It's a reaction akin to what we experience each time a new fishing-themed slot crosses our desk for evaluation. Of course, we jest—well, mostly. Now, let's dive into yet another fishing-inspired slot to add to the collection: Boat Bonanza Down Under, crafted by the Swedish developer Play'n GO, marking the third installment in their Boat Bonanza series.

Set 'Down Under,' this game transports players to the vast expanse of Australia. Wherever we may find ourselves, the sun beams down on crystal-clear blue waters teeming with aquatic life. While Boat Bonanza Down Under bears visual similarities to its predecessors, it also introduces subtle changes. Notably, the boats that typically grace the game grid have been replaced by a slumbering fisherman on a flotation device. It's a modest departure from the norm.

The game unfolds on a transparent grid housing 5 reels, each adorned with 4 positions, and featuring 12 paylines. Play'n GO has assigned a volatility rating of 7 out of 10 to the math model, with the highest RTP value standing at 96.25%. Placing your wagers entails selecting stakes ranging from 10 cents to $/€50 per spin.

While traditional pay symbols might lose some appeal in a fishing-themed slot, Boat Bonanza Down Under presents a mix of familiar and thematic icons. These include the standard 10-A card ranks alongside goggles, flip flops, a canned tentacle, and a bird on a floaty. Achieving combinations of these symbols yields various rewards, with the fish money symbols capable of generating line wins of up to 40 times the initial bet. Notably, there's no wild symbol in Boat Bonanza Down Under.

Catch Feature

A sleeping fisherman hovers above the reels, occasionally changing positions. Upon awakening, the fisherman triggers one of three events:

Vertical Fish: Collects all prizes beneath the fisherman.

Surf n Catch: The fisherman gathers all prizes on the reels, with a multiplier applied based on the number of reels containing Catch prizes.

Under Reel Collection: Unveils a mystery prize from beneath the reels, which can range from cash rewards to special scatters that progress players along the free spins trail.

Free Spins

Obtaining three or more scatters awards 10 free spins. During this round, a 12-position trail emerges. Progression along the trail occurs by collecting scatters, including those generated by the Under Reel Collection feature. Additional picks or free spins are awarded at specific intervals along the trail, with retrigger stages offering win multipliers ranging from x2 to x10.

Pick Bonus:

At the onset of free spins, players engage in a pick bonus that grants one of eight modifiers to the round. Trail progression may yield more picks. These modifiers, available in regular and upgraded variations, offer enhancements such as extra free spins, increased Catch triggers, removal of low-paying symbols, and sticky catch symbols.