Design and Theme
🖼️ Graphics
The action unfolds on a bright strip of beach framed by palm trees and a turquoise sea. The reels float over calm water, while the edges are lined with colourful numbers marking each payline. Symbols are big and glossy: parrots with pirate hats, oranges, bottles of rum, anchors, gold bags and card royals in carnival colours. It looks simple and a bit loud, like a fruit machine that spent too long in the sun.
🎶 Sound
The soundtrack could’ve been borrowed straight from a seaside pub slot. Every spin clicks and clatters like old mechanical reels, and the win jingles sound cheerfully cheap — that familiar mix of nostalgia and irritation. No music, no atmosphere, just the raw hum of a machine doing its job and reminding you you’re not on a tropical island, you’re still in front of a screen.
Mechanics
|
🥁 Grid size |
5/6x3 |
|
📊 Paylines |
10 |
|
➕ Bonus game |
✅ |
|
🤑 Jackpot |
❌ |
|
💸 Extra bet / Ante Bet |
✅ |
|
🪂 Fixed multipliers |
❌ |
|
♻️ Respins |
❌ |
|
❎ Gamble |
❌ |
Winning Combinations
|
Symbol |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Parrot |
x5 |
x20 |
x200 |
x400 |
|
Gold Bags |
x1 |
x5 |
x20 |
x40 |
|
Anchor |
x3 |
x15 |
x100 |
x200 |
|
Orange / Bottle |
x2 |
x10 |
x50 |
x100 |
|
A / K / Q / J / 10 |
x0.5 |
x2.5 |
x10 |
x20 |
Special Symbols
- Scatter (ship): triggers the Free Spins feature when three or more land anywhere.
- Gold Bag: shows random cash values that are only paid when collected by the pirate during Free Spins.
Bonus Game
Free Spins begin when three or more Scatter symbols land anywhere on the reels:
- 3 Scatters: 10 Free Spins
- 4 Scatters: 15 Free Spins
- 5 Scatters: 20 Free Spins
- 6 Scatters: 50 Free Spins
During the feature, the pirate symbol becomes active and collects the cash values from any gold bags in view, adding them straight to the total win. The round cannot retrigger — once all spins are played, the accumulated bonus payout is credited in full.
Additionally, a Power Play feature is available, which unlocks the sixth reel, increasing the likelihood of Scatter symbols appearing and making six-of-a-kind wins possible. The total bet is doubled, but payouts remain based on the base bet.
RTP, Volatility, Max Win
RTP — 96.12%. Volatility and maximum win not specified by the provider.
Our Verdict
Payouts in Pirates’ Frenzy are scarce — most wins come from low-value symbols and the occasional gold bag that barely moves the balance. Even with the 6th reel activated, the bonus never showed up; two Scatters at best, just enough to tease. In the second test session, we finally managed to catch the bonus and got a x106 reward from the pirate.
It's depressing that in 2020, the provider released a slot that looks and sounds like a game from the 2000s. If you prefer a livelier format with similar money-collect mechanics, try better Big Bass Bonanza. For something completely different and newer, Gates of Hades delivers a faster pace and a heavier hit potential.
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