How The Bonus Round Works – Two Collectors / Two Trails
The base game is straightforward – land 3, 4, or 5 fish scatters to trigger 15, 20, or 25 free spins. But the bonus is where this slot grows teeth. Two fisherman wilds – one red, one blue – act as collector symbols for money fish prizes. Each collector has its own multiplier upgrade trail above and below the grid.
Every 4th fisherman wild of the same colour awards +10 extra free spins and upgrades the fish prize multiplier. You start with no multiplier and climb to x2, x3, then x10 via retriggers. The money fish symbols themselves are worth between 2x and 5000x your stake – they don’t pay line wins in the base game, but when collected in the bonus, the multiplier trail amplifies them hard.
Three Random Modifiers Keep The Bonus Sharp
The Dynamite modifier adds money fish symbols if at least one fisherman collector is present with no catch waiting. The Hook modifier pulls up a fisherman collector when money fish are present without anyone to reel them in. The Bazooka feature randomizes all symbols except the fisherman – a blunt tool when the board feels stuck.
These aren’t cosmetic. In test sessions, the modifiers fired frequently enough to feel like active helpers rather than window dressing.
Ante Bet And Bonus Buy Options
| Feature | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ante Bet | +50% per spin | Extra scatters added to reel strips; bonus trigger rate increases (amount unspecified) |
| Bonus Buy Standard | 100x stake | 3+ scatters guaranteed on next spin; 15+ free spins |
| Bonus Buy Super | 300x stake | 4+ scatters guaranteed; only 3 fisherman wilds needed per upgrade |
The organic bonus hit rate sits at 1 in 113 spins – above average for the genre. Ante Bet is not available in UK jurisdictions.
Paytable – Money Fish And Premium Symbols
| Symbol | 3 / 4 / 5 Match |
|---|---|
| Pink Speed Boat | 0.5x / 5x / 20x or 200x |
| Pelican | 3x / 15x / 100x |
| Fishing Rod, Tackle Box | 2x / 10x / 50x |
| Fish | 1x / 5x / 20x |
| A, K | 0.2x / 2.5x / 10x |
| Q, J, 10 | 0.2x / 1x / 5x |
| Money Fish (bonus only) | 2x to 5000x stake (collected by fisherman wilds) |
RTP / Volatility / And Bet Range
The headline RTP is 96.5% – above the industry average of 95-96%. However, casino operators can adjust this to 95.5% or 94.5% depending on their preference. Always check the operator’s settings before play. This is a high volatility slot – Pragmatic Play rates it 5 out of 5 on their scale.
Bet range spans 0.1 to 250 per spin, catering to penny punters and high rollers alike. The max win is 5000x your stake. The win cap hit frequency is 1 in 2,544,391 spins – a rare ceiling that underlines the volatility.
Theme – Fish In The Desert
The reels are submerged and separated by rising bubbles, showcasing a vibrant aquatic spectacle against the shimmering Las Vegas skyline. It’s an incongruent pairing – towering skyscrapers and playful marine life – that somehow works. The bearded fisherman and his identical twin brother have abandoned the horseracing track for an unlikely fishing expedition in Sin City. Fish dressed for a burlesque show and pink speedboats complete the absurdist tableau.
Mobile Play And Demo Access
The game runs on HTML5 across Android and iOS devices, working smoothly in a mobile browser without app installation. The free demo is available with no registration – a clean way to test the two-collector mechanic and multiplier trails before committing real money. The 5-reel / 3-row / 10-payline grid adapts well to smaller screens.
