Shark Wash

Shark Wash Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Relax Gaming
Release Date	2023-06-28
Theme	Sharks, Underwater, Cartoon, Humor
Layout	5 reels, 4 rows, 1,024 ways to win
Paylines	1024
Bet Range	0.10 to 200 (currency varies by operator)
Core Mechanics	Cascading wins, Sticky countdown wilds, Persistent multiplier, Free spins with retriggers, Bonus buy option
Developer	Relax Gaming
Platform	HTML5, mobile and desktop compatible

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	clubs, diamonds, hearts, spades	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	blue shark cleaner, green shark cleaner, orange shark cleaner, red shark cleaner	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	boss shark	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	W wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	B bonus scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Shark Wash Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins	3, 4 or 5 bonus scatters	7, 10 or 15 free spins	Retriggers and persistent countdown wild multiplier
Countdown Wilds	Wild lands in a win		Sticky wild with counter 1‑5 that decrements per cascade	Adds to multiplier meter when removed
Bonus Buy	Player chooses to buy	Free spins feature	Direct access to free spins	RTP increases to 96.5%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Shark Wash?	The RTP is 96.06%.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 5000x the stake.
How volatile is the game?	The game has high volatility.
How do countdown wilds work?	Wilds land with a counter between 1 and 5 and stick for that many cascades. When the counter reaches zero the wild is removed and its starting value adds to the multiplier meter.
How many free spins can I get?	You can get 7, 10 or 15 free spins by landing 3, 4 or 5 scatters respectively, and extra spins can be won during the feature.
Does the multiplier reset in free spins?	The multiplier meter remains persistent during free spins and does not reset.
Can I buy the free spins feature?	Yes, you can buy the free spins feature for 80× your bet where allowed.
What is the layout of the game?	The game uses a 5‑reel, 4‑row layout with 1,024 ways to win.

Shark Wash Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses