Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax Slot Review

Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax has a whole host of bonuses and special features to excite you. Not only does it have the DoubleMax feature (as you probably guessed by the name) but also includes cash prizes, free spins, hold-and-spin gameplay and a Bonus Buy feature for eligible regions. 

DoubleMax Feature

DoubleMax multiplier is unlocked by landing fish on consecutive reels from left to right. To represent this multiplier being activated, the wooden fish at the top of the reels will light up. The multiplier will apply to all of your winning paylines on that spin. The DoubleMax multiplier starts at 1X and doubles itself for every upgrade. The DoubleMax feature can lead to a maximum multiplier of 256x your total wager.

Fish Symbols

There are five types of Fish symbols that can be found on any reel and present varied values. These fish have values ranging from 1X to 100X the stake, and they can appear stacked. By landing three or more of the Fish symbols on consecutive reels, starting from the first reel to the left, you can also consistently win with these symbols. When achieving traditional winning combinations, the five fish can be combined in any fashion.

However, you may have noticed that there are prize values attached to each fish as well. You will not win these prizes for creating a winning combination with them, and instead, you will need to call on the help of the fisherman who only appears on reel 5, to reel in those additional prizes.

Free Spins

The scatter symbol looks like a fishing boat with the word ‘bonus’ written below it. Landing 3 or more scatter symbols within a single spin will activate the free spins bonus round, giving you a base number of 8 free spins. However, if you land 4 scatter symbols, you will get 11 free spins, 5 scatters will give you 14 free spins, and 6 scatters will award a maximum of 20 free spins.

Free Spins Gamble Feature

When entering the free spins bonus game, the player can choose to gamble for a chance to upgrade the number of free spins they have earned. They can gamble from 8-11 spins, 11-14 spins, or 14-20 spins. It is worth emphasising that this is a completely optional feature, and that it is possible to lose the free spins you won if you are unlucky in this gamble feature.

Hold and Spin

To activate the hold and spin feature, you need to land a chest and the female diver. The diverwoman can only appear on reel 6. When the hold and spin feature triggers, you will get 3 spins, and if you land the chest and the female diver again it will reset back to 3. Only Chests, blank spaces, or the Diverwoman may be landed, during the Hold and Spin bonus. Landing no chest or diverwoman symbols during a spin will result in your spin tally reducing by one. Each singular chest or diverwoman symbol will not result in a tally reduction. Each Chest symbol carries a cash value which players can claim at the end of the bonus. The Diverwoman also has a vital role in this feature as each time she appears, she doubles the multipliers. Every reel that has symbols on it will have its own DoubleMax multiplier activated. The Hold and Spin feature ends when the reels are filled with symbols or you run out of available respins.

Bonus Buy (Non-UK Only)

Due to changes to UK gambling laws, the Bonus Buy feature is not available to our UK readers. Those in eligible regions can use the Bonuns Buy feature to trigger instant access to the free spins bonus round. Paying 100x the bet amount will guarantee at least 3 scatter symbols on the next spin, or paying 500x the bet amount will give 20 free spins guaranteed.

The extra reel makes all the difference in Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax, boosting the number of paylines up to 729 from 243 in the previous game in this series, which was already pretty impressive. The Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax slot features an exciting, engaging, and unique array of bonus elements that are sure to scintillate even the most seasoned slot player who swears they have seen it all before.  The diverwoman and the fisherman symbols are particularly engaging.

The RTP of 96% is nothing to shout about but is bang on the money for the current market average, and its broad wagering options of 10p-£40 make this game accessible to players of most budgets. It is worth mentioning, however, that the high volatility rating could result in frustrating dry spells.

The fishing theme is a popular one, but with Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax, it is still nicely thought out both through the graphics, and the fisherman’s catching mechanic. The unusual 6x3 reel configuration also makes for a refreshing change. 

The max win amount of 10,000x the wager is a respectable payout prize, but is half the value offered in the original release.  However, Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax certainly makes up for this thanks to having more than double the win ways and even more bonus features than the original release.

The fishing-themed slots genre is definitely a crowded one, but with its unique design, bonus features, and payout potential, Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax feels like the catch of the day.

Rating: 8.0