Pirate Bonanza 2 is Backseat Gaming's sequel to its Cannon slot, released with Hacksaw Gaming in summer 2025. It moves to a 6×5 cluster pays grid, where 5 or more connected symbols win and tumble, and keeps the original's idea: winning positions stay highlighted, and a Cannon turns them into multiplier bombs. The big addition is the R-Bomb, which banks the bombs revealed so far and reloads their squares for another round of reveals. Free spins now trigger from 3 scatters. RTP is 96.32%, volatility is high, and the max win doubles to 20,000x the stake.
This information explains what changed from the original, how the R-Bomb works, the two free spin modes, the Buy menu and who should play which game.
Pirate Bonanza 2 characteristics
The sequel keeps the stake range and the bomb values but changes the win system, the scatter count and the ceiling.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Backseat Gaming (with Hacksaw Gaming) |
| Release | Summer 2025 |
| Game type | Video slot, cluster pays |
| Grid | 6 reels × 5 rows |
| Win system | Clusters of 5+, with tumbles |
| RTP | 96.32% (top version) |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | 20,000x the stake |
| Stake range | €0.10 - €100 |
| Core feature | Cannon bombs plus R-Bomb |
| Free spins | Cannon Blast (3 scatters), Bombs Away (4 scatters) |
| Bonus Buy | Four options, 2x to 250x (where permitted) |
Pirate Bonanza 2 vs Pirate Bonanza
The two games share a theme, a grid size and the bomb tiers. Almost everything else has been retuned.
| Pirate Bonanza | Pirate Bonanza 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Win system | 8+ symbols anywhere | Clusters of 5+ |
| RTP | 96.31% (also 94.26%) | 96.32% |
| Bomb tiers | Low, Medium, High, Golden | Low, Medium, High, Golden + R-Bomb |
| Free spin triggers | 4 and 5 scatters | 3 and 4 scatters |
| Top free spin mode | Fire at Will | Bombs Away |
| Cheapest FeatureSpins | 3x (5x scatter chance) | 2x (3x bonus chance) |
| Max win | 10,000x | 20,000x |
Two changes matter most. Free spins are easier to reach, since 3 scatters now start a bonus. And the R-Bomb lets one Cannon produce more than one round of bomb reveals, which is what lifts the ceiling to 20,000x.
Pirate Bonanza 2 summary
The loop is the same as in the original. Clusters pay and tumble away, and every position that formed part of a win stays highlighted. Once the tumbles end, the game checks once for a Cannon. If one is on the grid, every highlighted square becomes a bomb, the bombs reveal multipliers, and the result multiplies the spin's tumble win.
The difference is what happens inside that bomb reveal. An R-Bomb collects every additive multiplier revealed so far, then refills those positions with fresh bombs for another reveal cycle. Golden bombs stay through the collection. A single Cannon on a busy grid can therefore stack several waves of additive bombs before the Golden multipliers apply.
Theme, design and sound
The pirate ship setting returns with the same symbol family: five coloured gems as low symbols and a rum bottle, a treasure map, a compass and a pirate hat as premiums. The bomb colours carry over too, so players of the original will read the reveals straight away.
RTP, volatility and max win
The top RTP is 96.32%, and the active version is shown in the game's info screen. Volatility is high. The max win is 20,000x the stake:
| Stake | Max win (20,000x) |
|---|---|
| €0.10 | €2,000 |
| €1.00 | €20,000 |
| €10.00 | €200,000 |
| €100.00 | €2,000,000 |
How to play Pirate Bonanza 2
One spin runs in this order.
- Set the stake from €0.10 to €100.
- Spin. Clusters of 5 or more matching symbols pay.
- Tumble. Winning symbols disappear, new ones fall in, and their positions stay highlighted.
- Cannon check. After the last tumble, if a Cannon is on the grid, every highlighted square becomes a bomb.
- Reveal. Additive bombs reveal first, then R-Bombs collect and reload, then Golden bombs multiply.
- Scatters. 3 start Cannon Blast; 4 start Bombs Away.
Pirate Bonanza 2 symbols and bombs
Payouts are multiples of the total stake. The in-game paytable shows exact cluster values at your stake.
| Name | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Pirate Hat, Compass, Map, Rum Bottle | Premium | The higher-paying cluster symbols. |
| Gems (5 colours) | Low | The lowest-paying cluster symbols. |
| Cannon | Special | Checked once after the tumbles; turns all highlighted squares into bombs. |
| Scatter | Special | 3 start Cannon Blast, 4 start Bombs Away. |
| Low bomb | Additive | x2 to x5. |
| Medium bomb | Additive | x10 to x25. |
| High bomb | Additive | x50 to x100. |
| Golden bomb | Multiplicative | x2 to x10; multiplies the total and survives R-Bomb collection. |
| R-Bomb | Special bomb | Collects all additive multipliers, then refills those squares with new bombs. Only one can be active at a time. |
The R-Bomb
The R-Bomb is the sequel's headline mechanic. When it is revealed, it collects every additive multiplier on the grid into the total, then replaces those positions with new bombs, which can be any type, including another R-Bomb. Golden bombs are not collected; they stay in place and apply at the end. The effect is extra waves of additive bombs from a single Cannon.
