Zillion Games

The Mad Fisherman

High-volatility fishing slot with collector-focused Free Spins

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/ 99

05099

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RTP

95%

return to player

Volatility

High volatility

variance

Max win

1,675×

top multiplier

Min bet

$1.00

per spin

Reels

10 lines

Player rating

3.6 ★

3 votes

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3.6 / 5

3 ratings

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

Payouts & RTP8/10

RTP 95% → 8.0/10

Volatility9/10

high → 9.0/10

Win Potential6.4/10

x1675.00 (1675×) → 6.4/10

Features10/10

12 features → 10.0/10

Game Mechanics6.7/10

f=12 r=5 p=10 → 6.7/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout6/10

5x3 → 6.0/10

Bet Flexibility4/10

1–75 (×75) → 4.0/10

Provider Reputation6.6/10

provider avg 6.6 → 6.6/10

Popularity2.5/10

synthetic proxy → 2.5/10

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: 69 — The Mad Fisherman by Zillion Games

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Slot Summary

Between a plain fishing reel set and a collector-heavy bonus game sits The Mad Fisherman, a Zillion Games release that gives its Nature setting several jobs. Respins can extend an unfinished trigger, while Free Spins add Wild behavior, symbol collection, and Cash Collector play. The 95% RTP, high volatility, and x1675.00 ceiling make those feature routes more important than frequent low-stakes repetition.

How It Plays

Regular spins use a compact reel format, with Scatter Symbols directing attention toward the bonus. Respins can preserve an incomplete trigger and provide another attempt.

Fish symbols carry hidden values into the feature path, while the fisherman character becomes relevant during collection. The result is more structured than a purely decorative fishing setup.

Theme & Atmosphere

Nature is expressed through open water, fishing equipment, boats, and a comic fisherman character. The setting stays focused on the act of catching rather than scenic travel.

Fish and treasure imagery also support the collection rules. That connection lets the aquatic subject explain why values are gathered during Free Spins instead of serving as background alone.

Nature

Features & Win Potential

Respins and Nudges create extra movement around an incomplete Scatter Symbol trigger. Wild Symbols then support ordinary combinations and receive added importance during Free Spins.

Cash Collector and Symbols collection (Energy) govern the gathering phase, while the Additive symbol and Multiplier can increase the combined value of qualifying fish symbols.

Free Spins Multiplier Scatter Symbol Wild Symbol Respins Bonus Game Nudges Symbols collection (Energy)Additional Free Spins Bonus symbols Cash Collector Additive symbol

Bonus & Free Spins

Scatter Symbols open Free Spins, where Wild behavior and Cash Collector rules become active. Fish values can be gathered into a combined award during the feature.

Additional Free Spins can extend the round after enough fisherman symbols are collected. Bonus symbols and Multiplier effects provide further changes within the same bonus sequence.

Spec sheet

The Mad Fisherman at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameThe Mad Fisherman

StudioZillion Games

Released

Math

SlotRanker Score69

RTP95%

VolatilityHigh volatility

Max win1,675×

Bet range$1.00 – $75.00

Player rating3.6 / 5 · 3 votes

Format

Reels5

Paylines10

Layout5x3

Features

Themes

Expected average based on this slot's 95% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$20.00

Cost per session$20.00

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

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

Bankroll ($)Bet per spin ($)Speed

Volatility tier: High

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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 (High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (95.00%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (1,675×).

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 The Mad Fisherman with other games

	The Mad Fisherman Score 69This game	Elemento Score 91	Pond of Plinko Score 91	Big Bass Hold and Spinner Megaways Score 89	King Fu Frog Animals Score 89
Identity
Studio	Zillion Games	Fantasma Games	Print Studios	Reel Kingdom	Zitro Games
Released	—	3/9/2021	12/10/2024	8/28/2023	—
Math
RTP	95%	96.33%	96.1%	96.7%	98.22%
Volatility	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility
Max win	1,675×	16,000×	30,000×	20,000×	—
Format
Reels	5	9	5	6	5
Layout	5x3	9x9	5x3	6-9-9-9-9-6	5x3
Paylines	10	9	20	147456	20
Min bet	1	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2
Max bet	75	100	30	250	40
Features
Progressive	—	—	—	—	—
Wild symbol	✓	✓	—	✓	✓
Free spins	✓	✓	—	✓	✓
Scatter symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multiplier	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bonus game	✓	—	✓	✓	✓
Respins	✓	—	—	✓	✓

Every number is shown as a delta against The Mad Fisherman.

Comparing against

The Mad Fisherman

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RTP

95%

Max win

1,675×

Score

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01What is the main feature in The Mad Fisherman?

Free Spins combine Wild behavior, symbol collection, and Cash Collector play, making the bonus the main destination of the reel sequence.

02How do Respins help trigger the bonus?

When a spin produces two Scatter Symbols, reel Respins provide another chance to complete the required trigger without starting a completely new sequence.

03What are the RTP and maximum win?

The Mad Fisherman has a 95% RTP, high volatility, and a published maximum win of x1675.00.

04Can the Free Spins round be extended?

Yes. Additional Free Spins are part of the feature set, with collected fisherman symbols contributing to extra awarded spins.

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