Polar Angler - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Brave the icy conditions and go deep-sea fishing for treasures in this action-packed arctic themed slot  game by Play Labs. With eleven symbols, including a frequently appearing wild, there are plenty of wins along the way as you aim to reel in a big prize.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack 

The ocean-blue reels sit on a driftwood fishing boat framed with ice and sit atop a cold, watery scene with ice-capped mountains and constant flurries of snow drifting by. The symbols themselves are bold and bright, and the walrus and toothy pink fish are especially appealing, though the free spins, bonus, and wild symbols are too similar, and it can be difficult to spot wins. Replacing some of the lower-paying standard symbols (9,10, etc) for additional sea creatures or fishing paraphernalia would have created a more immersive playing experience.

The music seems a little fast-paced for a fishing game and can quickly become irritating. Fortunately, the music and sound effects can be adjusted separately, as the sound effects that accompany a win are quite pleasant and add to the overall playing experience.

Polar Angler RTP and Variance

The RTP on Polar Angler is 94.48%, which puts it well below the average for online slots. Due to the poor RTP and low variance of the game, it is recommended to play at lower stakes to maximise the playing session and, thus, increase the chances of triggering a bonus. This game is not for the faint-hearted, and playing in demo mode is advised. If a fishing themed game appeals, then it is also worth having a few spins of the Fishin Frenzy free play slot game before deciding which to play for real money.

 
How to Play Polar Angler

1. Check the game settings to ensure they are set to your liking. The music and sound effects have separate controls and can be accessed via the settings button.
2. Choose your bet level. You can bet between 0.01 and 500 per spin. You can also choose how many win lines to play from 1, 5, 10, 15 or all 25 lines.
3. Decide whether you want to auto play. There are very few options, though, and you can only choose between 5,10, 25, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 or infinite spins, with no other parameters. 
4. If a quicker playing style is preferred, there is a fast play option that can be accessed via the settings button. Be warned, though, that with such a low RTP the fun could be over fast enough at regular speed.
5. Enjoy the game!

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins 

There are eleven win symbols, including the wild.

Returns for five of a kind.

5 x Walrus - 500
5 X Polar Angler Logo - 300
5 X Fishing Hat - 300
5 X Pink Toothy Fish - 250
5 X Ace - 250
5 X King - 200
5 X Queen - 200
5 X Jack - 150
5 X Ten - 150
5 X Nine - 100

The wild substitutes for all symbols apart from the bonus game and free spins symbols.

There is a generous range of stakes, win lines and bet levels to suit most budgets with stake ranges between 0.01 and 500. 

Polar Angler Bonus Features

There aretwo bonus features on Polar Angler.

Free Spins - Three or more ‘Free Spin’ symbols have to land to trigger the free spins round. The more Free Spin symbols land, anywhere in view, the more free spins will be awarded.

3 Free Spins Symbols = 14 Free Spins
4 Free Spins Symbols = 20 Free Spins
5 Free Spins Symbols = 60 Free Spins

Free Spins cannot be retriggered. Players should be aware that the free spins play at a much faster speed, and this cannot be altered, so even the maximum of 60 free spins could be over all too quickly. In addition to winning free spins, a cash amount is also awarded if the Free Spins symbols fall on a win line. 

Bonus Game - A minimum of three Bonus Symbols, anywhere in view, are required to activate the bonus feature. There are nine boxes to choose from containing cash amounts, and these are accumulated until ‘Collect’ is revealed. Be warned, though, that the bonus game will start automatically after seven seconds.

Overall Polar Angler Review

Polar Angler is an average game with a below-average RTP, but with a generous number of free spins on offer, it might appeal to bonus hunters. There are plenty of fishing themed games available to online slots players, so we recommend trying a few in demo mode before committing any actual money.
 

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