Hilo on Stake
A card is dealt. Predict whether the next card is higher or lower. Build a streak of correct calls and the multiplier climbs.
Hilo is one of the card-based Originals featured alongside the best Stake casino slots, near Mines, Plinko and Keno.
Hilo asks one question at a time: higher or lower than the current card? Multipliers compound while you call correctly. The math is fixed; the skill is when to bank rather than chase.
How the multipliers scale
Hilo's multiplier per call is roughly the inverse of how likely the call was. Calling "lower" on a King is near-certain to win and pays a small multiplier. Calling "higher" on a King requires equal — same suit risk — and pays handsomely. Each correct call compounds the streak multiplier.
| Current card | Call | Approx. multiplier per call |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Higher | 1.04× |
| 7 | Higher | 1.65× |
| K | Higher (equal) | 13.0× |
| K | Lower | 1.04× |
The Skip button
Skip swaps the current card without breaking the streak. It costs you the chance to multiply on that card, but lets you escape a near-impossible call (e.g. "higher than an Ace"). Used sparingly, it preserves streaks. Used too often, it bleeds expected value.
Sibling games
Hilo lives in the card-prediction corner of Stake Originals. Mines rewards similar nerve. Keno trades streaks for picks. The full set is on the Originals page.
FAQ
What's the RTP of Hilo?
Approximately 99% in the published math.
Does suit matter?
Equal-value calls pay separately — the multiplier reflects the chance of suit and rank.
When should I Skip?
When the current card makes the call nearly impossible — e.g. higher than an Ace.
Is the deck reshuffled?
Yes — each round draws from a virtual fresh deck via the provably fair seed.
Does Hilo count for rakeback?
Yes — all Original turnover contributes.
