Dead Man's Trail

Dead Man’s Trail is a pirate-themed slot where you follow the footsteps of fallen pirates in search of hidden treasure. It was released on September 7, 2021, and you can play it right away as a free demo.

What kind of slot is Dead Man’s Trail?

A pirate-themed slot with 5 reels and 40 fixed paylines, notable for its high max win of 50,000x. Stormy seas and dark nights lead into the unrolling of a treasure map. Among Relax Gaming slots, it suits players who like board-game-style bonuses. Bonus buy is available, so you can jump straight into the Trail Bonus.

How does the Trail Bonus play out?

When 3 bonus symbols land, the Trail Bonus begins and a pirate map unfolds. You move 1 to 9 squares per turn, and each square triggers a reaction such as a multiplier, a collect symbol, a random coin win, or doom. Where you stop decides the result. Since every square has a different outcome, each turn feels like a small event, and watching how far you move adds to the fun.

What is a doom square on the trail?

Some squares on the map hold doom instead of a reward. As the official description puts it, this is the moment the pirates face death, which adds tension because you never know when the bonus will end. So the biggest question is whether you can avoid the doom squares once your multipliers have built up. Running through the map several times in the demo helps you get a feel for the layout.

How does the base game coin feature trigger?

When coin symbols land across 3 or more reels, the coin feature triggers. All the coin values on screen are added up and paid out, so you get a welcome hit in the base game as well as the bonus. The more coins on the reels, the bigger the payout, so it’s fun to watch how many coins appear on each reel. It helps ease the wait for the bonus.

What should I check first in the demo?

RTP 96.29%, high volatility, max win 50,000x. The bet range is €0.10 – €20 and bonus buy is available. Try buying the Trail Bonus a few times to see how the events are distributed across the squares, and keep an eye on how often the coin feature appears. The max bet is only €20, so the range is on the narrow side, which is worth keeping in mind.