3 Cursed Chests™: Treasure of the Tides

Pre-Release Disclaimer: This is a Specifications Review based on early-access data. We have not yet had hands-on time with a playable demo. This article will be updated with a full score and gameplay analysis when the game officially launches on May 28, 2026.

Pirates and Cursed Pots

Hacksaw Gaming sets sail for the high seas in 3 Cursed Chests™. Trading their darker urban aesthetics for a vibrant pirate theme, this title centers on a "metamorphic" pot-collection mechanic. Set on a 5x3 grid with traditional payline wins, the game focuses on charging three distinct chests that each hold a unique key to the pirate's hoard. With a 5,000x max win and medium volatility (3/5), it’s a balanced adventure designed for steady treasure hunting.

Key Specifications & Features

Based on official pre-release data.

Core Gameplay: Pots and Chests

The central mechanic revolves around collecting colored Pot symbols that correspond to the three chests sitting above the reels. Every pot collected has a random chance to trigger its specific feature, and multiple chests can even activate on the same spin in a specific sequence:

• Green Chest (The Modifier): When triggered, it showers the reels with regular symbols, Wilds, and win multipliers to boost the base game payout.

• Red Chest (The Respin): Activates a classic Hold-and-Win mode. In this feature, players collect coins and manage a "lives" counter, resetting with every new symbol that sticks to the grid.

• Blue Chest (The Bonus): Grants access to Free Spins or provides specialized upgrades based on the symbols landed during the triggering spin.

Bonus Games

Hacksaw has confirmed two distinct bonus experiences:

• Two Sea-Worthy Bonus Games: While full details are still submerged, these features are expected to enhance the chest triggers, potentially allowing for "Triple Chest" sessions where modifiers, respins, and free spins combine for maximum impact.

Next Steps for This Review

With a May 28th release date, our focus will be on the "Metamorphic" trigger frequency. In our hands-on review, we will be testing how many pots are typically required to crack open a chest and whether the Red Chest's hold-and-win mode serves as the primary path to that 5,000x treasure.