Fish Tank

A micro-slot that defies every trend of the genre, this three reel, three line, eight payline game blows its competition out of the water. The team at Magnet Gaming has packed an unbelievable amount of features into this smaller-scale game: there are three separate bonus features, two progressive bonuses, rich visual and sound design, and fast, reliable gameplay. Fish Tank rivals any slot, of any size, and is sure to have players hooked.

Theme

This micro-slot treats the least exotic of locations with wonder and loving attention to detail. Everything is set within light blue-colored confines of a household fish tank. Air bubbles rush up in the foreground, and the background shows a miniature sunken ship, treasure chest, and green reeds shooting up from the aquarium floor. There are seven gaming symbols, each undulating in its own animated, underwater sequence. These include a blowfish, a starfish, goldfish, and several other kind of household fish any kid might have as a pet, as well as three separate scatter symbols, which are written out in large, three-dimensional letters. The sound design is on par with visual elements, with upbeat sound effects and music playing as the reels spin and fish swim. Detailed information about gaming symbols and pay structure is available in a pop-up menu.

Betting Options, Functions, and Features

Play is fast in Fish Tank, and the betting range is somewhat narrow: between .20 and 10 gaming credits can be bet on each spin. With only three rows and three lines in play, seven base game symbols but only eight pay lines (which are fixed), high volatility is the rule here: expect to go a long while between big wins, and expect the big swings of bankroll that go along with that.

Nevertheless, those big wins can be very big indeed. The three alliterative mini-games are Algae Attack, Bubble Buster, and Feeding Frenzy – each has its own setting, unique animation, and fun interactive features. These games are triggered when three or more of the corresponding gaming symbol appear on the reels. They can, in turn, trigger other games-within-games and offer opportunities to win either of the two separate progressive bonuses, which can also be won during base play. There is also a Game Flash bonus, which sends big rewards to the player instantly. With all that said, it’s fortunate that base play design is so excellent, because even with a robust auto-spin feature and quick play, most game play will take place there.

Our Take

Fish Tank is sure to be every maximalist’s favorite micro-game – every corner of this little game is packed with delights big and small. Though old-school players may prefer simpler, lower-volatility games, Denmark-based Magnet Gaming has built an outstanding modern slot: players will find different, but they won’t find better.