3 Cursed Chests

3 Cursed Chests: Hold & Win is a pirate-themed video slot developed by Hacksaw Gaming, released on May 28, 2026. The game is set aboard The Red Revenge, a ship captained by Anne Bonny — a figure rooted in real pirate history. The slot runs on a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 17 fixed paylines.

What sets this game apart from other Hold & Win titles is its three-chest mechanic. Rather than combining modifiers into one bonus, each chest triggers a completely separate feature: one delivers Wild Multipliers, one launches a Coin collect sequence, and one awards Free Spins. The chests never activate together, making each trigger its own contained event.

The game offers medium volatility and a maximum win of 2,500x your bet, achievable across all game modes. It suits players who prefer steady, structured bonus mechanics over unpredictable high-variance gameplay.

3 Cursed Chests: Hold & Win takes place in a dark maritime world. The backdrop depicts an open sea with storm clouds, flying birds, and the silhouette of The Red Revenge cutting through the waves. The colour palette leans into deep blues, earthy browns, and flashes of green and gold — reinforcing the cursed treasure theme.

The reels feature gem symbols, pirate crew characters including Anne Bonny herself, a compass, barrels, and water-themed icons. Three ornate chests — Green, Red, and Blue — sit visibly outside the grid, glowing when charged by matching Pot symbols. Animations are clean and purposeful: Pot symbols pulse as they land, and each chest activation comes with a distinct visual sequence.

The audio follows the pirate theme with a sea shanty-inspired soundtrack, shifting in tone when a bonus triggers. Overall, the presentation is polished and well-suited to the theme without being overdone.

The game uses a standard 5x3 layout with 17 fixed paylines. Wins form by landing 3 or more matching symbols on a payline from left to right.

To get started:

• Set your bet using the +/- controls. Bets range from €0.05 to €400.
• Press spin, or use the Autoplay function for consecutive rounds.
• Access the paytable at any time via the menu to review symbol values and feature rules.

Pot symbols — Green, Red, and Blue — are the key mechanic. Each time a Pot lands, it charges its matching chest. Once charged, that chest has a chance to activate at the end of the spin, after all regular wins have been resolved. Only one chest can activate per spin.

The Bonus Buy menu offers four purchase options for players who want to skip directly to the bonus features.

3 Cursed Chests: Hold & Win Mechanic

Green, Red, and Blue Pot symbols land on the reels and charge their corresponding chest. When a chest is charged, it may activate at the end of a spin after wins are settled. Only one chest can activate per spin.

Green Chest — Cursed Wilds Respin

When the Green Chest activates, a Cursed Wilds Respin is triggered. During this respin, any combination of regular symbols, Wilds, or Wild Multipliers can land. Wilds substitute for all regular pay symbols. If a Wild Multiplier is part of a winning combination, it multiplies the win by its shown value. When multiple Wild Multipliers contribute to the same win, their values are added together before being applied. Wild Multiplier values: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 75x, 100x.

Red Chest — Cursed Coins Bonus

When the Red Chest activates, the Cursed Coins Bonus sequence begins. It starts with 3 lives (refilling free spins). During this sequence, only Coins and Dead symbols land. Coins stick to the grid and accumulate cash prizes, each valued as a multiple of your bet. When any Coin lands, lives reset to 3. The sequence ends when all lives are used or no grid positions remain.

Coin values by tier:

• Bronze: 0.2x, 0.4x, 1x
• Silver: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x
• Gold: 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x
• Diamond: 50x, 100x, 150x, 200x, 250x, 500x, 1,000x

Blue Chest — Cursed FS Respin

When the Blue Chest activates, a Cursed FS Respin is triggered. Only Dead and FS symbols can land. The number of FS symbols that land determines the bonus awarded:

• 7+ FS symbols → TREASURE COVE bonus
• 6+ FS symbols + 1 FS Upgrade symbol → GHOSTLY GALLOWS bonus

Each FS or FS Upgrade symbol represents 1 free spin. Free spins awarded in this respin range from 7 to 15.

