Boat Bonanza Slot Review
NOTE: Screenshots on this page were taken whilst we played this game for real money at Casumo Casino
Game Scorecard
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7.0A fun slot whose slow-ish base game is redeemed by a re-spins and multiplier frenzy in the bonus round.
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8.7
Opt-in required. 20 Bonus Spins on “Book of Dead” and 100% Deposit Bonus up to £25 on first deposit. Min deposit £10. 30x wagering requirement for Bonus Spins and 30x wagering requirement for Deposit Bonus (game weighting applies). Max £5/spin or £0.50/line or £10/round (live casino). 30 days expiry. T&C’s Apply. Please gamble responsibly • www.begambleaware.org
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Game Information
- Name: Boat Bonanza
- Game Suppplier: Play n Go
- Release Date: October 2022
- Theme: Fishing
- RTP: 96.21%
- Variance: High
- Maximum Win: 5,000x
- Progressive Jackpot: No
- Minimum Stake: £0.20
- Reels: 5
- Rows: 4
- Paylines: 12
- Features: Free Spins, Multipliers, Re-Spins, Catch Symbols
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7.4
Full T&Cs apply. Terms and Conditions apply. New players only. 18+. Min deposit £20. Wagering requirement apply x35. Offer valid for 24hr.
7.8
18+ new players only. Minimum deposit: £20. Maximum £100 bonus. Max bet with an active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Max redeemable from welcome bonus: £500. 100 Free Spins are given out 20 per day on Book of Dead for 5 days in a row, log in each day is required. Max Free Spins winnings: £100. Winnings from Free Spins are credited as bonus money with a wagering requirement of 45 times. Free Spins expire after 3 days. Some games may not be played with a bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Play Responsibly!
7.2
Max bet limitations per spin apply. 35x wagering requirements apply (i.e the bonus x35). Higher wagering requirements may be applied depending on the games played.
7.6
Welcome package includes 3 deposit bonuses as follows: First Deposit: 100% up to £50 + 20 Spins on Starburst *Min. Deposit £10 Second Deposit: 50% up to £75 *Min. Deposit £20 Third Deposit: 50% up to £75 *Min. Deposit £20 After first deposit made, customers will get + 20 Spin for the next 4 days: 1st day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of Finn and the Swirly Spin 2nd day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of Book of Dead 3rd day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of VIP Black 4th day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of Aloha! Cluster Pays Winnings won with spins that require deposit, have to be wagered 35x. Bonuses that require deposit, have to be wagered 35x.
8.2
New players only, only one offer per player, min deposit £10, max bonus £5, 1st deposit offer is 100% up to £100 + 25 bonus spins on Gonzo’s Quest and Starburst. Spins expire after 10 days, funds after 30 days. Bonus funds separate to cash, wagering requirements of 35x deposit + bonus apply.
7.5
New players only. One offer per player. Min Dep £10. Max bonus bet £5. 1st Dep offer is 100% up to £100 + 100 Bonus spins on selected slots. Spins expire after 10 days, funds after 30 days. Bonus funds separate to Cash. Wager Req of 35x Deposit + Bonus apply.
7.0
*Terms and Conditions apply. New players only.18+.Min deposit £20. 40x wagering applies to a match-up bonus. Offer valid for 1 week. 50 Spins on Starburst. 40x wagering applies to Spins. Please gamble responsibly.
7.9
18+. New players only. Min deposit £10. Bonus funds are 121% up to £100. Bonus funds are separate to cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply.
7.5
Minimum deposit £10. Qualifying customers will receive 20 free spins on Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch game. Free spins will be added to the account immediately and be available as soon as the game is launched. The maximum stake per free spin bet is 10p. Free spins must be used within 48 hours of qualifying. Any remaining spins in your account after 48 hours will be removed. Offer excludes customers based in Northern Ireland.
8.6
New players only, First 3 deposits only, min deposit £10, max total bonus £500 and 150 spins, 30x wagering (bonus + deposit), 30x on spins, 4x conversion, bonus and spins valid on selected conversion.
