NGM Game

Captain Sharky

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Compact cartoon pirate slot with multiplying wilds and gamble play

SlotRanker Score
53
/ 99
53
05099

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How this score is built
RTP
96%
return to player
Volatility
—
variance
Max win
—
top multiplier
Min bet
$0.10
per spin
Reels
5
10 lines
Player rating
3.7 ★
13 votes
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Captain Sharky
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Why this score

Partial data (71%)

Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Slot score profile across 5 weighted categoriesPayouts & RTP9/10RTP 96% → 9.0/10Volatility8/10imputedimputed medium…Win Potential—no dataFeatures3.5/105 features → 3.5/10Game Mechanics4.2/10f=5 r=5 p=10 →…
Payouts & RTP9/10
RTP 96% → 9.0/10
Volatility8/10imputed
imputed medium (unknown) → 8.0/10
Win Potential—
no data
Features3.5/10
5 features → 3.5/10
Game Mechanics4.2/10
f=5 r=5 p=10 → 4.2/10
Context signals (tie-breakers)
Layout5/10
3x5 → 5.0/10
Bet Flexibility6/10
0.1–100 (×1000) → 6.0/10
Provider Reputation5.2/10
provider avg 5.2 → 5.2/10
Popularity0/10
synthetic proxy → 0.0/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 53 — Captain Sharky by NGM Game

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Slot Summary

Ten adjustable paylines give Captain Sharky a compact format for NGM Game's cartoon pirate story. The slot uses Wild Multipliers and a red-or-black gamble decision to add risk after ordinary line wins, while Scatter Symbols provide its other principal trigger. Its identity comes from placing those familiar controls inside a light sea adventure rather than loading the base game with unrelated systems.
MechanicsWild Multipliers enhance line wins

How It Plays

Wins are evaluated across 10 adjustable paylines on 5 reels. The compact arrangement keeps attention on conventional symbol combinations and the effect of multiplying wilds.

After a qualifying win, the player can collect the amount or enter the red-or-black gamble game. A correct color choice doubles the risked award.

Theme & Atmosphere

Captain Sharky treats the Sea as a Cartoon Pirate setting, pairing treasure hunting with Fish, Shark, and other marine characters rather than a realistic nautical story.

The playful treatment keeps the Pirate subject easy to read. Treasure, underwater creatures, and a comic captain provide the visual context for the slot's simple line game.

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Features & Win Potential

Wild Multipliers are the main modifier, with the Wild Symbol substituting in line combinations and increasing the value of wins it helps complete.

The Scatter Symbol supplies a separate trigger, while the Risk/Gamble game moves the final decision outside the reels through a red-or-black card choice.

MultiplierScatter SymbolWild SymbolWild MultipliersRisk/Gamble (Double) game
Spec sheet
Captain Sharky at a glance.
Identity
Slot nameCaptain Sharky
StudioNGM Game
Released2/22/2025
Math
SlotRanker Score53
RTP96%
Max win—
Bet range$0.10 – $100.00
Player rating3.7 / 5 · 13 votes
Format
Reels5
Paylines10
Layout3x5

True Cost to Play

Expected average based on this slot's 96% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Cost per hour$1.60
Cost per session$1.60

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

Bankroll survival simulator

How long could a bankroll last on Captain Sharky? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Volatility tier: Mediumassumed — not published for this slot

Running simulation…
How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (Medium). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (96.00%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (1,000×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

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Compare Captain Sharky with other games

Captain Sharky
Captain Sharky
Score 53This game
JawsomeJawsome
Score 89
Pirate SharkyPirate Sharky
Score 85
Cowabunga Dream DropCowabunga Dream Drop
Score 81
Desert SharkDesert Shark
Score 81
Identity
Studio
NGM Game
Massive Studios
Playson
Relax Gaming
Fantasma Games
Released2/22/20253/8/202510/19/20222/20/20242/25/2020
Math
RTP96%96.65%96.1%96.01%96.33%
Volatility—High volatilityHigh volatilityHigh volatilityHigh volatility
Max win—50,000×20,000×6,000×16,794×
Format
Reels56555
Layout3x56x65x35x35x4
Paylines10Cluster Pays1224340
Min bet0.10.20.20.20.4
Max bet10010010010050
Features
Progressive—————
Wild symbol✓✓✓✓✓
Free spins—✓✓✓✓
Scatter symbol✓✓✓✓✓
Multiplier✓✓✓—✓
Bonus game—————
Respins————✓

Every number is shown as a delta against Captain Sharky.

Captain Sharky
Comparing against
Captain Sharky
NGM Game
RTP
96%
Max win
—
Score
53
Jawsome
Jawsome
Massive Studios
RTP
96.65%▲+0.7
Volatility
High volatility
Max win
50,000×
Score
89▲+36
+ Free Spins
Pirate Sharky
Pirate Sharky
Playson
RTP
96.1%▲+0.1
Volatility
High volatility
Max win
20,000×
Score
85▲+32
+ Free Spins
Cowabunga Dream Drop
Cowabunga Dream Drop
Relax Gaming
RTP
96.01%same
Volatility
High volatility
Max win
6,000×
Score
81▲+28
+ Free Spins− Multiplier
Desert Shark
Desert Shark
Fantasma Games
RTP
96.33%▲+0.3
Volatility
High volatility
Max win
16,794×
Score
81▲+28
+ Free Spins+ Respins

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Questions & Answers

Captain Sharky FAQ

3 questions

The catalog and several game listings state a 96% RTP for Captain Sharky, although configurations may vary between operators.

Captain Sharky uses 10 paylines across 5 reels, keeping its base spin readable while leaving room for Wild Multipliers and Scatter Symbols.

Yes. Its Risk/Gamble game uses a red-or-black card choice that can double a qualifying win or forfeit the amount placed at risk.

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