If you’ve ever wondered what Fishin’ Frenzy would look like with a slightly cheekier name and a few more volts in the system, Light & Wonder may have an answer. Reel ’Em In! A Bit Fishy! throws its hat into the crowded waters of fishing slots — those bright, splashy games that never seem to run out of aquatic puns or underwater hooks. But instead of diving deep into realism, this one paddles into old-school territory with simple, colourful graphics and a soundtrack that loops like it’s had one too many fizzy drinks.
The setup floats on a 6x3 grid with 729 ways to win and an extra horizontal reel running underneath the main one — more on that curious contraption later. Combinations pay left to right starting from reel 1, and players will need at least three matching symbols to trigger a payout. Stakes begin at 0.20 per spin, which is low enough for a cautious dabble. The rest of the game is built on classic mechanics: land hooks, catch fish, hope for an Electric Eel to zap some value into your haul.
Light & Wonder has a long history with land-based gaming, and it’s still finding its rhythm in the online space. That said, Reel ’Em In! A Bit Fishy! feels like a nod to its brick-and-mortar roots — simple, familiar, but with just enough added features to keep things wriggling. Players who’ve tried other Light & Wonder releases like Rainbow Riches Power Mix or Raging Rhino Mighty Ways may spot a similarly bold, bright aesthetic.
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There are two main groups of symbols here: low-paying royals and high-paying fishing gear. It’s a tidy selection with moderate payout potential. Here’s how the symbols measure up:
Symbol | Payouts for 3, 4, 5, and 6 of a kind |
9 | 0.40x, 0.60x, 1x 1.5x |
10 | 0.40x, 0.60x, 1x 1.5x |
J | 0.40x, 0.60x, 1x 1.5x |
Q | 0.50x, 1x, 2x, 3x |
K | 0.50x, 1x, 2x, 3x |
Fishing Net | 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x |
Hat | 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x |
Tackle Box | 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x |
Ring | 2x, 3x, 5x, 8x |
Hook | 3x, 5x, 8x, 10x |
Special symbols include:
The Shark Wild substitutes for all regular pay symbols and helps form wins. Then there are Fishing Rods, which only land on reels 2 through 5 and are key to triggering the game’s fishing-related features. Scatter symbols, meanwhile, can unlock the free spins round, and the Horizontal Reel of Fish introduces Cash Fish, Swordfish, and Electric Eels.
Running beneath the main grid, this reel is the heart of the action. On each spin, it shifts one space to the left, introducing a new symbol on the right. If a Fishing Rod potentially lands directly above a Cash Fish, Swordfish, or Electric Eel, it reels in the prize.
The catch? Rods that land above a blank space don’t snag anything.
Free Spins are triggered when a Swordfish is caught or when a combination of Swordfish and Scatter symbols appears. The number of free spins awarded ranges from 8 to 15, depending on the triggering combo.
During the free spins, Sharks may appear randomly to convert up to 5 positions into wilds. It’s a straightforward round with no retriggers, but it adds a bit of bite to the bonus.
Reel ’Em In! A Bit Fishy! brings classic fishing mechanics and visuals into one tidy slot. If you enjoy the collection-style gameplay and cheery design, similar games include Fishin’ Frenzy Megaways, Big Bass Splash, or Golden Catch - all available at BetVictor.