Embark on an exciting journey with Cursed Seas crafted by the talented team at Hacksaw Gaming where you'll find yourself immersed in the mysterious world of pirates and perilous adventures. Unlike some of Hacksaw's lighter-hearted offerings, Cursed Seas delves into the darker depths of the high seas, delivering a gripping tale of danger, treasure, and betrayal that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Offering a visually captivating experience for players with a penchant for naval art. Clearly, Hacksaw Gaming has opted for a more serious tone with Cursed Seas, aligning it with their previous titles like Wanted Dead or a Wild and Stormforged while still retaining some familiar features.
The heart of the action unfolds on a 5-reel, 4-row grid matrix, boasting 26 fixed paylines. To secure wins, players must land matching symbols starting from the leftmost reel and extending across adjacent reels, with a minimum of 3 matching symbols required. From anchors and flags to pistols and skull 'n crossbones, the symbols encapsulate the essence of pirate lore, with higher-paying symbols represented by menacing characters.
Winning combinations yield payouts ranging from 1x to 10x the bet, depending on the symbol and the number of matches. Within the game, players will encounter regular wild symbols and the coveted Cursed Chest symbol, both capable of substituting for any regular pay symbol. The Cursed Chest holds the key to unlocking various bonus features, including the Cursed Area feature, Sunken Treasure bonus game.
Landing the elusive Cursed Chest triggers the creation of a Cursed Area, extending from its position to the top of the reel. As the chest opens, revealing multipliers ranging from x2 to x200, any winning lines intersecting the Cursed Area are multiplied by the designated multiplier value, with multiple multipliers accumulating if applicable.
Additionally, players can trigger the free spins bonus round by landing 3 lantern scatter symbols, earning 10 free spins. During this feature, Cursed Chests always create Cursed Areas, with multipliers contributing to a Total Multiplier that enhances all Cursed Areas' payouts. Further lantern scatters during free spins grant additional free spins and increase the Total Multiplier, offering exciting opportunities for boosted winnings. So hoist the sails, brace for adventure, and set course for riches in the enigmatic world of Cursed Seas.