Real Time Gaming came up with Fishin’ Frenzy ten years ago, and gamers’ reaction astounded everyone. It took the gaming industry by storm. The popularity of this slot didn’t wane during the following years, prompting other game providers to copycat this highly-successful slot game. Pragmatic Play Slot attempted to cash in on the success, coming up with Fishin’ Reels. Is it worth playing it? The layout is enticing enough.
What about the other features?
For most slot players, the phrase “other features” would refer to Return to Player (RTP) and volatility. Both metrics influence the payout. We wondered if Pragmatic Play Slot chose to go the high road when they came up with Fishin’ Reels, as the game’s design was so Pixar. It could be a sequel to “Finding Dory”, but we have enough sequels and reboots at the moment. Where were we?
“The Old Man and the Sea” is about a Cuban fisherman who tried his darn luck in finding a huge fish in the hostile Caribbean Sea. He did, but a school of sharks bit it, piece by piece. The huge head was all that was left when the fisherman reached land.
The novella reminded us of the fish slot games, but we were certain that (author) Ernest Hemingway would be appalled at slot players relaxing while playing these themed games. But that’s the point.
The sea looks relaxing, and probably inspiring, on a good day. It should be a different scenario in the depths of the ocean, but this is what game providers, Pragmatic Play Slot included, have in mind.
We couldn’t help but compare Fishin’ Frenzy to Fishin’ Reels while we wrote our review of the latter. We don’t think that Pragmatic Play Slot’s efforts were mere attempts of a copycat, which would mean that there’s more to this “new kid on the block”.
Pragmatic Play Slot released Fishin’ Reels a few years ago. Do stick with us, as you would be surprised, and possibly amazed, at what we would think of it.
Into the blue: Let’s take the plunge
Here’s what to do before you choose your bet (amount) and play the game:
When you know the ins and out of Fishin’ Reels Pragmatic and have practiced enough, then you should be ready to play. Here’s how:
Fishin’ Reels slot, like the other slots, is about the appearance of three or more of the same symbol after the spin. You’ll get your rewards when it happens. Let’s go to the next section.
Fishes (e.g. swordfish): 5 = 10x
Fat frog: 5 = 5x
Lobster: 5 = 4x
Starfish: 5 = 3x
Flippers: 5 = 2x
Club, Diamond, Heart, Spade: 5 = 1x
Take note that the above pay table shows what to expect when you nab the highest multiplier value. You can go back to the demo version (and check the rest of the symbols and their corresponding rewards).
Fishin’ Reels has a high volatility, but players can only win as much as 1,200x their bet. It has to be the most confounding thing in the history of top casino games. We weren’t surprised at Pragmatic Play Slot opting for games with a high volatility, but we thought they missed a great opportunity.
Why not go for a maximum win of 10000x their bet? We believed that they could’ve cut a bigger slice into the (success) pie that Real Time Gaming has been enjoying for so long. We think Pragmatic Play Slot would make amends when they come up with a sequel to Fishin’ Reels. What do you think?
If you want a slot game that would cheer you up, then Fishin’ Reels is the one for you. It doesn’t only tick off the right boxes, but it would spare slot players of the dead ends that have been an issue with them.
We won’t argue about the copycat issue, as Pragmatic Play Slot did a good job in coming up with an alternative to Real Time Gaming Fishin’ Frenzy. Sign up now!
