How to Play Pump on Stake Casino - Stake Originals Guide
Among the extensive catalogue of games here on Stake Casino, you will find our exciting and innovative title, Pump. One of our Stake Original games, it comes packed with features and a max win of 3236072.40x your stake.
If you're new to the games at Stake online casino and have never taken a dive into the table games and slots hosted here, there is a full collection of how-to guides to help you navigate these new games and get you up to speed.
For more information on the original game Pump and how to play, keep reading this deep dive into the game.
What is Pump?
Pump is a brand new take from Stake on a classic casino game. It is a game of chance that tests your mettle against an ever-growing balloon that could hold any number of prizes for you.
It uses an increasing multiplier that begins at the base level of 1.00 and allows you to take the chance of building the multiplier, giving you the chance to decide when you're ready to call it a day and cash out your multiplier before your bubble (or should we say balloon) bursts.
This game mechanism is a fan favourite because it gives you control of the game, allowing you to choose when you cash out, as long as your balloon doesn't burst before you've made the decision. The longer you hold your nerve without facing the burst, the larger the multiplier.
Basics and Game Overview
Pump is a Stake Exclusive game for those who like to chance their arm in the face of a potential boom or bust. Much like another Stake Original, Crash, it sees players take the opportunity to build their multiplier by inflating their balloon.
With each turn taken to inflate the balloon, the multiplier will increase. However, like the age-old board game Buckaroo, one inflation too many and that balloon could burst and you stand to lose the multiplier you have built up.
If the balloon bursts before you choose to cash out, you lose it all. Conversely, if you cash out before the balloon has hit critical mass and blown up in your face, you will win your stake multiplied by your final figure.
How to Play Pump
To play Pump at Stake, you will first have to create an account and deposit funds. You can choose to fund your account with crypto like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Doge, Tether, Solana, and Ethereum that you can securely store in the Stake Vault. Alternatively, you can use other methods to deposit funds using your local currency, including services like Moonpay and Swapped.
Once you've completed sign-up and deposited your funds, you can enter the Pump game from the Stake Originals section on the side menu or make another choice of game.
If you select Pump, you will be able to choose from four game modes, starting from Easy all the way up to Expert. Each mode has a different level of game volatility, with Easy being the lowest, and Expert being the highest.
Once you have selected your difficulty, you can place your bet amount in your selected currency, including local currencies like Japanese yen, Canadian dollars, and Turkish lira. At this point, you can choose to play with two different game mechanics, manual or automatic.
Game Mechanics, Strategies, & Tips
The game Pump draws heavily from video games, particularly mobile online games. It turns the world of casino gaming, usually defined by card games and dealer games, on its head.
As previously mentioned, there are four levels of difficulty that players can choose from. It’s an element of game design that is not usually seen at the online casino. Instead, this feels much more like the more casual video games that have burst in popularity.
Additionally, the manual and automatic method of playing is one you can find in a number of your favourite games at Stake. If you use a manual, you will pump the balloon every round. If you choose automatic, you will choose a cash-out amount, and the game will automatically pay out.
In terms of strategy, as with any game of chance or online gambling game, there are no certainties or plans that will guarantee a win. That's not to say that there aren't any helpful tips in our how-to guides and blogs, though.
You can find information on everything from how to play slots to details on bankroll management strategies like Oscar’s Grind and Martingale.
What are Pump’s Advanced Features?
Regulars will know that all of the most popular games on Stake are full of exciting features that help deliver a thrilling gaming experience.
For Pump, its main selling point is its simplicity. It’s a low house edge game at 2.00% and is easy to play with its automatic function even allowing players to set their targets and play the game out instantly. The autobet mode can be broken down into the following:
Cash out amount: The player chooses the cash out amount to end the game at.
Pumps per round: The player chooses how many pumps they want to target every round.
Profit/loss and number of rounds: The player sets their max loss/minimum profit levels or the number of rounds they want to aim for.
When using the autobet mode, the result of that session - burst or win - will be displayed immediately.
Aside from this, Pump doesn't make use of any bonus rounds or rewards. Players who are looking for games with special features like that can find plenty here on Stake, including in our wide variety of slot games that include bonus buys, cascading reels, and respins.
Pump Payout Odds & RTP
Pump is one of those classic games that casino gamers love both for its simplicity and its favourable return-to-player or RTP for players. As mentioned, this is a low house edge game at just 2.00%. That means it has an impressive 98.00%, which is almost unprecedented in the types of games you usually see at an online casino.
You can learn all you need to know about odds and RTP in our handy guides, as well as checking out the pay table and odds details in the description sections of all of our games for more information.
Take a look at the payouts chart below.
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