Maxxi Labs launches Rats vs Ravens Coin Grid as lifetime exclusive with Stake

Maxxi Labs has launched Rats vs Ravens Coin Grid, a bespoke Slotty Studio title available exclusively on Stake from 14 October 2026 and held by the operator for the game’s lifetime. The release is part of Maxxi Labs’ collective of six studios and delivers very-high-volatility action with a top payout potential of 13.283x.

Rats vs Ravens Coin Grid: Coin Grid and 13,283x potential

Rats vs Ravens Coin Grid reimagines the classic slot structure with a persistent Coin Grid placed above the reels. Each Cash Coin and Jackpot Coin that appears on the reels is reflected on the grid and remains there, accumulating until the player completes a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line to cash them. That persistence prevents the experience from resetting each spin and creates a visible objective that can guide player strategy during a session.

The design combines the familiar line-completion mechanic with an anticipation that persists between spins, which Maxxi Labs says encourages player engagement and longer sessions. The title claims a top prize of 13.283x the stake and is positioned in the company’s very-high volatility segment.

Exclusivity with Stake and the game’s role in Maxxi Labs’ portfolio

Rats vs Ravens Coin Grid was developed by Slotty Studio for a lifetime exclusivity with Stake, which will showcase the game only on its platform. Maxxi Labs describes the piece as a bespoke commission conceived for Stake’s audience and retains the exclusivity for the product’s lifetime.

The release is the latest from the collective of six studios operating under the Maxxi Labs brand. The company previously delivered an early exclusive with Stake: Mad Ducks received an early release under the same arrangement, the company statements recalled. This new piece steers Stake toward a more urban, nocturnal tone compared with the farm-toon aesthetic of Mad Ducks.

Technical and gameplay features: Hold&Win, Power Mode and Free Spins

The game integrates several mechanics designed to scale excitement and rewards:

• Hold&Win starts with three respins before unlocked rows expand the play area.

• Collector and Doubler symbols can increase rewards during the feature.

• Power Mode may activate in the base game to award coins and lower the threshold required to progress toward Hold&Win.

• Super Stack accumulates symbols on the reels, increasing the chance of high-value combinations.

• Three or more Scatters trigger 10 Free Spins, where Super Stacked Wilds or Coins can dominate the reels.

The combination of the persistent Coin Grid with a scaling Hold&Win and Free Spins featuring Super Stacks aims to provide repeated points of interest within a session and opportunities for large payouts when conditions align.

Design and tone: Slotty Studio brings the street to the board

Slotty Studio set the thematic clash between rats and ravens in neon-lit streets and night-time environments, seeking a deliberate contrast with earlier collective releases. According to the creative narrative, the urban setting and visual details help give the title its own identity within Maxxi Labs’ catalogue.

"Rats vs Ravens Coin Grid shows what can happen when Maxxi Labs’ studios follow their creative instincts. Slotty combined an urban scene with Coin Grid gameplay to give the title a distinctive character," said a Maxxi Labs spokesperson.

The ability to create bespoke content for operators and their audiences was cited in the release as a central strategic objective for Maxxi Labs.

Commercial implications for operators and markets

The lifetime exclusivity with Stake places the platform in a differentiated position versus competitors that will not have access to the game. For operators negotiating exclusive launches, the offer reinforces the proposition of unique content for segmented audiences and illustrates bespoke commissioning as a commercial lever in the [b2b](/b2b) market.

For suppliers and studios within the games ecosystem, the launch is another example of a studio-collective model where several brands under one umbrella produce operator-specific content. Maxxi Labs adds titles with varying tones and mechanics to its catalogue; Mad Ducks was cited as the prior delivery that also had an early exclusive with Stake.

What suppliers and operators should watch

Operators interested in bespoke deals should note two key elements highlighted by Maxxi Labs: the ability to set lifetime product exclusivities and the design of mechanics that encourage extended sessions. For platforms seeking differentiation, the appeal lies in titles that combine mechanical novelty (persistent Coin Grid) with proven features (Hold&Win, Free Spins).

The metrics analysts and commercial teams will track are average session duration, retention rate after first exposure and return-to-player performance under high-volatility conditions. Stake assumes the role of sole access point to the content, which will allow the operator to measure those indicators directly on its user base and report initial results via [news](/news).

Context and next steps

The 14 October 2026 release adds to Maxxi Labs’ strategy of delivering differentiated titles through its collective of six studios, each with its own creative identity. The company emphasised its capability to produce bespoke pieces for operators, an ambition the spokesperson described as the breadth Maxxi Labs aims to achieve in upcoming [events](/events).

Distributors and platforms seeking to understand the commercial performance of Rats vs Ravens Coin Grid should await hard gameplay data provided by Stake after the initial deployment. In the meantime, the title reinforces the trend of exclusive and bespoke releases that are shaping operators’ global content portfolios.