INTRODUCTION
Climb aboard the pirate ship and join the ragtag band of sea-faring looters as they try and grab as much gold for you as possible. Led by Captain Redbeard, the pirate ship sails across the 15 payline slot game at Casino.com NZ.
Each of the five pirates on board can award you with a progressive jackpot. There are also two bonus features, including one that has an unlimited number of free spins for you to play. Get all the details in this online casino slot game review.
MAIN FEATURES
- Game Type: 3 reels, 3 rows, 15 paylines
- RTP: 95.51%
- Volatility: Medium – High
- Theme: Pirates, Progressive Jackpot
- Provider: Â Playtech
- Min Bet $:Â 0.40
- Max Bet $: 6
- Release Year: 2015
PLAY FOR FUN (PRACTICE MODE)
The pirates are always ready to have fun, so if you want to test the game out with no risk and no reward, head over to the Practice Mode and spin the reels. You’ll enjoy the music and get a first-hand look at how often the features are triggered and what the payouts will look like when you play for real money.
PLAY FOR REAL MONEY
You can start your pirate adventure by registering your account and making a deposit. This will not only give you access to Fortunate 5 for real money, but you’ll also be able to grab your first treasure, an exclusive Welcome Package from Casino.com NZ. This bonus offer is frequently updated, so make sure to visit the Promotions page for the latest details. There are several secure payment methods for NZ players to choose from that will guarantee quick and safe transfer.
JACKPOT
Each of the pirates has its own progressive jackpot that pays out when you land five matching pirates in a row. The Captain Redbeard jackpot is the largest of the five, with a $2,000 seed that grows each time anyone plays Fortunate 5 around the globe.
RULES
Fortunate 5 is a fixed 15 payline slot game that pays out wins going from left to right. To play, choose your bet and click on the spin button, which is designed to look like an overflowing treasure chest. All wins are instantly added to your bankroll.
- Coins and How the Bets Work: There are just four betting options in Fortunate 5, $0.40, $1.50, $3, and $6. To place your bet, choose the line bet, which is how payouts are calculated, and the total bet will be shown in the display box.
- Symbols: The five pirates, Captain Redbeard, Starboard Mary, Mad Dog McDougall, Monsieur Poisson, and Peg Leg Davies, make up the top-paying symbols. The Captain is the most valuable symbol with a progressive jackpot starting at 5,000x. The six low-value symbols are A, K, Q, J, 10, and 9, with top payouts ranging from 30x to 80x. Check out the complete paytable in the chart below.
- Wild: The pirate ship is the wild symbol, and it can land on the middle three reels and substitute for any regular symbol to create a win. Each time it partakes in a win, the canons will shoot off in celebration.
- Scatter: The skull and crossbones is the game’s scatter symbol, and while it doesn’t create a payout, it will trigger the Wild Waters Free Games when there are at least three on the reels at once.
Symbols | 3 on a paylines | 4 on a payline | 5 on a payline |
Captain Redbeard | 200X | 500X | 5,000X |
Starboard Mary | 150X | 250X | 1,000X |
Mad Dog McDougall | 125X | 200X | 500X |
Monsieur Poisson | 100X | 125X | 250X |
Peg Leg Davies | 60X | 100X | 125X |
A | 20X | 60X | 80X |
K | 20X | 60X | 80X |
Q | 10X | 20X | 30X |
J | 10X | 20X | 30X |
10 | 5X | 10X | 20X |
9 | 5X | 10X | 20X |
- Bonus Features: When there are just four matching pirate symbols on the reels, the 2nd chance respin feature will take place. The single spin respin can only create a jackpot win. Any new wins that appear on the lines thanks to the respin will not be counted for a payout.
Three scatters on the reels will trigger the Wild Waters Free Game. Each time a wild symbol appears on the reels during this feature, it will be placed on the side of the reels and saved for later. Once you have collected five wild symbols, the regular free spins will stop, and you will receive one final Wild Storm Super Spin. All the wild symbols you collected will be randomly added to the reels and frozen in place for a final spin.
SOFTWARE AND MOBILE EXPERIENCE
With the sound of waves crashing in the background and lively music playing while the reels are in motion, Playtech did a great job capturing the Pirate experience. The good times can be enjoyed while on the go as well since Fortunate 5 is a mobile casino friendly game. The reels will adjust in size based on how you hold your phone, and the buttons move around slightly to give you the best mobile experience possible. There is no special software to download, although using the Casino.com NZ app is more convenient than loading the game through your mobile browser.