Blackbeards Compass

Based on one of the most famous raiders from the golden era of piracy, Blackbeard’s Compass by 1x2 Gaming by its very name lures lovers of the legendary pirate stories.

It features 25 active paylines, fixed on a 5x3 grid, through which it can deliver wins of up to 800x total stake. 

Also, this title can be played either on a desktop or on mobile devices. 

,,Far on the horizon, we spotted a tall mast with well-known markings… Turn the boat, Queen Anne’s Revenge is coming!’’

Stay with us…

…and find out whether this title will reach the reputation in the world of video slots as Captain Blackbeard had it in the world of pirates at his time. 

Are you up for some plundering? 

Theme

At first glance, we do not seem to find anything revolutionary. We have witnessed various editions inspired by either the pirate era or Captain Blackbeard himself…

…but, on the positive side

Congrats are sent to the provider’s graphics team. Perfect cartoon-like details let you briefly smell the adventure at least. 

Transparent reels, stunning view on the anchored ship and pirate cove, symbols full of details indicate the developer’s commitment. 

Did you know…

… that Edward Thatch, better known as a Captain Blackbeard was the legendary pirate and the fear and trembling of the western Atlantic. By putting inflamed matches under his hat and by his fearless, in two years time he managed to earn the title of the most famous pirate. 

Although our Captain didn’t end up gloriously, we sincerely hope that this title would have more luck. 

Let’s check it out!

SYMBOLS

As stated, symbols are done quite in detail, which is of course a big plus in the world of modern slots. 

With regular A – 10 symbols made of wood, we have a steering wheel, Jolly Roger flag, one-eyed pirate and a lady pirate. 

Of course the most lucrative symbol is a portrait of the Captain himself. Land 5 of those and you will get 800 coins. 

It is more than clear that every good pirate story must contain a treasure map, treasure chest – the scatter symbol, and a compass, which is the wild. 

Betting Options

,,You will need to set your bet first, matey!’’

In the lower-left corner you will find stack of coins button, by which you can set your bet in the range of 0.25 to 100 coins per strike. 

Something that is available to you as well is Autoplay option which you can by no means miss. It will spin the reels for a given number of times (5-99 times). 

Don’t forget that spinning the reels you may also start by pressing the spacebar on your keyboard. 

A tiny criticism regarding the game options is the size of a menu and sound buttons. 

Return to Player is set at 96%, which is above average by industry standards.

Features

The creators of this title were pretty wasteful with regards to the number and quality of features…

Let’s see what this is about!

Transforming Symbols 

Whenever compass symbol appears it will transform into a regular symbol, which is needed for forming a winning combination. 

Free Spins 

If you get 3 scatter symbols (treasure chests) anywhere on the grid, you will activate this feature and thus get 10 free spins. 

Treasure chests will only appear on reels1, 2, and 5. 

Transformation symbols are in the game in this round too. When they show up, they will lock in and accomplish their purpose for a certain number of free spins. 

At the end, we have: 

Bonus Feature

If you get 3 treasure map symbols anywhere on the reels, you will activate this feature. Basically, it is the classic trail game with up to 7 chances for winning the prizes. 

You will need to find your way around the trail, collecting prizes as you progress. 

A scatter symbol will spawn only on reels 2, 4 and 5. 

Wrapping Up

Our ship arrived in a safe harbor. Drop the anchor, and let’s answer the question could this title be an unforgettable adventure or it is just walking on the plank?

Time to reach the verdict has come…

Although at the very beginning we were a bit skeptical due to another in a row pirate-themed slot, Blackbeard’s compass by 1x2 Gaming blew us out of our mind. 

The reincarnation of one of the most famous buccaneers of all time, dealt with the great graphics has guaranteed an unforgettable experience from the start. 

The sheer number of simple yet interesting features enrich this title furthermore, therefore…

…may your rum always be spiced. 

Raise sails! 

Don’t forget to check out other 1x2 Gaming releases, as Treasure of the Pyramids or Downtown.