Boat Bonanza Slot Review
Boat Bonanza is a new video slot from Play ‘n Go that was released on October 13, 2022. The whole concept of the game is based on fishing, and the objective of the game is to reel in the biggest catch possible. Large stretches of sandy beach, a Ferris wheel, and a lengthy pier may be seen in the reels' backgrounds at various points. The unfathomable nature of everything that lurks below the surface of the water is both utterly enthralling and, at the same time, a little unsettling. This is a topic that comes up again and time again in video slot machines. Read our review to see whether this slot has the chances to compete with similar slots in the industry.
Boat Bonanza by Play‘n Go Video Review
Boat Bonanza General Characteristics
- 12 paylines
- 5 reels and 4 rows
- High Volatility
- Return To Player 96.2%, 94.2%, 91.2%, 87.2%, 84.2%
- Bet Amount 0.2 - 50 EUR
- Maximum Win Multiplier x5,000
- Maximum Win Value 250,000 EUR
- 9 Main Symbols
- Additional Symbols: Scatter Symbol, Bonus Symbol
Boat Bonanza Bonus Features
Catch Symbols
You will have the opportunity to land Catch symbols throughout your spins in both the main game and the Free Spins bonus round. If you randomly activate a boat that is located over one or more catch symbols, you will be awarded the cash reward that corresponds to the total value of that Catch symbol.
Mega Catch
This feature requires you to simultaneously trigger two boats that are located above one reel. This will result in all of the catch symbols appearing across all of the reels being gathered.
Free Spins
The free spins feature is triggered when the player collects three or more Scatter symbols anywhere in the game. If you collect 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols, you will either earn 10, 15, or 20 Free Spins, according to the number of scatter symbols you got. During the course of this bonus round, there will consistently be 2 boats in play above the reels, each of these boats begins with a multiplier of one. During these spins, you will also have the opportunity to land multiplier and Free Spins catch symbols. If a multiplier is caught during one of these spins, the boat's total win multiplier will rise by one, up to a maximum of 5 times. If you are successful in catching the Free Spins Catch symbols, you will be awarded more free spins. When a boat catches a symbol that has a catch prize, the multiplier associated with that boat will be applied to the value of the symbol. If you activate the Mega Catch feature, the multipliers associated with all of the boats will be added together before being applied to the value of the symbol's catch prize. The re spins are also available while playing the bonus game. This function will be triggered once a catch of Catch symbols occurs. When this feature is engaged, the reels will spin in the opposite direction as normal, and the win lines will be disabled so that players can only win by landing catches. The respins will continue for as long as you continue to make new cash catches, at which point the usual free spins will begin since there will be no more opportunities to make new cash catches. It is possible to retrigger this feature.
Our Experience Playing Boat Bonanza
When we first began playing the game, we were met with a beautifully painted reelset, and the music playing in the background was reminiscent of traditional Irish folk music. It would seem that the bulk of slot machines with a fishing theme take their inspiration from the Big Bass series, and it was our responsibility to determine whether or not this game could compete with such rivals. To test this, we used our tried-and-tested procedure of depositing 200 Euros, setting the bet to 1 Euro, and giving it around 300 spins or so. The first one hundred spins were very unremarkable in terms of rewards. The largest of them occurred during the Mega Catch feature and resulted in just 15 euros, and when we caught one cash symbol with 9 euros on it. Because of it, we were out of pocket by 64 Euros, which was a really discouraging amount. The next one hundred spins were a little bit better, but still losing for us. Our bankroll after 200 spins was 78 Euros. The final one hundred spins were exactly the same as the previous ones, with the exception of triggering the Free Spins bonus round. However, it paid us only x50 the bet which was not enough to bounce back at least a little bit. Overall, after 300 spins, we lost almost all of our balance and walked away with a negative feeling about this slot.
Boat Bonanza Verdict
When it comes to games that have a fishing-related theme, the Big Bass series continues to be on top of its game and dominates the competition. Unfortunately, the fact that this slot grabbed some of their ideas and gave them their own spin, which did not result in an entertaining slot to play, betrays the fact that this slot was inspired by them. The payouts during the main game are almost non-existent, a few bonus features that this slot offers do not help in that regard, and the Free Spins bonus round is very difficult to trigger. After all is said and done, we recommend you sticking to the Big Bass series of slots rather than trying the new waters in this one. Play it at your own risk.
