Introduction to Treasure Island
Treasure Island is a live game from Pragmatic Play that invites you to a deserted island with a familiar Big Wheel mechanic. The myth of treasure islands comes from actual pirate stories, where pirates hid their spoils to avoid being caught. There have been many stories about secret islands, and perhaps the most notorious is Treasure Island, written by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. Here, we get an adventure theme set in a dense jungle, providing a movie-set vibe. The game host is dressed suitably for the adventure and guides you throughout the hunt for hidden treasures. Although we’ve seen the Big Wheel mechanic in many Live games, the good RTP of 96.55% by default, multiple Bonus Games, and well-produced graphics and presentation grant this game a good rating. It doesn’t have the exclusivity and depth of Crazy Time by Evolution, but it still works as a lighter version for fans of the Big Wheel mechanic. Continue reading to find out what more Treasure Island offers.
Treasure Island Information
This game from Pragmatic Play is designed based on a Treasure Island theme. The presenter is standing beside the wheel, guiding you throughout the game, and all buttons, including the bet spots, are located on the screen's lower edge. You can play Treasure Island on all mobile devices, desktops, and notepads. A win is created by betting on where the wheel will stop.
Treasure Island Payouts
The max win of this game is 20,000X the bet, and it is played with an RTP of 96.55%.
The game offers the following potential payouts:
Sector 1 = 1X to 20X the bet.
Sector 2 = 2X to 40X the bet.
Sector 5 = 5X to 100X the bet.
Sector 10 = 10X to 200X the bet.
John Silver’s Loot = 5X to 20,000X the bet.
Ben’s Lost Marbles = 4X to 10,000X the bet.
Billy Bones’ Map = 5X to 12,000X the bet.
Captain Flint’s Treasure = 6X to 20,000X the bet.
Treasure Island Gameplay
The objective of Treasure Island is to place bet spots on segments where the wheel will stop. The wheel consists of 54 segments, including payout sectors and 4 Bonus Games, and 2 Instant Features.
Before the wheel spins, a booster is randomly assigned to bet a bet spot, multiplying the base win up to 20X for number sectors and 10X for Bonus Games.
Treasure Island Features
The Bonus Games are triggered by landing on the corresponding sector. They are:
Ben’s Lost Marbles = Played on a Pachinko-inspired game grid with 5 active pockets. Players need to hit the pockets with marbles, awarding up to 10,000X the bet.
Billy Bones’ Map = Played on a mysterious map with hidden random multipliers and chest keys. Hitting the correct position can unlock prizes up to 12,00X the bet.
John Silver’s Loot = Played with a ball draw machine with prizes up to 20,000X the bet. The green balls are multipliers, and the red ball will end the feature.
Captain Flint’s Treasure = Played in an underground cave where players need to select barrels filled with either traps or prizes up to 20,000X the bet.
Wild Collector (Instant) = Awards an instant payout equal to the combined value of the gem multiplier applied to your bet.
Wild Scavenger (Instant) = Awards the total value of all lit gems.
Final Thoughts on Treasure Island
“The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.” Pragmatic Play has created an adventure-inspired live game experience with a deserted-island theme. The game should be appealing if you are a fan of the Big Wheel mechanic and enjoy an adventurous vibe. We appreciated the high pace and the various ways to create wins, while an engaged host guides us through the dense jungle.
In terms of gameplay, we get a fully-packed live game that initially revolves around the 54-segmented Big Wheel. As usual, you need to place your bets on where you think the wheel will stop, offering both straightforward payouts up to 200X the bet or one of the game’s Bonus Games. The Big Wheel doesn’t bring any surprises and is a safe play by the provider, but predictable. In terms of Bonus Game, there are multiple, but they lack the innovative touch to make a statement in the genre. We believe there is something for everyone, and while testing the game, we enjoyed Billy Bone’s Map, which offers strong win potential and works smoothly with the game’s theme.
In conclusion, the immersive jungle design and adventure theme set it apart from the common game-show vibe we often see in live games. If you are tired of fancy-dressed game hosts in a studio, this game is a good alternative. In terms of gameplay, we’ve seen the Big Wheel mechanic many times before, making this a familiar experience without any initial surprises. However, the varied Bonus Games kept us entertained, especially since they offer wins up to 20,000X the bet. This is a fun gaming experience from Pragmatic Play that departs from the norm regarding the design, but the gameplay is too familiar to be considered innovative, and therefore, we give it a good rating, but not top-level.
Treasure Island is a live game that appeals to your adventurous side, offering a fun alternative to classic Live Game Shows with impressive design but familiar gameplay.