7.4
18+ new players only. Maximum £50 bonus. Minimum deposit: £20. Deposit Bonus wins are capped at £500. Max bet with active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match deposit bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Winnings from Free Spins are credited as Real Money without wagering requirement. Some games may not be played with an active bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Deposit Bonus expires after 30 days if wagering requirement has not been met. Free Spins expire after 3 days. One bonus allowed per person, address, device, IP. www.begambleaware.org. Full bonus terms apply
7.7
Welcome bonus for new players only | Maximum bonus is 100% up to £100 | Min. deposit is £10 | No max cash out | Wagering is 40x bonus | Maximum bet with an active bonus is £5 | Eligibility is restricted for suspected abuse | Skrill & Neteller deposits excluded for welcome bonus | Cashback when offered, applies to deposits where no bonus is included | Cashback is cash with no restrictions |
7.5
*18+ Applies only to new depositing players. Minimum deposit: £10. 35x Wagering requirement applies to match up bonus. Spins credited in specific games. Spins expire after 24 hours. Wagering requirement applies to spins. Terms and Conditions apply. Please play responsibly. begambleaware.org #AD
7.3
1st dep only (min £10), max bonus £500, valid 7 days, on selected slots; 40x wagering on the sum of deposit & bonus applies. Max convertible to real is 5x bonus amount received bonus & wins for selected slots only.
7.8
18+ new players only. Maximum £50 bonus. Minimum deposit: £20. Deposit Bonus wins are capped at £500. Max bet with active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match deposit bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Winnings from Free Spins are credited as Real Money without wagering requirement. Some games may not be played with an active bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Deposit Bonus expires after 30 days if wagering requirement has not been met. Free Spins expire after 3 days. One bonus allowed per person, address, device, IP.
7.0
First-time depositors only (18+ country restrictions apply). Min deposit: £10. Max offer: £20 Games Bonus & 100 Free Spins (on a game of our choice). Promo code: SPINIT. Any Games Bonus winnings, if applicable, must be wagered 60x before withdrawal. Any Free Spins winnings, if applicable, will be credited as bonus funds and capped at £10. FS are valid for 7 days and any winnings must be wagered 40x before withdrawal. Games Bonus win cap: £100 + original bonus amount. Wagering contribution varies by game. We reserve the right to deny bonuses based on abusive bonus activity across sites operated by the Company. Deposit balance is available for withdrawal at any time (UK only). General withdrawal restrictions & full T&Cs apply. Valid until 31.12.2021
9.0
18+, New players only. Min deposit £10. 20 Bonus Spins valid on Book of Dead. Bonus funds are 100% up to £100. Bonus funds + spin winnings are separate to cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply.
8.4
18+. New players only. Min deposit £10. 22 Bonus Spins valid on Starburst. Bonus funds are 100% up to £100. Bonus funds + spin winnings are separate to cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply
7.9
18+, First Deposit Only. Min. deposit: £10, max. Bonus £50. Game: Book of Dead, Spin Value: £0.10. WR of 30x Deposit + Bonus amount and 60x Free Spin winnings amount (only Slots count) within 30 days. Max bet is 10% (min £0.10) of the Free Spin winnings and bonus amount or £5 (lowest amount applies). Free Spins must be used before deposited funds. First Deposit/Welcome Bonus can only be claimed once every 72 hours across all Casinos. Bonus Policy applies.
7.5
1st dep. of £20-£300, max bonus £300 on selected slots, 50x wagering on the sum of deposit & bonus applies. Max convertible 5x bonus amount received and T&C’s Apply.
8.6
New UK Players Only. £10 Min Deposit. £5 Max Bet using Bonus. MaxBonus £100. 40x Wagering Req. Issued Bonus valid for 14 days. 50 Free Spins will be instantly credited upon qualifying deposit on pre-selected games. Credited Free Spins valid for 72 hours. Max Free Spin winnings £100. Ewallets excluded.
7.4
Offer valid upon 4 deposits. 1st deposit: 50% up to £50 + 50 extra spins in Starburst, 2nd deposit: 30 extra spins in Book of Dead. 3rd deposit: 30 extra spins in Fire Joker, 4th deposit: 50% up to £50 + 40 extra spins in Gonzo’s Quest. 35x wagering applies.
9.4
New players only,£10 min deposit, £5 max bet using bonus, 60x (40x referred player) wagering applies. Bonus valid for 14 days. 30 spins on pre-selected games will be credited instantly and then 30 per day for 9 days. Free spins are valid for 72 hours from credit. Max free spins winnings £100. eWallets excluded.
