icefishing game

The icefishing game is a popular online casino slot machine that combines the excitement of fishing with the thrill of winning big. Developed by Microgaming, one of the leading software providers in the industry, stake ice fishing this slot has gained a significant following among players worldwide.

Theme and Design The icefishing game is set against the serene backdrop of a frozen lake, complete with towering pine trees and snow-covered hills. The reels are designed to resemble an old-fashioned fishing rod, adding to the charm of the game. The theme is straightforward: players take on the role of an angler trying to catch as many fish as possible while avoiding the dangers of icefishing.

Symbols The game features a range of symbols that add to its allure:

• Standard playing card values (A, K, Q, J) are used in place of traditional fruit or gemstone icons.
• A fisherman is the wild symbol, which can substitute for any other icon to create winning combinations.
• The icefishing rod with a glowing light at the tip serves as the scatter symbol.

Payouts The payouts in the icefishing game are generous, offering players up to 5000 coins per spin. The highest-paying symbols are:

• Wild Fisherman: pays 2000 coins for five-of-a-kind
• Ice Rod: pays 1000 coins for five-of-a-kind

Wilds and Scatters The wild symbol (Fisherman) is the most valuable icon, offering multiple benefits to players.

• Wild Substitution : The fisherman can substitute any standard playing card value or other non-scatter symbols.
• Stacked Wilds : When two or more stacked wilds appear on adjacent reels, it triggers a Free Spins feature (explained later).

Scatters The icefishing rod with a glowing light at the tip is used as the scatter symbol.

• Scatter Triggering : Three or more scatters anywhere on the grid trigger up to 15 free spins.
• Free Spins Feature : The number of free spins awarded depends on the initial scatter count:
  • 3 scatters: 10 free spins
  • 4 scatters: 13 free spins
  • 5 scatters: 15 free spins

Bonus Features

Free Spins Feature (Multiplier Wild)

During free spins, one or more reels become wild for each spin. The game features an attractive multiplier wild feature:

• Reel Lock : When a reel locks up as wild during the initial free spins, it remains so until all remaining spins have been played.
• Sticky Multipliers : Every time a locked reel appears with a multiplier (x2 or x3), that symbol sticks in place for subsequent reels.

Free Spins Feature (Regular)

In this variant:

• Each spin is triggered randomly
• Up to 5 additional wild symbols can appear on the grid

RTP and Volatility The return-to-player (RTP) rate of icefishing game luck is approximately 95.50%, placing it slightly above average among modern slots.

As for volatility, this slot falls under moderate-high classification. This means that players will experience a balance between relatively frequent wins with lower values and less frequent but higher-paying jackpots.

Betting Range

Betting range in the icefishing game is suitable for both high-rollers and low-stakes gamblers:

• Minimum bet: 0.30 coins per spin (bet level of 1)
• Maximum bet: 150 coins per spin (bet level of 10)

Max Win The maximum win available in this slot machine is set at a generous 50000 times the initial stake.