Get the winning facts with TaDa’s comprehensive Q & A for fishing-shooting

Everybody is talking about fishing-shooting games and the impact they are making; but what exactly are they and how do you play them? TaDa Gaming is the No.1 provider for these games, so where better to start than with an expert opinion? 

Read on to discover how TaDa’s games deliver a new form of entertainment for players, plus a new opportunity for monetisation/revenue, engagement and retention for operators with this deep dive into fishing-shooting.

What are Fishing-Shooting Games?

They are a superb new way to play! Instantly recognisable RNG casino content but more like video games than slots, players target/shoot the fish for wins in a stunningly animated adventure game. 

The basic concept is that every shot fired places a bet so players can get strategic about what they shoot and when, as they bet values can affect the weapon choice and firepower as well as the win value.

Traditionally there is an underwater/aquatic theme – but this is changing - Every character has a unique value or triggers a specific bonus, so players can enjoy both skill influenced and progressive play however they choose to approach each game.

Every TaDa fishing-shooting title has unique features or variations and the more you understand how these features interact, the deeper you go into the game. Otherwise, players can just enjoy an entertaining and highly colourful ‘shoot ‘em up’ experience.

So, Are Fishing-Shooting Games Easy to Play?

Fishing-shooting games are very easy to pick up and play as the rules are straightforward: basically players choose a target, aim and fire. 

What makes them so engaging is that each game offers different themes, features, bonuses including jackpots, and win potential. Plus the more you play, the better you get at developing strategies, understanding how certain features trigger and how to maximise the gameplay for superb rewards. 

You can also read our Player Tips for more insights and ideas on maximising gameplay.

Where Did Fishing-Shooting Games Originate?

They started in Asian amusement parks and arcades and then these machines went global along with slot machines. 

TaDa saw the opportunity to transform the games from the original fish arcade machines and design for online mobile play with immediate success in Asia. Most players recognise them as soon as they begin to play so nostalgia is a big driving force for some players.

TaDa’s fishing-shooting games are ground-breaking entertainment. Having made a name as the No. 1 Fishing-Shooting Provider, we took this innovative concept out to Latin America, Europe and Africa and are building our brand there. 

Are Fishing-Shooting Games Like Slots?

Although they are recognizable, RNG casino products, fishing-shooting games are different from slots. They are not a replacement but an alternative vertical for players looking for new experiences.

A big difference is that fishing-shooting games have no reels or paylines. The whole screen is the game zone – just like a video game – and players need quick reflexes and eyes everywhere. 

Instead of fixed symbols, you have moving fish or creatures and you have to hit the target to score a win, so fishing-shooting games offer dynamic and skill influenced play rather than just lucky spinning.

Players can also choose the individual volatility of each game. There are usually three options or ‘rooms’ which offer different styles of play and risk depending on how experienced the player is or how they wish to approach the game. Unlike slots, the same game can play out differently making each experience unique.

Finally, fishing-shooting games offer single or multi player – usually up to four – capacity within the same game simultaneously providing a real time experience that players are responding to.

What Makes Fishing-Shooting Games so Engaging for Players?

Combining casino and shooting games provides a new dynamic in iGaming innovation to deliver the variety in gameplay alongside progressive play and challenges that players tell us they want.

The exponential growth in iGaming demographics and the opening of new markets across Latin America and Africa is creating a whole new class of player. 

iGaming is a globally recognised industry and entertainment sector. We are seeing higher rates of engagement in shorter time frames with these games in new and emerging markets than in the original Asian ones. More players are open to new casino experiences and actively look for the sites offering this functionality.

What Are the Core Mechanics of Fishing-Shooting Games ?

• Targeting and Shooting: Players aim and shoot from a central point or turret with cannons or nets throwers at their targeted creature. A successful hit will create a win. The challenge is that targets move at varying speeds, appear randomly, follow or change direction rapidly.

However, all TaDa games offer autoplay and aim functions to enable players to decide on an easy way to begin play. Aim is a super feature. Locking on to the target, you will only hit the targeted fish regardless of other obstacles in the way.

• Target Variety and Behaviour: Fish species may have unique movements such as swimming in shoals or having specifically located target areas. Larger fish such as Immortal Bosses and Immortal Kings alongside Special Fish often offer significant rewards or bonuses. The key is recognising their effect on gameplay and win potential, the ammo requirement and any specific target areas and responding strategically.

• Strategy Decisions: Each shot uses ammo so players need a strategy as to which targets to hit as high value ones may require more powerful shooting. Most games offer Energy Bars that charge with each shot creating a ‘free ammo’ source. The Key is noticing when the Energy Bar fills, when to use it and against which targets for maximum effect so choosing whether to target large value fish in high risk play or smaller value fish for more frequent but smaller wins.

• Power Ups: Special creatures as ‘Bomb Crabs’ which detonate a surrounding area offer larger wins while Drill Crabs offer the maximum multipliers. ‘Awakening’ events include whirlpools and tsunamis which capture all the creatures within a radius. The key to play here is strategy: taking out a Power Up or Awakening target when the screen is full will net bigger rewards.

   

Player reflex/reaction to these events and understanding of how some features will interconnect for maximum win potential drives successful gameplay and win potential. This is the type of challenge that many players are looking for.

We always recommend starting in demo mode and following the Tutorials before playing for real money.

What do Fishing-Shooting Games Bring to Operators?

Apart from a significant uplift in new player sign up, one of the key deliveries is Differentiation in a Crowded Market. iGaming is regularly described as ‘saturated’ currently. We think it is more a crowded market with players being offered too much of the same. Fishing-shooting games help our clients to stand out in a competitive environment and offer their players a new entertainment vertical. 

What Do Fishing-Shooting Games Bring to the iGaming Industry Overall?

iGaming is one of the most exciting and fast-moving industries: success comes from understanding and delivering a mix of new technology with genuine entertainment that captivates players’ imaginations. This is what TaDa has built its brand on.

While our slots are still a huge driver of customer engagement, we believe that many players, in particular second/third gen digital natives, want an experience that melds nostalgia with tech and that is instantly recognisable and understandable but progressive.

Our fishing-shooting games are proven to appeal to this fast growing player demographic. They offer the perfect cross over for operators to secure a new audience without alienating the existing one and enhance revenue opportunities. 

Fishing-shooting games deliver a new vertical that: attracts a new player demographic; enhances loyalty and retention through progressive and dynamic play; offers a mobile first alternative to existing casino content; creates differentiation and visibility in crowded markets’; and provides the potential for innovative monetisation strategies. Now that is a win/win for the industry long-term.