Playing Plinko Games Online for Free at Stake

The game is played on a background shaped as a pin pyramid. The game mechanics revolve around a ball that is dropped from the top of the pyramid with its goal being to land on the bottom where multipliers are. Those of you who want to play the game, know that there are 4 risk levels available and that the max win is set at 10,000x of your initial wager. Just like most games of this kind at Stake, Plinko comes with a 1% house edge and 99% RTP. Let's see what the game represents.

What is Stake Originals Plinko?

It is a new game based on an ancient concept. The original game came from Japan and it is known as Pachinko, an arcade game played on a simple board which found its way to American television during the middle of the last century. A TV Show called The Price is Right made it popular, and it has led to what we have today with Stake Plinko.

For players who want to try something different from your classic casino games, this one is the answer. It is an original title, based on an old concept, and the latest technology that brings provably fair games your way. At the moment of writing of this article it is one of the most popular titles at Stake among all of their Originals titles. While you might find different versions on the market, this is the only one that can lead you to the much coveted 10,000x max prize. Let's see how it works.

How Does Plinko Work?

As we said, the concept is straightforward. Each round starts with the player dropping a ball from the top of the pinned pyramid. The ball then bounces between the pins, with the round ending when the ball lands at the bottom of the pyramid. There, multipliers are located, and based on where it lands your winnings are calculated. At the centre of the pyramid the multipliers are the lowest. Big wins are located on the sides of the pyramid.

Before the game starts you can make two adjustments to the game settings. The first one is the Risk Level. As stated, it has four different levels, with the game starting in Easy mode, with Medium, Hard, and Expert also being available. With each level you increase the difficulty so does the volatility adjust. This is reflected by the inner circle of the pins getting wider, while the ones on the side narrow, making the big multipliers harder to reach.

The second setting is tied to the number of rows on the pyramid. The player at the start of the game can pick anything between a minimum of 8 rows, and a max setting of 16 rows. With more rows the possibility of a big win grows, but you also notice that the spread on your payouts is widened too. When you adjust the risk level and add rows you make big changes to your eventual payout potential. With more rows and added risk you can win bigger prizes, but also you increase the chance that each ball will be dropping closer to the middle.

There's a lot of mathematics involved with his game, and if you plan on researching its depth and get an even better idea on how to play Stake Original Games such as Plinko, know that there are guides available that can aid you in becoming an expert in this original game.

Plinko Paytable-Rows & Risks

As we said, the number of rows added and the risk level selected, influence the size of your wins by adding different multipliers at the bottom of the pyramid. Before each round you can adjust the settings of the Risk Level and Row count. As you can probably guess, when you play the game on Easy mode with only 8 rows, volatility is at its lowest, and the multipliers follow suit. Moving the needle to Medium risk level adds more balance to the risk levels and the payouts get higher, yet the game's balance is kept. Once you move to Hard level, the volatility skyrockets, but major multipliers get unlocked. Lastly, you have the Expert mode, where volatility is like an avalanche, but payouts are otherworldly. High volatility and massive payouts are what make Plinko such a popular choice for many players.

To get an idea of how the Risks & Rows mechanics work, we're going to give you a few examples, with the full explanation and table being found on Stake's official Plinko page. When you play the game in Easy mode with 8 rows, the max win is set at 5.6x. It moves to 13x, 29x, and to 50x, once you move to Medium, hard, and Expert modes, respectively. At 13 rows, the numbers stand at 8.1x with Easy, 43x at Medium, 260x with Hard, and 1,012x at Expert level. 16 rows, and that's the maxed-out game, offers max multiplier set at 16x for Easy mode, 110x for Medium, 1,000x with Hard, and the top prize is set at 10,000x of your initial wager when you play the game on Expert risk level.

As you can see, there are only 4 risk levels, but by adding even one row to the mixture the odds shift, and that's what makes the game so interesting. The main prize set at 10,000x of your bet available with 16 rows on Expert level is what makes this version of Plinko so appealing, considering that the game available on other platforms peaks at 1,000x max win.

