Shifting Seas
Thunderkick's Shifting Seas is a pirate-themed slot set among treacherous coastal waters where players search for buried treasure. The game uses a pay-ways system offering up to 117,649 ways to win, built around six reels. Wins trigger an avalanche mechanic that clears matched symbols so new ones drop into place for extra wins. The game also features special wild symbols and a free spins bonus round.
RTP published by the studio / Shifting Seas
96.15%
Scale starts at 95% · other versions not published
Figures: Thunderkick game page, checked October 6, 2026; each value is linked to its page in the game facts table. Artwork © Thunderkick; image file from the Slots-Info slot database, not supplied by the studio.
15,000×
Max win, × stake
1
RTP version published · others not published
Game facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Studio | Thunderkick1 |
| RTP versions | 96.15%1 |
| Other RTP versions | Not published by the studio |
| Volatility | High1 |
| Max win | 15,000× stake1 |
| Bet range | Not published |
| Layout | 6 reels · 117,649 ways1 |
| Features | Shifting reels, Avalanche feature, Special Wild features, Bonus game with 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
Thunderkick publishes one RTP setting for Shifting Seas: 96.15%. Other RTP versions are not published by the studio. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96.15% (highest) | 3.85% | $96.15 | — |
House edge = 100% minus RTP. RTP is a long-run average across all players, not a prediction for a session.
Features
- Shifting reels
- Avalanche feature
- Special Wild features
- Bonus game with Free Spins
High volatility Volatility is set by the studio and is the same at every casino — unlike RTP.
Where it’s available
Not confirmed. Availability in regulated North American markets is not confirmed yet.
Regulated markets only; availability varies by casino.
