Stake Mines calculator: Understand your odds before you play
Stake Mines is one of the simplest, fastest and most popular games on Stake.
Despite its simplicity, Mines is powered by pure probability.
That is why this Stake Mines Calculator exists. It lets you see the exact math behind every setup, so you can understand risk, reward and survival chances before you place a bet.
Stake Mines calculator
Why use a Mines calculator
Most Mines players go by feel. They pick a number of mines that seems reasonable, decide on a number of tiles to clear, and hope for the best.
The issue is that Mines is not a “guessing” game. Everything is governed by combinations and probability.
This means small changes in your setup can dramatically alter your survival chances. For example:
- Changing from 3 mines to 5 mines does not simply make the game a little harder. It changes the size of the safe area by a meaningful percentage.
- Trying to clear one more tile often reduces the survival rate more than you might expect.
- Some configurations offer multipliers that look attractive even though the underlying chance of success is far lower than most players assume.
By using the calculator first, you remove all guesswork.
You see the math behind the setup before you commit real money to it. The tool is especially useful when you want to compare two or three different configurations and choose one that fits your risk appetite.
How to use the Stake Mines calculator
The calculator is designed to give you instant clarity. Simply enter:
- Number of mines
Match this to the game settings you plan to use. - Number of tiles to uncover
This is your target for a cash out. The calculator assumes you want to hit this number of safe tiles before taking profit. - Bet amount
Enter any amount. The tool will calculate your potential payout using the multiplier for your setup.
Once you submit these inputs, the calculator returns several key values.
Payout multiplier
This is the final multiplier you would receive if you successfully uncover the number of tiles you selected. It shows how aggressively the payout scales as you add more mines or attempt more tiles.
Estimated payout
This is the bet amount multiplied by the payout multiplier. It shows what you would receive if you reached your target without hitting a mine.
Survival probability
This is the chance of uncovering the number of safe tiles you selected. The calculator uses the exact combinatorial formula used by Mines probability models. This value is important because it turns your “gut feeling” into a precise percentage.
Bust probability
This is simply the chance of hitting a mine before reaching your target.
What the calculator does not do
The calculator does not predict where the mines are.
Mines uses random generation and each game is independent. No tool can reveal or influence the mine layout.
The calculator also does not guarantee positive results. It only reveals the probability of each outcome. Mines still carries variance and you can lose even when your setup has a high survival rate.
Its value is in clarity. It shows you the real odds of the configuration you choose. The decisions remain yours.
Want to explore Stake Mines strategies?
If you want to move beyond the math and learn practical ways to play Mines, you can explore our full strategies guide. It covers low risk, medium risk and high risk approaches, bankroll management tips, common mistakes and the psychology of safe cash outs.
You can read it here: Best Mines Strategies