Worked example (illustrative values). A spin leaves 5 highlighted squares worth a 2x tumble win, and a Cannon lands. The first reveal shows x3, x10, x5, a Golden x2 and an R-Bomb. The R-Bomb banks 3 + 10 + 5 = 18 and reloads the three squares, which now reveal x2, x25 and x4: another 31. The additive total is 49, the Golden bomb doubles it to x98, and the spin pays 2 × 98 = 196x, or €19.60 at a €0.10 stake.
Pirate Bonanza 2 free spins
Both modes give 10 free spins with a higher Cannon chance. The difference is how long highlighted squares last.
Cannon Blast (3 scatters)
Highlighted squares persist between spins until a Cannon fires at them, then reset. Squares from quiet spins still count when the next Cannon arrives.
Bombs Away (4 scatters)
Highlighted squares persist for the entire round, even after a Cannon has fired. Every Cannon fires at the full grid built so far, which gives Bombs Away the higher ceiling and makes it the main route to 20,000x.
| Mode | Trigger | Spins | Highlighted squares | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Blast | 3 scatters | 10 | Kept until a Cannon fires | 100x |
| Bombs Away | 4 scatters | 10 | Kept all round | 250x |
Can you buy the bonus in Pirate Bonanza 2?
Where permitted, the menu has four options, including the top mode.
| Option | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| BonusHunt FeatureSpins | 2x per spin | Each spin about 3 times more likely to trigger a bonus |
| Bombard FeatureSpins | 50x per spin | At least one winning cluster and one Cannon every spin |
| Cannon Blast | 100x | Direct entry to the 3-scatter mode |
| Bombs Away | 250x | Direct entry to the 4-scatter mode |
Bombard fixes the original's weak spot: unlike Broadside in the first game, it brings a winning cluster as well as a Cannon, so every spin has something to multiply.
Pirate Bonanza 2 demo vs real money
The free version is widely hosted by casinos and details sites. Use it to see how often an R-Bomb chains.
| Demo | Real money | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Virtual credits | Your deposited funds |
| RTP version | Whatever the host loads | Set by the casino |
| Best use | Learning the R-Bomb order | Playing with a set budget |
Pirate Bonanza 2 on mobile
Pirate Bonanza 2 runs in mobile browsers on iOS and Android with no download.
How to approach a Pirate Bonanza 2 session
- Plan for high volatility. Size the stake so the budget lasts several hundred spins.
- Price the buys against the cap. Bombs Away at 250x is 1.25% of the 20,000x ceiling, but most rounds land far below the cap.
- Prefer Bombard to "Cannon only" thinking. A Cannon without wins pays nothing; Bombard covers both.
Every spin is random; no staking plan changes the RTP.
Pros and cons
- 20,000x ceiling - double the original.
- R-Bomb - extra waves of bombs from one Cannon.
- Easier free spins - 3 scatters now start a bonus.
- Better FeatureSpins - Bombard brings a win and a Cannon.
The trade-offs:
- High volatility - long quiet stretches remain.
- More to follow - the reveal order has three stages.
Who Pirate Bonanza 2 suits
Pirate Bonanza 2 suits players who liked the original and want more from each Cannon, plus a higher ceiling. If you prefer the simpler pay-anywhere version, stay with Pirate Bonanza.
Pirate Bonanza 2 FAQ
What is the RTP of Pirate Bonanza 2?
96.32% in the top version; the info screen shows the version your casino runs.
What is the Pirate Bonanza 2 max win?
20,000x the stake, or €2,000,000 at the €100 maximum bet.
What does the R-Bomb do?
It collects all additive multipliers revealed so far and refills those squares with new bombs for another reveal.
How many scatters trigger free spins in Pirate Bonanza 2?
Three for Cannon Blast, four for Bombs Away, both with 10 free spins.
Can you buy Bombs Away?
Yes, for 250x the stake where Bonus Buy is permitted.
Pirate Bonanza 2 keeps the Cannon and gives it a second shot. For the game it builds on, read our Pirate Bonanza slot information.