Unusual Catch

Unusual Catch Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Northern Lights Gaming (Games Global)
Release Date	2024-05-02
Theme	Fishing, Underwater, Detective‑turned‑angler
Layout	5 reels × 4 rows
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.10 to 20
Core Mechanics	Sticky Wild Frames with multipliers up to 5×, Angler fills frames with wilds, Nudging Scatter Respin, Free Spins with bonus trail and extra spins/multipliers, Gamble feature, Feature Buy
Compatibility	Playable on desktop and mobile devices
Interface	Controls on right side, feature buy via lifebuoy icon

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	Beer bottle, Fishing hook, Hat, Boat	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
Wild	Green Wild, Purple Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Golden fish	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Unusual Catch Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Sticky Wild Frames	Any Wild lands	Frame with 1× multiplier	Frame multiplier increases by 1× per additional wild up to 5×
Angler Wild Bonus	Angler symbol lands		Fills all sticky frames with wilds applying their multipliers
Nudging Scatter Respin	2 Scatters on top three rows		Held reels nudge down and respin until scatter reaches bottom or 5 scatters appear
Free Spins Booster	2 Scatters land	Token added to booster meter	Collect 50 tokens to unlock free spins trail start
Free Spins	3+ Scatters land	10/15/20 free spins	Angler symbols on trail award extra spins and multipliers up to 10×
Gamble Feature	After a win		Chance to gamble win for higher payout or lose it
Feature Buy	Player chooses to buy		Buy into free spins for a cost (around 38× stake)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Unusual Catch?	The RTP is 96.04 % in base game
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 12500× the bet
How do sticky wild frames work?	Each wild leaves a frame with a multiplier that increases up to 5×
How are free spins triggered?	By landing 3 or more scatters or filling booster meter via scatters
What does the Angler symbol do?	It fills all sticky frames with wilds applying their multipliers
Can I buy into the bonus?	Yes, feature buy allows direct entry to free spins for a cost
Is there a gamble option?	Yes, players can gamble wins for a chance to increase or lose them

Unusual Catch Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses