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Slot review: Epic Fish Marlin Madness

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to cast a line in crystal waters and hope for a big catch, Epic Fish: Marlin Madness tries to deliver that vibe, with mixed success. The game looks crisp, has solid mechanics, and plenty of features to keep things interesting, but it doesn’t always hit the deep‑water jackpot. There are moments of real excitement, especially in the free spins and multiplier plays, but also stretches where it feels more like waiting for the fish to bite than reeling them in.

Slot overview: Epic Fish Marlin Madness

The slot plays on a 5‑reel, 3‑row grid with 10 fixed paylines. RTP is about 96.12%, which is decent, and volatility is medium: expect a balance of small wins and occasional bigger ones. Bets range from €0.10 up to €100.

Symbols follow the fishing theme: fish of different types and sizes, worms, binoculars, turtles, etc., with Wilds and Scatters thrown in. The Wilds act not just as standard wilds but also have a role in the Fish Collection feature (when there are Fisherman‑Wilds) to scoop up fish symbols visibly on the reels. There’s also Shark Attack, which randomly converts low‑value symbols into fish, adding some unpredictability. The visuals are bright, the underwater scenes are well done, with colorful coral, sandy beaches above the water, and nice sound design that puts you under the waves.

The maximum win isn’t astronomical, but it’s enough: 7,673x your bet

Slot features: Epic Fish Marlin Madness

Free Spins Modes: Triggered by landing 3‑5 Bonus (Scatter) symbols. 3 gives 10 free spins plus the Black Marlin mode; 4 triggers Nudge Up with 12 free spins; 5 gives 14 free spins plus Hooked mode. Each mode adds modifiers and ways to upgrade your potential wins.
Black Marlin / Nudge Up / Hooked: These are the progressive free spin modes. Black Marlin focuses on collecting Black Marlin symbols with multipliers. Nudge Up lets partially visible Marlins shift up to become fully visible. Hooked adds a “sticky” possibility for Marlins that weren’t caught immediately, giving extra chances.
Fish Collection & Wild Fisherman: When Fisherman Wilds land (Wild symbol variant), they collect visible fish symbols on the reels, adding their values to your win. The fish symbols have various sizes with multipliers (1x up to 25x) depending on the fish. This adds a layer of value even outside of free spins.
Shark Attack: Random feature, especially in the base game. When a Wild appears, Shark Attack can turn low‑value symbols into fish. That can shift a dull spin into something better.
Feature Buy:
- Black Marlin = 45x
- Nudge Up = 100x
- Hooked = 200x

Our verdict: Epic Fish Marlin Madness

What it does well: it’s visually appealing, the theme is engaging and fun, the free spin modes are well thought out, and the Fish Collection + Wilds + modifiers can lead to satisfying wins. Also, it offers decent value for different bet sizes, which is good.

What holds it back: plenty of spins where not much happens, base game can feel flat. The best modifiers are locked behind the more costly triggers or luck. The max win is decent, but not life‑changing, especially given the risk and waiting. Sometimes you feel like you’re casting many times before you catch anything meaningful.

Our rating 6.5/10