Quick answer
Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair is a Thunderkick slot (2020) with 96.12% RTP, very high volatility and a 7,777x max win. It uses 9 ways with free spins. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.12%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Max win
- 7,777x
- Grid
- 5 reels
- Pays
- 9 ways
- Released
- 7 February 2020
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: bet range
Casinos with Thunderkick games
- Opalis125% up to $750 + 125 Free Spins35x bonusCarries ThunderkickPlay at Opalis (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 35x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 21 days. 125 spins on Sweet Bonanza at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 35x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Sweet Bonanza at $0.20 per spin. Offer valid 21 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Themes:
Part of the Beat the Beast series.
Free demo Members
Try Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Thunderkick demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair (members only)
Instead of fixed lines, matching symbols on adjacent reels pay in any position, starting from the leftmost reel. The more matching symbols there are on each reel, the more ways the combination pays.
Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair is played on a 5 reels grid with 9 ways.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair guide: how winnings work, 1 feature and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
- What 96.12% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.88 on average
- 1 feature explained: free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.1%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair
Free · no card · 18+ only
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.12% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 7,777x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 7,777x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $7,777; on $0.20 it is $1,555.40. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 96.12% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.12%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.88
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a very high volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
1 feature explained: free spins
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features. Treat it as entertainment with a strict budget and a stake of around 0.5% of your session budget or less. A simple rule: bring at least 400 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.12.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96.12% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $38.80 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
For very high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 400 spins. This is what that means for Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 400 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.05 | Bet range not published | $0.78 |
| $50 | $0.12 | Bet range not published | $1.94 |
| $100 | $0.25 | Bet range not published | $3.88 |
| $250 | $0.62 | Bet range not published | $9.70 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Same style, better RTP (members only)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair?
Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair is developed by Thunderkick and was released in 2020.
What is the RTP of Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair?
The default RTP of Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair is 96.12%.
Is Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair high volatility?
Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair is rated very high volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features.
What is the max win on Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair?
The maximum win on Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair is 7,777x your stake, which is $7,777 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Thunderkick demo of Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair?
Opalis carries Thunderkick games. Check Beat the Beast: Kraken's Lair is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- thunderkick.com Provider
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Thunderkick, shown to identify the game.
