Reel Big Fish

Reel Big Fish Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Blue Guru Games
Release Date	October 5, 2022
Theme	Fishing, Nautical, Underwater
Layout	5×3
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.20–200 (currency varies by operator)
Core Mechanics	Wild collects fish symbols for instant cash prizes, Free spins with reel level progression, Feature Buy with three levels
Technology	HTML5
Platforms	Desktop and mobile

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Petrol can, Buoy, Map	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Diving gear	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Fishing net wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Fisherman scatter, Golden scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Reel Big Fish Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Wild collects fish	Wild lands with fish symbols	1×–5× bet per fish	Wild collects fish symbols and pays cash
Free Spins with reel levels	3+ scatters	8, 12, or 20 free spins	Reels have levels 0–3; higher levels increase fish payouts	Golden scatter maxes reel level
Feature Buy	Player chooses to buy	8, 12, or 20 free spins	Direct access to free spins	Different RTPs for each buy level

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Reel Big Fish?	The RTP can be 96.51%, 94.01%, 92.01%, or 90% depending on operator.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 5436× your bet.
How many paylines does the game have?	The game has 20 fixed paylines.
What triggers free spins?	Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols triggers 8, 12, or 20 free spins respectively.
What does the wild symbol do?	The wild collects fish symbols and pays instant cash prizes.
What is the Feature Buy option?	You can buy free spins for 70×, 130×, or 275× your bet to start at different levels.
What are reel levels in free spins?	Each reel has a level from 0 to 3; higher levels increase fish payouts up to 200× bet.

Reel Big Fish Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses