Stake Originals — Canada's Guide to the House Games
Stake Originals are the platform's in-house games — no third-party studio, just Stake's own designs. Crash is one of them, sitting alongside Plinko, Mines, Dice and a long list of others. Each plays differently, with its own mechanics, volatility and risk. Here's a quick, honest tour for Canadian players.
Games built by Stake itself, playable only on the platform. They're known for simple rules, fast rounds, and provably-fair mechanics. Crash is the headline for timing fans; others suit grid, card or wheel play.
Stake Originals at a glance
A responsive rundown of the best-known titles. Volatility labels are general guidance, not fixed odds — every game carries risk.
| Game | Type | How it plays | Volatility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stake Crash | Multiplier | Cash out before the rising multiplier crashes. Full guide. | Your choice |
| Stake Plinko | Drop / grid | A ball falls through pins into payout slots; edges pay most, centre least. | Adjustable |
| Stake Mines | Grid reveal | Uncover safe tiles and avoid hidden mines; cash out as your multiplier grows. | Player-set |
| Stake Dice | Number roll | Bet over or under a target number; adjust the win chance and payout. | Adjustable |
| Stake Limbo | Multiplier | Set a target multiplier; a random result must beat it to win. | High-end |
| Stake Keno | Number pick | Choose numbers on a grid and see how many match the draw. | Adjustable |
| Stake Hilo | Cards | Guess whether the next card is higher or lower; build a multiplier streak. | Streak-based |
| Stake Dragon Tower | Climb / grid | Pick safe tiles up a tower; each level lifts the multiplier and the risk. | Player-set |
| Stake Slide | Multiplier | A fast multiplier game in the Crash family; cash out before it drops. | Your choice |
| Stake Wheel | Wheel spin | Spin a segmented wheel; configurable segments change risk and reward. | Adjustable |
| Stake Blackjack | Table / cards | Classic 21 against the dealer, with standard blackjack rules. | Classic |
| Stake Roulette | Table | Bet on numbers, colours or ranges; the wheel decides. | Bet-based |
| Stake Video Poker | Cards | Draw and hold for poker hands; payouts follow the hand ranking. | Skill-tilted |
Which type suits you?
Timing games
Crash, Limbo, Slide. Fast rounds where you commit to a target and live with the result. Great for decisive players; punishing if you chase.
Grid & reveal
Mines, Plinko, Keno, Dragon Tower. You shape the risk by how far you push before cashing out or how many picks you make.
Cards & tables
Blackjack, Roulette, Hilo, Video Poker. Familiar casino formats with rules you may already know from land-based play.
Playing Originals from Canada
The games are the same wherever you are, but availability and access depend on Stake's terms and your local rules, which vary by province and territory. Always check the current rules for your own region before you play.
Since Stake is crypto-first, balances usually aren't in dollars — we use CA$ in examples across the site to keep the numbers relatable. If Crash is your main interest, the strategy page and predictor myth-check are the natural next reads. Setting up? See the GETRAKEBACK promo code.
◆ Same rules for every game
- Every Stake Original involves real financial risk — none is a source of income.
- Set limits before you play and stick to them, whatever the format.
- Meet the legal gambling age in your province or territory.
- If play stops being fun, take a break. Canadian support services are available.
Stake Originals questions
They're games built in-house by Stake, playable only on the platform, and known for simple rules and provably-fair mechanics. Crash, Plinko, Mines, Dice and Limbo are among the most popular.
Yes. Crash is one of the flagship Originals — a multiplier game where you cash out before the round crashes. See our how-to-play guide for the full walk-through.
Many Originals let you adjust risk, so it depends on your settings. Games like Dice and Blackjack are often played at lower variance, while Limbo and Dragon Tower can swing hard. All still carry risk.
Yes, through a mobile browser the core mechanics are unchanged, with layouts adapted for small screens.
The code unlocks rakeback on your account, which applies to your play generally rather than a single game. Rakeback is a share of the house edge, not guaranteed profit — details on the promo code page.