If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a Norse warrior swaps his sword for a fishing spear, Eric’s Big Catch might have the answer. Developed by Stakelogic, this sea-soaked slot blends the classic fishing game format with Viking aesthetics — not the most natural pairing, but one that at least adds a twist to an otherwise overfished genre. The bearded protagonist Eric presides over the reels from the deck of a bobbing longship, while fish float peacefully below, oblivious to the chaos that usually accompanies bonus features and multiplier-filled wilds.
The layout here is standard fare: 5 reels, 3 rows, and 20 fixed paylines. Wins form when three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right. The minimum bet sits at 0.20, and the base game is driven by straightforward line wins, occasional fish payouts, and the hope of potentially triggering the Free Spins bonus where most of the heavy lifting happens.
Stakelogic has made a name for itself with a steady output of visually sharp, often feature-rich games like Wild Wild Bass and Candyways Bonanza 2 Megaways. Eric’s Big Catch is less chaotic than those, but it still introduces a few wrinkles — like walking wilds and collectible fish symbols—that try to keep the waters from going stagnant.
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The slot’s paytable is filled with fishing gear and playing cards, broken into two categories: low-paying and high-paying symbols.
Symbol | Payout (3, 4, 5 of a kind) |
10 | 0.10x, 0.50x, 2x |
J | 0.10x, 0.50x, 2x |
Q | 0.10x, 0.50x, 2x |
K | 0.10x, 0.50x, 2x |
A | 0.10x, 0.50x, 2x |
Fishing Net | 0.40x, 2x, 10x |
Fishing Hook | 0.40x, 2x, 10x |
Trap | 0.60x, 3x, 20x |
Fishing Rod | 0.60x, 3x, 20x |
Spear | 1x, 4x, 40x |
Fish symbols are a separate story: they can land anywhere and display random values from 0.5x to 12x your stake. While they can form their own line wins (up to 20x for five), their primary role is tied to the bonus round.
There are two types of special symbols:
Triggering free spins with 3 or more scatters awards 6 to 10 free spins. During the round, Wild Vikings become central to the action. When one lands, it acts as a walking wild, shifting one reel to the left on each spin and triggering a respin each time it moves. While doing so, if any fish symbols are potentially in view, the Wild Viking scoops up their cash values.
Walking wilds don’t just move — they also bring multipliers into the mix. When a Wild Viking lands or moves, it has a chance to carry a multiplier of x2, x3, x5, or x10. That multiplier is applied to the total fish values collected during that respin. If more than one Wild Viking lands, things can stack up quickly.
These symbols drop frequently and display random bet multipliers. In the base game, they mostly serve as line wins unless you’ve activated the bonus. During the free spins, they’re the main prize, with the Wild Viking acting as the collector.
Free spins can be retriggered if more scatters land. Multipliers and walking wilds from previous spins carry over, maintaining the bonus momentum. There’s no cap to how many free spins can be retriggered, though retriggers aren’t especially common.
Eric’s Big Catch combines two familiar ideas — fishing and Norse themes — into one neatly animated slot. If you're drawn to the collect-and-win style of gameplay, it may remind you of Fishin’ Frenzy or Big Bass Bonanza, albeit with a slightly moodier, Viking-esque veneer. You can find all these slot titles at BetVictor.