Pirate Rocket by Backseat Gaming has not been reviewed yet

Pirate Rocket, created by Hacksaw partner Backseat Gaming, is a 5-reel, 5-row slot featuring 19 paylines, a 96.37% RTP, and a top win of 12,500x the bet. The betting range runs from just €0.10 up to €75, so it suits most bankrolls. It’s effectively a rework of Chocolate Rocket, now dressed in a pirate theme and backed by a clear visual facelift that makes everything look cleaner and more refined.

The main gameplay hook is the rocket wilds. When they contribute to a winning combination, they expand upward and double in value at each step. A rocket that begins at 20x can turn into a major payout engine if it reaches full expansion. The other standout is the free spins round, activated by landing 3 or 4 scatters. Hitting 3 scatters awards 10 free spins and increases rocket frequency; landing 4 scatters also gives 10 spins, but makes every rocket sticky for the whole feature, which is the more volatile setup.

If you’d rather skip the wait, multiple buy options are available. BonusHunt spins (2x bet) boost the bonus trigger chance by three times, Plunder spins (40x) ensure at least 2 rockets, the regular free spins can be purchased for 100x, and Super Free Spins—with guaranteed sticky rockets—are priced at 200x the stake.

On the plus side, Pirate Rocket is a visual step up from the earlier version, rockets can deliver in both the base game and the bonus, and sticky wilds bring real punch during free spins. On the minus side, it’s clearly a reskin, and when rockets don’t show up, the payouts can feel underwhelming.

All in all, Pirate Rocket isn’t reinventing anything, but it does polish the original formula with stronger visuals and a pirate skin that should appeal to a wider audience. If you liked Chocolate Rocket, it’s worth trying—if only to watch the rockets take off in a more upgraded package.