Fishing Games

Fishing games — or “fish tables” — are a newer online game genre that has quickly become fan-favourites in recent times. Originating from the casinos of Hong Kong and Singapore, these beloved arcade games are simple, skill-based experiences where players shoot fish across the gameboard using credit-loaded cannons to earn rewards and multipliers. 

A major appeal of fishing games is their skill-based gameplay, which requires players’ active participation — unlike classic casino games, like slots, that rely more on luck and random number generation (RNG). In other words, player skill can influence game outcomes, instead of results being determined solely by chance or randomization.

Key game elements in fishing games include

• Weapons: Players use in-game weapons such as lasers, cannons, guns, and more — with cannons and guns being the most common for shooting fish. 
• Shooting: The main objective of fishing games is to shoot fish and other creatures on the gameboard to earn rewards like virtual currency or reward multipliers.
• Ammunition: On online casinos like Winbox, fishing games use virtual currency — game credits — as ‘ammunition’ to shoot fish across the gameboard. The player who lands the final shot on a fish then receives all the rewards for that kill. In other words, if players fail to kill a fish, they lose all the “bullets” they invested in it. 
• Outcomes: Players encounter different fish and creatures, each with varying rewards and multipliers. Players spend game credits with every shot, earning rewards when they land a hit, or “kill” a fish. Smaller fish are easier to hit but offer smaller rewards, while larger fish can be harder to kill but yield larger payouts.
• Competition: Most fishing games at online casinos typically feature multiplayer gameplay, allowing players to compete with each other in real-time.