The is a casino slot machine designed to simulate the thrill of ice fishing, while offering players the opportunity to win significant jackpots. The game is developed by Microgaming, one of the leading providers of online gaming software.
Theme and Design
The theme of the game revolves around the concept of ice fishing in cold climates. Players are transported to a frozen lake where they can try their luck at catching various fish species. The background of the game features an icy landscape with snow-covered trees, while the reels are designed to demo resemble ice blocks.
The graphics and animations used throughout the game are crisp and colorful, making it visually appealing for players. The sound effects and music complement the theme well, creating a immersive experience. When playing on desktop devices, players can enjoy high-quality visuals, but mobile play is also available with slightly adjusted graphics.
Symbols
The game features various symbols related to ice fishing, including fish species such as trout, pike, and perch. These symbols offer different payouts when matched in combinations, ranging from x1 for small wins up to x2500 for the largest combination of five wilds (more on that below).
Other symbols include playing card suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades) which serve as lower-paying options.
Payouts
The offers various payouts for winning combinations. Here are some examples:
- Landing three matching fish symbols in a row awards up to 10 times the total bet.
- Five matching pike or perch symbols award x400 to x1000 of the total bet.
- The wild symbol (a smiling fisherman) can substitute any other symbol except scatters.
Wilds
The Wild symbol, represented by the smiling fisherman icon, serves as a joker in this game. It can replace any other standard symbol to help form winning combinations. Keep in mind that it cannot be used to activate the Jackpot Spin feature (more on this later).
Additionally, there’s no multiplier applied when using wilds.
Scatters
The Scatters are represented by symbols of ice fishing gear boxes. Landing at least three scatters anywhere on the reels activates the free spins round and also rewards a bonus prize ranging from 4x to 30x total bet based on how many scatter symbols appeared in view (up to five maximum).
Bonus Features
The includes several exciting features:
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Free Spins : As mentioned above, when three or more scatters are landed anywhere on the reels, a random number of free spins between 5 and 30 will be awarded. The total bet is also increased by one level during this feature.
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Wild Respin Feature : If one wild symbol appears in each reel position (which requires five wilds), it triggers a respin where all other symbols are removed, except the initial five wilds which then multiply to cover 16 different win lines. All wins created will be paid out, before paying a significant boost of x2500 for two or more consecutive matching fish species across reels one and four.
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Jackpot Spin : This can be activated by landing three scatter symbols on an active payline; it awards the Grand Jackpot prize.
Free Spins
During free spins, any wins created are multiplied by a random number of times. Unfortunately, there’s no fixed maximum multiplier within this round. Once these bonus rounds run out or when all five scatters have been used to activate them, regular gameplay resumes without further bonuses being granted until next time the player lands another three scatter symbols on active paylines.
RTP and Volatility
The offers a relatively medium volatility level, along with an RTP (return-to-player) percentage that is not explicitly stated. Based on Microgaming’s general range for these games typically ranging from 95-97%, it can be assumed the game has one of higher payouts but also lower frequency.
Betting Range
This slot accepts a wide betting range, from £0.20 to £60 per spin. Players are given several options between bet levels with minimum wagers starting at five coins for every ten in-game credits and maximum stakes of thirty-five (thirty-seven without ‘bonus’ currency used elsewhere). To simplify it:
- Minimum Bet : 5×10 = £1 (£0.20 coin)
- Maximum Bet : 35/37 x £3/£4 coin
Max Win
While there are no specific jackpot values disclosed in the base game, winning combinations for each fish species vary from £500 up to a top of £2,000 (x250) times stake depending on what is matched. The Grand Jackpot can be won with an impressive payout potential if triggered using wild respins successfully.
Gameplay
To start playing :
- Choose the bet level: Click on the bet button to adjust your wager.
- Set number of paylines: Depending on chosen betting options, select between one to thirty lines available at minimum; otherwise, they all remain active.
- Press the spin key or automatically choose option using Autoplay (up to fifty automated rounds).
- Watch reels spin and stop on symbols randomly selected each time.
Mobile Play
This slot is designed for seamless play across devices running either Android and iOS mobile systems as well as older Windows Phone operating systems where possible. There may be some visual adjustments compared with the desktop version, however these do not detract from gameplay overall experience or outcome.
Player Experience
While there isn’t much room to maneuver since many aspects are predetermined by system’s random generation – you’ll still have fun going for big catches through wild respin combos and possible triggering jackpot wins in Jackpot Spin mode.
In conclusion, presents players with both entertainment value from exploring its features like free spins rounds including the potential to activate a top grand prize. The combination of realistic graphics, engaging soundscapes, along with potentially lucrative payouts all blend together into one immersive experience you can enjoy at any time on either a computer or smartphone.