Pirate Bonanza Demo Slot by Backseat Gaming Free Play

Pirate Bonanza is an online Slot from Backseat Gaming.

Quick Facts

- Layout: 6 reels x 5 rows

- Key mechanics: Scatter Pays, Tumble Wins, Cannon Multiplier Feature

- Special symbols: Cannon symbol, Multiplier Bombs, Scatter symbol

How the Game Plays

Pirate Bonanza takes players to the deck of a sun-drenched galleon for a high-volatility adventure. Developed by Backseat Gaming, this slot uses a scatter pays mechanic on a 6x5 grid, meaning wins are awarded when eight or more identical symbols appear anywhere on the reels. The game features a tumble mechanic where winning symbols vanish to allow new ones to drop in, potentially creating consecutive wins. Symbols include colorful gems as low-paying icons, while nautical gear like rum bottles, maps, compasses, and pirate hats represent the higher-value payouts. Notably, the game does not utilize wild symbols, relying instead on its explosive multiplier mechanics to drive potential.

Cannon Feature Explained

The central mechanic revolves around the Cannon symbol. Whenever a winning combination occurs, the grid positions of those symbols become highlighted. If a Cannon symbol lands during a tumble sequence, it activates at the end of all cascades. All currently highlighted squares are then transformed into Multiplier Bombs, which reveal random multiplier values. These multipliers are summed up and applied to the total win for that spin sequence.

Free Spins Explained

There are two distinct bonus rounds in the game. Landing four scatter symbols triggers the Load The Cannon bonus, awarding 10 free spins. In this mode, players have a higher chance of landing Cannon symbols, though highlighted squares reset between spins. Landing five scatter symbols triggers the Fire At Will bonus, where the 10 free spins feature persistent highlighted squares that do not reset. This allows for massive multiplier accumulations as more positions are marked throughout the round. Both features can be extended by landing additional scatters.

Click the Play for Free button to load the Pirate Bonanza demo, test its features and payouts and decide if it is a game you enjoy.