Billie Barron
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Last updated: 16 April 2026

Stake Originals are not your ordinary casino games. They bring something new to the table and that's best seen with games such as Moles. A game that you've probably only played on carnivals is now available in your favorite online casino. While the principles of Moles are available on their own, what will make the players even more excited is its max win set at 5,649,504.980x your bet. Now, that's a number you don't see every day. The new Stake Originals is a whacky game, but the amount you can win playing it is serious as hell. 

How to Play Moles

There comes a time when you want to do nothing else but whack a few moles on your way to a big win. For all of us who have that sensation from time to time, Stake has made a unique game. We're already used to getting surprised by Originals titles, but How to Play Moles takes it to another level. The gameplay is simple. Start the game, set your bet, set the numbers of moles you want to appear under the ground on the board, and start hitting that Bet button. 

When the round starts, it is your job to work on increasing the multiplier by hitting on the mole that pops out on the board. Each miss means that the round is over and the amount you wagered is lost. As long as you hit on the mole and your balance is positive you can cash out and end the round that way. If you're interested to get into the depths of this arcade style game you can read this How to play Moles on Stake guide, and get your way around this new game. It is important to learn the game mechanics before you start wagering larger amounts. 

Theme & Graphics 

As far as theme & graphics go, Moles goes in line with what Stake Originals represent. It is a game that has a clean graphics background and a simple theme. The mole that pops out on the screen is adorable, and if not for a major win waiting for you when you hit it, it would be a hard task to hit it each time, repeatedly for a big multiplier. The in game settings allow you to change the colour of the mole based on whether you win or lose. The available colours are orange, green, and grey. 

Gameplay & Mechanics 

Yes, some of you might argue that a lack of bonus rounds is a minus for this game. Yet, the creators deemed it not necessary by creating a one of a kind game mechanics that more than make up for it. Moles starts being good once you're introduced to its game modes. 

Game Modes

As we already said, and as you're used to from Stake Originals, Moles is a simple game. It only comes in a single game mode. It can be either high or low in volatility, which depends on the number of moles you choose for each round. The least number of moles you can pick is 1, while the highest number is 6. Depending on the number you pick the adjustments will be made to the winning probability.

Autobet Options

For all of us fans of the old arcade games hitting the mole with your own hand (or with your mouse cursor) is the only way to go. Yet, there are people who just want to see the action unfold and their multiplier go up automatically. For all of you who enjoy casino games this way, this Stake Originals has an Autobet option. When you play Moles online at Stake in this mode you need to set the betting amount first, the number of moles you want on the board, the number of hits you want per round, and of course to set the limits of profit or loss when you want for Autobet to stop. 

Payout Odds, Max Win & Return to Player

As all other games on Stake, Moles runs on random number generators guaranteeing that all the outcomes are fully random. Each round is totally random and thanks to RNG you can play with assurance that all outcomes are 100% fair. Do we even need to mention that this is also a provably fair game? Each outcome can be verified once the round is done, and all the results remain written on the blockchain and can be verified at all times. 

Moles will become popular in no time, we assure you, as its volatility, and high risk/high reward principles will make it a favourite among the bettors. The volatility can be adjusted to suit both the high rollers and the players who want to take it easy and enjoy the game's arcade premises more than its casino presence. Of course, the level of volatility you pick will also affect the odds on the payout. If you want to see how you stand with each level you ought to read a bit from the game's information table. 

The Return to Player is set at 98%, and with a 2% house edge Moles provides the players with quite a high chance of getting their hands on that max prize set at 5,649,504.980x of your wager. 

How to Deposit to Play Moles on Stake

What many new players on Stake.com, and especially those who still do not have an open account on the platform, do not know is that games such as Moles are Stake Originals and are only available to play on Stake. So, in order to play this game, and any other from the Originals family you will need to open an account on Stake online casino and sportsbook platform. To start playing you will need to open an account, and deposit the funds. 

Stake caters to all kinds of players, and depending on your preferred means of paying you can deposit the funds by using Canadian Dollar, Turkish Lira, Vietnamese Dong, Argentine Peso, Chilean Peso, Mexican Peso, US Dollar, or Indian Rupee. For players who enjoy making their wager with cryptocurrency it can be done via BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, Doge, LTC, SOL, TRX and more. Stake is cooperating with payment processors and exchanges Mesh, Moonpay, and Swapped, ensuring that your crypto is safely moved around. The list of available currencies you can use when playing on this platform is available on the website and you can check whether you like it or not at all times. 