8.2
18+. New Players only. One bonus offer per player. Min deposit £10. Max bonus bet £5. Bonus funds expire within 30 days & bonus spins within 10 days. Spins valid on Starburst only. 1st dep: 100% up to £300 & 100 spins, 2nd dep: 75% up to £300 & 75 spins, 3rd dep: 50% up to £300 & 50 spins, 4th dep: 25% up to £300 & 25 spins, 5th dep: 100% up to £100. The 100 spins on 1st dep are credited at a rate of 25 spins per day over 4 days. Bonus spins winnings credited as bonus funds & capped at £50. For the 1st dep offer, this winning cap shall be applied to each set of 25 spins. Bonus funds separate to Cash funds, 35x wagering.
8.7
Opt-in required. 20 Bonus Spins on “Book of Dead” and 100% Deposit Bonus up to £25 on first deposit. Min deposit £10. 30x wagering requirement for Bonus Spins and 30x wagering requirement for Deposit Bonus (game weighting applies). Max £5/spin or £0.50/line or £10/round (live casino). 30 days expiry. T&C’s Apply. Please gamble responsibly • www.begambleaware.org
7.8
New customers only. Min deposit £20. Wagering 40x bonus. Max bet £5 with bonus funds. 100% bonus up to £100. Eligibility is restricted for suspected abuse. No max cash out on deposit offers. Welcome bonus excluded for players depositing with Skrill or Neteller. Full T&Cs apply18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Click ‘Claim Bonus’ to view the full terms and conditions.
About Boat Bonanza
Boat Bonanza is another fishing-themed online slot joining the likes of Fishin’ Frenzy, Golden Catch, Lobstermania and Big Bass Bonanza in an already crowded genre. For this one, Play n Go have set the action on a 5×4 reel set that floats beneath the water. With a split-screen effect, above the surface, two boats float on the waves and become critical in unlocking bigger wins, and in the background a typical British seaside town can be seen with big wheel, pier and sandy beach. The graphics are as simple as the gameplay, but to anyone who enjoys a good fishing slot, the visuals are generally pleasing on the eye.
Boat Bonanza is due for release at slot sites on October 13th 2022.
What We Liked
- Re-spins with multipliers for free spins
- High value Catch Symbols up to 1,000x
- High value premiums up to 200x
What We Didn't like
- Simplistic gameplay
- No wild symbols
- Only mid range top payout
About The Developer
- Name: Play n Go
- Established: 1997
- UK License: Remote 021725-R-304911-020
- Total Games: 200 +
- Known For: Grid slots, high variance slots, huge range of themes, styles and maths models
- Popular Slots: Book of Dead, Reactoonz 1 and 2, Troll Hunters 2, Rise of Olympus
RTP and Variance 8/10
What is RTP?
RTP (Return to Player) refers to the amount a game will pay out in cash prizes expressed as a percentage of all the money wagered on that game. For example, a 96% RTP means a game will pay out £96 for every £100 wagered. This is an average number and will vary from one session to the next. Read more here.What is Variance?
Variance refers to how far a game will deviate from its RTP over time. High variance games deviate a lot and produce uneven win distributions and unexpected windfalls. Low variance games provide a more stable and even distribution of wins. Read more here.Boat Bonanza’s basic-exterior masks a quite high variance maths model. Here are the important numbers from the game info sheet:
- Boat Bonanza is a high variance game rated 8/10 on Play n Go’s own scale.
- The top advertised win is 5,000x.
- The RTP of Boat Bonanza is a standard 96.25%.
- You can play from 20p per spin.
Paytable 7/10
The paytable here is made up of some basic fish-themed graphics. There are some tasty values however which can work to give you some big wins when combined with multipliers in the bonus round.
Here are the highlights of the paytable.
- Boat Bonansa is a 5 reel by 4 row slot with 12 active paylines in play at all times except the bonus round.
- Wins are triggered by landing 3 or more identical symbols on a payline from left to right.
- As an exception, the highest value premium symbol pays out for just TWO on a payline.
- Low payers are the cards, 10 through to Ace. The Ace pays out at 10x for five on a payline.
- The premiums are represented by the lobster pots, seagulls, fishing reels and boat buoys. The top-payer, the boat buoys, pay out at 200x for five on a payline.
