Stake Originals Guide: Dice, Crash, Plinko, Mines and Limbo
By StakeReferralCode.ca Editorial Team · Updated
By the StakeReferralCode.ca Editorial Team
Stake Originals are the in-house games built by Stake itself – including Dice, Crash, Plinko, Mines and Limbo. They're simple to learn, very fast, and provably fair, which means you can check each result mathematically using a server seed, a client seed and a nonce. They typically have a low house edge, but every one still has an edge, and fast rounds mean wager volume (and losses) can build quickly.
This guide explains how provably fair verification works, how each of the five games plays, why house edge matters for rakeback and bonus wagering, and how to keep your bankroll under control.
Who can play Stake Originals in Canada
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In the other provinces and territories, Stake.com accepts players. Because it's licensed in Curaçao rather than by a province, it sits in a legal grey area without provincial regulator protection. Check Stake's terms and your province's rules before depositing.
What "provably fair" means
In a normal online casino game, you trust the operator and its auditors that results are random. Provably fair games let you check it yourself. Each result is generated from three inputs:
- Server seed – a random value generated by Stake. Before you play, you're shown a hashed version of it (a one-way fingerprint). Stake can't change the seed later without the hash no longer matching.
- Client seed – a value on your side. You can change it to anything you like, so Stake can't know in advance exactly what inputs will be combined.
- Nonce – a counter that goes up by one with every bet you make using the same pair of seeds, so each bet gets a unique result.
The game combines these inputs with a published algorithm to produce the outcome. Because the server seed is committed (hashed) before you bet and your client seed is added on top, neither side can secretly steer the result.
How to verify a Stake Originals result
- Open the fairness settings in any Originals game (look for the "Fairness" or provably fair option).
- Note the hashed server seed and set your own client seed if you want.
- Play your bets. Each bet records the nonce used.
- Rotate the server seed. When you change to a new seed pair, Stake reveals the previous unhashed server seed.
- Check the hash. Hash the revealed server seed yourself and confirm it matches the hash you were shown before playing.
- Recalculate results. Enter the server seed, client seed and nonce into Stake's verification tool or an independent third-party verifier to reproduce each outcome.
Provably fair proves that results weren't manipulated after you bet. It does not mean the game favours you – the house edge is still built into the payout rules.
How each game works
| Game | What you decide | What decides the result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dice | Target number and over/under | Random roll | Very fast |
| Crash | When to cash out (or auto cash-out) | Random crash point | Fast, shared rounds |
| Plinko | Rows and risk level | Ball path through pegs | Very fast |
| Mines | Number of mines and when to stop | Hidden mine positions | Player-paced |
| Limbo | Target multiplier | Random multiplier | Very fast |
Dice
You choose a target number and whether the roll will land over or under it. The bigger your chance of winning, the smaller the multiplier – and vice versa. A bet with a high win chance pays a small multiplier; a long-shot bet pays a big one. Dice is the clearest example of how probability and payout are linked.
Crash
A multiplier starts climbing from 1x and can "crash" at any moment. You win your stake times the multiplier if you cash out before the crash; if it crashes first, the bet is lost. You can set an automatic cash-out at a chosen multiplier. Rounds are shared with other players, which makes it feel social – but the crash point is random, and watching others doesn't help you predict it.
Plinko
A ball drops through a triangle of pegs and lands in a slot along the bottom, each with its own multiplier. You choose the number of rows and a risk level. Higher risk spreads the multipliers further apart: rare big payouts at the edges, and more low payouts toward the centre, where most balls land.
Mines
You pick how many mines are hidden on a grid, then reveal tiles one by one. Each safe tile raises your potential payout; hitting a mine ends the round and loses the bet. You can cash out at any point. More mines mean bigger jumps in the multiplier, but a higher chance of hitting one on each click.
Limbo
You set a target multiplier, then the game generates a random multiplier. If the result is at or above your target, you win your stake times the target. A low target wins often but pays little; a high target pays a lot but rarely hits. It's Dice in multiplier form.
House edge, rakeback and wagering
Every Stake Original has a house edge – the built-in percentage the game is expected to keep over many bets. Originals typically have a low house edge, but don't take a number from a blog (including this one); check the game info panel in each game for its stated figures.
Why this matters for you:
- Expected loss scales with wager volume. A low edge on a game that lets you place hundreds of bets an hour can still add up to real losses. The speed of Originals is the main risk.
- Rakeback softens the cost, it doesn't remove it. The offer we present with code SHIMA includes 3.5% rakeback on eligible bets. Rakeback returns part of what you play, but it can't turn a game with a house edge into a winning one over time. See Stake rakeback explained.
- Bonus wagering depends on eligible games. If you claimed a deposit bonus, the wagering requirement and which games count are set by Stake and shown on the bonus screen. Don't assume Originals count toward it – check first. Our 200% bonus guide explains how to read those terms.
- VIP progress counts wager, not wins. Fast games can move VIP progress quickly, which is a reason to be careful, not a reason to play more. See the Stake VIP Club guide.
Bankroll and limit tips
Originals are fast and repetitive, which makes discipline more important than in slower games.
- Set a session budget before you start and stop when it's gone. Don't top up mid-session.
- Use a flat bet size that's a small share of your session budget. Avoid systems that double your bet after a loss – they can wipe out a budget quickly during a losing streak.
- Be careful with autobet. Autobet can place many bets quickly. If you use it, set a stop-on-loss and a number-of-bets limit.
- Set a time limit. Fast rounds make time disappear. A phone timer works.
- Use Stake's tools. Deposit limits, loss and wager limits, cooling-off and self-exclusion are in account settings.
- Remember results are independent. A string of losses doesn't make a win "due", and a hot streak doesn't predict the next round.
FAQ
Are Stake Originals rigged?
Originals are provably fair: you can verify each result using the server seed, client seed and nonce. That proves results weren't changed after you bet. It doesn't remove the house edge, which is built into every game's payouts.
What is the house edge on Stake Originals?
Originals typically have a low house edge, but figures can differ by game and setting. Check the game info panel in each game for the stated numbers.
Can I change my client seed?
Yes. You can set your own client seed in the game's fairness settings. Rotating seeds also reveals the previous server seed so you can verify past bets.
Do Stake Originals count toward bonus wagering?
That depends on the bonus terms shown on Stake's bonus screen. Check eligible games before you play with bonus funds.
Is there a strategy that beats Dice, Crash or Limbo?
No. You can choose your risk level – small frequent wins or rare large ones – but no betting pattern overcomes the house edge over time.
Conclusion
Stake Originals are simple games with transparent, provably fair results: Dice and Limbo are pure probability-versus-payout choices, Crash and Mines add a cash-out decision, and Plinko lets you set the volatility. Their speed is what makes them risky, so fix your budget and bet size before you start. If you're in an eligible province and new to Stake, you can register with code SHIMA via the Claim button on this page.
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Play responsibly
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