If we believed the movies, we’d never dip our toes in the ocean again due to the man-eating sharks living beneath the surface. However, in reality, there are usually fewer than 10 shark attacks each year around the world, which is much lower than those caused by crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and elephants. Still, those animals have the advantage of sharing the land with us, which probably helps. Regardless, if there’s one ocean monster you do want to come face to face with, it's a shark - especially the Whale Shark featured in PG Soft’s latest release, Shark Hunter. This 6x5 scatter pays slot with a 96.73% RTP and 5,000x max win is themed on a guy determined to do what most wouldn't - track down one of the biggest and fiercest creatures in the ocean!
Both the Shark and the Hunter play prominent roles in the base game and the free spins bonus game. Sharks holding multipliers of up to 50x are left behind after cascading wins, and should a Hunter land on the same spin, you’ll receive that value as a multiplier of your stake. Plus, non-winning spins can create Mega Sharks with combined multipliers, meaning the chance to win a substantial payout. Finally, the free spins bonus features a progression meter that unlocks additional spins and higher-value Hunter symbols.
If shark hunting sounds like a profession you’d like to get into (but why?), then why not get some practice on the Shark Hunter slot demo below?
PG Soft has done the opposite of what most developers do when it comes to shark-themed slots. Usually, it’s the sharks hunting us rather than the other way around, as we are about to find out in Shark Hunter. However, don't let this fool you, as PG Soft has you in their sights with a different beast after your blood. If you're wondering what I mean, go and check out Werewolf's Hunt; if you dare, that is.
It's time to dissect the payouts next on Shark Hunter, and it's the Tuna that offers the best, with 1,000x the stake returned when 28 or more land anywhere in view. The Red Fish is up next, with 500x as its top reward, with the Green Fish following, offering payouts of up to 200x. The Tacklebox, Pliers, and Jellyfish round out the premium section, all sharing awards of 100x the bet if 28+ symbols form a winning combo. As for the lower pays, all playing card suits, whether the Hearts, Diamonds, Spades, or Clubs, share a top return of 50x.
Before spinning to achieve some of the above rewards, you’ll first have to pick an ideal spin bet. The Shark Hunter slot supports stakes starting at a minimum of €0.20, rising as high as €100.00 per spin.
base game & modifiers
Shark Hunter slot base game
The Shark Hunter slot uses a scatter pays mechanic to calculate wins across its 6x5 grid format. You scoop a payout when 7 or more matching regular symbols land anywhere in view.
Shark & Hunter Symbols and Cascade Multipliers
After a winning combination, the winning symbols disappear so that more can fall into the vacated positions. One of those symbols in each combo will be a Shark holding a multiplier of 1x to 50x.
If those Shark Multipliers land on the same spin as a Hunter symbol, which holds a value equal to your spin bet, the multipliers apply to the cash value, and you’re paid out.
mega shark
If there are five or more shark symbols on the reels after a non-winning spin, they will combine into one Mega Shark with a combined multiplier value. That creates another cascade that has the potential to land a Hunter symbol.
shark hunter slot bonus features
Shark Hunter slot free spins feature
You’ll need to land three or more Boat scatter symbols anywhere in view simultaneously during the base game to trigger the Shark Hunter Free Spins Bonus.
free spins feature
In return for three scatters, you receive 10 free spins, while any additional scatter gives you 2 extra spins each. During this feature, Hunter symbols are collected beneath the reels in a progression meter that rewards the following:
4 Hunters Collected: Awards 5 additional spins, and Hunter values are multiplied by 2x.
8 Hunters Collected: Awards 5 additional spins, and Hunter values are multiplied by 3x.
12 Hunters Collected: Awards 5 additional spins, and Hunter values are multiplied by 5x.
16 Hunters Collected: Awards 5 additional spins, and Hunter values are multiplied by 10x.
Pros
Utilises the trending scatter pays mechanic.
A solid RTP of 97.63%.
Cons
The max win could have been higher.
shark hunter slot review summary
Pocket Games Soft continues to broaden its horizons with new themes and exciting in-game mechanics. Yes, the fishing-style collector gaming engine may have been used by other providers in the past, but it's new to PG Soft, and they have done a fantastic job of integrating it using their unique style into Shark Hunter, producing a slot that's sure to please their growing army of fans.
Author Bio
Article by Patrick Owen
Patrick has over eight years of experience playing and reviewing slots and casino games. He is an avid land-based and online casino fan with a hunger to learn more about slot games and the developers that create them.