- There is no Wild Symbol in this game.
- The important Catch Symbol pays out 40x for five on a payline as well as offering instant wins of up to 1,000x as we explain in the bonus round.
- Look out as well for the Scatter symbol, required to unlock the bonus round.
Gameplay & Features 7/10
The key to bigger wins in this slot is unlocking the free spins round. But before we get there, check out the main feature of the base game, the Catch Symbols, carrying prizes of up to 1,000x.
Catch Symbols
- Catch Symbols are special symbols that appear in the base game and bonus round as a fish in a yellow box with a cash prize value of up to 1,000x.
- Catch Symbols wins are triggered by boats that float above the reels. Boats are either inactive (greyed out) or active (in color). If an active boat appears above a row with Catch Symbol(s) in it, then the Catch Symbol(s) are collected.
- If two active boats appear above a reel with Catch Symbols on them, then the Mega Catch is activated and ALL Catch Symbols appearing on the reels are collected.
Free Spins Bonus Round
- 3, 4 or 5 scatters gets you 10, 15 or 20 free spins.
- Above the reels in the bonus round float the same boats, but this time with multipliers attached.
- Alongside the standard Catch Symbols, there are now also Free Spins Catch Symbols and Multiplier Catch Symbols that do just what they say. They can be collected in the boats to boost your free spins tally or increase the win multipliers.
- If two boats appear above a reel for a Catch they their multipliers are combined for the Mega Catch round.
Re-Spins Feature
- There is an additional re-spin feature here too – whenever a Catch Symbol is collected, then a re-spin is awarded. Now … only Catch Symbols appear and there are NO paylines.
- Re-spins continue until no more Catch Symbols are collected.
More Games Like Boat Bonanza
How does Boat Bonanza compare to other fishing slots? Here are two other recent fishing-themed releases worth checking out.
Golden Catch by Big Time Gaming – runs at a higher variance with a greater RTP (96.53%) and much higher top prize (31,430x). This is a Megaways™ slot with expanding reels that uses a symbol ‘collect’ mechanic where boats floating above the reels pick up fish symbols with instant win values. Free spins come with UNLIMITED multipliers. Golden Catch is a much more volatile beast and a game that high variance enthusiast would prefer to Boat Bonanza.
Big Bass Bonanza by Pragmatic Play – also has a higher variance at 96.71% and a greater RTP (96.71%) but a disappointing max win of just 2,100x. Like Boat Bonanza, this is a simple game, where all the action happens in the free spins round where landing fisherman and fish on the same spin collects the instant win prizes associated with the fish. If you like games with Wilds you’ll prefer Big Bass Bonanza, it has lots of them, and many multipliers too – up to 10x – that are collected when wild symbols land in the bonus round.
Where to Play Boat Bonanza – Further Recommendations
If you are looking for a new slot site to try Boat Bonanza at, here are two more recommendations:
Duelz Casino – this casino from SuprPlay, also home to Voodoo Dreams, currently offers a 100% match up to £100 and 100 Book of Dead spins. It also has a huge slots catalogue of more than 1000 games. They are trusted and licensed in both the UK and Malta.
Spin Rio – We also recommend Spin Rio, a samba-themed casino from Aspire Global Ltd, which only opened in 2021. You can claim 100 free spins on NetEnt slots when you join and enjoy over 700 slots. Spin Rio is also licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.
Our Verdict 7.0/10
For a high variance slot, Boat Bonanza has a quite calming feel in the base game with fairly regular wins triggered along the paylines. What you are really after though is the Catch Symbols. We picked up a few during our testing, though their values were disappointingly small – never greater than 20x, though the paytable shows potential for 1,000x.
The real good stuff is saved back for the bonus round however, where a good win sequence is made possible by the re-spin feature that takes Boat Bonanza to another level. Here, if you can collect some good multipliers, and keep adding to your spins total, there is some really good potential and getting close to that 5,000x max payout may be a possibility. Keep in mind though that this will be a rare occurrence as this is a highly volatile game and in reality any win over 1,000x is going to be a tough ask.
In summary, with some interesting features and a mid-range top payout, Boat Bonanza offers enough to set it apart from other fishing-themed games to make it worth a spin this autumn.
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