Pirate Pays
Developed by Big Time Gaming, this maritime-themed video slot utilizes a variable grid mechanic. During base gameplay, directional wild symbols point outward to convert adjacent board positions into extra wilds. Acquiring enough scatters launches a negotiation phase where participants secure initial multipliers prior to entering the main bonus. Once inside the free rounds, a progressive multiplier increases following every winning cascade.
Highest published RTP / Pirate Pays
96.53%
Scale starts at 95% · casino picks the version
Figures: Big Time Gaming game page, checked October 6, 2026; each value is linked to its page in the game facts table. Artwork © Big Time Gaming; image file from the Slots-Info slot database, not supplied by the studio.
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RTP versions published by the studio
96.23%
Lowest published RTP
Game facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Studio | Big Time Gaming1 |
| RTP versions | 96.53% / 96.23%1 |
| Volatility | Not published |
| Max win | Not published |
| Bet range | Not published |
| Layout | 6 reels, up to 7 rows · 117,649 ways1 |
| Features | Compass Wild, Secondary Reel, Free Spins1 |
| Bonus buy | Not published |
| Release date | Not published by the studio |
Numbers link each value to the page it comes from. “Not published” means the studio does not state it; we add it when it does and never estimate a spec. Figures from casino sites are not used.
RTP versions
Big Time Gaming publishes 2 RTP settings for Pirate Pays and each casino chooses one. Over very long play, the 96.53% version returns $96.53 per $100 staked; the 96.23% version returns $96.23. Check the game’s help or paytable screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
| RTP version | House edge | Return per $100, long run | vs highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96.53% (highest) | 3.47% | $96.53 | — |
| 96.23% | 3.77% | $96.23 | −0.30 pts |
House edge = 100% minus RTP. RTP is a long-run average across all players, not a prediction for a session.
Features
- Compass Wild
- Secondary Reel
- Free Spins
Where it’s available
Not confirmed. Availability in regulated North American markets is not confirmed yet.
Regulated markets only; availability varies by casino.
