Perfect Catch takes you to the bottom of the pond, where the players can catch more than just a carp; the right bait can attract hefty multipliers, extra Wilds, and the most frequent inhabitants of video slots – Free Spins. The average return to the player percentage is estimated at 96.32% and the game is played across a 5x3 reel grid with 20 paylines.
All symbols become payable in the combination of 3, from left to right. The game reaches its full potential on pressed bets, and maximizing the stakes can generate up to $12,500 for a combination of 5 highest paying icons – assuming that you increase the stake to $100 per spin. If you are on a budget, you can simply reduce the bet to $0.20, which is the minimum wager. Multiple winning combinations can be formed on a single line, but only the highest win will be validated.
Those with the "need for speed" will have the option of activating the Auto Play mode or increasing the spin speed by turning on the Quick Spin mode (on the game screen or under the game settings, where you can also mute the sound or skip the intro screen for all future sessions). The number of Auto Spins starts at 10 and goes up to 500. To stop the Auto mode, simply click on the Auto button (single arrow next to the Spin command) or determine the cash amount that, once reached, will automatically stop the auto spins. Alternatively, you can set up the automatic interruption of the Auto Play when the free spins are triggered.
When it comes to symbols, STHLM Gaming is keeping it reel. The highest paying icons are the Crustacean, the Frog, the Old Shoe, and the empty Tuna Fish Can. A, K, Q, and J, and 10 (all styled as fishing hooks) are the low-value icons, while Red Fish, Yellow, and Blue Fish are the special set of symbols that can only land on reels 2, 3, and 4. The Fish can appear in both the base game spins and bonus rounds, transforming into Wilds or multiplying the payout:
· Red Fish – adds x2 – x5 multiplier to the payout and transforms into the Wild symbol
· Yellow Fish – awards an additional win worth up to x25 player’s bet and transforms into Wild
· Blue Fish – add up to 2 extra Wilds before becoming one itself
The Free Spins are unlocked when a single Bonus icon lands on the last reel. The number of bonus rounds is determined by the position of the handle on the bonus symbol, activating 8, 12, 20, or 30 spins per session. The Perfect Catch Scatter is the only icon that cannot be replaced by the Wild, which can substitute all other symbols,
As you can see, Perfect Catch is simple yet dynamic, offering quite a few payout opportunities, especially during the Free Spins, where the hit frequency of special symbols is higher than in the base game. However, activating the bonus rounds is not always easy, and some sessions can be less productive than others. The RTP rate is solid and the $0.20 bet minimum will make the game affordable even for those who need to be mindful of the budget. As usual, maximizing the stakes (when possible) might prove useful, as you never know when those multipliers can hit you.