Released: 26 Oct 2022

★★★★★

Avast! Pirate Sharky is looking for new members to join his crew in Playson's latest release, the Pirate Sharky Slot. Sail the seven seas with a chance to plunder up to a staggering 20,000x your stake. And you will learn how to in my review.

Pirate Sharky Slot Review

We've all wanted to be pirates at one point, and now we have a chance. The Pirate Sharky Slot is perfect for introducing us to this world. It also features an interesting Treasure Hunt and a Free Spins Feature. I will discuss these features in more detail in the gameplay section.

About Pirate Sharky Slot
Design, Symbols, and Graphics
RTP, Variance and Payouts
Gameplay and Features
Our Verdict

About Pirate Sharky Slot

Pirate Sharky Slot plays across a grid of 6 reels and 4 rows and features 12 paylines. The minimum bet that can be placed is £0.20, while the maximum bet is £100. The maximum win may reach up to 20,000x your bet.

In order to win, you have to connect at least 3 matching symbols across a payline. Pirate Sharky Slot also has a Free Spin Feature and a Treasure Hunt Feature.

Design, Symbols and Graphics

Playson has gone for a rather basic look and feel regarding the design. That's not to say that they aren't slick and some symbols are animated. The colour palette chosen is warm and colourful. The background features the sea and islands with palm trees, while the grid dominates the foreground. The soundtrack fits beautifully with the slot's theme, as it is both energetic and adventurous.

All of the symbols are pirate-inspired. First, we have the standard low-paying card royals (10, J, Q, K, A), which have been made into knots and grant up to 10x the bet. Then we have Pirate Sharky's crew. The puffer fish and octopus are worth 50x the bet, while the seahorse and crab pay up to 100x and 200x the bet, respectively. Captain Sharky is a Scatter in the base game and turns into a Wild in the Free Spins Feature. There are also Money Bag Symbols which in the base game pay up to 20x the bet. In the Free Spins Feature, they are collected by Captain Sharky Wilds.

Even though the presentation may be a bit basic, it perfectly fits the slot's theme. There isn't any need for fancy animations when you are presented with such a clean look.

RTP, Variance and Payouts for Pirate Sharky Slot

The Return to Player (RTP) of Pirate Sharky Slot is 96.1% which is more or less the industry average. It has high volatility, which means that although rewards may be scarce, they might be more valuable if they land. The maximum payout can reach up to 20,000x.

You can learn more about these terms in detail in our Variance, Volatility and RTP Guide!

Gameplay and Features of Pirate Sharky Slot

Pirate Sharky Slot comes with a Free Spins Feature. In the Free Spins Feature, you also have the opportunity to trigger the Treasure Hunt. I will discuss these features in more detail now.

Free Spins Feature

To trigger the Free Spins Feature of Pirate Sharky Slot, 3 Scatters must land in the base game. These Scatters become Wild in the Free Spins Feature. The number of Scatters determines the amount of Free Spins you will get. 3 Scatters grant you 10 free spins, 4 Scatters grant 15 free spins, and 5 Scatters grant 20 free spins.

During the Free Spins Feature, Money Bag Symbols will drop, and if there is a Wild, it will collect them. There is also a progress bar which is filled up by every Wild that lands. 3 Wilds are needed to trigger the Treasure Hunt Feature, during which you are granted 3 Free Spins, except on the last level. Money Bag Symbols will also drop more frequently, and each triggered Treasure Hunt will multiply them by 2x, 3x, 10x or 100x based on the progress bar.

Other Playson Slots

Playson is a relatively new name in the world of iGaming, but they are known to provide quality slots. I recommend The Fruit Megaways Slot, the Buffalo Power Megaways Slot, or the Zeus: Thunder Reels Slot Review.

Our Verdict

Overall, Captain Sharky Slot is a simple but exciting slot. The game mechanics aren't hard to get to grips with, and the maximum win of up to 20,000x the bet may appeal to both the high-roller and a player that prefers smaller stakes. The simple design is also a breath of fresh air and has the potential to be a favourite for years to come.