Pump - The Original Stake Game 2025

When it comes to the Pump game Stake has undeniably done it again, bringing simplicity and excitement to the forefront with this thoroughly entertaining original.

The premise is straightforward yet ingenious. All you have to do is pump the balloon full of air, and cashout before it pops. Do so and you win the multiplier highlighted on screen, which can be a whole lot of cash! Bust the balloon, however, and you're out, starting the pumping process again to see if this time you'll manage to inflate it a bit more, and cashout in time to truly take flight.

Since the controls are in your hands, anything's possible. You'll need nerves of steel and a whole lot of luck to make it anywhere close to the very precise 3,203,384.8X top payout. But plenty of prizes in between are going to be worthwhile too. Plus, you can make it easier or harder to win, and balance the prize potential as you do.

Sound intriguing? It is! And this review will give you all the tools you need to enjoy this bright and soaring game. Released in early 2025, Pump is yet another Stake original eagerly anticipated and received.

Game highlights:

• Cute balloon theme
• Simple and fun to play
• Choose your difficulty level (4 options available)
• Decide to keep going or cashout with every "blow"
• High RTP of 98%
• Huge 3,203,384.8X your bet prize potential
• Available exclusively at Stake

Play Pump at Stake

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Pump Basics and Rules

Step right up and get ready for an explosively good time. Or preferably not, as you don't want this one to burst. The name of the game is Pump and what you're doing is pumping just enough air into the onscreen balloon to ensure it stays full, without popping.

The key is to balance your prize size with luck, so you cashout before the balloon bursts. If you do, you get the prize multiplier at the top of your screen. Simple as that. Except there are a few things to explore on the board first.

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So first, let's have a look to the left side of the screen with the game open. There you'll see the main controls listed under the 'Manual' tab. Moving downwards, what you'll see is the field 'Bet Amount' where you'll enter the amount you'd like to wager on each 'Pump'. Once you've done that one time, in the next round, you can '1/2', '2X', or 'Max' that sum with a click on one of the buttons beside it.

Next is the field for determining the 'Difficulty' level of the game. Your options here are: 'Easy', 'Medium', 'Hard', and 'Expert (similar to Dragon Tower, another Stake original, if you're familiar with that). Essentially, these difficultly levels are correspondent with the game's volatility as another way of putting it. They're a nice level of control and something you should consider when balancing between how much you want to be able to win, and the relative frequency in doing so.

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The balloon will change colours for each difficulty level going from green, to blue, to red, and finally purple at the highest level of play.

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Under that is the field labelled 'Total profit' with a multiplier beside it, which is how much prize money is currently on the table.

Then comes the 'Pump' button, which is essentially like play and the 'Cashout' button which lets you collect on the current 'Total profit' if you haven't gone bust first. The key here is going to be figuring out how to balance your pumps in a way that gets you as big a prize as possible before the balloon inevitably burst. Realistically there's no way of knowing as this is a game of chance governed by an RNG. But you can use your instincts and good sense, to try and find that equilibrium.

The game action, by the way, is to the right of the commands. There each time you pump successfully the balloon is inflated a bit more. If you over-pump it bursts and the round is done. To see if it's "worth" continuing, you can keep an eye on the upcoming multipliers at the top of your screen. Here maybe set a goal, like play until 2X, so you get good returns (i.e. double your money), but not too much risk.

Tip: Each time you 'Pump' you're choosing to continue the round on the same bet. That is, you wager once, then choose to 'Pump' or 'Cashout'. You do not need to bet for each single pump. The round ends when you either cash out or the balloon explodes, or if you're supremely fortunate, you hit the game's max win of 3,203,384.80X your bet.

Play Pump for Free Online

While Pump is the newest of the Stake original games, it made its debut with a bang, and in the full style of the casino offering, which means available for crypto as much as free play.

Obviously you can't win any money playing in demo mode, but it's the perfect way to get a feel for the game with zero financial risk. But most importantly, you'll be able to see how it works and get a better feel for the commands, so you'll feel more in control when you move onto real money play; and perhaps also better equipped for choosing when to 'Pump' or when it might be better to collect what you can and 'Cashout'.

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Pump Betting Limits

All Stake originals have the same very specific betting limits, depending on the currency you're using. So flexible are they, that they're almost not worth mentioning going as low as a single cent and up to the value of hundreds of thousands of dollars (even millions in some cases).

So if you're wondering if this game will match your budget or betting style, the answer is yes, whatever that is. That's because Pump is perfect for those looking to get a whole lot of play out of a few dollars, as much as the high rollers amongst us.

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Pump Paytable

Unlike slots or other Stake originals such as the Diamonds game, Pump doesn't have a paytable associated with it. What it does have is a steady ascension of multipliers as you successfully make it through each 'Pump'.

You can watch what's on the horizon by keeping an eye on the multipliers at the top of your screen. As you'll see, they move one slot to the left with each successful pump, and steadily increase from left to right, with the exact amounts differing somewhat between the level of difficulty you've chosen to play.

