Exploding Pirates Slot Machine
While it’s fair to say that a few of Spinomenal’s slots follow a very similar structure and have only a couple of graphical tweaks to set them apart from one another, every now and then the software providers really push the boat out and create something that feels exciting and completely new.
Exploding Pirates is one such title in the Spinomenal catalogue that does away with the tried and tested multiplier metre system in favour of a more original and engaging experience for players. Featuring cool animations, great sounds and unique transforming wilds, it really is a blast to play.
On the face of it, Exploding Pirates is as straightforward to use as any other title produced by Spinomenal. The game features 5 reels and 25 fixed paylines, with improving wilds and free spins symbols featuring across the board – and when the latter is triggered, it really comes into its own.
Shiver Me Timbers
Before getting into the ins and outs of the bonus round, however, we should first consider the basic mechanics of the game which, as ever, make it incredibly simple even for novice players to get started. As mentioned above, Exploding Pirates features 25 fixed paylines, with lines paying from both left-to-right and right-to-left to give you even more chances to land a winning combination.
Before getting into the ins and outs of the bonus round, however, we should first consider the basic mechanics of the game which, as ever, make it incredibly simple even for novice players to get started. As mentioned above, Exploding Pirates features 25 fixed paylines, with lines paying from both left-to-right and right-to-left to give you even more chances to land a winning combination.
In addition, the free spins symbols not only offer between 10 and 15 bonus spins based on how many you land, but also increase your total bet for the duration of the round with a 2-4x multiplier.
Life’s A Beach
Right from the off, Exploding Pirates stands out from many of the other titles in the Spinomenal catalogue such as the Demi Gods slot thanks to its unique visuals, animations and sounds. Set to a lush island backdrop, the reels are colourful, detailed and incredibly well illustrated, with each symbol looking totally unique.
Any winning payline triggers a series of neat animations, with the border of each winning icon lighting up in a shower of sparks and the two cannons at the top of the gameboard booming to celebrate your prize. The higher value symbols, meanwhile, come to life when three or more are matched, with each colourful character in Exploding Pirates featuring its own winning animation.
In terms of music and sound effects, the game is also an absolute treat, with a swashbuckling soundtrack really getting players in the mood for a high seas adventure while creaking wooden planks and explosions help build up a consistent and immersive atmosphere for them to get lost in.
Fire The Cannons!
Of course, despite its great visuals and smooth animations, where Exploding Pirates really sets itself apart from the competition is in its free spins game, which gives players the chance to turn up to three of the regular pirate symbols wild if they manage to light enough sections of the cannon’s fuse.
The free spins game is triggered when three or more free spins scatter symbols appear anywhere on the board, with three icons awarding 10 free spins and a 2x bet multiplier, four offering 12 spins and a 3x multiplier and all five giving player the maximum bonus of 15 bonus spins and a 4x multiplier.
Once in the bonus round, a new “fuse” symbol is added to the board and when it appears anywhere on the five reels, a section of fuse will be burnt from the new graphic displayed on the right. Effectively a progress bar, the more sections you burn, the more regular symbols become wild, with the pirate icons “exploding” to be replaced with skeletons that substitute for any regular symbol.
Buried Treasure
All in all, Exploding Pirates is a highly enjoyable pirate slot from the team at Spinomenal that manages to combine the brand’s usual solid game mechanics with a couple of unique features to keep things exciting. The slot looks and sounds great, while the presence of the transforming wild feature gives players something to really aim for and can award some huge payouts at its maximum level.
