Dragon Tower on Stake: Steps, Difficulty & Payouts

Updated 6 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

Dragon Tower is a popular crash-style game on Stake.com where you climb a tower by revealing safe tiles, with each level multiplying your stake. This guide explains the exact steps to play, the difficulty levels and their published payout multipliers, plus common mistakes and tips to improve your chances.

What You’ll Need

A funded Stake.com account (crypto or fiat deposit).
Access to the Stake.com website or mobile app (desktop works best for clarity).
Basic understanding of Provably Fair verification (optional but recommended).

Step-by-Step

Log in to Stake.com – Go to the site and log in with your credentials. If you don’t have an account, register and complete any required verification.
Navigate to Dragon Tower – From the main lobby, click on “Originals� (or “Stake Originals�) in the top menu, then select “Dragon Tower� from the list. The game loads in a new tab.
Set your bet amount – In the bet panel (usually bottom-left), enter the amount you want to wager per round. Use the chips or type a custom amount. Note that the bet is placed before you start climbing.
Choose the number of rounds (tiles per level) – Look for the “Rounds� selector (often labeled “Rounds� or “Tiles�). You can choose from 1 to 10 rounds. More rounds mean more levels to climb, but also more chances to hit a bomb.
Select difficulty – Next to the rounds, you’ll see a difficulty dropdown with options: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert. Each difficulty changes the number of bombs (hidden losing tiles) per level. See the payout table below for exact multipliers.
Place your bet – Click the “Bet� button (or “Place Bet�) to start the round. The tower grid appears, showing a pyramid of tiles. The bottom row has 5 tiles, the next row 4, then 3, 2, and 1 at the top.
Reveal tiles one by one – Click on any tile in the bottom row to reveal it. If it’s a gem (green or gold), you advance to the next row. If it’s a bomb (red), you lose the round and your bet.
Continue climbing or cash out – After each successful reveal, you can either click another tile to continue climbing (which increases the multiplier) or click “Cash Out� to take your winnings. The cash-out button appears after the first successful reveal.
Complete all levels for maximum payout – If you reveal a gem on every level up to the top, you win the maximum multiplier for that difficulty and rounds setting.
Verify fairness (optional) – After the round, you can click the “Fairness� button to verify the seed and see the server seed hash. This ensures the outcome was not manipulated.

Common Mistakes

Not understanding the payout table – Many players start without checking the published multipliers, leading to unrealistic expectations. Always review the payout table before betting.
Choosing too many rounds – More rounds increase the multiplier but also the probability of hitting a bomb. For beginners, 2-3 rounds is safer.
Chasing losses – Trying to recover losses by increasing bet size often leads to bigger losses. Stick to a budget.
Ignoring difficulty – Easy mode has fewer bombs, but lower multipliers. Expert mode has more bombs but higher payouts. Pick a difficulty that matches your risk tolerance.
Clicking randomly – While the game is random, some players try to find patterns. There are none – each tile is independently random.

Tips

Start with Easy difficulty and 2 rounds – This gives a high chance of winning (about 64% for the first two reveals) and helps you understand the mechanics.
Use a fixed bet size – Decide your bet amount before starting and stick to it, regardless of wins or losses.
Cash out early – The multiplier grows exponentially, but so does the risk. Cashing out after 2-3 successful reveals is a common strategy to lock in small profits.
Check the payout table – The table is displayed in the game interface. For example, with 1 round on Easy, the multiplier is 1.20x; with 10 rounds on Expert, it can be over 1,000x.
Take breaks – Prolonged play can lead to impulsive decisions. Set a time limit or a win/loss limit.

Troubleshooting

Game not loading – Clear your browser cache or try a different browser. Disable any ad blockers that might interfere with the game script.
Bet not placing – Ensure you have sufficient balance in your account. If the issue persists, refresh the page and try again.
Cash-out button not working – If the button is unresponsive, try refreshing the page. Your winnings are still credited if you had already clicked it, but confirm in your bet history.
Disconnect during a round – If you get disconnected, the round continues automatically. Check your bet history to see if you won or lost, and whether you were auto-cashed out (if you had enabled that feature).
Payouts not matching the table – Double-check the difficulty and rounds you selected. Also note that the multiplier is applied to your bet amount, so a 1.20x multiplier on a $10 bet gives $12 total return (including your stake).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact payout multipliers for Dragon Tower?

The multipliers depend on difficulty and rounds. On Easy, for 1 round the multiplier is 1.20x, 2 rounds 1.44x, 3 rounds 1.73x, 4 rounds 2.07x, 5 rounds 2.49x, 6 rounds 2.99x, 7 rounds 3.58x, 8 rounds 4.30x, 9 rounds 5.16x, and 10 rounds 6.19x. Medium, Hard, and Expert have higher multipliers but more bombs. The full table is shown in the game interface.

How many bombs are on each difficulty?

On Easy, there is 1 bomb per row. Medium has 2 bombs per row. Hard has 3 bombs per row. Expert has 4 bombs per row. The number of tiles per row decreases as you climb, so the probability of hitting a bomb increases.

Can I play Dragon Tower for free?

Stake.com does not offer a free-play mode for Dragon Tower. However, you can use the “Play for Fun� feature if you have virtual credits, but that is only available in the demo mode of some other games. For Dragon Tower, you must bet real funds.

Is Dragon Tower provably fair?

Yes, Stake Originals games use a provably fair system. You can verify the outcome by checking the server seed hash and the client seed. The game generates a random number that determines the tile arrangement.

What is the best strategy to win?

There is no winning strategy since the game is random. The best approach is to manage your bankroll, choose lower difficulties and fewer rounds for higher win probability, and cash out early to lock in profits. Avoid chasing losses.

Can I cash out after each successful reveal?

Yes, after the first successful reveal, the cash-out button becomes active. You can cash out after any successful reveal, and the multiplier will be based on the number of levels you have successfully cleared.

Method: the standard formula for this calculation, rounded as each result states. See how the calculators work or report an error.