Peter and Sons

Barbarossa Double Max

RARE Slots Video Slots Action & Adventure Alcohol Sea Treasure Exploration Pirate

Pirate cascade slot driven by the Doublemax multiplier

Only 0.08% of slots feature Doublemax.

SlotRanker Score

/ 99

05099

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How this score is built

RTP

94.1%

return to player

Volatility

High volatility

variance

Max win

20,000×

top multiplier

Min bet

$0.20

per spin

Reels

243 lines

Player rating

4.5 ★

16 votes

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4.5 / 5

16 ratings

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Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Payouts & RTP6/10

RTP 94.1% → 6.0/10

Volatility9/10

high → 9.0/10

Win Potential8.6/10

x20000.00 (20000×) → 8.6/10

Features10/10

16 features → 10.0/10

Game Mechanics7.7/10

f=16 r=5 p=243 → 7.7/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout6/10

5x3 → 6.0/10

Bet Flexibility6/10

0.2–50 (×250) → 6.0/10

Provider Reputation7.6/10

provider avg 7.6 → 7.6/10

Popularity7.5/10

synthetic proxy → 7.5/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 76 — Barbarossa Double Max by Peter and Sons

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Slot Summary

Barbarossa Double Max fills a narrow niche: a Pirate slot where cannonfire is part of the payout logic, because each cascade adds a Wild and doubles the active multiplier. Peter and Sons places that Doublemax system behind a 94.1% RTP, high volatility, and an x20000.00 ceiling. Free Spins preserve the multiplier between spins, making extended cascade sequences the game's defining pressure point.

How It Plays

The 5x3 screen pays through 243 Ways. A qualifying result removes its winning symbols, adds a Wild to one cleared position, and drops replacements into the gaps.

If the replacements create another win, the sequence continues without a new wager. Each successful cascade doubles the multiplier before its associated payout is calculated.

Theme & Atmosphere

Pirate, Sea, and Treasure subjects are tied directly to the mechanic. Cannonballs mark multiplier steps, while cannonfire explains why Wilds enter the grid after wins.

Action and Adventure come from mechanical escalation rather than a separate story scene. Alcohol and Exploration details support the rough seafaring setting without changing the rules.

Action & Adventure Alcohol Sea Treasure Exploration Pirate

Features & Win Potential

Avalanche and Cascading behavior remove winning symbols and refill the grid. The Doublemax Multiplier increases at each step, while the Wild Symbol improves the next arrangement.

Multiplier Jump can advance the multiplier beyond its ordinary next position. Bonus Bet and Bonus Buy provide alternative access routes to the feature-heavy part of the game.

High volatility Free Spins Multiplier Scatter Symbol Wild Symbol Cascading 5 Reels 243 Ways Bonus Buy Symbol Swap RTP range Avalanche Gonzo mechanic Bonus Bet Free Spins Multiplier Doublemax

Bonus & Free Spins

Free Spins retain the Doublemax multiplier between spins instead of resetting it after an unsuccessful cascade. The Cascading and Wild rules remain active throughout the feature.

Spec sheet

Barbarossa Double Max at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameBarbarossa Double Max

StudioPeter and Sons

Released4/28/2023

Math

SlotRanker Score76

RTP94.1%

VolatilityHigh volatility

Max win20,000×

Bet range$0.20 – $50.00

Player rating4.5 / 5 · 16 votes

Format

Reels5

Paylines243

Layout5x3

Expected average based on this slot's 94.1% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$4.72

Cost per session$4.72

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

How long could a bankroll last on Barbarossa Double Max? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Bankroll ($)Bet per spin ($)Speed

Volatility tier: High

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (94.10%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (20,000×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

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Compare Barbarossa Double Max with other games

	Barbarossa Double Max Score 76This game	Wild Pirates Score 82	Pirate Fortune Score 77	Cash Compass Score 75	Scruffy Scallywags Score 77
Identity
Studio	Peter and Sons	Manna Play	Popok Gaming	Hacksaw Gaming	Habanero
Released	4/28/2023	2/10/2023	8/14/2024	6/24/2020	8/25/2017
Math
RTP	94.1%	97%	96.26%	96.42%	96.18%
Volatility	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility	Medium volatility
Max win	20,000×	—	5,000×	7,400×	—
Format
Reels	5	5	5	7	5
Layout	5x3	5x3	5x3	7x6	5x3
Paylines	243	20	20	6	30
Min bet	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	30
Max bet	50	60	500	100	—
Features
Progressive	—	—	✓	—	✓
Wild symbol	✓	✓	✓	—	✓
Free spins	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Scatter symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multiplier	✓	—	✓	—	✓
Bonus game	—	✓	✓	✓	✓
Respins	—	—	—	—	✓

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Comparing against

Barbarossa Double Max

Peter and Sons

RTP

94.1%

Max win

20,000×

Score

+ Bonus Game− Multiplier

+ Progressive+ Bonus Game

+ Bonus Game− Wild− Multiplier

+ Progressive+ Bonus Game+ Respins

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01What is the RTP of Barbarossa Double Max?

The listed configuration has a 94.1% RTP. This theoretical figure describes long-run return and does not predict individual outcomes.

02How does the Doublemax feature work?

Every cascade doubles the active multiplier. In the base game it resets after an unsuccessful sequence, but Free Spins retain it between spins.

03What happens during a Wild Cascade?

Winning symbols are removed, a Wild is placed into one vacated position, and new symbols drop before the next result is evaluated.

04How volatile is Barbarossa Double Max?

It is listed as high volatility, with an x20000.00 maximum win and a payout model centered on sustained cascades and multiplier growth.

Series

Barbarossa

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Game	Year	RTP	Volatility	Slot Score
Barbarossa Double MaxCurrentPeter and Sons	2023	94.1%	High volatility	76
Barbarossa Revenge DoubleMaxPeter and Sons	2024	96.4%	High volatility	83
Barbarossa Dragon EmpireLatestPeter and Sons	2025	96.57%	High volatility	81

Barbarossa Double MaxCurrent
Peter and Sons · 2023
RTP94.1%Score76High volatility
Barbarossa Revenge DoubleMax
Peter and Sons · 2024
RTP96.4%Score83High volatility
Barbarossa Dragon EmpireLatest
Peter and Sons · 2025
RTP96.57%Score81High volatility