Plinko Features

In essence, Plinko is a simple game. Stake Originals tend to have straightforward gameplay, and as little as possible design cues, so that the players can focus on the game, rather than on the flashy animations. Despite that, Plinko has a few interesting in game features aimed at helping players make the gameplay faster than it is initially created. The biggest option for customization is the game's Autobet option. This option allows the players to set the number of balls they want to release, and the number of rounds they want to play in continuation. This way you can enjoy playing Plinko without being hands on each round. The second feature is the hotkeys. The best example is the spacebar which allows you to drop the balls faster than by using a mouse and clicking for each round. Consecutive drops make the gameplay faster, and can create a different outcome than when you release a single ball each round and wait for it to drop down before you release the second one. Lastly, there's the Instant Bet feature. Let's face it, there's plenty of us who just want to see the round's end results. With Instant Bet you get this satisfaction. This feature eliminates all the in game animations, and each round starts and ends with an instant result. Playing Plinko cannot get faster than this. For all of you doubting the results of this way of playing the game it's where the Plinko's provably fairness comes into play.

Plinko & Provably Fair Games

Playing Plinko with Instant Bet feature makes sense as the game is built on provably fair technology. What this means is that you are able to verify each result after every round. The results are all generated by a combo of server seeds and a client seed. Thanks to this you can confirm every outcome after the round with assurances given that they were generated without any outside influence or have been tampered for that matter.

Also, there's the small matter of the Random Number Generator. The outcome of each round comes from an RNG meaning that it is a fully random outcome and is in no way tied to any of the previous results or that it has any influence on future outcomes. As stated earlier, Plinko has a house edge of only 1% with return to player percentage set at 99%. Transparency is guaranteed, and thanks to RNG and a provably fair system each round can be verified after the fact and you can play without pressure knowing that when it's all said and done this one is a game of chance, and all you can do is test your luck each round.

Strategies & Tips

Earlier in the article, we have said that Plinko is a game of chance. While that might be true, there are a few applicable strategies that can help you master the gameplay of this amazing game. The best part is that most of them are tied to the gameplay itself and are less philosophical than some of the strategies for other online casino games. Here's how you can get better at Plinko:

• Adjust Rows & Risk Levels: As explained earlier the settings of Risk and Rows work together to enhance the gameplay. When you adjust them together, the game alters the most, and you can make plenty of meaningful changes by playing with Risk and Rows settings. While we advise that you make changes to these settings you need to do it slowly, risk level by risk level and one row after another. When you quickly elevate both, for a beginner, the volatility levels might get too unpredictable.
• Experiment With Expert Mode: When you start Plinko, it is important not to skip on levels. Start with easy and move upward. Yet, we must say that the fun starts on the Expert level. It is the level that allows you to use strategies to a full extent as it is where the top 10,000x multiplier lies. While hunting for the big prize is the most exciting part of the game, be wary of the lowest 0.1xminimum 'payout' as that one gets frequent when the risk level is at its highest. With that in mind, you know that winning without risking is not possible, at least when we talk about the 10,000x multiplier.
• Use Autobet: The best way to use the Autobet option is when you are just starting to understand Plinko. It's best used to set the stopping point. While this game can bring a lot of wins your way, it can also bring you sessions where losses will pile up. That's why it is wise to have your Autobet set at a stopping point after both losses and wins, but more with the former. So, set the number of balls you want to play, and set the number after you want to stop betting. That's what Autobet is for.

Every game is best played when you have full understanding of it. That's why, if you still haven't figured out Plinko, you should know that Stake offers a strategy guide for this game, and it is a couple of words you want to read before playing.

Start The Adventure

With everything we've said above, all that is left is for you to start playing Plinko. It is a Stake Originals game, created on provably fair technology, with a house edge set at 1%. This number, paired with a max payout of 10,000x of your wager, makes it an ideal choice for all of you who want some rest from the online casino mainstays such as poker, blackjack, roulette, and slots. Plinko is a straightforward game, easy to understand and play, and in no time it has become one of the most popular choices on Stake.

Even if it is not your cup of tea, there's plenty of other games you can try out. From the top of our head, titles such as Hilo, Limbo, Crash, Dice, Dragon Tower, and Mines might be what you're looking for. All of these titles are Stake Originals, provably fair games with unique concepts. Totally worth a try.