Marlin Masters: The Big Haul

Marlin Masters: The Big Haul Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Hacksaw Gaming
Release Date	14 August 2025
Theme	Fishing, Tropical adventure
Layout	5 reels, 4 rows
Paylines	14
Bet Range	£0.10 to £100 (or equivalent)
Core Mechanics	LootLines with Marlin symbols carrying cash values, Fisherman symbols collect Marlin values with multipliers, Three bonus rounds: Don’t Be Koi, Catch Me If You Can, Hooked On Paradise, Feature Buy options available
Software Developer	Hacksaw Gaming
Platform Availability	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	colourful fish (orange, pink, green, blue)	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Marlin symbols (regular and Golden)	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Anchor Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	FS crate	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Marlin Masters: The Big Haul Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Don’t Be Koi	3 scatters	8 free spins	Big Haul Bar upgrades every 4 Fishermen; Golden Marlins min 3×; upgrades grant extra spins and Fisherman min multipliers (2×, 4×, 10×)
Catch Me If You Can	4 scatters	10 free spins	All Fishermen start at min 2×; Golden Marlins min 5×; Big Haul Bar upgrades grant extra spins and Fisherman min multipliers (4×, 10×, 15×)
Hooked On Paradise	5 scatters	10 free spins	Sticky Fisherman symbols remain and collect Marlin values each spin; Sticky Golden Fisherman may appear; Golden Marlins min 3×

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the maximum win in this slot?	The maximum win is 10000× the bet.
What is the RTP of the game?	The RTP is 96.28%.
How many paylines does the game have?	The game has 14 fixed paylines.
What bonus rounds are available?	There are three bonus rounds: Don’t Be Koi, Catch Me If You Can, and Hooked On Paradise.
Can I buy bonus features?	Yes. Feature Buy options allow direct access to bonus rounds for a multiple of the bet.

Marlin Masters: The Big Haul Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses