Blue Fortune (Quickspin) Slot Review

Blue Fortune: Slot Overview 

Blue Fortune, developed by Quickspin, is a macabre yet cartoonishly fun pirate-themed slot set at the bottom of the sea where zombified pirates lie in wait. It’s actually a reskin of the 2018 release Northern Sky, but it wears its new theme well. Gone are the snow-covered landscapes and glowing crystals; in their place are underwater wrecks, skulls, and skeletal swashbucklers that have long since sunk to a watery grave. 

The story behind Blue Fortune unfolds quietly in the background. It seems a pirate ship’s last adventure didn’t end with treasure, but rather a cursed fate, buried beneath the waves with a tangled mess of tentacles and rot. The result is a slot that mixes humor and horror in equal measure, made palatable by a comic-book art style. It’s straightforward in structure — a 5-reel, 3-row setup with 9 fixed paylines, high volatility, and a clever respin feature that keeps things flowing.

Design and Graphics 

Blue Fortune uses bright but eerie underwater visuals to deliver a world filled with cursed pirates and skeletal remains. The transparent reels float in front of a gloomy seabed, complete with a sunken ship, swaying aquatic plants, and ghostly lighting. A deep blue palette dominates the aesthetic, lending it an appropriately submerged and mysterious look.Symbol design is where the game’s character shines through. There are six skull symbols — purple, green, and red — representing the low pays, and four zombified pirate crew members: Salty, Pegleg, Scarlet, and Roger. Each character has been lovingly illustrated with over-the-top, grotesque detail. Roger, the captain and top-paying symbol, wears a golden beard and fiery eyes — the only one capable of paying up to 40x the bet for five of a kind. 

While the slot isn’t quite a visual tour de force like Quickspin’s best (think Northern Lights or Hammer of Vulcan), it carries a certain chunky cartoon charm. The animations are slick and the tentacle effects that lock winning symbols into place add flair during respins. On the whole, it’s not revolutionary, but it certainly nails the undead pirate vibe with style.

Gameplay Mechanics 

At its core, Blue Fortune is a simple and accessible slot. The 9 fixed paylines operate across a 5×3 reel grid, with wins requiring three or more matching symbols landing adjacently from the first reel. There’s no wild symbol — a rarity for a Quickspin game — so wins rely purely on natural symbol alignment and the built-in features. 

Where the slot stands out is in its respin mechanic. After every win in the base game, winning symbols are locked into place, and a respin occurs. If new matching symbols land, they’re also locked, and another respin is awarded. This continues until no new winning symbols land or the grid is filled. 

What sets this apart from basic hold-and-win games is that rewards are paid out on every respin, not just at the end. This builds excitement quickly, especially when high-value pirate symbols are involved. In practice, it’s an intuitive system that gives the base game strong momentum — even small wins can build into something much larger.

Sound and Music 

The sound design in Blue Fortune perfectly complements its aquatic graveyard theme. The main soundtrack is a moody, ambient piece that feels both relaxed and slightly haunting, invoking the sensation of floating deep underwater. Subtle synth notes and bubbling effects add to the immersion. 

During respins and bonus triggers, the music swells with tension. There’s a distinct ‘tentacle wrap’ sound when symbols are locked, giving a satisfying click to each progression in a respin sequence. Win effects are snappy, and the underwater atmosphere is never broken by overly dramatic audio flourishes — a nice touch for a slot focused on tempo and smooth gameplay.

Bonus Features 

Blue Fortune doesn’t overwhelm you with layers of mechanics, but its two main features are smartly executed:Respins 

Every base game win activates a respin feature: 

Winning symbols are locked in place 

New matching symbols add to the group and award further respins 

Payouts are awarded on every respin, not just at the end 

The feature ends when no new matches land 

This mechanic is active throughout the game, not just during bonuses, which means it delivers value often. It especially shines when multiple mid-value pirate symbols lock in, creating mini-snowball wins. 

Free Spins 

Landing 3 bonus scatter symbols during any base game spin or during a respin awards: 

10 Free Spins 

During free spins: 

Low-paying skull symbols are removed 

Only high-value pirate symbols (Salty, Pegleg, Scarlet, Roger) are used 

Respins remain active, functioning identically to the base game 

Scatters that land are collected in a meter and don’t block reel space 

While the number of free spins is fixed, the removal of low pays gives this mode high potential. More frequent mid-tier symbol wins (Scarlet and Pegleg) are easier to chain, and occasionally Roger will show up to push wins even higher.

Betting Options and Payouts 

Min Bet: €0.10 

Max Bet: €100 

RTP: 96.57% (identical to Northern Sky) 

Volatility: 4.83/5 — extremely high 

Max Win: 3,111x your stake 

While the theoretical max win may seem low by 2020s standards, the game is designed for frequent medium volatility runs, with its payout curve leaning on consistent respins rather than jackpot bursts. Low symbols pay quickly but don’t stack as well, while high symbols like Roger are hard to land in multiples but pay handsomely when they do. 

Symbol payouts are as follows: 

Skulls (low pay): 9x max for five-of-a-kind 

Salty, Pegleg, Scarlet, Roger (high pay): up to 40x for Roger 

Scatters are the only other special symbol; no wilds are present

Conclusion 

Blue Fortune may not reinvent the wheel, but it is a polished, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable slot with a clear gameplay identity. It blends the simplicity of old-school paylines with a modern respin mechanic, adding just enough tension and anticipation to keep players spinning. 

While the lack of wilds or complex modifiers might deter players looking for innovation, this is countered by how often the respins hit, making it a grind-friendly game perfect for longer sessions. The removal of low symbols during free spins gives the bonus round added weight without inflating the game’s volatility to unmanageable levels. 

Its cartoon pirate aesthetic, atmospheric underwater soundtrack, and mid-tier volatility sweet spot make it a worthy addition to Quickspin’s lineup — especially for fans of Jack Hammer, Northern Sky, or any player who enjoys rinse-and-repeat value with a potential twist of the hook. 

Final Verdict: Blue Fortune is a cleanly designed respin slot that rewards patience, plays beautifully on all devices, and offers frequent, satisfying hits. Don’t expect megaways madness or 20,000x payouts — this one’s for those who love to chase and savor mid-range treasure beneath the waves.