Pool Shark

Pool Shark Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Habanero
Release Date	April 9, 2016
Theme	Underwater, Billiards, Ocean life
Layout	5×3
Paylines	25
Bet Range	0.25 to 5000 (coins or currency units)
Core Mechanics	Wild symbol doubles wins when substituting, Scatter triggers free spins with retriggers, Progressive jackpot with mini, minor, major, grand tiers, Gamble feature after wins, Autoplay
Technology	HTML5 and JavaScript
Platforms	Desktop, mobile, tablet

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	9, 10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	cocktail, cue chalk, starfish, lobster waiter, hammerhead shark	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	pool balls arranged triangle	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	pool shark	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	black eight ball	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Pool Shark Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins with increasing multipliers	Three or more scatters	12 free spins	Free spins with multiplier that increases each block of three spins	Retriggerable up to four times
Progressive Jackpot	Random after any win		Random award of mini, minor, major or grand jackpot
Gamble feature	After any win		Choose a card to beat dealer to double win

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I trigger free spins?	Land three or more black eight ball scatters to trigger twelve free spins
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes. Free spins can be retriggered up to four times
What does the wild symbol do?	The pool shark wild substitutes for other symbols except scatter and doubles wins when part of a winning combination
Is there a progressive jackpot?	Yes. A progressive jackpot can be triggered randomly after any win and awards mini, minor, major or grand tiers
What is the gamble feature?	After a win you can choose to gamble by selecting a card to beat the dealer and double your win
What is the RTP of the game?	The return to player is 95.84%
What is the volatility level?	The game has medium volatility
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 450000x your stake

Pool Shark Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses