Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax

Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax: Slot Overview

Hey players, if in the unlikely event, you're struggling to find a new fishing slot, here is a potential pick from software provider Yggdrasil Gaming. It's a follow-up to Nice Catch DoubleMax, a slot released about 6 months before this one, and is titled Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax. Not a heck of a lot of time between releases, but Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax is quite a bit different to its predecessor. For one, it's squeezed in a hold 'n win bonus round, expanded its gaming grid, and introduces a new Diverwoman character into the mix.

The setting has changed too. Instead of casting off a beach as was the case last time, Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax takes place right in the water, in a light blue sea wonderland with brightly coloured plant life. Another change that's instantly apparent is the extra sixth reel, though multiplier values still line the top of the grid as before. This reel expansion, depending on your luck, can be a real nice addition. You'll see why in a moment.

First though, be sure to pick an appropriate bet, where the choices go from a low of 10 c to a high of $/€40 per spin. Other options are the two bonus buys, but the Golden Bet function has been axed. Winning potential has taken a major drop, and the return to player has ever so slightly decreased to 96% as its default value. Played on a 6-reel, 3-row grid, 729 ways to win are provided along with a highly volatile math model.

In a game like this, regular-way wins lose much of their interest unless you manage to combine a win with a major DoubleMax multiplier. Leaf-laden card suits - clubs, diamonds, spades, and hearts are the low pays, then an oxygen tank, flippers, a camera, and goggles are the high pays. Hitting a 6 low pay combo is worth 1-1.2x the stake, while a 6 premium symbol win pays 2 to 16 times the bet. Fish money symbols will also pay as a regular way win when applicable, worth 2 times the bet for a 6 OAK hit.

Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax: Slot Features

Time to reel in the features, which include Catching Fish, DoubleMax, free spins, free spins gamble, Hold & Spin, and free spins buys.

Catching Fish

Fish symbols land on any reels and can be stacked, displaying values of 1x to 100x the bet. When a Fisherman symbol lands on reel 5 (only 1 may land per spin), any in view fish symbol cash prizes are awarded.

DoubleMax

Landing fish symbols on consecutive reels from left to right from the first reel unlocks the DoubleMax Multiplier. The multiplier applies to all wins on that spin. DoubleMax multipliers are unlimited.

Free Spins

Landing 3, 4, 5, or 6 scatter symbols awards 8, 11, 14, or 20 free spins, respectively. In the round, when a Fisherman or Diverwoman lands, +1 free spin is awarded, and the DoubleMax multipliers above the reels are doubled for the duration of free spins. Scatters do not appear in the feature, but the Hold & Spin can be triggered from free spins.

Free Spins Gamble

When entering free spins, players can gamble to upgrade the number from 8 to 11, 11 to 14, or 14 to 20. If the gamble is unsuccessful, the free spins session is lost.

Hold & Spin

Players enter the Hold & Spin round by landing a Chest symbol and a Diverwoman. The Diverwoman only appears on reel 6. Here, 3 spins are awarded, and landing a new Chest (which locks in place) or a Diverwoman resets the spin count. The Diverwoman also doubles the multiplier. Each reel filled with symbols triggers the DoubleMax multiplier for that reel.

Buy Free Spins

For 100x the bet, players can enter free spins with 3 or more scatter symbols. Or, paying 500x the bet guarantees 20 free spins.

Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax: Slot Verdict

Nice Catch part one was not your usual DoubleMax experience, and Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax deviates even further from the norm. In fact, after reviewing Legend of the Dragon Wins DoubleMax from Boomerang around the same time, it seems like studios are briskly moving away from the Raptor DoubleMax safety zone to get wilder and crazier with the mechanic. Although, some may question if wild and crazy applies to a fishing-themed slot with a money symbol collection feature. However, to its credit, Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax is no Big Bass Bonanza or Fishin' Frenzy imitator.

Nah, there's a lot more going on in Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax than that. More than in the previous game, too, such as expanding the gaming area, plus the addition of a hold 'n win round, driven by the Diverwoman. This must be the first time a hold 'n win round has appeared in a DoubleMax game, too. It did feel like a so-so add-on at first since they often failed to produce anything of note. It might possibly turn out useful for increasing the multipliers by landing the Diverwoman, perhaps. But, while the top tier Chest prize values aren't massive, the DoubleMax multiplier theoretically can be. Since the multiplier can be applied to full stacks of Chests, then who knows? It could all go rather swimmingly. The multiplier in the base game and free spins offer exciting possibilities for lucky players, as well. An extra reel means a sizable multiplier value on the rightmost side that was not there in the previous game, adding extra tension when fish symbols start landing left to right, activating values as they go along.

In other words, Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax has the ability to provide a completely different thrill ride to the majority of alternative DoubleMax slots. Plus, it's got fish, and we all know how phenomenally popular the sport of angling is on the reels. Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax's only real caveat is winning potential. Its 10,000x the bet top prize is way less than the original version was and is put in the shade by a lot of, if not most, of the other DoubleMax slots. Still, 10kx is not a bad total and compares favourably with fishing slots in the main.