Pirate Pays Megaways

8.6/10

Release October 2021· Updated September 2026

Pirate theme from BTG (June 2020) — MAX 104,400x, top 2 in the catalog. BetsRank score: 8.6/10.

RTP

96.23%

Volatility

High

Max Win

104 400x

Grid

6 Megaways reels plus an additional bottom reel

Bonus Buy

Yes

Megaways 117 649 waysWild Compass extra reelExpanding WildsDeal or No Deal style BonusIncreasing Multipliers

8.6

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

Pirate theme from BTG (June 2020) — one of the highest max wins in the catalog. RTP 96.23%, MAX 104,400x (top 2 at BTG after White Rabbit 2). 6 Megaways reels plus a bottom bonus reel (Wild Compass). Deal or No Deal style Bonus plus increasing multipliers.

Strengths

+MAX 104,400x — top 2 in the BTG catalog
+Unique Wild Compass extra reel
+Original Deal or No Deal style Bonus
+Expanding Wilds plus progressive multipliers

To consider

−RTP of 96.23% is modest compared with Queen 96.90% / Opal 96.75%
−Demanding high volatility
−Max bet capped at 20€

About Pirate Pays Megaways

Released on June 25, 2020, Pirate Pays Megaways is one of the most rewarding slots in the BTG catalog. RTP 96.23%, high volatility, MAX 104,400x — the second highest at BTG (after White Rabbit 2's record 133,100x, and above Wheel of Fortune Megaways' 82,700x). Pirate theme with ships, treasure, and a Caribbean atmosphere. Format of 6 Megaways reels up to 117,649 ways, plus a bottom bonus reel with the Wild Compass — a unique symbol that can appear on this additional reel. Stakes range from 0.20€ to 20€. Signature mechanics: Expanding Wilds (wilds that stretch reel-wide), free spins with increasing multipliers (multipliers that grow with every winning cascade, with no cap), and the Deal or No Deal style Bonus — a mini-bonus where the player chooses between the displayed cash prize or continues for a potentially higher payout (a mechanic borrowed from the TV game show). The combination of Expanding Wilds, free spins multipliers, and the Deal Bonus adds up to a max win of 104,400x. Bonus buy available: 120x the stake.

Key mechanics

▸6 Megaways reels, 117,649 ways, plus a bottom reel
▸RTP of 96.23%
▸High volatility
▸Unique Wild Compass extra reel
▸Expanding Wilds
▸Deal or No Deal style Bonus
▸Free spins with increasing multipliers
▸MAX 104,400x — top 2 in the BTG catalog

💰 Bonus Buy: Not available

❓Pirate Pays Megaways FAQ

What is the RTP?▾

The official RTP is 96.

23%.

How does the Wild Compass work?▾

A unique symbol that only appears on the bottom bonus reel.

It boosts wins when it lands. This mechanic is exclusive to Pirate Pays.

What is the Deal or No Deal Bonus?▾

A mini-bonus where the player chooses between the cash prize shown directly or continues for a potentially higher payout (with the risk of losing it).

The mechanic is inspired by the TV game show Deal or No Deal.

Is Pirate Pays Megaways available at online casinos?▾

Yes — it's available at online casinos that carry the Big Time Gaming game library.