Rabid Randy Gone Fishing

Rabid Randy Gone Fishing Slot Review

Rabid Randy returns to the big screen, but this time he’s trading bullets for bait in Netent’s latest release, Rabid Randy Gone Fishing!

His latest endeavour has drawn him to waters that seem suspiciously calm & more than a little unsettling…something is lurking beneath the surface, and Randy knows it. That familiar frenzy is now in full swing, locking down, eyes sharp, and patience thin, waiting for anything reckless enough to take a bite.

Only, in these murky depths, it seems that Rabid Randy may have bitten off more than he can chew. One question remains: who will appear at the top of the food chain? Let’s dive in and find out!

Base Game & Features

Rabid Randy Gone Fishing is a medium volatility slot with 5 reels, 4 rows, and 25 fixed pay lines. Paytable symbols create winning payouts when 3, 4, or 5 land upon adjoining reels, starting from reel 1.

The Battery Box is the highest-paying symbol, followed by the Tyre, Can of Worms, Bottle, and 4 individual Water Creatures. After a spin is complete, each visible winning combination awards a fixed payout between 0.25x and 25x your bet. Additionally, the game has several Wild symbols as part of the Wild Feature.

Wild Features

During gameplay, up to 4 Wild symbols become available on the reels. When another type of Wild symbol appears on the same row as a Hook Wild, one of the following Wild Features will trigger:

• Horizontal Wild: Replaces all horizontal positions between the two Wild symbols with Horizontal Wilds, appearing on reels 3 & 4 in the base game and reels 3, 4, & 5 during Free Spins.
• Vertical Wild: Replaces on positions along the same reel into Vertical Wilds, appearing only on reels 2, 3, 4, & 5.
• Random Wild: Adds 2 random Wilds to the reel area once all other features have been activated, appearing on reels 2, 3, 4, & 5. If Wild symbols are placed on the reels by another Random Wild, the respective feature will not activate.
• Hook Wild: Acts as a standard Wild, substituting for all symbols found in the paytable.

Cash Prize

Cash Prize symbols, in the form of Gold Coins, can appear on reels 2, 3, & 4 in the base game and Free Spins mode. When they appear on the same row as a Hook Wild, they each reveal a random value between 0.5x and 15x your bet, which is added to the total win amount for the spin.

Chest Feature

Randomly, Chest symbols can appear on reel 5. When a Chest lands on the same row as a Hook Wild, the Chest Feature activates. Once active, the Chest will award one of the following outcomes:

• Instant trigger of the Free Spins mode
• Instant access to the Jackpot Game
• Cash Prize between 10x & 100x your bet

Jackpot Game

Triggering the Jackpot Game requires a Jackpot symbol to land on reel 5 during the base game or Free Spins mode, along the same row as a Hook Wild. Once active, players are met with multiple Fish Icons, each of which reveals one of the following Cash or Jackpot Prize:

• Cash Prizes: Between 0.25x and 2,500x your bet
• Progressive Jackpots: Mini, Midi, Mega, Super, Giga

Each time a new player joins the game, part of their bet per spin is added to the Jackpot Prizes. Contribution amounts for each Jackpot vary depending on the type of Jackpot Prize:

• Mini: 0.4% bet per spin is contributed, with 0% set aside for the next Jackpot
• Midi: 0.45% bet per spin is contributed, with 11.11% set aside for the next Jackpot
• Mega: 0.6% bet per spin is contributed, with 16.67% set aside for the next Jackpot
• Super: 2% bet per spin is contributed, with 25% set aside for the next Jackpot
• Giga: 4% bet per spin is contributed, with 25% set aside for the next Jackpot

Rabid Randy Gone Fishing: Free Spins

Landing a Scatter symbol upon the same row as a Hook Wild on reel 5 triggers the Free Spins mode, awarding 7 Free Spins.

During this mode, the Hook Wild expands to cover the entire leftmost reel. If the Jackpot Game triggers at this time, the current Free Spins session is paused, and continues after the Jackpot Game ends. Landing a Scatter symbol or revealing one through the Chest Feature awards an additional +3 Free Spins.

Bonus Buy

Players may purchase any of the following Bonus Buy options:

• Hooked Spins: Guarantees to land a Hook Wild on the reels for 10x your bet per spin
• Jackpot Fishing: Triggers the Jackpot Game with 1 Cash Prize guaranteed for 15x your bet
• Free Spins: Direct access to the Free Spins mode for 70x your bet

Rabid Randy Gone Fishing has a maximum win capacity of 2,591x your bet. If a single session exceeds this, the player returns to the base game with the qualifying amount.

Our Honest Verdict

Following his trigger-happy rampage through NetEnt’s Rabid Randy Dark Trails instalment, he returns with a surprising change of pace. The deadly weapon has been switched for a fishing rod and a purpose, but the underlying chaos remains firmly intact. With Fishing-themed slots once again dominating new releases, the question is simple. Does Randy’s latest adventure distinguish itself, or is it just another cast into overcrowded waters?

From the moment the game begins, NetEnt’s signature style is immediately apparent. The visuals are crisp, animations are fluid, and the audio effects tie in nicely with the immersive atmosphere. Like Shark Boss and Big Bass Amazon Xtreme, Rabid Randy takes his position front & centre, looming above the reels in a tiny boat, oblivious to whatever lurks beneath the surface.

At the heart of gameplay sits Hook Wilds, which drive much of the action across the reels. When a Hook Wild aligns with 1 of 3 Wilds, it activates a specific feature, each designed to enhance the overall win potential. More importantly, landing a Hook Wild alongside a Scatter symbol guarantees entry to Free Spins, making this symbol central to the overall experience.

A notable addition to the Rabid Randy series is the inclusion of Progressive Jackpots, offering the potential for substantial, uncapped rewards across 5 distinct Jackpot tiers. Should the base game start to feel repetitive in places, the Jackpot Game steps in as a welcome change of pace, keeping each session fresh and exciting.

All in all, Rabid Randy Gone Fishing represents a welcome change for the series, although the 2,591x max win feels somewhat modest considering the clear improvements in features, mechanics, & theme choice.

*The images found in this slot review are currently from Demo Play. On average, our reviews are written prior to the initial release date and before real play is available.

Rabid Randy Gone Fishing FAQs

• What is the importance of Hook Wilds in Rabid Randy Gone Fishing?

  Hook Wilds play an important role in triggering individual Wild Features and the Free Spins mode, acting as the core ingredient for all in-game mechanics & features.
• What is the max win potential in Rabid Randy Gone Fishing?

  Rabid Randy Gone Fishing has a maximum win potential of 2,591x your bet, which can be achieved through the base game & Free Spins mode.
• Does Rabid Randy Gone Fishing include a Jackpot feature?

  Yes, this game features a Progressive Jackpot with 5 distinct prize tiers, offering the chance to secure substantial, uncapped rewards in addition to the 2,591x max win potential.
• Does the Free Spins mode alter the volatility?

  While all aspects of gameplay cover a Medium volatility profile, the Free Spins mode is where most of the potential lies, making it feel more volatile overall.