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The easier the level, the lower the starting point and gaps between multipliers. The harder the level, the quicker you'll pump out those bigger multiplier values. Makes sense, right?

Special Pump Features

There are a few special features that you can choose to use in this game, should you desire.

The first is that of autoplay, which all Stake originals have. To activate that, look to the left-hand side of your screen where the bet commands are found, and click on the 'Auto' tab (rather than the 'Manual' tab which is the default one open). There you'll set your 'Difficulty' level, the number of pumps per round from the dropdown list, and the 'Number of Bets' you want to place (as in how many rounds to automatically play successively).

Other features include the 'Animations' option which you can toggle on or off from the game commands to speed up play, essentially. And if you want, you can play in full screen, activate hotkeys, or view live stats to see how you've been doing.

Streamers Who Play the Original Pump Game

Since most casino streamers know the value of Stake, we'd imagine they were tipped off the second Pump dropped in January 2025, to preview and highlight this game. After all, this is just the type of crypto game streamers love - as much as their audiences, as we can say, we definitely got a better feel for the game watching some sessions of narrated play.

So who to watch and where? Well, from what we've seen NoobTM was a quick fan. WoodsBets, DeltaGambles, SketchyGamble,and ChocoChan also seems to love it. And a whole lot more. This is undoubtedly a hit amongst influencers and us mere mortals (i.e. the fans!) alike because it really is almost as much fun to watch as play, especially if you want to see how the big risks streamers are more apt to take, pay off.

Video: NoobTM playing pump

Stake Pump Strategy and Tips

We've said this before, and we'll say it again, Pump is a game of chance, so there's no true strategy to winning. That being said, there are some tips to help optimise your play. Mostly these have to do with maintaining a healthy outlook and keeping your eye on the bigger picture.

Though it can be tempting to keep going, the key to this game is mastering your instincts. Well, not key, as there is no way of knowing anything for certain in a gambling game, as much as your gut feeling might say. So you'll want to use your head, and pay attention to a few factors here.

First of all, in choosing the difficulty level at the beginning, you're going to want to balance how often you'd like to win versus the prize potential. We'd suggest starting off with 'Easy' in any event to get a hang of the game, and moving higher only when you feel comfortable, or you happen to have a big gaming budget at hand.

With each successful 'Pump' you'll see your prize potential grow, and this can be exciting! But then you have to figure out when to stop. Or is this going to be the time you go for the top prize of 3,203,384.8X your bet? Or something massive enough like 76X?!

It's impossible for us to tell you where your limit is, but you may want to determine each round in advance. So if your goal is 2X or 5X your bet, you know when to collect and call it a day, happy with the prize you've aspired to.

Really, this game is a balancing act, finding the equation that works for you between the thrill of the next pump (it's always tempting) versus the ability to cash out with every round, which gives you quite a bit of control over your fate.

Play Pump on Stake Mobile

What could possibly be better than playing Stake Pump? Well nothing really, except perhaps adding to that the convenience of mobility.

That is, for those asking, of course Pump is mobile compatible. In fact, we'd imagine since it's such a new game, it was designed for mobile play first, knowing that this is where so many of us prefer to gamble.

In fact, the entire Stake website is fully optimised for mobile use, providing a seamless and enjoyable experience on both iOS and Android devices. This means no app download is needed. Just access the game directly through your mobile browser without downloading anything.

Furthermore, the website adapts perfectly to different screen sizes, ensuring easy navigation and smooth gameplay whichever device you're using. So you get awesome play on the go, or lounging in bed.

Stake Pump FAQs

Looking for quick answers to top questions about the new Pump game? This FAQ section is a great at a glance resource for our most curious of readers.

1. Which online casinos carry the Pump game?
2. Can I use Bitcoin to bet on Pump?
3. What is the aim of the Stake Pump game?
4. Which difficulty level should I choose for playing Pump?
5. When should I cashout playing Pump?
6. What's unique about the Pump game?
7. What other Stake originals are similar to Pump?
8. Are the Pump odds good?
9. Does the difficulty level affect my odds?
10. Is there a Pump casino bonus to try?
11. Is the Stake Pump game restricted in certain countries?

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1.) Which online casinos carry the Pump game?

The Pump casino game is exclusive to Stake. That means this leading crypto casino is the one and only place you'll find it.

We love that for a number of reasons. First and foremost it demonstrates the ingenuity of the Stake development team, which is consistently dreaming up new ways to gamble online. This unprecedented dedication to delivering unique gambling is also what keeps fans so devoted, knowing that Stake is the top place for finding exclusive and original titles.

2.) Can I use Bitcoin to bet on Pump?

Of course you can use Bitcoin to bet on Pump. Or if you prefer ETH, USDT, LTC, SOL, EOS, or even BUSD, APE, or TRUMP. Stake is a crypto casino after all, and what that means is that it allows you to deposit, bet, and ultimately withdraw in the crypto currency you like. And with over 20 options available, you should easily be able to find one you'd like to be using there.

However, we'll just point out, should you prefer, you can also fund your balance with a fiat like CAD, ARS, JPY, INR, BRL (and others). So you could say, while Pump is a crypto game, it also works for traditional money gambling for those who prefer that format.

