Mystical Meets Modern: Stake.com Unveils ‘Tarot,’ Its Most Symbolic Originals Game Yet

Another great game from Stake Originals hit the market, combining the ancient mystique feeling with modern mechanics, Tarot. In this game there are no spinning reels, chasing multipliers or high stress crashing, but rather just flipping three cards that instantly reveal your winnings. The beautiful design of the old world blended in with the latest tech in gameplay perfectly.

Stake Originals once again came up with a simple game packed with excitement and potential for big payouts. Essentially, the game is played by drawing three cards, one Major Arcana and two Minor Arcanas, that carry certain multipliers. You don’t spin reels or press “hold”, but simply pick your difficulty, wager, and watch the cards flip. 

The risk and reward come from the unpredictable mix of the cards. In higher modes, the chance of extreme payouts is real, where Stake.com offers a max win of 5,000× your bet. In many ways, Tarot is built for thrill seekers, but beneath the surface is a math formula that powers the engine with known odds, return to player (RTP), and volatility settings. 

Gameplay Mechanics 

To enjoy the game you don’t have to be familiar with Tarot cards, just know the game mechanics, picking the cards, seeing the multiplier and the result.

Difficulty modes:

When you start to play tarot online, there are three difficulty levels offered: easy, medium, hard and expert. Difficulty levels, volatility and payouts are proportionally connected, so with the rise of difficulty you’ll get more volatility, but also bigger prizes.

• Easy, the top multiplier is modest, up to 20x.
• Medium offers a balanced risk, with a maximum multiplier of 320x. 
• Hard, push things further, with maximums reaching 1,176x. 
• Expert mode cranks volatility to the limit, letting players chase up to 5,000× wins.

Card Roles and Reveal Order 

Players set their difficulty level and choose their bet. Once this is done, they can click to flip three cards, middle, which is Major Arcana and the main multiplier, left and right, which are Minor Arcana, and can wipe out your winnings or multiply them even more.

The formula to calculate your winning is: 

Final payout = Bet × Left multiplier × Middle multiplier × Right multiplier 

If either side card is a “0×” card, the round ends instantly and you lose your bet, or if a minor arcana card yields a number less than 1×, your total multiplier will be reduced to the amount multiplied by that number. Stacking favorable minor cards with a strong major card can bring in massive payouts.

Odds, RTP & House Edge 

The Stake platform is displaying a house edge of 2%, meaning that RTP is 98% which is substantial for a high volatility game. Each draw is controlled by an RNG and a provably fair system that allows players to compare the client seed on the blockchain and verify that the results were genuine and not manipulated in any way.

The odds for Tarot are also significant compared to other games. For medium mode, Stake.com publishes approximate probabilities for different multipliers and cards.

• 0.00× (grey card): ~19.00% chance
• 0.30×: ~50.00%
• 0.60×: ~15.00%
• 2.00×: ~9.00%
• 4.00×: ~7.00%

On the Major Arcana middle card, 1.00× appears ~55.00%, 2.00× ~23.00%, 3.00× ~13.00%, 5.00× ~6.00%, and 10.00× ~3.00%. These odds are clear and pretty standard for the industry. The more frequent low multipliers, rarer higher ones, and a risk that a 0× card kills the round entirely. 

Tarot Play: Step by Step Guide 

Learning how to play Tarot on Stake is a simple process that will only take a few minutes, void of any complex rules or guidelines.

• Log in or register: To start Tarot, create an account using your email, or just log in to your preexisting one.
• Deposit funds: Stake supports all sorts of payments, from credit cards to cryptocurrencies. The best way is to use digital coins that are affordable and fast to transfer. It’s a matter of personal preference, so use whatever suits your needs.
• Find Tarot: From Stake’s casino or “Originals” section, locate Tarot. The interface typically shows its max multiplier, and you’ll see a “Play” or “Bet” button.

• Choose difficulty and volatility mode: Select easy, medium, hard, or expert, depending on your risk and reward tolerance. Beginners should stick with an Easy mode until they grasp the basics of the game.

• Enter the bet amount: This is another subjective thing that every player needs to decide for themselves. Casual players and newcomers usually start with small bets and then gradually work up to big ones. Experienced ones tend to chase the thrill by placing bigger bets.
• Hit Bet or Start: Once you click “Bet,” the cards will flip in order of middle first, then left, then right.
• Watch the reveal: The middle card reveals your base multiplier. Then left and right reveal minor cards that adjust or reduce the payout. If either minor card is 0×, the round ends with no win. 
• View payout: If all goes well, you’ll see your win calculated by the formula of your bet × the combined multipliers. If it ends with 0× on a side card, you lose that stake. 
• Use autobet, if desired: This is optional if you want to keep playing for several rounds. This could also help you manage the risk, since the autobet option has a stop mode that you can set. After this is activated you’ll be leaving the game after certain wins or losses.
• Withdraw or continue: If you hit a favorable return, you can withdraw or continue playing, making sure that you stay within budget and do not go overboard with bets.

