Desert Shark

Desert Shark Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Fantasma Games (via Relax Gaming)
Release Date	February 2020
Theme	Adventure, Desert, Fish, Pirate
Layout	5 reels, 4 rows, 40 paylines
Paylines	40
Bet Range	0.20–100
Core Mechanics	Swim Swim feature transforms symbols into wilds and increases multipliers, Dynamite Wilds randomly placed during free spins, Free Spins triggered by scatters, High volatility gameplay, Mobile‑optimized HTML5 design
Technology	HTML5
Compatibility	Mobile and desktop optimized

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	skull, snake, taj mahal, map	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	teapot, bottle, compass, camel	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	pirate prince, wild	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	wild symbol, multiplier wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	tornado scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Desert Shark Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Swim Swim	Two Swim Wilds on base game spin		Transforms symbols into wilds and increases multiplier wilds up to 9×
Free Spins	Three scatters on reels 2‑4	8 free spins	Free spins with Dynamite Wilds placed on reels 1‑3 each spin	Swim Wild during free spins activates Dynamite Wilds to upgrade symbols

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Desert Shark?	The RTP is 96.33 %.
What is the volatility level?	The volatility is high.
How do I trigger free spins?	Land three scatter symbols on reels 2, 3 and 4 to trigger free spins.
What does the Swim Swim feature do?	Landing two Swim Wilds transforms symbols into wilds and increases multiplier wilds up to 9×.
What are Dynamite Wilds?	During free spins, Dynamite Wilds are placed on reels 1‑3 and can upgrade symbols into wilds or multiplier wilds.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win multiplier is 16974× the stake.
Can I play Desert Shark on mobile?	Yes, the game is optimized for mobile and desktop.

Desert Shark Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses