4ThePlayer has announced the release of 4 Fantastic Fish Gold, a new entry in its established 4 Fantastic series. The game is now available through Relax Gaming and builds upon the features of its predecessors by reintroducing several key gameplay mechanics, namely Money Ways™ and Boosting Fortunes™. These mechanics have previously garnered positive reception among players and are expected to provide familiar yet enhanced experiences in the latest instalment.

Maritime setting
4 Fantastic Fish Gold situates players in a maritime setting, inviting them to participate in a virtual fishing expedition. The game structure allows for the appearance of coins on any symbol, which can subsequently increase one of four designated fortune prizes. This progression mechanism is designed to culminate in the activation of a Fortune Wheel, where players have the opportunity to win substantial rewards.

Central to the gameplay is the respin bonus feature. During this bonus round, the shark character, a returning feature from earlier titles, acts to combine available prizes and apply a 2x multiplier. This not only increases potential winnings but also clears additional space on the reels, thereby extending the possibility of further prize collection.

Rewarding features
In addition to the shark, the giant squid character introduces an element of unpredictability by appearing at random intervals. The giant squid can swap the cash prizes currently displayed for potentially higher-value rewards, thereby altering the expected payout dynamics.
The Money Ways™ mechanic, another returning feature, provides players with alternative methods to achieve wins, specifically by enabling combinations that result in cash prizes. This system is designed to offer a supplementary layer of engagement, as it diverges from traditional payline structures by introducing additional ways to accumulate winnings.

Henry McLean, Co-Founder, Commercial and Marketing Director at 4ThePlayer, said:
We’re thrilled to return to the 4 Fantastic series with 4 Fantastic Fish Gold!
This game has everything our players loved about the previous games in the series, plus the addition of our player-favourite, Boosting Fortunes™, while introducing a vibrant theme perfect for the summer!”