictable. The bonus round might arrive within your next few spins or not for many more. No bet size or play session can make the chest pick come on schedule, so plan your budget without counting on it.
One session versus the RTP. Over one session, you might win more or less than the RTP suggests, even if you play the same bet many times. What happens today is random, regardless of the long-term return the RTP shows.
Release the Kraken Megaways keeps the biggest prize rare. The maximum win of NZ$2,400,000 sits at the ceiling of what's possible, but reaching it happens so rarely that you cannot expect it. Plan your session around wins that might actually arrive.
Your money back: which RTP applies to your play
RTP is the average amount returned to players over many thousands of spins. Each RTP figure here applies only to the specific condition listed: the standard game, a bought bonus, or the ante bet mode. Your actual result in any single session will differ.
RTP 96.40% · Standard game
RTP 96.51% · Buy Free Spins: 3 symbols
RTP 96.52% · Buy Free Spins: 4, 5 or 6 symbols
Speed up the bonus with paid features
Guaranteed three-symbol entry
Skip the wait and land exactly three bonus symbols to enter the free spins round. At a NZ$0.50 bet, this feature costs NZ$50 and guarantees your chest picks.
Pick your risk level here
Jump into free spins with three, four, five or six bonus symbols landing randomly. At a NZ$0.50 bet, this feature costs NZ$75 and sets your chest count by chance.
Tilt the odds in your favour
Raise your bet multiplier from 20x to 25x your stake to see more bonus symbols on the reels naturally. At a NZ$0.50 bet, the ante costs NZ$0.62 and shifts your odds upward.
Explore the earlier games in this series
The 2024 Megaways version offers 96.40% RTP and a x10,000 maximum win, compared to the 2022 sequel at 96.03% RTP with x5,000 max win, and the original 2020 game at 96.50% RTP.
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Responsible play keeps the fun real
Budget first, play second. Set an amount you can afford to lose before you play. Once your budget is gone, stop for the day. This slot is high volatility, so wins arrive less often and can be much bigger—plan your session accordingly.
Release the Kraken Megaways stops when you do. Decide in advance when you will stop playing, whether you are ahead or behind. A big win can tempt you to keep spinning. Step away once you reach your stopping point.
Limits give you control. Use Rooli Casino's deposit limits and loss limits to protect your account. These tools help you stick to what you planned to spend.
Fun ends here. If the game stops being fun or you feel it is affecting your life, take a break or use self-exclusion. The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand, Gambling Helpline New Zealand and The Salvation Army Oasis are there to help.