Treasure Cove (Free Spins)

This bonus is awarded with 7–15 free spins. It retains all base game mechanics. When the 3rd Pot symbol of the same colour lands, the matching Chest is guaranteed to activate. If a Chest activates before the 3rd Pot lands, the count resets and 3 new Pots of that colour are needed to guarantee activation again. The Cursed Coins Bonus sequence counts as one free spin when it triggers. Additional free spins of 2–10 can be awarded during the Cursed FS Respin within this bonus. Landing an FS Upgrade symbol upgrades the bonus to Ghostly Gallows, carrying over all existing and newly awarded spins.

Ghostly Gallows (Free Spins)

This bonus is awarded with 7–15 free spins via 6+ FS symbols and 1 FS Upgrade symbol. It retains base game mechanics. When any Pot symbol lands, the matching Chest activates on that spin — no 3-Pot requirement applies. The Cursed Coins Bonus counts as one free spin. Additional free spins of 2–10 can be awarded during the Cursed FS Respin within this bonus. FS Upgrade symbols cannot land in this bonus.

Bonus Buy Options

Four purchase options are available at a €2.00 base bet:

Bonus Buy Option: Yes

Wins form by landing 3 or more matching symbols on a payline. Higher-value symbols include the Pirate (Anne Bonny), the Bird, and the Compass. Mid-range symbols are the Beer barrel, Water, and the open Chest. Low-value symbols are the gem set: Green, Blue, Purple, Yellow, and Red.

All payouts below reflect a €1.00 bet level.

Special Symbols:

• Wild / Wild Multiplier — Only lands during the Cursed Wilds Respin. Substitutes for all regular pay symbols. Wild Multipliers add their values together when multiple contribute to one win.
• FS / FS Upgrade — Only land during the Cursed FS Respin. Each represents 1 free spin. FS Upgrade symbols cannot land in the Ghostly Gallows bonus.
• Pot symbols (Green, Red, Blue) — Only one Pot of each colour can land per spin. They charge their matching chest.
• Coins — Only land during the Cursed Coins Bonus sequence.
• Dead symbols — Non-paying. Land in the Cursed Coins Bonus sequence and the Cursed FS Respin.

Wins form on 17 fixed paylines by matching 3 or more symbols from left to right. The game does not use cascades or cluster mechanics — it is a standard payline format.

The primary win driver is the chest system. Each spin, Pot symbols of one or more colours can land and charge a chest. A charged chest may activate after wins are settled, triggering one of the three bonus sequences.

The highest regular win comes from 5 Pirate or Bird symbols (16.00x). Wild Multipliers can significantly boost wins during the Cursed Wilds Respin, with stacked multipliers reaching up to 100x per combination. The Cursed Coins Bonus can accumulate multiple coin values across the grid, with Diamond Coins reaching 1,000x alone.

All features and the maximum win of 2,500x are accessible in both base game and purchased bonus modes.

There are no direct sequel or variant versions of this title at the time of writing. Players drawn to the three-chest mechanic may find similarities in other Hacksaw Gaming Hold & Win titles. The Bonus Buy options within the game itself — particularly the 3 Cursed Chests FeatureSpins™ — function as distinct gameplay modes with altered volatility, offering meaningful variation within the base product.

3 Cursed Chests: Hold & Win is a well-structured slot that takes a familiar mechanic — the three-pot system — and separates it into three independent bonus tracks. The Cursed Coins, Cursed Wilds, and Free Spins sequences each deliver a different experience, and the Ghostly Gallows bonus in particular provides strong chest activation frequency.

The 2,500x maximum win and medium volatility position this as a mid-range game. It is not built for players chasing high multipliers, but it suits those who prefer more consistent bonus activity. The Bonus Buy menu adds flexibility. A solid, accessible release from Hacksaw Gaming.