Donut Gaming

Check Mate

A dark medieval chess slot positioned as a standout Donut Gaming release for Stake players.

SlotRanker Score

/ 99

05099

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RTP

98%

return to player

Volatility

High volatility

variance

Max win

10,000×

top multiplier

Min bet

$0.10

per spin

Reels

15 lines

Player rating

4.1 ★

6 votes

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6 ratings

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Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Payouts & RTP10/10

RTP 98% → 10.0/10

Volatility9/10

high → 9.0/10

Win Potential8/10

x10000.00 (10000×) → 8.0/10

Features10/10

11 features → 10.0/10

Game Mechanics8/10

f=11 r=5 p=n/a → 8.0/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout6/10

5x3 → 6.0/10

Bet Flexibility6/10

0.1–100 (×1000) → 6.0/10

Provider Reputation7.3/10

provider avg 7.3 → 7.3/10

Popularity5/10

synthetic proxy → 5.0/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 82 — Check Mate by Donut Gaming

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Slot Summary

Check Mate looks like Donut Gaming's attempt to turn chess into a sharper, streamer-friendly high-volatility release rather than a traditional board-game novelty slot. It draws on chess, medieval warfare and a darker battlefield presentation, giving the theme more edge than the usual regal treatment. Within Donut Gaming's Stake-exclusive lineup, it stands out as one of the provider's more notable titles and has reportedly connected well with that audience, helped by big-win visibility. The concept works because chess already carries built-in drama: planning, conflict and sudden defeat, which suits a swingy casino format.

Spec sheet

Check Mate at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameCheck Mate

StudioDonut Gaming

Released5/4/2026

Math

SlotRanker Score82

RTP98%

VolatilityHigh volatility

Max win10,000×

Bet range$0.10 – $100.00

Player rating4.1 / 5 · 6 votes

Format

Reels5

Paylines15

Layout5x3

Features

Expected average based on this slot's 98% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$0.80

Cost per session$0.80

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

How long could a bankroll last on Check Mate? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Bankroll ($)Bet per spin ($)Speed

Volatility tier: High

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (98.00%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (10,000×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

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Compare Check Mate with other games

	Check Mate Score 82This game	Ultra Cluster Kingdom Score 92	Kawaii Neko Score 92	Serpentina Score 91	Pond of Plinko Score 91
Identity
Studio	Donut Gaming	GameArt	Naga Games	Massive Studios	Print Studios
Released	5/4/2026	9/24/2024	12/25/2022	3/20/2025	12/10/2024
Math
RTP	98%	—	97.16%	96.53%	96.1%
Volatility	High volatility	High volatility	Medium/High	High volatility	High volatility
Max win	10,000×	—	—	30,000×	30,000×
Format
Reels	5	8	6	7	5
Layout	5x3	8x8	6x5	7x7	5x3
Paylines	15	Cluster Pays	32400	—	20
Min bet	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1
Max bet	100	200	200	100	30
Features
Progressive	—	—	—	—	—
Wild symbol	—	—	✓	✓	—
Free spins	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Scatter symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multiplier	✓	—	✓	✓	✓
Bonus game	—	✓	—	—	✓
Respins	—	—	—	—	—

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Comparing against

Check Mate

Donut Gaming

RTP

98%

Max win

10,000×

Score

Ultra Cluster Kingdom

+ Bonus Game− Multiplier

+ Bonus Game− Free Spins

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