Captain Kraken Megaways (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Captain Kraken Megaways - Slot Overview

I jumped aboard Captain Kraken Megaways from Pragmatic Play and found a pirate slot centred on Money symbols, a Hold & Respin round, and cascades rather than classic free spins. The 6-reel Megaways layout reaches up to 200,704 ways, with the outer reels holding up to seven symbols and the middle four up to eight. Base play is driven by tumbles and cash collects, while a feature buy and an ante option shape how often the core bonus shows. It is a polished, high-volatility ride.

Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts in Captain Kraken Megaways

The setup delivers full-on pirate flair: a skull-shaped cave to starboard, a booming cannon to port, and a weathered ship rolling on bright blue seas. The vibe points to a Caribbean jaunt, complete with a rousing score that swells when the action heats up. Presentation is clean and readable, with the spin, stake, and options tucked along the bottom edge, and ante or buy toggles sitting neatly to the side for quick access.

Captain Kraken Megaways uses six reels with two to eight rows in play, paying for adjacent matches from the leftmost reel. Stakes run from 0.20 to 240 per spin. The default RTP sits at 96.55%, though 95.54% and 94.54% versions exist. Hit rate is listed at 21.1%. The tumble mechanic clears wins and drops fresh symbols, so streaks can develop. It runs smoothly on mobile and desktop, keeping navigation simple while the Megaways engine mixes reel heights every spin.

Symbols & Paytable in Captain Kraken Megaways

Low symbols are 9 to A, paying 0.6x to 1.5x for six of a kind. Premiums feature the octopus, a female pirate, and the Captain, topping out at 10x for six; the Captain also pays 0.5x for two. Wilds appear on reels two to five and stand in for regular pays, feeding into tumbles. Wins clear from the grid, with new symbols dropping into place, so premium clusters can build across cascades when the reel heights open up.

Captain Kraken Megaways Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x10
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	2	x0.5
	6	x6.25
	5	x2.5
	4	x1.25
	3	x0.75
	6	x3.75
	5	x1.25
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.5
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.2
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.2
	6	x0.75
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Wild
	Collect

Special Features & Slot Mechanics in Captain Kraken Megaways

Tumble works as expected. Any winning combo removes its symbols, the remaining icons slide down, and new ones drop from above. This can repeat several times within a single paid spin. Because reel heights vary, a modest starter hit can turn lively when the middle reels expand to eight positions, especially if a wild arrives to bridge premiums across the grid.

Wild symbols substitute on reels two to five. There are no traditional scatters. Instead, the game leans on three special symbols: Money, Collect, and Respins. Money symbols can land on all reels except the top row. Collect appears only on reel six. Respins also sits on reel six. These drive the base game spikes and feed straight into the bonus when they line up with Money values.

Cash Collect triggers when at least one Money symbol appears alongside a Collect on reel six. The Collect gathers all visible Money values immediately. Money symbols can show 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x, or 25x, and they can also carry fixed jackpots at 40x, 200x, or 2,000x. This gives the base game a shot at chunky pops, even without entering the main bonus.

Bonus Buy Feature

Respin Feature When buying the RESPIN feature the round will start with a random number of symbols on each reel depending on the spin that starts the bought round.
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.55%
Volatility:	-

Hold & Respin in Captain Kraken Megaways

The Hold & Respin bonus triggers when a Respins symbol lands on reel six while at least one Money symbol is in view. You start with three respins. Only blanks, Money symbols, and modifier symbols can land. Any triggering Money values lock in place and all new Money symbols are sticky. Each time a new Money or modifier lands, the counter resets to three, so the round can build when the grid starts to fill.

Modifiers arrive on the top horizontal reel only. Collect Reel gathers Money on the reel beneath. Collect Screen takes all Money values in view. Multiply Reel boosts the reel beneath by x2 to x100. Multiplier Screen boosts every Money in view by x2 to x100. When respins run out, all visible Money values are summed and paid. You can double the current stake with the Ante Bet to increase Money symbol presence, or buy straight into the bonus for 100x.

RTP, Volatility & Max Win in Captain Kraken Megaways

Default RTP is 96.55%, with optional settings at 95.54% and 94.54%. Variance is high, so returns can be swingy, with steadier sequences coming from tumbles and occasional collects. The max win is 5,000x. The listed hit frequency is 21.1%, the bonus triggers on average once every 438.33 spins, wins of 1,000x land about 1 in 21,504 spins, and the top prize averages 1 in 929,887 spins. Check the version offered, as some venues run lower RTP settings.

Final Thoughts on Captain Kraken Megaways

I rate Captain Kraken Megaways as a solid, money-symbol-led Megaways entry. Swapping free spins for Hold & Respin alters the rhythm, and the top-row modifiers bring proper jeopardy when multipliers hit 100x. The 5,000x cap is modest for the format, yet Cash Collect keeps the base ticking and the ante or buy options let you tailor the ride. If you like high-volatility tumbles and a hold-and-win core, this one delivers sharp moments with clean execution.