How times change, huh? Not long ago, it seemed like every other game hitting the shelves was either Irish, Egyptian-themed, or ‘book’-mechanized. Now, it feels like we’re in the era of fishing-themed slots. Whether you’re a fan of this trend or not, Jelly, in association with Yggdrasil, brings us another option called Wild Fishin’ Wild Ways. This game incorporates a money symbol collect feature, but Jelly has spiced things up by tweaking the collection method and adding expanded ways and reels.
Game Overview
Wild Fishin’ Wild Ways is full of little (and larger) elements that bend the usual rules of fishing slots. The base game takes place above water, near a quaint seaside town as the sun rises on a pleasant day. A seaweed-coated 5-reel, 3-row game grid is at the center, with a counter on top indicating a starting value of 243 ways to win, which grows when the panel expands. Jelly has created an inviting scene for the fishing action, giving the game a vaguely Pixar, Finding Nemo quality—especially when free spins trigger and the gameplay moves beneath the waves.
Gameplay and Features
The angling antics begin by selecting a stake ranging from 25 p/c to $/€100 per spin and casting off on any device. Be aware that Wild Fishin’ Wild Ways has multiple RTP versions, with the highest being 95.1%. The game features high volatility, though the max win isn’t particularly high, and the hit frequency is around 1 in 4 or 5 spins, depending on the RTP model.
Symbols and Payouts
Hooking fish might be more exciting, but standard wins are achieved by landing three to five matching symbols. The lower portion of the paytable consists of four wooden J-A card ranks, while the higher pays include fishing rods, worms, boats, and birds. A five-of-a-kind winning combination pays 0.5-1x the bet for the lower-paying symbols and 2.5-10x the bet for the higher-paying symbols. Wild symbols, displaying a fisherman, can substitute for any symbol except the Bonus symbol.
Verdict
Wild Fishin’ Wild Ways delivers an engaging and visually appealing slot experience with its inviting seaside setting and playful underwater scenes. The game’s expanded ways and reels, along with its money symbol collect feature, add a fresh twist to the fishing slot genre. While the max win isn’t particularly high and the RTP varies, the high volatility and hit frequency offer a balanced gameplay experience. Whether you’re a fan of fishing slots or just looking for something new, Wild Fishin’ Wild Ways is worth a cast.