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Bob Marlin Goes Deep Slot Review

Theme and Storyline

Bob Marlin Goes Deep is themed around an adventurous fishing trip.

Players will head out onto the water, ready for whatever the day brings. With the sea breeze in their hair, they’ll team up with the kindly Bob Marlin to catch as many fish as they can.

This slot is perfect for players who enjoy fishing.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

The soundtrack of Bob Marlin Goes Deep is a jolly tune that creates a laid-back vibe. As the reels spin, players will hear the subtle clang of machinery and then digital chimes upon wins.

The reels are framed in logs, lashed together with rope, making them feel like part of a fishing boat. Behind the reels, clear blue water catches the light, suggesting a tropical location.

Beside the reels, the titular Bob Marlin stands with his hands on a lever. He obliges players by pulling the lever for every spin. He sports a cozy sweater, overalls, and a yellow fishing hat, making him look well-prepared for a day at sea.

Among the symbols, players will find cans of worms, fishing reels, tantalizing lures, and tackle boxes. Lower-paying symbols take the form of colorful letters illustrated in a cartoon style.

The most adorable symbols might be the special Collectible Fish that come in bright shades of orange, purple, blue, and green. Each one of these tiny cartoon characters seems to look right at the players as they smile.

Overall, the soundtrack and animations create a cheerful world of fishing fun.

Gameplay

Bob Marlin Goes Deep is a five-reel, four-row slot, but the reels can expand to have up to a 5x7 structure.

Wins are awarded for landing matching symbols on adjacent reels, calculated from the leftmost reel.

The swift pace of the gameplay will ensure players have no difficulty paying attention.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

When a Bonus symbol lands on the reels, the reels expand one row down for that spin. Bonus symbols only appear on reels 1, 3, and 5 during the base game. Reels can be expanded a maximum of three times.

When players land 3 Bonus symbols, the Free Spins feature begins, starting with 10 free spins. The Free Spins round is played at the same bet that was in place when the feature was activated.

Collectible Fish appear on the expanded positions of the reels. If players collect 5 identical Fish, 5 Collection free spins are awarded.

During the free spins awarded by the Collectible Fish, Bonus symbols and Collectible Fish do not appear. However, a Super High Paying symbol that matches the triggering Collectible Fish is added to all the reels.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

The return to player of this game is 96.8%, nicely above our yardstick for an average of roughly 96%.

The range of bets on the site we tested ran from a minimum bet per spin of $/£/€0.10 up to a maximum of $/£/€125.00 per spin.

The volatility of Bob Marlin Goes Deep is low, making it a less ideal match for our preferred slot machine strategies. We prefer a strategy of targeting the highest possible volatility when selecting slots.

Conclusion

We recommend this high RTP, low volatility fishing trip-themed slot.

The adorable animations and impressive RTP of this slot make it immediately endearing.

However, the more modest volatility may leave some mathematically inclined players less moved.