Boom Pirates

As the name suggests, Boom Pirates slot takes you on a pirate quest for hidden treasures. Not a very original theme, but excellently executed one nonetheless, with a humorous vibe. 

Even in the field as competitive as the pirate niche, this release stands out due to its amazing features, fun atmosphere, and interesting gameplay. 

While the maximum payout is set low at 3,800x total stake...
... this game is certainly doesn’t lack the excitement. 

Since this is release is made exclusively for Microgaming by Foxium, the players might have bigger expectations regarding wins. Still, this is a step in the right direction for the studio under the slots king patronage, and one of its best releases yet. 

Theme

It seems like the pirate theme never gets old since so many new slots are based on this seafaring rebels. This adventure of the sea thieves has a cartoonish design and it is set on a tropical island, with a pirate ship visible next to it.

The fearless female pirate captain by the name of Marry is the most generous symbol. Pirate Ben with the cannonball is close second, followed by the Parrot and Cannon. A lot of different Royals present the images for lower-paying symbols.

The graphics and animations are at a high level, which enhances the joy of playing. Which you can enjoy anywhere since this release is compatible with all devices.

Betting Options

The grid comes 5x4 setup with 1024 pay-lines.
However...
...during the extra spins, the reels and rows expend to a 6x9 setup.

For this game, you can set your wager in a range of $0.20 to $50. When the Foxify extra bet is active you can spend about 50% more, but there are better odds of triggering features as well.

Besides an abundance of great features, what makes gameplay even more interesting is the huge number of ways to win.
On the other hand...
... the biggest win is set at disappointing 3,800x, which could turn into $190,000 at most.

What promises to be one of the highest volatility slots around, ends up an average title due its maximum payout limit. It is why high rollers probably won’t be interested in this medium volatility release, regardless its RTP of 96.19%.

On the contrary...
... punters who are planning to enter slot tournament will find this game to be a great practice run. 

Slot Features

Foxify

Before embarking into this pirate adventure, you have to decide will you play with the Foxify™ feature on or not. This trademarked feature by Foxium increases the chances of triggering the most beneficial round but also increase your current bet size by 50%. 

Boom Pirates Feature

Activates extra reels and rows and...
... comes with 10,077,696 pay ways! 

Extra reels and rows are triggered if they contain the winning symbols. The feature can trigger randomly during the base game. When activated, you'll hear a pirate call out "boooooom pirates" as the strategically parked pirate ship starts firing cannonballs onto the reels.

Mary's Swashbuckling Attack

For any non-winning spin, captain Marry may randomly swing from the rope to change some symbols and award 5-of-a-kind win.
Other winning combinations may appear together with 5-of-a-kind. 

Complimentary Spins

3 scatters simultaneously appearing anywhere on reels 1, 3 and 5 activate 10 complimentary spins. During this feature, landing an additional 3 scatters will result in 5 extra spins. Additional cells can be randomly activated on the whole 6x9 reel grid. Once they are active, they will stay that way until the feature ends. 

Buy Feature

If you want to skip waiting for the bonus to drop altogether, you can opt for the Buy Feature that costs100x the total bet. You can purchase it simply by clicking on the gift button. Still, this might not be available above a certain bet threshold.

Our Take

Undoubtedly fun to play, with abundant features and great visuals, this game was worth waiting for.
While it has a few downsides, not everyone will be bothered by them due to its thrilling gameplay.

Overall, Boom Pirates is an excellent game. If you neglect its payout limitations, there's a good chance that you'll enjoy it.