Comparison of popular pirated slots from different providers
1. Comparison criteria
RTP (theoretical return to player)- Volatility (pay spread)
- Basic mechanics (drums, lines, Megaways)
- Bonus features (freespins, pick-and-click, Hold & Win, sea battle)
- Visual and audio presentation
- Optimization for mobile devices
2. NetEnt – Treasure Island
RTP: 96,8 %
Volatility: average
Mechanics: 5 reels × 5, 20 lines
Bonuses: two independent rounds ("Search for chests" and "Treasures of the captain"), each gives up to 15 freespins and multipliers up to × 4
UI/UX: cinematic video screensavers, authentic music in the style of pirate ballads
Mobility: HTML5 engine, smooth animation, light menu
3. Microgaming – Blackbeard’s Treasure
RTP: 96,2 %
Volatility: High
Mechanics: 5 × 3, 15 lines, progressive jackpot "Ghost Ship"
Bonuses: "Sea battle" mode (shots at ships for multipliers), freespins with a hard multiplier × 3
UI/UX: more classic design, emphasis on progressive jackpot, realistic FX guns
Mobility: HTML5, but heavy videos may require a stable connection
4. Play’n GO – Captain’s Bounty
RTP: 96,5 %
Volatility: medium-high
Mechanics: 5 × 3, 9 lines
Bonuses: pick-and-click "Treasure Map" with a choice of cells, mini-game "Storming the Port," progressive multipliers up to × 10
UI/UX: bright cartoon pirate characters, responsive interface, hints from a companion character
Mobility: Great touch response optimized by HUD
5. Quickspin – Pirate’s Plenty
RTP: 96,1 %
Volatility: average
Mechanics: expanding field 5 × 5 to 6 × 6, cluster pay
Bonuses: Wealth Map scale for freespins, tumble effect (cascading wins), pick-and-click with chests
UI/UX: detailed island map, soft parallax effects, friendly melody
Mobility: lightweight Canvas render, fast scaling
6. Red Tiger Gaming – Pirate Kingdom Megaways
RTP: 96,1 %
Volatility: High
Mechanics: Megaways (up to 117,649 ways), dynamic grid
Bonuses: Captain's Choice (multiplier selection × 2- × 5 after winning), Spin Booster (buying freespins), progressive jackpot
UI/UX: rich 3D design of ship decks, living sky and sea, animations of "real" waves
Mobility: resource-intensive but optimized via LOD
7. Comparison Summary Table
8. How to choose the right slot
1. Balance of frequency and amount of payments
* Average volatility (NetEnt, Quickspin) - for persistent small-average winnings.
* High volatility (Microgaming, Red Tiger) - for rare but impressive prizes.
2. Preferred bonuses
Love interactive quests and assembly? Choose pick-and-click (Play 'n GO) or riches card (Quickspin).
Jackpot hunt - check out Blackbeard's Treasure and Pirate Kingdom Megaways.
3. Technical comfort
* Mobile game: Captain's Bounty and Treasure Island will give smooth operation on weak devices.
* Powerful graphics: Pirate Kingdom Megaways will delight players on modern smartphones and PCs.
4. Budget and rates
All listed slots have minimum rates from 0.10 € -0.20 €. If desired, you can play at lower rates on some platforms.
9. Conclusion
Each provider offers a unique take on the pirate theme, with NetEnt focusing on story and two bonus rounds, Microgaming on progressive and naval combat, Play 'n GO on custom quests, Quickspin on expanding fields and cascades, and Red Tiger on Megaways scale and dynamic mechanics. Choose a slot according to your desired bonus frequency, presentation style and technical capabilities of your device - and go for the treasure!
