Grab your compass, gather your crew and prepare to venture into the treasure-filled waters of Pirate Pledge Frozen Seas – the second voyage of Elysium Studios’ popular slot series where an exciting Hold & Win bonus can lead to huge rewards of up to 17,686x.
Building on the success of the original Pirate Pledge, Frozen Waters sees players enter an icy world of adventure filled with bold captains and fearsome krakens. Played out across a 5×4 reel set that can expand to 7×5 during the feature, the game again takes place aboard a mighty galleon where symbols including anchors, cannons, and bottles of grog account for the highest payouts.
During the base game, one icon that players will need to look out for is the ship’s wheel wild, which will expand to fill its column and move one space after each spin until it exits the reels. Any wins affected by this towering special symbol will be boosted by a multiplier of 6x, meaning its possible for them to amass substantial rewards before it leaves the field and a new round begins.
On top of that, landing three or more treasure chest scatters will also trigger Frozen Water’s headline Hold & Win feature. Essentially an upgrade of the bonus from the previous game, once activated players will receive an initial 3 spins with only multipliers and special modifiers in play.
Whenever a multiplier lands it will lock in place and the spins counter will be reset – prolonging the feature as players dredge up bigger and better rewards – but each modifier symbol that arrives will also add a unique bonus that can dramatically enhance how the rest of the feature plays out.
With everything from expanding reels to additional bounties that are added on top of all currently held multipliers, there are four different ways for players to boost their winnings, and the feature will only end when no new icons appear or all active reel spaces are completely filled with prizes.
Of course, with Frozen Seas being an Elysium Studios slot, players can also activate either Bet Boost or Super Bet Boost to increase their chances of triggering the feature, or if they want to cut straight to the action, they can also enter it directly for an extra bet using the “Buy Bonus” button.
Anthony Dalla-Giacoma, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “
With the original Pirate Pledge Hold & Win being one of the most successful slots in our Elysium Studios line-up, we’re delighted to welcome players back on another treasure-filled voyage in Pirate Pledge Frozen Seas.
“Featuring an enhanced version of the popular Hold & Win bonus that made the first slot such a big hit, Frozen Seas boasts more multipliers, more modifiers and more max win potential than its predecessor, ensuring it will soon sail its way to becoming a staple part of all operators’ line-ups.”
Industry Perspective
Elysium Studios’ release of Pirate Pledge Frozen Seas demonstrates the continued strength of sequel slots in the iGaming content market. By building on the success of the original Pirate Pledge, the studio applies a proven sequel strategy: maintaining core mechanics that resonated with players while introducing enhanced features and increased win potential.
The Hold & Win mechanic remains one of the most popular bonus structures in online slots, and Elysium Studios’ decision to upgrade this feature with additional modifiers and expanding reels addresses operator demand for familiar gameplay with fresh engagement elements. The expandable 5×4 to 7×5 reel configuration and four different modifier types provide the variety that modern slot players expect from premium content releases.
For operators, the Pirate Pledge brand recognition combined with the enhanced maximum win of 17,686x positions Frozen Seas as a content addition that can appeal to both existing fans of the original title and new players seeking high-volatility slot experiences. The inclusion of Bet Boost options and Buy Bonus functionality aligns with current player preferences for control over their gaming sessions, particularly in regulated European markets where these features have gained traction.
