Physical money wheel with 23 Leaf 1 segments, 23 Leaf 2 segments, 4 Lil' Blues, 2 Big Oranges, and 1 Huge Reds bonus segment
Live dealer fishing action with multipliers reaching 500x as catches grow bigger with every tug on the line
Leaf segments receive 3x-10x multipliers each round, bonus segments get 2x-10x multipliers that multiply all fish values
Maximum payout cap across all bonus types - Huge Reds can deliver up to 500x on your bonus bet
Best theoretical return available on Leaf wagers - Evolution Gaming certified with full payout disclosure
Professional Evolution Gaming host presents every round with HD streaming, real-time chat, and multiple camera angles
4 Segments on Wheel
Bet Range: $0.10 - $2,500
RTP: 95.69% uncapped
2 Segments on Wheel
Bet Range: $0.10 - $1,000
RTP: 95.60% uncapped
1 Segment on Wheel
Bet Range: $0.10 - $500
RTP: 95.17% uncapped
Evolution Gaming's Ice Fishing merges a classic prize wheel format with a unique fishing bonus mechanic that sets it apart in the live dealer catalogue. A physical wheel containing 53 divisions spins each round, and landing on any of the three bonus zones grants players who wagered on that zone access to an engaging fishing sequence.
Before each spin, random multipliers from 3x to 10x appear on Leaf 1 and Leaf 2 segments - these multiply your base 1:1 payout. For example, landing on Leaf 1 with a 10x multiplier gives you a 9:1 payout instead of the standard 1:1. Bonus segments can also receive 2x-10x multipliers that multiply every fish multiplier in the bonus game.
When you trigger Lil' Blues, Big Oranges, or Huge Reds, fish swim across the screen displaying their multiplier values. The Evolution Gaming dealer then reels in the catch using a fishing rod - the tension builds as the rod bends and the fish slowly emerges from the ice hole. As more of the fish is revealed, the multiplier value increases, with larger fish offering higher multipliers. This creates anticipation since you don't know the final multiplier until the fish is completely pulled out.
Multiplier Stacking: If the bonus segment had a wheel multiplier when you triggered the bonus, all fish multipliers are multiplied by that value before the dealer starts reeling. A 10x wheel multiplier on Lil' Blues combined with a 50x fish can result in a 500x total payout on your bonus bet.
Leaf 1 and Leaf 2 occupy 46 of the wheel's 53 pockets (23 each), landing regularly but delivering modest 1:1 through 9:1 returns based on active multipliers. Bonus pockets appear less often: Lil' Blues take up 4 spaces for roughly a 7.5% strike rate, Big Oranges claim 2 pockets at 3.8%, whilst Huge Reds holds a single position yielding only 1.9% probability each spin. Maximum stakes mirror this rarity - Leaf positions accept wagers up to $10,000, yet Huge Reds caps at $500.
The All Bonuses betting spot lets you place the same bet amount on all three bonus types simultaneously. This saves time clicking individual spots and ensures you're eligible for any bonus trigger, but requires three times the bankroll of betting a single bonus type.
Ice Fishing offers a 97.10% optimal RTP when betting on Leaf 1 or Leaf 2 - this is higher than most Evolution Gaming money wheels. The bonus bets have slightly lower theoretical returns before the $500,000 payout cap is applied:
| Bet Type | RTP Uncapped | RTP Capped (Max Bet) |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf 1 | 97.10% | 97.10% |
| Leaf 2 | 97.10% | 97.10% |
| Lil' Blues | 95.69% | 95.15% |
| Big Oranges | 95.60% | 95.00% |
| Huge Reds | 95.17% | 94.55% |
The capped RTP only affects players betting maximum amounts. For example, a maximum $500 bet on Huge Reds with a 500x multiplier would theoretically pay $250,000, but the $500,000 cap means if you had other bets that round, your total win might be reduced proportionally.
