3 Cursed Chests is a pirate-themed slot by Hacksaw Gaming.
It features a 5x4 reel configuration with 17 fixed paylines, offering a maximum win of x2,500.
Collect jar symbols to activate three distinct bonus chests, triggering various free spins modes including Hold & Respin with multiplier wilds.
Reel Config
5x4
Paylines
17 Lines
RTP
96.3%
Volatility
High
Max Win
2,500x
Bonus Buy
90x
The counts are spread unevenly across several roles, without a single theme or pair taking a clear lead. Free-spin mechanics form part of the bonus-play structure. Special-purpose symbols provide a route to separate prizes.
A large feature set adds multiple mechanical layers to the game, with a wider range of special systems represented in its design.
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Number of features contributing to each role. One feature can contribute to several roles.
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Hold and Respin, or 'Hold & Win', is one of the most popular core bonus game mechanics in modern slots. The essence of this feature, unlike traditional free spins, is to 'Hold' bonus symbols on the reels and 'Respin' the remaining empty spaces to fill up the screen. This system was popularized worldwide through 'Money Train 2's' 'Money Cart Bonus' and is the foundation for numerous developer-specific brand features like Wazdan's 'Hold the Jackpot™' and Playtech's 'Fire Blaze™'.
A Multiplier Wild is a powerful hybrid wild that combines the basic ability of a wild to substitute for other symbols with a multiplier feature that amplifies the payout itself. The core of this feature is not just about connecting a broken combination, but about multiplying the value of the completed winning combination several times over, turning an ordinary win into a high-payout moment.
Average Bonus Buy Price
This slot's bonus buy price sits within the usual range for comparable slots. Buying the feature can be a reasonable option if your goal is to reach the free-spin round without waiting for a natural trigger. The trade-off is that you skip the base-game spins that would normally happen before the feature, including any wins or volatility from that part of play.
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