The Frosty Reels Icefishing Showdown is a casino slot game that combines the thrill of ice fishing with the excitement of playing slots. Developed by a leading online gaming company, this game has gained popularity among players who enjoy unique themes and engaging gameplay.
Theme and Design
As its name suggests, the game’s theme revolves around ice fishing, where players are transported to the frozen tundra in search of giant fish. The game’s background features an icy landscape with snow-covered trees icefishing and a serene lake, setting the stage for an immersive experience. The design is crisp and clean, making it visually appealing on both desktop and mobile devices.
The game’s symbols include various fish, ice picks, fishing nets, and other relevant objects that complement the theme. Each symbol has its own unique animation when landing, adding to the overall visual appeal of the game. The game also features a dynamic soundtrack with soothing music, which adjusts according to the player’s progress through the game.
Symbols
The game’s symbols are divided into high-paying and low-paying categories. High-paying symbols include:
- Giant Pike: 5x, 10x, or 20x the bet for three, four, or five on a payline
- Arctic Salmon: 2x, 5x, or 15x the bet for two, three, or four on a payline
- Smelt Fish: 0.8x, 1.6x, or 4x the bet for one, two, or three on a payline
Low-paying symbols include:
- Ice Pick: 0.2x the bet for three in a row
- Fishing Net: 0.3x the bet for three in a row
- Snowflake: 0.1x the bet for five in a row
Payouts
The game’s payout structure is based on a standard slot machine system, where matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right trigger payouts. The game offers a maximum payout of 20x the total bet when landing five Giant Pike symbols.
Wild Symbol:
- Ice Pick: substitutes for all other symbols except scatters and serves as an additional wild during free spins
Scatter Symbols
The Fishing Net is the scatter symbol, which triggers the Free Spins feature. Three or more scatters anywhere on the reels award ten free spins with increased multipliers and bigger payouts.
Bonus Features
The game offers two main bonus features:
- Free Spins : triggered by three or more scattering fishing nets, players receive a fixed number of free spins (up to 20) based on their initial bet.
- Fishing Bonus : the Ice Pick symbol appears as an additional wild during Free Spins, increasing the chances of winning.
Wilds
As mentioned earlier, the Ice Pick is both a regular and scatter substitute in some cases but acts primarily as a standard Wild for symbols other than Scatters (Fishing Net). Its main function in triggering ‘Free Spins’ doesn’t make it an actual Scatter due to serving no multiplier values within that feature.
RTP and Volatility
According to the game’s official information, the RTP is set at 96.5%, which is relatively high compared to other slot games on the market. The game has a medium volatility level, making it suitable for players who prefer balanced gameplay with regular wins without extremely high or low risk.
Betting Range and Max Win
The betting range in Frosty Reels Icefishing Showdown slots spans from $0.10 per spin to a maximum of $100, catering to both casual players on small budgets and high rollers looking for more substantial stakes. The game’s maximum payout is 200x the total bet.
Gameplay and Features
The gameplay experience in Frosty Reels Icefishing Showdown slots features:
- Five reels
- Twenty paylines with flexible betting options, allowing players to choose from a range of coin values and bets per line.
- Regular wins are based on matching symbols along an active win line (adjacent or consecutive), as is typical for most slot machines worldwide today.
The "Free Spins" bonus does indeed award more free spins and raises multipliers but doesn’t introduce additional Wilds, Scatters, etc., which keeps its simplicity intact.
