Marooned with a grin and a pocketful of clues, Ben Gunn Robinson turns the classic castaway yarn into a modern
slot adventure with a distinctly Sydney compass. Imagine a salty wanderer knocking about Goat Island, sketching maps on the back
of a takeaway bag from The Rocks, then setting off past Shark Island and Clark Island at first light. The reels are your shoreline,
the symbols your driftwood clues, and the treasure? Waiting somewhere between La Perouse’s Bare Island fort and the headlands of
North Head, if you’ve got the nerve to follow the map. Load it at Clubhouse casino and set sail.
The base game runs a 5×4 layout with 40 fixed lines, but the heart of the hunt is the Robinson Map system: piece together
parchment fragments, unlock compass bearings, and step into layered bonuses where clues become cash. It’s playful without losing
its edge, like a coastal track from Coogee to Bondi — easy strolling until the stairs bite, then a view that knocks you clean over.
Treasure-Hunting Features
- Compass Wilds: Substitute for regulars; when two or more land, they can align to point a direction that upgrades nearby symbols.
- Map Scatters: Three or more parchment fragments launch the Treasure Course Free Spins with a branching path.
- Bottle Re-Spins: Message-in-a-bottle icons can stick and trigger re-spins while new bottles wash ashore.
- Shovel Cash Tokens: Fixed-value tokens collected by Ben Gunn when his symbol appears on reel 5 during bonuses.
- Storm Surge: Randomly syncs two adjacent reels with identical symbols, like squalls lining up swell sets at Freshwater.
Specs & Numbers (Indicative)
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Layout | 5 reels × 4 rows |
| Lines | 40 fixed paylines |
| RTP | ~96.2% (check in-game at Clubhouse casino) |
| Volatility | Medium–High |
| Top Features | Compass Wilds, Map Scatters, Bottle Re-Spins, Shovel Cash Tokens |
| Max Win | ~8,500× stake (indicative) |
| Bet Range | Broad — friendly for casual treasure hunters, potent for pros |
How to Play the Castaway Way
- Pick your stake: Consider it provisions for a day’s sail from Mosman Bay to Middle Head.
- Spin & survey: Line wins pay left-to-right; keep an eye on Storm Surge syncs for chunky screens.
- Collect map pieces: Three or more Scatters unlock Treasure Course Free Spins where you choose a route.
- Watch the compass: Dual Compass Wilds create bearings that upgrade symbols or add multipliers to nearby wins.
- Grab the bottles: Bottle Re-Spins can stack values; reel 5 Ben Gunn collects them like a pirate with pockets.
- Bank your haul: Big dig? Pocket a share and head for a celebratory feed along King Street, Newtown.
Treasure Course — Choose Your Route
| Route | Character | Perk | When to Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shark Island | Risky & quick | Fewer spins, higher multipliers | Feeling bold; meter hot; Storm Surge frequent |
| Goat Island | Balanced | Medium spins; Compass upgrades more common | Good for first-time explorers |
| Bare Island | Methodical | More spins; Bottle Re-Spins improved | When you want steadier accrual |
Each path can re-route mid-bonus if you land extra maps, like tacking with the wind through the Heads. The best choice depends on
session momentum — listen to the sea (and your bankroll).
Sydney Flavour
- Goat, Clark, Shark Islands: Harbour icons woven into route names and background art.
- La Perouse & Bare Island: Fortified textures and sandstone hues inform the bonus palette.
- Hawkesbury & Pittwater: Calm-water ambience in quieter spins; storms bring sync reels and drama.
- Barangaroo to Balmain: Industrial-meets-maritime motifs echo the castaway-turned-crafty-local theme.
Local Strategy
- Route scouting: Try Goat Island for your first bonus; if Compass upgrades land often, step up to Shark Island next time.
- Bottle value: Bottles snowball; don’t underestimate a modest screen that’s rich in glass — the reel-5 collect can swing it.
- Map momentum: Close to a third Scatter? Consider extending the set — like waiting out a gust at Kirribilli, patience wins.
Ben Gunn Robinson is a friendly yarn told with Sydney salt: clever routes, maps that matter, and enough seaside swagger
to keep you spinning long after sunset over Watsons Bay. Open it at Clubhouse casino, pick your heading, and may your
compass point true. Play responsibly — the treasure’s sweeter when you sail home smiling.
