Fish and Bird Demo: Experience a Whimsical Fishing Slot by ELK Studios

Fishing slots are one of the most popular themes from developers at the moment. As we revealed recently, there are some exciting fishing-themed releases on the horizon and one of the most eagerly awaited is Fish and Bird by ELK Studios. 

With a simple yet effective reel layout, the design is based around the laid-back adventures of a solitary fisherman with quirky surroundings. Multipliers are awarded creatively — we will delve into that later on — and there is a huge 10,000x maximum payout up for grabs. This review will give you an overview of what to expect, and we have also included a full Fish and Bird demo above so that you can test it for free.

Fish and Bird Features

Playing out on a 4×4 grid, the Fish and Bird slot takes a clean and uncluttered approach to gameplay, but that should not be mistaken for simplicity — there are a host of interesting features and bonus rounds to unlock. Let’s take a closer look:

Bonus Game

There are two bonus games to unlock. The first can be done by landing a bonus symbol, while a super bonus symbol will unlock the super variant with extra win potential — it should be noted that these will all substitute for any paying symbol.

X-iter

This is the bonus buy option in the Fish and Bird game. Starting at 2.5x your bet, this allows you to skip to jump into one of the five game modes and increases your chance of triggering a bonus. This goes up to 250x your stake, so be sure to keep your budget in mind and gamble responsibly.

Diver

The Diver can appear on the grid when there is no Collector or Prize present. They will collect any Prize, multiplier or bonus symbol that is in the same column.

Prize Fish & Multiplier

An instant win will be awarded and see its value multiplied by the global multiplier if you collect a Prize Fish. The global amount will be boosted by collecting a bird.

Spreading Wilds

One of the most curious elements of the Fish and Bird game is certainly the Spreading Wilds. Unlike traditional Wilds, this can see them land in two directions, horizontally and vertically, which adds to the excitement on each spin.

Collectors

As the name suggests, Collectors pick up multipliers, Prize fish and bonus symbols when they appear on the same column. A Super Collector, meanwhile, will do the same for multipliers on the same column, or any Prize fish and bonus symbols located in any position. In the Fish and Bird demo, we felt that this caused the reels to come alive when the Collectors landed.

Fish and Bird Themes and Symbols

We have touched on the theme of the Fish and Bird slot already and, despite its relative simplicity, it really works. The decision to go with the solitary fisherman out in the ocean is a masterstroke from ELK and they really hit the peaceful vibe that fishing is renowned for. 

Symbols include jellyfish and fish of various sizes; these can come with multipliers clearly attached to them. If you manage to reel in the muscular mermaid then you know that you are likely to land a winning spin.

The animations are well-crafted with the seas changing colours with a winning spin to show that even seaweed and air bubbles have been included. All in all, this is ELK Studios at its best and you can even see the water crashing against the multiplier buoys. Meanwhile, the soundtrack is catchy with a nautical theme and seaside sounds, even if it can get a little repetitive.

Fish and Bird Free Spins and Bonus

The Free spins mode in Fish and Bird is unlocked when a Collector or Super Collector collects a Prize Fish. The mode will begin with a reset global multiplier. While this is not the most extensive free spins addition that we have seen, it certainly adds depth to the base game, which can feel a little lacking in action. This is also the best way to land the 10,000x maximum win — or get close to it!

Fish and Bird RTP and Volatility

The Fish and Bird slot game has an RTP of 94%. This is disappointing and well below the 96% standard that we like to see. In practical terms, this may well make wins hard to come by in longer playing sessions. Still, the medium variance should mean that you get a steady stream of regular wins of varying sizes. Check out Fish and Bird demo free play at the top of our review to be certain.

How To Play Fish and Bird

Fish and Bird has a 4×4 grid layout with 256 ways to win. Unlike some game developers, ELK Studios seldom complicates gameplay more than is needed and there are not any convoluted mechanics here. The features that we outlined above are all very logical and revolve heavily around multipliers, Collectors and Spreading Wilds.

The buttons are also minimalist: simply enter your stake between €0.20 and €100 and choose whether you wish to utilise autoplay.

Slotsia’s Review of Fish and Bird

As new slot releases go, we have to give Fish and Bird our highest recommendation. The concept is excellent and takes the standard fishing slot theme that we have become accustomed to in a different direction. The graphics are gorgeous and the soundtrack certainly fits the nautical vibe to a tee, while the features are plentiful without being overwhelming for inexperienced players.

Still, the low RTP is a major shame, even if medium volatility means that your experience may be softened somewhat. The Fish and Bird demo that we have embedded is certainly worth trying if you are unsure about whether to try it for real or not.

Massive 10,000x maximum win

Plenty of features

Memorable nautical theme

Very low 94% RTP