Raise the Sails

Raise the Sails Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	IGT
Release Date	March 27, 2025
Theme	Pirate, Treasure hunt, Tropical island
Layout	5 reels, 3 rows base game; expands to 4×5 and 5×5 in free spins
Paylines	243 base game, expands to 1024 (Silver) and 3125 (Gold) ways to win
Bet Range	0.12–12 coins
Core Mechanics	Collect feature gathers pearls or jackpots, Three‑tier free spins with expanding reels, Wild symbol substitutes for regular icons, Fixed Minor and Major jackpot prizes
Technology	HTML5
Cabinet	PeakSlant49™ available

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Anchor, Map, Ship’s Wheel, Beer Mug	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Parrot	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Tiki Mask Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Pearl, Gold Coin, Silver Coin, Bronze Coin, Collect Chest	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Raise the Sails Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Collect feature	Collect symbol on reel 5		Collects all pearls in view awarding coin values or jackpots
Free Spins tiers	Landing coin symbol with Collect		Bronze, Silver, Gold free spins with expanding reels and ways

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Raise the Sails?	The RTP is 95.97 %.
Can I win a jackpot?	Yes. The Collect feature can award a Minor jackpot of 500 coins or a Major jackpot of 10 000 coins.
How many ways to win are there?	The base game has 243 ways. Free spins expand to 1024 or 3125 ways depending on tier.
What does the wild symbol do?	The Tiki Mask Wild substitutes for all regular symbols except special symbols.
What triggers free spins?	Landing a Bronze, Silver or Gold coin symbol along with a Collect symbol triggers the corresponding free spins tier.

Raise the Sails Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses