Kraken’s Hunger (BGaming) – Review & Demo Play

Kraken's Hunger Slot Overview

As a seasoned spinner, I can say Kraken's Hunger from BGAMING captures that eerie open‑water vibe and pairs it with clean, crystal‑clear graphics. It runs on a variable grid using the Reel Size mechanic, starting at 5x3 with 5 paylines and expandable to 5x4 or 5x5 for 10 or 20 lines. The game is Provably Fair, RNG tested, and plays smoothly on Android and iOS. The mood is spooky rather than grim, with fog, moonlit clouds, and a lurking Kraken waiting to help, not hinder.

Kraken's Hunger - Maths, RTP and Bets

Base layout is 5 reels by 3 rows with 5 paylines, but you can click the rows beneath the grid to switch to 5x4 with 10 lines or 5x5 with 20. Bets scale with the size you pick. Minimums are €0.05 on 5x3, €0.10 on 5x4, and €0.20 on 5x5. The maximum remains €50 per spin across all modes. Lines pay left to right from the leftmost reel, keeping things clear for line counting and bankroll planning.

On the maths side, Kraken's Hunger posts a 97.20% RTP, medium volatility, and a hit frequency referenced at 20.83%. The max win reaches 5,000x the bet, capped at €250,000 at top stake. Importantly, the RTP stays the same whether you change the reel size, use Chance x2, or buy the bonus. That consistency gives me confidence when testing approaches, whether I grind on 5x3 for control or open the game up to 5x5 to chase more paylines.

Symbols and Paytable in Kraken's Hunger

Top symbol is the Dead Captain, paying 2x, 6x, or 100x the bet for three, four, or five of a kind. Treasure Chests pay up to 60x, Telescopes up to 20x, and Steering Wheels up to 10x. Lows split into two groups: A and K pay from 0.60x to 6x, while Q, J, and 10 pay between 0.40x and 4x the stake. Scatters are Bonus Compasses. They pay nothing by themselves but are the keys to the main feature.

Three ship types can land as Prize symbols and carry instant values worth 2x, 3x, 4x, 6x, 10x, or 20x the bet. Hit three or more on a payline in the base game and those prizes are collected right away. During free spins, the Kraken turns wild and substitutes, matching Dead Captain pays when lined up. Each Kraken wild also works as Cash Collect, scooping every Prize value in view on that spin before tallying the total.

Kraken’s Hunger Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x100
	4	x6
	3	x2
	5	x60
	4	x4
	3	x1.6
	5	x20
	4	x2.4
	3	x1.2
	5	x10
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x6
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.6
	5	x6
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.6
	5	x4
	4	x1
	3	x0.4
	5	x4
	4	x1
	3	x0.4
	5	x4
	4	x1
	3	x0.4
	Wild
	5	x100
	4	x6
	3	x2
	Bonus

Kraken's Hunger Features

Free spins trigger from three, four, or five Bonus Compasses for 10, 15, or 20 spins. In the bonus, Prize symbols appear on reels two to five. A Feature Trail sits above the grid, split into three sectors that each add 10 extra spins and apply a win multiplier of 2x, 3x, or 10x. The presentation feels tidy, and the pacing ramps up nicely when that trail starts to move.

You advance the Feature Trail by collecting Kraken wilds. Four wilds light up the next sector and grant the corresponding 10‑spin batch with its multiplier. Kraken wilds substitute for all regular symbols and act as Cash Collect at the same time, pulling in every Prize value visible. It is a neat loop that feeds on itself when Prize ships keep dropping and wilds line up to scoop them across successive spins.

The changing reel set is the standout. I like to start on 5x3 for a steadier flow, then expand when the balance allows. Quickspin and Autoplay are available if you want a faster rhythm, though I prefer manual stops when Prize ships are active. The whole setup keeps the base game busy while the bonus holds the real swing potential. Switching between sizes also shifts bet steps, so I plan moves around balance peaks. Visuals stay crisp at any size, and the audio cues help track wilds and Prize landings.

Extra Bet and Feature Buy in Kraken's Hunger

Chance x2 is an optional side bet that raises your current stake by 50% and increases the chance of triggering free spins, as extra scatters are added to the reel set. If you turn it on, Bonus Buy becomes unavailable. The Buy option costs 75x the bet and triggers the feature with three to five scatters, so you jump straight into the action. Depending on jurisdiction, the Buy button may not appear.

Pros And Cons Of Kraken's Hunger

Highlights for me are the brilliant visual and audio effects, the medium volatility paired with an RTP of 97.20%, and the way Prize symbols bring cash if lined up. The Reel Size feature lets me pick one of three grids, and the bonus combines Wild Cash Collect, extra spins, and multipliers up to 10x. On the flipside, there is no wild symbol during the base game, and the feature set, while effective, is not exactly original.

Our Verdict on Kraken's Hunger

BGAMING has massively raised the level of content quality lately, and Kraken's Hunger shows it. Reel Size is inspiring, not for novelty but for how naturally it plugs into the maths. I like how the Feature Trail grants extra free spins with progressive multipliers that actually matter. The model feels fair for medium volatility, and that 97.20% rate is rare. From a value angle, I can't find a reason not to recommend Kraken's Hunger.

The base game ticks along thanks to Prize ships paying actual cash values rather than just line wins, which adds a satisfying hit profile. I tend to sample the demo, map stakes to the reel size I want, and only then reach for Chance x2 or the Buy. With a 5,000x top and consistent RTP across modes, the game rewards patient sessions, and the free spins can turn sharply when those Kraken wilds start collecting.