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Shark Bounty at Winbig Casino

Pocket Games Soft's fishing-themed slot uses tumbling reels and free spins with multiplying hunters. High volatility. RTP 96.00%.

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What Shark Bounty is and how it plays

Six reels and falling symbols. Shark Bounty takes you deep into an ocean theme across a 6-reel, 5-row grid. This Pocket Games Soft slot launched in July 2024 and uses a tumble mechanic where winning symbols drop away and new ones fall in to replace them. You'll chase symbols like tuna, grouper, angelfish and fishing gear. High volatility means wins land less often but can grow considerably larger. The free spins mode unlocks as the core feature that defines how a session can develop.

Is this slot right for you? Shark Bounty suits players comfortable with longer dry runs between payouts and who have a bankroll to ride them out. The high volatility and wide bet range—from NZ$0.60 to NZ$180—mean you can adjust your stake to your session length and risk tolerance. If you need regular small wins to keep playing engaged, or prefer your stakes locked into lower amounts, this slot's swings may test your patience more than suit your style.

What happens during free spins? Free spins reshape how a round unfolds once triggered. Landing three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the grid awards ten free spins, plus two extra spins for each scatter beyond three. During free spins, you collect hunter symbols that appear below the reels; every four hunters you gather award five bonus spins and multiply the hunter value up to 10x the bet. This collection system can stretch a free spins round significantly if hunters keep landing, though the bonus ends when your total win reaches 5000x your triggering bet.

What the numbers mean

Shark Bounty: core figures explained

Winbig Casino shows you every key figure so you know what to expect before you play.

Pocket Games Soft

DeveloperPocket Games Soft

Volatilityhigh

Grid layout6x5

Win capx5 000

NZ$900 000

Top win at max betNZ$900 000

Release date15/07/2024

Round structure

What you do from bet to result

Understand exactly what happens when you spin, from your stake to the end

From NZ$0.60 to NZ$180 per spin

You set your bet before each spin, choosing between NZ$0.60 and NZ$180. This cost multiplies by the number of spinning reels to determine your stake per round. Higher bets unlock bigger possible wins on the same symbol combinations.

Seven symbols make a win

The reels spin and land randomly. You win when seven or more matching symbols land anywhere across the six reels and five rows, regardless of their position. The paytable shows what each symbol pays at your bet level.

How do you start the bonus?

When three Scatter symbols land anywhere on the grid, you enter free spins and receive ten of them. Every extra Scatter adds two more spins to your total, so four Scatters give fourteen free spins, five give sixteen, and so on.

Session limits stop play

Before you spin, set a session time limit or loss limit in the Winbig Casino cashier to decide when your game ends. You can also use deposit limits, reality check reminders, or self-exclusion if you need to control your play.

How it plays

Shark Bounty shows you the grid and the catch

Hunter counter builds during bonus round

Six reels display the ocean-themed symbols

Fish and tackle symbols land on the grid

Scatter symbols trigger the free spins mode

Multiplier value climbs as hunters collect

Shark Bounty payouts

Your payout for matching symbols

The payouts shown are at a bet of NZ$1. More matching symbols on the grid increase the total win.

Premium symbols

Blue tuna7+ NZ$0.05 · 28+ NZ$50

Red grouper7+ NZ$0.04 · 28+ NZ$25

Angelfish7+ NZ$0.03 · 28+ NZ$10

Tackle and tools

Tackle box7+ NZ$0.01 · 28+ NZ$5

Pliers7+ NZ$0.01 · 28+ NZ$5

Fishing lure7+ NZ$0.01 · 28+ NZ$5

Collect hunters to extend your free spins

Build your Hunter value each spin. Three Scatters anywhere give 10 free spins, with each extra Scatter adding 2 more. During the round, Hunters collect beneath the reels at counts of 4, 8, 12, 16 and beyond, each triggering 5 bonus spins and raising the Hunter multiplier to 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x of your bet, then climbing by 10x for every 4 Hunters thereafter. The bonus round ends if your total win reaches 5000x.

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Learn without risk

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18+Winbig Casino gives you both ways to start: learn the grid and features risk-free, or dive straight in.

No stakes, full features

Spin the reels without spending. You get unlimited play so you can see how the symbols land, when free spins trigger, and how the Hunter counter climbs during bonus rounds.

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Stake and pocket winnings

Place real bets from NZ$0.60 to NZ$180 per spin and keep any winnings you land. Each spin costs cash and can win cash, so set limits that suit your play.

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The facts that stay hidden

When does the bonus come? The free spins mode arrives without warning. No pattern tells you when three Scatters will land, so you cannot count on reaching the bonus round in any session.

Will I win this session? Your session result is random regardless of the RTP. Over many spins the returns follow the stated figure, but any single session can end in a loss or a win entirely by chance.

Plan for the NZ$900 000 top win. The maximum win of NZ$900 000 at the top bet is a ceiling you are extremely unlikely to reach. It exists as the game's limit, not as something to plan for.

Five questions answered

Playing Shark Bounty: the facts

Straight answers about how the slot works and what to expect from your session.

What if I land the maximum win on Shark Bounty?+

The maximum win Shark Bounty can pay is 5000 times your bet. At the highest bet allowed here, NZ$180, that means a win of NZ$900,000. At our example top bet of NZ$5, the maximum is NZ$25,000.

What bets can I place when I play Shark Bounty?+

You can bet from NZ$0.60 up to NZ$180 per spin. Common bet amounts here are NZ$1, NZ$2, and NZ$5. Your chosen bet stays the same for each spin unless you change it.

What happens to the RTP when I trigger free spins?+

The RTP applies to your overall gameplay across both the base game and bonus rounds. Each spin, whether in the standard game or during free spins, contributes to that rate over time. Individual sessions can vary widely.

Do I need three Scatters to get free spins on Shark Bounty?+

Yes. Three Scatter symbols anywhere on the grid give you ten free spins. Extra Scatters add two spins each. During free spins, Hunters are collected below the reels and can add more spins plus boost your wins.

What happens when I play Shark Bounty in demo mode?+

Demo mode lets you spin the reels without spending money and without winning any real money. It shows exactly how the game works so you can learn the symbols, features and bonus round before you decide to play for real.

When does a slot stop being fun?

Shark Bounty needs a session budget. Fix a budget you can afford to lose before you play. Shark Bounty can pay up to NZ$900,000 at maximum bet, but most sessions end with smaller returns or no win at all. Treat what you spend as the cost of entertainment.

Your winning moment is your stopping moment. Decide in advance how many spins you will take or when you will stop, even after you win. High volatility means long stretches without wins, then sudden large ones. A win is a signal to pause, not to keep playing.

Lock in your deposit limit. Use your account's deposit limits and loss limits to cap how much you stake each week or month. Set them before you play so they work whether you are ahead or behind.

Shark Bounty: when to take a break. If Shark Bounty or any slot stops being enjoyable, pause your account or contact the Gambling Helpline New Zealand on 0800 654 655. The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand and the Multi-Venue Exclusion Programme also offer support.