Strategy, Tactics & Best Practices 

Before you start meticulously developing your next tactic, know that RNG makes sure that every result is random. Still, even when factoring in the randomness of the game, there are some things that can be adjusted to improve your chances or reduce the losses.

• Start with Easy or Medium mode: If you’re new to Tarot, begin with easy or medium mode. The volatility is low, and the stakes are gentler than jumping immediately into Hard or Expert. You’ll learn how the flips feel, how often 0× cards appear, and how multipliers move without risking excessive swings.
• Use Autobet with Stop Conditions: Automatic repeating of rounds with your preset bet and difficulty might be the best way to start the game before going for the big wins. The stop feature is great for people who don’t have enough experience in online games and could lose control over their betting and bankroll.
• Bankroll: Managing your funds is probably the most important tactic to stay in the game. Before starting the game, decide on the size of the bets, so if you lose 20% of your account the game will stop, or if you hit a satisfying win, you’ll stop or switch modes. That discipline helps prevent chasing losses or stretching your budget thin.
• Gradually Increase Volatility: Once you grow comfortable with the medium and the pattern of the card reveals, try stepping into hard mode. The jumps in multiplier potential are much larger, but the chance of a 0x card also grows. Scale up when you’re emotionally prepared, and avoid jumping into expert mode unless you’re using very small relative stakes or can absorb big losses.
• Respect the 0x Risk: Because either side card can reveal 0x and immediately stop the round, always assume that risk is present. The presence of that “cards of doom” mechanic means you can’t treat every round as “almost safe”. Your average win over many rounds, in the end must compensate for many lost rounds. 
• Watch Patterns, Not Myths: Some players may be tempted to look for patterns in past flips, but since it’s RNG and provably fair, past outcomes don’t influence future ones. Use statistical probabilities and science behind the game as a guide but avoid superstition and intuition bets that can clean your account. 

Tips to Maximize Your Tarot Experience 

Many players know the rules when they first step into an online casino. Still, many of them choose to ignore the guidelines thinking that they don’t apply to them, but to some less confident players. The truth is even the seasoned players who’ve been playing for years or decades, have rules in place to keep them in line and keep the games fun and not stressful. Here are a few personal policies that other players have developed over the years.

• Respect stop/loss setting: This could be a lifesaver especially for new players. Set up your desirable stop when the losses reach the risk limits and stick to it. Don’t continue the game, or add more funds to your account. These behaviors will only make you sink even deeper, so step away and come back some other day. There is also a stop/win feature that will stop the game once you’ve won the wanted prize, so don’t get carried away that this is your lucky day or that you’re on a winning streak. Take the prize and leave.
• Don’t bet your entire bankroll in one shot: Even though multipliers can be tempting, don’t test your luck by putting up your whole account on a high volatility game that’s based on random numbers and has unpredictable results. Split your bets into a few small ones until you’re familiarized with online games.
• Treat each session as independent: In other words, don’t chase losses. Every round is a new beginning, so approach each one as if it’s a new game and forget about the previous ones. Losing is part of the game,everyone goes through that. Winnings can be dangerous too, if you get caught up in the feeling of being invincible and ignore the rules that got you to that point in the first place.
• Keep your bet sizes stable rather than erratic: Chaos betting could fog your mind. Preset bet sizes and stay with what you decided when you were not playing the game, when your mind was clear and calm. Getting emotional will make you lose quickly and kick you out of the game, so stay focused on your limits and respect your own decisions.
• Switch volatility modes tactically: All online games are volatile, but there are ways to manage that. Being on a losing streak might be frustrating, but changing the game setting to medium or easy will soften the blow of the losses. When emotions are at their peak and you feel stressed about every round, don’t try to make up for the lost ones by switching to Expert mode. This could end your game almost instantly.
• Take breaks: This is probably the golden rule of all casino players. High volatility games can be especially taxing on your emotions. When feeling discouraged, or too anxious, mistakes will happen. Taking breaks, or even leaving the game altogether for the day, is sometimes the best course of action. It can give a clear perspective of your mistakes and set you up for future winnings, which is exactly the reason why experienced players take frequent breaks only to come back stronger and more focused some other time.

When to Play Tarot, When Not To

Tarot is best suited for players who love tension, risk, and fast results, and is not ideal for those who prefer slow, safe accumulation or long grinding sessions.

Use Tarot when:

• You’re feeling lucky and want high upside potential
• You have a sufficiently large bankroll to absorb swings
• You’re looking for pure multiplier excitement without complicated bonus features
• You wish to devote short sessions and have an exit discipline

Avoid or scale down if:

• You’re chasing losses or emotionally reactive to variance
• Your bankroll cannot comfortably endure long dry spells
• You need stable, steady returns rather than high volatility swings

Tarot is not a game for the faint of heart, but for those who have a zest for fast, dramatic swings. When your lucky stars in the sky align perfectly, and you manage to dodge 0x cards, you might see some magnificent payouts.