What Is Ice Fishing?
Released in August 2025 by Evolution, Ice Fishing is a live casino speed game show. Potential rewards range from a standard 1:1 Leaf payout to a maximum 5,000x multiplier when the largest fish combines with a wheel boost. It's an attractive range on paper, although the highest multipliers are tied to the least frequent outcomes.
Todd Haushalter, Evolution's Chief Product Officer, explained the concept when the game launched:
"The magic lies in the anticipation, waiting to see what kind of fish players will catch and how big the outcome might be."
Four features define the experience:
Game Structure – Clear Overview
| Betting Option | Segments | Result type | Base Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf 1 | 23 | Instant payout | 1:1 |
| Leaf 2 | 23 | Instant payout | 1:1 |
| Lil’ Blues | 4 | Bonus game | Bonus multiplier x3 to x100 |
| Big Oranges | 2 | Bonus game | Bonus multiplier x4 to x200 |
| Huge Reds | 1 | Bonus game | Bonus multiplier x10 to x500 |
How to Play Ice Fishing Step by Step
Ice Fishing Bonus Rounds Explained
The three fishing bonuses are the game's main attraction, but together they occupy only seven of 53 wheel segments. To receive a bonus payout, you must bet on the matching fish before betting closes. Everyone can watch the bonus, but only eligible players receive the reward.
Lil’ Blues
Four of the 53 segments activate this game, with fish multipliers from x3 to x100 before wheel boosts. It is the most accessible fishing feature, but a Lil’ Blues bet still loses whenever the wheel stops on any other segment in play
Big Oranges
Two of the 53 segments trigger this game, whose fish multiplies the qualifying stake by x4 to x200 before boosts. The larger ceiling is appealing, although it comes with half the triggering frequency of Lil’ Blues and a marginally lower theoretical RTP
Huge Reds
Only one of the 53 segments opens this round, offering fish multipliers from x10 to x500 before boosts. Combined with a x10 wheel multiplier, it can reach x5,000. That headline number is impressive, but this is the least frequent and lowest-RTP option
Once a bonus begins, the presenter reels a fish out of icy water. Its size and multiplier appear gradually, so you don't know the final value until the catch is complete. The theatrical reveal is effective, but there is no player-controlled fishing decision that improves the reward.
Ice Fishing Video Review with All Bonus Rounds
Watch the virtual wheel trigger Lil’ Blues, Big Oranges, and Huge Reds, followed by the host revealing each catch.
How Do Wheel Multipliers Work in Ice Fishing?
Evolution also introduces random wheel multipliers, which can increase Leaf payouts or boost every fish multiplier within a selected bonus. This is arguably the game's strongest mechanic: even before the wheel stops, there's something extra to watch.
Leaf and fish multipliers work differently, a detail that's easy to miss during fast rounds.
Leaf Multipliers
One individual wheel segment may receive x3, x4, x5, x7, or x10. The boost counts only if the wheel stops on that exact segment.
Fish Multipliers
A selected fish category can receive a multiplier from x2 to x10, applied to all its wheel segments. If that bonus hits, every fish multiplier increases before the catch begins.
A boosted segment looks tempting, but the multiplier doesn't improve its probability of winning. The wheel must still stop in the right place.
RTP, Odds, and Volatility
Ice Fishing advertises maximum potential winnings of 5,000x, although its theoretical return varies substantially by bet.
| Bet | RTP | Chance per Spin | Relative Risk* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf 1 | 97.10% | 43.40% | Lower |
| Leaf 2 | 97.10% | 43.40% | Lower |
| Lil’ Blues | 95.69% | 7.55% | Higher |
| Big Oranges | 95.60% | 3.77% | Very high |
| Huge Reds | 95.17% | 1.89% | Highest |
* The risk labels are comparative assessments, not official volatility ratings.
How the Winnings Are Calculated
Leaf Payouts
A leaf payout is calculated by multiplying the winning stake by two and any applicable wheel boost.
A normal $1 Leaf win returns $2, stake included. If a x10 wheel boost applies, it returns $10 (9:1 profit odds).
* Remember to subtract losing wagers elsewhere on the board when calculating your net profit.
Fish Payouts
A bonus fish payout is calculated by multiplying the winning stake by the caught fish multiplier and any applicable wheel boost.
Suppose you stake $1 on Big Oranges. The wheel awards a x4 boost, and the host catches a x50 fish.
$1 × 4 × 50 = $200 total payout, equivalent to x200.
How Do All Bonuses and Betting Controls Work?
All Bonuses isn't an additional bonus round. It's a button next to the fish bonus bets. A $1 selection places $1 on each fish option, making the total stake $3.
The interface also offers practical controls:
- Repeat. Restores your previous round's bets.
- Double (x2). Doubles current wagers within permitted limits.
- Undo. Removes the last bet or clears all bets when held.
- Autoplay. Repeats selected wagers for a chosen number of rounds until completion or Stop.
Autoplay saves clicks, but rapid rounds can accumulate spending unnoticed. Check Total Bet and the live Bet Limits panel, as limits and payout caps vary by casino and currency.
What Happens If the Game Freezes or Disconnects?
A lost connection doesn't normally cancel accepted bets. The round continues, and its result can be checked in Game History after reconnecting.
Procedural or system errors may temporarily pause the game. If the issue can't be resolved, the round is cancelled and initial bets refunded.
One less obvious rule: switching browser tabs while betting remains open may cause pending bets to be declined. For disputes, save the round's unique GMT-based game number.
FAQ
No, Ice Fishing is still a game of chance. The recent-results panel only reports past spins. Huge Reds does not become more likely after a long absence; its single segment still represents just one of 53 possible stopping positions.
No. Players cannot legitimately control the virtual wheel or determine which fish appears. So-called prediction bots and hacking tools offer no verified advantage and may expose login details or devices to fraud. Some casinos block accounts suspected of using third-party software, which can lead to a data breach.
No. There is no favourable hour when wheel odds or theoretical RTP improve. The best time to play Ice Fishing is when you're in the mood and not under the influence of stress, fatigue or substances. Play only when you can monitor the short betting timer and stick to a predetermined spending limit.
