Quick answer
Pirate Pays is a Big Time Gaming slot (2021) with 96.53% RTP and high volatility. It uses up to 117,649 ways with wild symbols, free spins and multipliers. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.53%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- Not verified
- Grid
- 6×7
- Pays
- Up to 117,649 ways
- Released
- 12 October 2021
- Bet range
- $0.20–$20
- Jackpot
- None
Casinos with Big Time Gaming games
- Solstice Spins50 Free Spins No Deposit + 100% up to $50035x bonusCarries Big Time GamingPlay at Solstice Spins (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep: none for the free spins; $20 for the match bonus. 35x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 14 days. 50 spins on Starburst at $0.10. Spin wins capped at $100. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. No deposit needed for the free spins. Min deposit $20 for the match bonus. 35x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Starburst at $0.10 per spin. Max win from free spins $100. Offer valid 14 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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How to play Pirate Pays (members only)
The number of symbols on each reel changes every spin, so the number of ways to win changes too. Matching symbols on adjacent reels, from left to right, pay in any position.
Pirate Pays is played on a 6×7 grid with up to 117,649 ways.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $20. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Pirate Pays guide: how winnings work, 4 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.53% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.47 on average
- 4 features explained: wild symbols, free spins, multipliers, megaways
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.09%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Pirate Pays
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.53% RTP costs per $100 wagered
The published max win for this game is unusually high and we haven't verified it yet, so we don't quote it here. Check the game's info screen.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
What 96.53% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.53%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.47
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
4 features explained: wild symbols, free spins, multipliers, megaways
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Megaways
A licensed mechanic where the number of symbols on each reel changes every spin, so the number of ways to win can run into the hundreds of thousands.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96.53% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $34.70 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Pirate Pays (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $20).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.69 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.73 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $3.47 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $8.67 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Same style, better RTP (members only)
4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.09%)
Slots with the same mechanic (megaways) and volatility (high) as Pirate Pays, with a higher published RTP. Casinos can still run lower versions of any of them.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Pirate Pays?
Pirate Pays is developed by Big Time Gaming and was released in 2021.
What is the RTP of Pirate Pays?
The default RTP of Pirate Pays is 96.53%.
Is Pirate Pays high volatility?
Pirate Pays is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
Can I play Pirate Pays for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Big Time Gaming demo of Pirate Pays.
Does Pirate Pays have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Pirate Pays in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Pirate Pays?
Solstice Spins carries Big Time Gaming games. Check Pirate Pays is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- bigtimegaming.com Provider
- bigwinboard.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Big Time Gaming, shown to identify the game.
