Pirate Bonanza 2 (Backseat Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Pirate Bonanza 2 - Game Overview

Backseat Gaming’s Pirate Bonanza 2 landed on 22 August 2025 and I jumped aboard straight away. It runs on a 6‑reel setup with high volatility and a headline max win of 20,000x. Stakes range from 0.10 to 100, so I could pace sessions or push harder when free spins looked close. The pirate theme leans into cannons, maps and chests, and the engine feels punchy with cascading action backing up the hits. It builds on the original with sharper pacing and richer feature choices.

Bonus Buy Feature in Pirate Bonanza 2

I buy in often here. BONUSHUNT FEATURESPINS triples the chance of landing a bonus on each spin, priced at x2 bet, with an RTP shown at 96.30 and volatility marked Extra. When I fancy a fast start, BOMBARD FEATURESPINS has paid me well. Every spin guarantees one winning combination and at least one Cannon symbol. That mode costs x50 bet and lists 96.28 RTP. The Cannon guarantee pairs neatly with tumbles for steady board progress.

CANNON BLAST costs x100 bet and gives 10 free spins. Highlighted squares stay on the grid until a Cannon symbol hits them, which can string together tidy step‑ups across a round. RTP is stated at 96.27 and volatility shows as Extra. BOMBS AWAY is the pricey route at x250 bet for 10 free spins. Here, highlighted squares persist for the entire bonus, so I track and stack positions across the lot. It lists 96.32 RTP with Extra volatility.

I switch between these buys based on balance and mood. BONUSHUNT keeps cost per spin low while raising entry odds, so it suits longer sessions. BOMBARD’s guaranteed hit and Cannon symbol play well with cascading reels, and it can set up the other two features. CANNON BLAST feels streaky but lively once Cannons start firing. BOMBS AWAY is the all‑in choice, since the highlighted squares never drop off, which I like when I hunt for a board full of upgrades.

Bonus Buy Feature

BONUSHUNT FEATURESPINS Each spin is 3 times more likely to trigger a bonus game.
Feature Cost:	x2 Bet
RTP:	96.30%
Volatility:	Extra
BOMBARD FEATURESPINS Each spin guarantees 1 winning combination and that at least 1 Cannon symbol lands.
Feature Cost:	x50 Bet
RTP:	96.28%
Volatility:	Extra
CANNON BLAST 10 free spins where highlighted squares persist until activated by a Cannon symbol.
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.27%
Volatility:	Extra
BOMBS AWAY 10 free spins where highlighted squares persist for the entire duration of the bonus round.
Feature Cost:	x250 Bet
RTP:	96.32%
Volatility:	Extra

Pirate Bonanza 2 Symbols and Paytable

The paytable scales by symbol count. The top icon pays x200 for 15 or more, x75 at 13 or more, then x3 for 7, x2 for 6, and x1 for 5 of a kind. The next tier shows x150 at 15 or more, x50 at 13 or more, x2.5 at 7, x1 at 6, and x0.5 at 5. I like how the higher bands reward packed screens, which fits the cascade rhythm and keeps late tumbles relevant.

Further down, I saw two mid symbols capped at x100 for 15 or more, x30 at 13 or more, then x1 at 7, x0.5 at 6, and x0.3 at 5. The lower set lists x50 for 15 or more, x25 at 13 or more, then x0.5, x0.3, and x0.1 for 7, 6, and 5. Scatter and Wild are present, so free spin entry and win‑helping stacks sit on top of the count‑based payouts.

Pirate Bonanza 2 Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	15+	x200
	13+	x75
	7	x3
	6	x2
	5	x1
	15+	x150
	13+	x50
	7	x2.5
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	15+	x100
	13+	x30
	7	x1
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.3
	15+	x100
	13+	x30
	7	x1
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.3
	15+	x50
	13+	x25
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.1
	15+	x50
	13+	x25
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.1
	15+	x50
	13+	x25
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.1
	15+	x50
	13+	x25
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.1
	15+	x50
	13+	x25
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.1
	Scatter
	Wild

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Pirate Bonanza 2

The headline RTP shows at 96.32 percent, with an alternate setting listed at 94.31 percent, and volatility sits at High. The max win is 20,000x, which I rate as strong for a 6‑reel format at stakes from 0.10 to 100. Bonus buys carry Extra volatility and publish their own RTP numbers, matching the menu text in each mode. Across long play, the hit waves felt swingy, yet the feature variety let me shape risk, from x2 BONUSHUNT spins to the x250 BOMBS AWAY punt.

Theme and Presentation in Pirate Bonanza 2

This sequel keeps a high‑seas adventure vibe. The look is vibrant graphics and immersive sound effects, with a treasure‑hunting pirate motif packed with cannons, maps, and chests overflowing with gold. The audio hits hard when Cannons land, which ties neatly to the feature set. Cascading reels help the pace, as wins clear and fresh symbols drop in. I like the cleaner polish over the first game, yet it stays faithful to the core that made the original click for slot fans.