Leaf returns follow a straightforward calculation: (multiplier shown - 1) represents your profit. Staking $100 on Leaf 2 when a 7x multiplier appears delivers $700 back ($600 winnings plus the original $100 stake). The multiplier figure displayed indicates the total multiplier applied to your wager.
Bonus fish multipliers work differently - they directly multiply your bonus bet with no reduction. A $50 bet on Big Oranges catching a 150x fish pays $7,500 total. If that bonus segment also had a 5x wheel multiplier, all fish multipliers are multiplied first, so a 30x fish becomes 150x before you catch it.
Ice Fishing is streamed live from Evolution Gaming's professional studio with HD video quality. The game features a dedicated presenter who spins the physical wheel, operates the fishing rod during bonus games, and interacts with players through the chat function. The winter fishing theme is brought to life with a detailed set design including snow-covered ground, wooden structures, ice holes, and continuous falling snow animation.
The game interface includes traffic light betting indicators showing when betting is open (green), nearly closed (yellow), or closed (red). The betting timer counts down the seconds remaining to place bets each round. Players can use chip values from $0.10 to $100, with controls for Repeat (last round's bets), Double (all current bets), and Undo (remove bets one by one or hold to clear all).
Desktop users can access Evolution Gaming's multi-table feature, participating in several Ice Fishing sessions or other Evolution titles within a single browser tab. The stats display shows previous outcomes as coloured dots representing winning segments and any multipliers triggered.
Ice Fishing supports autoplay for 5, 9, 25, 50, or 100 rounds. You place your bets manually once, select your desired number of rounds, and the system automatically repeats those exact bets for the chosen number of spins. The autoplay badge shows remaining rounds. If you modify bets during autoplay, the game asks for confirmation to continue with changed bets or stop autoplay. This feature benefits players who want consistent betting without clicking each round.
Evolution Gaming designed Ice Fishing to work seamlessly on mobile devices with touch controls for bet placement, chip selection, and all menu functions. The game automatically adjusts its layout for portrait or landscape orientation. Statistics, chat, and settings panels overlay the game area on mobile rather than appearing side-by-side as on desktop.
Browser Warning: Evolution Gaming advises not to minimize your browser or open other tabs while betting time remains and you have active bets. Such actions may be interpreted as leaving the game, resulting in declined bets for that round.
Number keys 1 through 6 choose chip values from smallest to largest. Spacebar replicates your previous stake, tapping it again doubles every active wager. CTRL+Z, CMD+Z, Delete, or Backspace remove the most recent bet, holding any for 3 seconds clears all stakes. ESC dismisses overlay windows and exits full-screen view. These controls speed up wagering for seasoned participants.
Every Ice Fishing session receives a distinct game reference in HH:MM:SS format tied to GMT at round commencement. This code displays on screen and within your session log, useful when contacting Evolution Gaming support regarding particular rounds. Your history records past stakes, outcomes, and winnings.
If you disconnect during a game round, all placed bets remain valid and are settled in your absence. When you reconnect, check the history window to view outcomes. This protection ensures you don't lose bets due to internet connectivity issues. If an error occurs in the game system or procedure, the dealer notifies the service manager and players receive updates via chat or pop-up messages. Unresolvable errors result in the round being cancelled with all bets refunded.
Your current balance displays prominently at the bottom left of the screen in yellow-gold text. The total bet indicator shows your combined bet across all spots for the current round. Evolution Gaming's interface only enables chip denominations you can afford with your current balance, preventing accidental overbetting.
Hitting the maximum stake on any betting zone triggers an on-screen notification above that zone confirming no further funds will be accepted. Stake ceilings differ by zone: Leaf positions permit up to $10,000, Lil' Blues allows $2,500, Big Oranges accepts $1,000, and Huge Reds restricts to $500 each round.
Players should set personal limits on time and money spent. Evolution Gaming provides reality check reminders, session time limits, and self-exclusion options in your account settings. Ice Fishing's live format means rounds occur continuously, so monitor your total betting amounts across multiple rounds.