One of the most exciting features on Stake.us is its collection of exclusive games known as Stake Originals. Unlike licensed slots from third-party providers, Stake Originals are games designed and built by Stake themselves. They are fast, unique, and wildly popular. This guide explains how each major Stake Original works and how to approach them strategically.
What Are Stake Originals?
Stake Originals are proprietary games exclusive to the Stake platform. They are certified by third-party auditors for fairness and operate on provably fair algorithms, meaning players can verify the outcome of every game. They include Mines, Crash, Plinko, Dice, Limbo, Wheel, and more.
Mines
Mines is similar in concept to the classic Minesweeper game. You are presented with a grid and must select tiles to reveal gems while avoiding hidden mines. You choose how many mines are on the board (more mines = higher risk, higher reward). You can cash out at any point, or you can keep clicking and risk hitting a mine. The more gems you reveal without hitting a mine, the higher your multiplier climbs.
Strategy tip: Start with fewer mines and cash out at modest multipliers. Greed is the biggest risk in Mines.
Crash
Crash is one of the most thrilling Stake Originals. A multiplier starts at 1x and climbs rapidly — your goal is to cash out before it crashes. If you do not cash out in time, you lose your bet. The multiplier can crash at any point, even below 1.1x or it could go past 100x. Many players use auto-cashout features to lock in a set multiplier (like 2x) automatically.
Strategy tip: Use the auto-cashout feature set at a consistent multiplier (such as 1.5x or 2x) rather than trying to time it manually. Consistency outperforms gut instinct in Crash.
Plinko
Plinko is a ball-drop game inspired by the iconic game show. A ball is dropped from the top of a pyramid of pegs and bounces randomly left or right at each peg until it lands in a prize slot at the bottom. The outer slots usually carry the highest multipliers. You can adjust the risk level and the number of rows, which changes the distribution of outcomes.
Strategy tip: Low-risk Plinko provides more consistent payouts. High-risk Plinko is for players chasing big multipliers and are prepared for frequent losses.
Dice
The Dice game is one of the simplest Stake Originals. You predict whether the outcome will be over or under a target number. You can adjust your winning probability, which changes your potential payout. Higher probability of winning means lower payout and vice versa.
Limbo
Limbo is similar to Crash but instead of watching a live multiplier climb, you set a target multiplier and the game reveals a random result. If the result is equal to or higher than your target, you win. The higher your target multiplier, the less likely you are to hit it — but the payout is much larger.
Using Stake Cash on Originals
All Stake Originals can be played with Stake Cash, contributing to your sweepstakes balance. Make sure you have enough Stake Cash by using the latest promo codes and collecting your daily free Stake Cash. Also check out our how to win more on Stake.us slots guide for general betting strategy principles that also apply to Originals.
Conclusion
Stake Originals offer a completely different gaming experience compared to traditional slots and table games. Their unique mechanics, provably fair systems, and high engagement factor make them a must-try for any Stake.us player. Start with Dice or Plinko on low settings, get comfortable, then explore Crash and Mines as you gain confidence.



