What is Plinko?
Plinko is one of the most popular Stake Originals. A ball drops from the top of a triangle of pegs and bounces left or right at every row until it lands in a slot at the bottom. Each slot has a multiplier: the centre slots pay the least and the outer edges pay the most — but the ball rarely reaches the edges.
How to play Plinko on Stake
- Set your bet — choose the amount per ball.
- Pick a risk level — Low, Medium or High changes how the multipliers are spread.
- Choose the rows — from 8 to 16. More rows = more bounces and more extreme edge multipliers.
- Drop the ball — or use Auto to drop several balls in a row with stop-loss and stop-win limits.
Rows and risk explained
| Setting | What it changes | Feels like |
|---|---|---|
| Low risk | Most slots pay close to your bet; small top multipliers | Steady, slow balance swings |
| Medium risk | Centre pays less, edges pay more | Balanced |
| High risk | Centre slots pay a fraction of your bet; edges pay huge multipliers | Long losing runs, rare big hits |
| 8 rows | Fewer bounces, flatter payouts | Quick, predictable |
| 16 rows | More bounces, biggest edge multipliers | Most volatile |
Plinko tips
- No setting beats the house edge. Every row/risk combination has roughly the same long-term return — only the volatility changes.
- On a small budget, low risk with fewer rows lets you play longer.
- Using Auto? Always set a stop on loss before you start.
- Plinko is provably fair — you can verify every drop. See our provably fair guide.
Opens Plinko on Stake with our code applied.
Stake Plinko FAQ
Is Stake Plinko rigged?
No. Plinko is a provably fair Stake Original — each result comes from a server seed, your client seed and a nonce, and you can verify every drop yourself.
What is the RTP of Plinko on Stake?
Stake Originals like Plinko have a house edge of around 1%, which means an RTP of about 99%. Check the game's info panel for the exact figure.
What is the best Plinko strategy?
There's no strategy that beats the house edge. Risk level and rows only change volatility. Low risk with fewer rows gives smaller, steadier results; high risk with 16 rows gives rare big hits.
How many rows can you play in Stake Plinko?
You can choose between 8 and 16 rows.