300SPINS™ REVIEWCASUALRelease the Kraken
Pragmatic Play
Release the Kraken is a Pragmatic Play slot, and its 300SPINS™ profile is closest to Casual.
The slot is built on a 5x4 reel grid with 20-40 paylines and offers a theoretical maximum win of x10,000.
It also comes with special features such as Respin and Spin Modifier, adding extra spin chances around key symbols and surprise changes to the spin flow.
Verdict
CASUALPlayer Fit Spectrum
35/100
CasualBalancedHardcore
Based on the 300SPINS™ test, Release the Kraken may suit casual players who prefer an easygoing rhythm over intense action.
In addition, wins exceeding the stake were relatively uncommon in this test. This may suit players who place more importance on the gameplay itself than on how often a win exceeds their stake.
About 300SPINS™
300SPINS™ uses 300 spins to explore the first impression of a single play session. We record win frequency, win multipliers and free-spin triggers to show the rhythm and character of early play.
Experienced RTP Deviation
RTP Deviation
29.83%
Below avg.Avg. (99.56%)Above avg.
Deviation measures how far this session’s RTP sits from the all-review average, whether above or below it.
This slot shows a very large deviation from the average and is expected to combine the thrill of very large wins with the possibility of a very high loss rate.
About RTP Deviation
This analysis does not evaluate the slot's theoretical RTP or long-run return. It only measures how far the total return recorded in this 300-spin session was from the average of other eligible 300SPINS™ reviews conducted with the same method. A larger deviation may suggest a wider range of outcomes, but it does not establish the slot's actual volatility or predict future results.
Specifications
Characteristic
CASUAL
User Rating
3.1
Free Spin
1 Trigger
Jackpot
None
Reel Config
5x4
Paylines
20~40 Lines
RTP
96.5%
Volatility
High
Max Win
10,000x
Bonus Buy
99x
Demo Play
Release the Kraken by Pragmatic Play
Release the Kraken by Pragmatic Play
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Balance Timeline
300 Paid Spins300SPINS balance time-series chart for Release the Kraken. The chart starts at 30000, ends at 8950, and bottoms at 8950 on spin 300. Free spin trigger markers appear on spin 225.
300SPINS balance timelineSPIN 0Balance 30,000
Bonus Buy Efficiency
Avg. Minx81.6
Avg. Maxx129.1
LowExpectedHigh
Price x99
Experience Value
High Experience Value
Free spins triggered once during our 300-spin session. With a buy price of x99, buying offers a much shorter path if you mainly want to experience the free-spin feature.
Monetary Value
Weak Monetary Value
Free-spin payout strength and free-spin dependency were moderate compared with other slots in our 300SPINS reviews. The buy looks useful as access to the feature, but not an exceptional profit signal.
Free Spin Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Free Spin Profile
Dynamic Experience
Free spins were rare, so the feature felt more like a special moment than a regular part of the session. This creates a more dynamic free-spin experience, where waiting for the feature becomes part of the tension.
Free Spin Comparison
HARDCOREFree spin profile chart for Release the Kraken. Free spins triggered once during our 300-spin session. The field average is 2.13. Free spin payout averaged 15.0x, against a field average of 64.5x.
Free Spin Hit Rate
Natural free spin triggers during 300 paid spins
1
TOP 20
6
SLOT
1
AVG.
2
BOTTOM
0
Free Spin Payout Multiplier
Average payout multiplier per free spin trigger
15.0x
TOP 20
181.2x
SLOT
15.0x
AVG.
64.5x
BOTTOM
11.9x
Free Spin Quadrant
FREQUENTFrequent
Strong
Quiet
Impact
SLOT
Hit Rate Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Play Rhythm
Dynamic Experience
Wins were less frequent, so the rhythm felt more selective and tension-driven. This creates a more dynamic play rhythm, where fewer but more meaningful moments carry the experience.
Rhythm Comparison
HARDCORE+Rhythm comparison chart for Release the Kraken. Hit Rate is 19.0% against a field average of 27.0%, while Profit Hit Rate is 5.0% against a field average of 10.7%.
Hit Rate
Any winning paid spin
19.0%
TOP 20
44.0%
SLOT
19.0%
AVG.
27.0%
BOTTOM
12.6%
Profit Hit Rate
Paid spins returning more than the bet
5.0%
TOP 20
16.7%
SLOT
5.0%
AVG.
10.7%
BOTTOM
5.9%
Rhythm Quadrant
FREQUENTFrequent
Strong
Dry
Selective
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Payout Profile
Steady Experience
Average payout strength stayed close to the usual baseline, giving the session a steadier payout profile. This creates a steadier payout profile, where the session feels less dependent on sudden payout swings.
Payout Comparison
CASUAL+Payout comparison chart for Release the Kraken. Max Payout is 15.0x against a field average of 101.0x, while Avg Payout is 1.57x against a field average of 4.51x.
Max Multiplier
Largest payout from a single paid spin
15.0x
TOP 20
300.1x
SLOT
15.0x
AVG.
101.0x
BOTTOM
17.1x
Average Multiplier
Average payout per paid spin
1.57x
TOP 20
10.4x
SLOT
1.57x
AVG.
4.51x
BOTTOM
1.52x
Payout Quadrant
STEADYPeak
Swing
Steady
Dynamic
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Dependency Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Dependency Profile
Steady Experience
Free spins had a limited role in the total payout, so the result was shaped more by the base game flow. This creates a steadier dependency profile, where the result is less tied to one free-spin round or a few big wins.
Dependency Comparison
CASUALDependency comparison chart for Release the Kraken. Free Spin Dependency is 16.8% against a field average of 30.6%, while Big Win Dependency is 40.2% against a field average of 50.0%.
Free Spin Dependency
Share of total payout that came from free spins
16.8%
TOP 20
72.2%
SLOT
16.8%
AVG.
30.6%
BOTTOM
0.1%
Big Win Dependency
Share of total payout that came from larger standout wins
40.2%
TOP 20
72.1%
SLOT
40.2%
AVG.
50.0%
BOTTOM
30.1%
Dependency Quadrant
STEADYBonus
Loaded
Steady
Big Win
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Special Features
Feature Highlight: Respin
Respin, as the name suggests, is a feature that means to spin again. It's a feature that allows you to spin again in specific situations. However, this simple word has evolved significantly in meaning along with the history of slots.
Feature Highlight: Spin Modifier
Spin Modifiers are a collection of various mini-features that are randomly triggered, primarily during the base game, to alter the outcome of that spin in the player's favor. The core of this feature is not a single, fixed event, but the unpredictability of not knowing which kind of luck will strike, such as random wilds, colossal symbols, or symbol transformations. This injects vitality and anticipation into every moment of the base game.
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User Rating
Community Score
3.1
/ 5.0
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About 300SPINS™ Reviews
300SPINS™ reviews are manually checked reports built around a consistent first-session test. The data comes from our own actual play sessions, not from provider sheets or third-party result feeds. Each review analyzes nine session metrics to describe how the slot behaved during our test run. These results do not represent the full mathematical profile of the game, so they should be read as structured first-session evidence rather than a final verdict on every possible outcome.