3.) What is the aim of the Stake Pump game?

The goal of the Pump game is to keep filling the balloon until you either reach the top prize (highly unlikely, though certainly possible), or cashout before it bursts.

Prizes here are expressed in multiples, and with each successful pump, the number (as in the profit potential) goes up.

4.) Which difficulty level should I choose for playing Pump?

There are 4 levels to which you can set your Pump play starting with 'Easy' and moving up to 'Expert'. We can't say which is right for you as we don't know either your budget or your appetite for risk.

In our opinion, however, it's best to start off at 'Easy' then explore the other options as you become more familiar with the game mechanics. You can switch between each round, so with a little time and practice, you'll likely come to a conclusion as to the level (or levels) that work best for you.

5.) When should I cashout playing Pump?

How to know when to cashout is going to make all the difference. Except it's impossible to know. It's a gambling game after all.

The considerations therefore would be a combination of several factors. These include things like the prize amount currently on offer, your tolerance for risk, the difficulty level you're playing at (which affects the frequency of balloon pops), the multiplier progression, and your intuition quite frankly, as sometimes you should simply trust your gut.

6.) What's unique about the Pump game?

The Pump game at Stake offers a unique and engaging experience that stands out in a number of ways.

• Simple, yet skillful gameplay. The core mechanic is straightforward. Pump the balloon and cash out before it pops. However, the increasing risk with each pump adds a layer of skill and decision-making, for a perfect brains vs. luck combo.
• Adjustable difficulty. You can choose the volatility, tailoring the experience to your risk tolerance and desired level of challenge.
• Rewarding multipliers. Successful pumps lead to increasing multipliers, offering the potential for significant payouts.
• Strategic cashout option. The timing of your cash out is crucial. Balancing the risk of popping the balloon with the potential for higher rewards is the special sauce in this crypto game.

7.) What other Stake originals are similar to Pump?

There are a number of Stake originals that have been compared to Pump. The most obvious one is Crash with its increasing risk and reward concept, and the element of control each game offers in allowing you to bail once satisfied with your prize sum.

A game like Dragon Tower also has a bit of similarity in letting you set your 'Difficulty' level between 4 distinct options to balance the risk vs. reward potential here as well.

Other Stake originals like Limbo, Plinko, and Mines are also undeniably fun, but they each have their own mechanics and aims of play that are quite different from Pump.

8.) Are the Pump odds good?

The Pump game has a 98% return to player. This RTP means that for every $100 wagered over a very large number of games, players can expect to receive an average of $98 back in winnings. The house edge in the game is therefore (conversely) 2%. This means that over time, the casino has a slight mathematical advantage. But as a whole, these are considered good odds for a gambling game.

9.) Does the difficulty level affect my odds?

The effect of the difficulty level you choose when playing Pump is more about game volatility, rather than the RTP.

• With higher difficulty the balloon pops more frequently, but the potential multipliers are higher. In general you'd want to cash out earlier to secure profits, as the risk of popping increases significantly with each pump.
• Lower difficulty means the balloon pops less frequently, but the multipliers are lower as well. You can potentially pump more times and aim for slightly higher multipliers before cashing out.

Determining which is more worthwhile is a matter of priorities and appetite for risk; again, only something that you can decide for yourself.

10.) Is there a Pump casino bonus to try?

Although Stake itself does not offer new players a welcome bonus, we do!

Simply enter the promo code "casinoguide" in your Stake wallet when you make your first deposit and you'll get a 100% up to $500 bonus added to your account (more info). Another great reason to have read this Pump casino review.

Once you're an established player, by the way, you can also use the bonuses you'll be getting from the VIP Club to bet on Pump. And your wagers on this crypto original may also count towards your standing in various raffles and races at Stake, which offer excellent side rewards too.

11.) Is the Stake Pump game restricted in certain countries?

Stake technically does not allow for registration by those under 18 years old or those living in jurisdictions where gambling is not permitted. The former should always be adhered to for your protection, while the latter is going to be a matter of your discretion. While you will most likely be able to access Pump from most IP addresses, you can use a VPN if not, to get around the geo-restrictions. However it's important you do so knowing Stake's stance on the matter.

Also, the Stake.us website offers the same Pump game using its unique model of Gold Coins or Stake Cash, which is another option for American players.

Our Expert Opinion on the Stake Original Pump Game

The Pump game at Stake offers a unique and engaging experience with simple, yet skillful mechanics. We love how the adjustable difficulty levels cater to different player preferences, the option to cashout at any time keeps us on our toes, and the potential for significant payouts adds an element of excitement. It's an ideal balance, really, of all that we love in terms of online gambling.

It's also a great effort on the part of Stake to bring something truly unique to the world of iGaming, and for that we appreciate it all the more. Rare is the online casino that literally reinvents the wheel and brings us something entirely new, which is probably why Pump's star has risen so fast - with streamers, everyday players, and reviewers like us all loving it in kind for the entertainment factor, thrills, and potential big wins.

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