Captain Kraken Megaways: Slot Overview
Editor’s note: This review is based on an early access version of the game. We may update the review after the full release if necessary.
Pragmatic Play sets sail into familiar waters with Captain Kraken Megaways, a swashbuckling online slot that fuses pirate legends with one of the ocean’s most feared mythical beasts — the kraken. Pirate-themed slots are plentiful, almost like plates on a conveyor belt in a sushi restaurant: miss one, and another will soon roll by. But this time, the kraken’s arrival adds a little extra bite, introducing a Hold ‘n’ Win respins round and a money symbol collection mechanic that might just hook seasoned players. cc6
Nautical-Themed Visuals & Setting
Captain Kraken Megaways is drenched in pirate clichés — in a good way. On the right, a menacing skull cave peers at you, while on the left, a cannon waits to fire. The background reveals an old wooden galleon riding the bright blue waves, moored near an exotic palm-fringed island that could easily be the Caribbean during the 17th or 18th century. It’s a romanticised view of piracy — far removed from today’s grim reality of hijacking and ransom-taking. cc6
Expansive Megaways Layout
This title uses a larger-than-usual Megaways setup.
- Outer reels (1 & 6): up to 7 symbols each
- Middle reels (2, 3, 4, 5): up to 8 symbols each
That gives a maximum of 200,704 ways to win. Betting starts from $0.20 up to $240, with an Ante Bet option doubling the stake for more money symbols — effectively increasing chances of triggering the bonus. Across all modes, the cc6 RTP caps at 96.55% with high volatility.
Paytable & Symbols
- Low pays (9–A): 0.6x–1.5x for 6 of a kind
- High pays: Anchors, Krakens, Lady Pirates, Male Pirates (up to 10x for 6 OAK)
- Wilds: Appear on reels 2–5, substituting for regular symbols.
The Tumble mechanic clears winning symbols and replaces them with new ones, chaining wins until no new matches appear. This keeps base game action lively and unpredictable.

Money Collect Mechanic
Money symbols land on all reels except the top horizontal one, with values ranging from 1x to 25x the bet — plus fixed jackpots:
- Minor: 40x
- Major: 200x
- Grand: 2,000x
A Collect symbol can appear on the rightmost reel; when it does, it instantly gathers all visible money values. This feature can trigger at random and is a key driver for medium-sized wins in the base game.
Respins Feature (Hold ‘n’ Win Style)
If a Respins symbol lands on the rightmost reel alongside at least one money symbol, the bonus activates:
- 3 respins to start
- Only blanks, money symbols, and modifiers appear
- All triggering money symbols lock in place
- New money or modifiers reset respins back to 3
Modifier Symbols on Top Reel:
- Collect Reel: Gathers all money symbols on that reel
- Collect Screen: Gathers all money symbols on the grid
- Multiply Reel: Multiplies reel’s money symbols by x2–x100
- Multiplier Screen: Multiplies all money symbols in view by x2–x100
Feature Buy Option
For 100x your stake, you can buy direct entry into the respins round. This guarantees a shortcut to the most volatile part of the game — especially tempting for players who dislike waiting for organic triggers.
Strategy & Gameplay Flow
Players looking to maximise potential should note:
- Ante Bet is useful if you’re chasing bonuses
- The Money Collect feature triggers more often than respins, so it’s a steady-value booster
- Big hits generally come from the Respins multipliers — patience and bankroll management are key here
Verdict: Kraken’s Grip on Entertainment
While Captain Kraken Megaways shares thematic DNA with Release the Kraken and its sequels, the gameplay focus is different — less about roaming wilds and free spins, more about sticky money symbols and Hold ‘n’ Win tension. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s cc6 solidly built, visually charming, and offers enough variety to keep pirate-slot fans engaged. Pragmatic Play didn’t reinvent the wheel here, but they did reinforce it with some shiny gold trim.
