How the Bonus Rounds Trigger and Pay
Land 3, 4, or 5 scatters to trigger the Pick Game and earn 10, 15, or 20 free spins respectively. Before the feature starts, players pick from a card selection that awards either the regular Free Spins round or the Golden Lake bonus. A 3rd scatter may appear randomly if only 2 land in view, helping nudge the trigger along.
In the regular round, the fisherman wild collects all visible money fish prizes. Every 4th collection adds 10 extra spins and upgrades the multiplier: x2, then x3, then x10. No further upgrades after that. The Golden Lake Free Spins works identically – same collector, same trail – except the grid contains no regular pay symbols, focusing entirely on fish collection.
Ante Bet and Bonus Buy Options
The Ante Bet feature (not available in UK) costs an extra 50% per spin but loads more scatters onto the reels, increasing bonus trigger odds. No stat breakdown is disclosed for the scatter boost, but the trade-off is clear: higher cost for faster access to the bonus rounds.
For direct entry, purchase the bonus Pick Game for 100x stake (awarding either bonus round) or buy the Golden Lake feature outright for 270x stake.
| Feature | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ante Bet | +50% per spin | More scatters; faster bonus trigger |
| Bonus Buy (Pick Game) | 100x stake | Enters Pick Game; awards regular or Golden Lake FS |
| Golden Lake Direct Buy | 270x stake | Skips Pick Game; enters Golden Lake FS immediately |
Random Modifiers and Money Fish
Both bonus rounds can trigger random modifiers. A free spin landing at least one fisherman but no money fish may suddenly spawn money fish on the reels, giving the collector symbol more to gather. Money fish prizes scale up to 5000x stake – the real draw in either bonus round.
RTP / Hit Rate / and Max Win
The slot holds a 96.07% RTP (default). Hit Frequency averages 1 in 113 spins, meaning base game wins land fairly often, though bonus triggers are rarer. Maximum win potential is 5000x stake, with a 1 in 3.37 million chance of hitting it.
The Golden Lake Twist
The headline innovation here is the Golden Lake bonus round – a feature with zero regular pay symbols. The fisherman becomes the sole collector, and every fish prize feeds the multiplier trail. It’s a sharper focus than the regular round, but whether that focus translates to more frequent big wins depends on variance and luck. The Arthurian theme and underwater castle visuals add atmosphere, though the gameplay itself leans familiar.
