Pirates Pub: your guide to Getslots Casino's latest high-volatility slot

The pirate-themed adventure awaits

High volatility, big potential. Pirates Pub runs on a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 9 fixed paylines that pay left to right. The pirate and pub theme sits behind a high-volatility game where wins land less often but can grow large. Released in 2023 by Pragmatic Play, the slot centres on a Wild symbol that substitutes for all others and carries the weight of two bonus modes built entirely around it. Sticky multipliers and cell marking create the hook: landing Wilds builds up a reel, triggering Free Spins and then Super Free Spins that turn those marked cells into locked multiplier Wilds for the entire stage.

Know your stakes first. This slot suits you if you chase larger payouts and can bet steadily through dry spells. The grid and payline count keep it straightforward: matching symbols across adjacent reels from the left is all you need. Bets range from NZ$0.09 to NZ$243, so you pick your stake. If frequent small wins matter more to you, or if your budget needs consistent returns, the high volatility and bonus-driven design mean you'll see long stretches without a payout between the bonus rounds that drive the real prizes.

Where multipliers take over. Free Spins reshape the entire game. Landing 3, 4 or 5 Wilds in one spin triggers the feature with 5 to 15 free spins awarded at random. During these spins, each Wild that lands on a reel marks that cell with a gold border and levels up if it lands on an already-marked spot, climbing to level 5. Once your initial free spins end, Super Free Spins auto-start with 2 to 5 extra spins, and all those marked cells lock in place as sticky Wilds carrying multipliers (from plain up to 5x) that combine when they land in the same win. This is where the biggest payouts live.

How do free spins and multipliers work in Pirates Pub

Cell markings build your multiplier strength. Land 3, 4 or 5 wilds on one spin to trigger 5–8, 8–11 or 11–15 spins awarded randomly. Mark each reel cell as wilds land; upgrading a marked cell increases its level to a maximum of 5. Three more wilds during stage 1 award additional random spins.

Sticky wilds multiply your stage 2 wins. After stage 1 ends, stage 2 starts automatically with 2–5 extra spins. All marked cells become sticky wild portraits with multipliers matching their level (plain, x2, x3, x4 or x5). Sticky wilds remain locked across the entire stage and combine their multipliers in one win.

Five reels, 9 lines, wild substitutions. Five reels spin across 3 rows with 9 paylines running left to right. Wild symbols substitute all others on any reel. Wins form from 3 or more matching symbols on adjacent reels from the leftmost reel onwards.

What nobody can know about Pirates Pub in advance

Pirates Pub bonuses come when they come. The bonus round arrives when the reels decide, not on a schedule. Some sessions may run many spins before three wilds appear; others may bring them sooner. No pattern predicts when the next Free Spins round starts.

Don't expect your session to match the RTP. Your session result is random, regardless of RTP. The return to player figure describes what happens across thousands of spins by many players; it does not control what happens during yours. You might see a longer drought than you expect.

Massive wins and rarity. The maximum win of NZ$1,215,000 is a ceiling reached extraordinarily rarely. You could play many sessions without ever seeing a win close to that figure. Most wins fall far below it.

Stay in control while you play

Know what you can spend. Decide what you can afford to lose on Pirates Pub before your first spin. Stick to that amount, and treat your session as entertainment, not a way to make money.

Before you spin, plan when you'll stop. Plan when you'll stop playing Pirates Pub, whether you're winning or losing. A winning streak can feel endless, but deciding your exit point in advance keeps you in control.

Limits work when you set them. Use your account's deposit limits and loss limits to enforce the boundaries you set. These tools prevent you from spending beyond what you've decided is right for you.

When the fun fades, step back. If Pirates Pub stops feeling enjoyable or you're struggling to stick to your limits, pause your play or use self-exclusion. The game will still be there when you're ready.