Quick answer
Sails of Fortune is a Relax Gaming slot (2021) with 96.17% RTP, very high volatility and a 25,000x max win. It has free spins, respins and mystery symbols. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.17%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Hit frequency
- 23.8% (about 1 in 4.2 spins)
- Max win
- 25,000x
- Grid
- 5 reels
- Released
- 19 May 2021
- Bet range
- $0.10–$30
- Jackpot
- None
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Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 30x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Book of Dead at $0.20 per spin. Spins credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Free demo Members
Try Sails of Fortune with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Relax Gaming demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Sails of Fortune (members only)
This game uses its own win-evaluation system. Check the in-game paytable for exactly how combinations are formed.
Sails of Fortune is played on a 5 reels grid.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.10 and $30. 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 Sails of Fortune guide: how winnings work, 4 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
- What 96.17% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.83 on average
- 4 features explained: free spins, respins, mystery symbols, symbol upgrades
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Sails of Fortune
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.17% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 25,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 25,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $25,000; on $0.20 it is $5,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 96.17% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.17%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.83
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a very high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 23.8%, meaning roughly one spin in 4.2 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
4 features explained: free spins, respins, mystery symbols, symbol upgrades
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.
Respins
Selected reels or the whole grid spin again without a new stake, usually triggered by a specific symbol combination or near-miss feature.
Mystery symbols
Special symbols that all reveal the same randomly chosen regular symbol, which can complete several wins at once.
Symbol upgrades
Lower-paying symbols are transformed into higher-paying ones during a feature.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features. Treat it as entertainment with a strict budget and a stake of around 0.5% of your session budget or less. A simple rule: bring at least 400 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.12.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96.17% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $38.30 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 $0.10 minimum bet
For very high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 400 spins. This is what that means for Sails of Fortune (bets from $0.10 up to a maximum bet of $30).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 400 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.05 | Below the $0.10 minimum bet | $0.77 |
| $50 | $0.12 | Fits | $1.92 |
| $100 | $0.25 | Fits | $3.83 |
| $250 | $0.62 | Fits | $9.57 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Sails of Fortune?
Sails of Fortune is developed by Relax Gaming and was released in 2021.
What is the RTP of Sails of Fortune?
The default RTP of Sails of Fortune is 96.17%.
Is Sails of Fortune high volatility?
Sails of Fortune is rated very high volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features.
What is the max win on Sails of Fortune?
The maximum win on Sails of Fortune is 25,000x your stake, which is $25,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Sails of Fortune for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Relax Gaming demo of Sails of Fortune free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Sails of Fortune have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Sails of Fortune in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Sails of Fortune?
Aurivo Casino carries Relax Gaming games. Check Sails of Fortune 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
- relax-gaming.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 © Relax Gaming, shown to identify the game.