For all the players who are new to the platform 24/7 customer support is available, and it can help with any issue starting from selecting the game, all the way to the issues of choosing your currency to depositing and retrieving the funds. Also, with options such as Stake Vault, it is always better to consult someone who knows a thing or two about how things run on Stake. 

Moles & Other Stake Originals 

When Stake releases a new game, all we do is talk about the new title. Moles is a fun new title, and we're sure that it will captivate the players all over the world. Yet, that's not enough reason to neglect the rest of the Stake Originals catalogue. While we're sure that Moles will find its fan base in no time, it is also clear that it will not be everyone's cup of tea. So, while you're at Stake, it is good to know that this online casino and sportsbook has plenty of online slots, live dealer games, and table games. 

If you tried out Moles and loved it, or you don't quite fancy it but want to try something similar, you need to explore other Stake Originals titles. This catalogue has been growing for years now, and some of the first games available on Stake were Originals. In addition to Moles you ought to try some of the following titles: Mines, Packs, Cases, Pump, Crash, Limbo, Keno, Slide, Hilo, Wheel, Diamonds, Rock Paper Scissors, Dragon Tower, Darts, Bars, Plinko, Dice, Blackjack, Snakes, Flip, Roulette, Tome of Life, Scarab Spins, Baccarat, Blue Samurai, Video Poker, Chicken, Primedice, Tarot, or Drill.

Before you make your pick, it is important to know that each of these games has its own dedicated page where you can learn everything about what the game represents, gameplay, themes and mechanics, volatility, how to play & win, strategies available, and different betting features. 

Release Date

You will love to hear that Moles is already available on Stake.com and Stake.us. It was released earlier this month on January 15th, and in no time it has garnered plenty of fans with the fan base growing as we speak. As it is the case with many other Stake Originals, Moles will be followed by a thorough marketing campaign so don't be surprised if one of Stake Ambassadors promotes it as we've seen with Chicken and Merab Dvalishvili. 

Moles Recap

Moles is the latest addition to the Stake Originals family. It follows a well known path of the games from this catalogue that were inspired by real life gaming titles that Stake found a way to incorporate into its casino business. This Stake Originals was inspired by a classic arcade game once only played at fairs and carnivals and now available on this platform. It has a return to player set at 98% meaning it has a high winning probability tied to only 2% of the house edge. A part that will keep the players tied to the board of Moles is the Max Win available set at 5,649,504.980x of your bet. Rare are games at any casinos that offer this massive chance of a win. With an adjustable volatility we are sure that many players will pick high, and try to get this bonus of their hands. While there are no buy bonus options available with this title, we can say that you don't even need it as adjustable volatility more than makes up for it. Moles, a miscellaneous and animals themed slot, was released on January 15th, leaving you, our dear reader, with little to no excuses why you still haven't tried it out. 

What Makes Stake Originals Special? 

With Moles being added to the Stake Originals family, it is only fair to speak about a couple of things that make these games so special. First of all, all of them are unique titles in their own right. Yes, many have been inspired by already existing board or arcade games, but the fact they've been translated to the casino genre in such a unique way is commendable. Simple themes, focus on gameplay, and possibilities of big wins are just a couple of things that make Stake Originals what they are. 

With Slide coming at you with an max win of 4,294,967,000x of your bet, Pump (3,203,384x), Mines (5,000,000x), and now Moles with a max win of 5,649,504.980x of your wager, there are little to no reasons not to try at least one of these Stake originals titles. Considering that Moles just hit the shelves it is a great place to start. Of course, you can pick Snakes, Mines, or Plinko, which are games that have already established themselves as go to choices for many bettors. 

Moles is just the latest addition to the ever growing catalogue of Stake Originals which have been present on this platform since its inception way back in 2017. For all of you, new to Stake, at first Originals were one of the first games available on the platform. So, not only are Originals original, whacky, one of a kind, fun to play, nostalgic, they also have that piece of online casino tradition to them. 

Published: 16 April 2026 14:32