Fish and Bird

About Fish and Bird

Fish and Bird is a moody fishing-themed slot from ELK Studios, the Swedish studio behind the Pirots series, Tropicool, and Wild Toro. Released in summer 2025, the game takes the well-trodden cash-collect fishing slot formula and gives it a melancholic, Euro-folk twist. A weathered solitary fisherman casts his line from above the reels into the grey North Atlantic waters below, seagulls drift overhead carrying multipliers, and the soundtrack mixes acoustic folk arrangements with atmospheric sea ambiance. It runs on an unusual 4-reel, 4-row grid with 256 ways to win.

The game has an RTP of 94%, medium volatility, and a maximum win of 10,000x your bet. The bonus structure is built around the Collector mechanic. The fisherman positions himself above one column at a time, collecting Prize Fish (instant cash values) and multiplier-carrying birds in his column before shifting left with a free spin. The Bonus Game guarantees Collectors continue until none remain, while the Super Bonus Game features only Super Collectors that sweep the entire grid at once. The 10,000x maximum win is most often reached through the Super Bonus Game with stacked global multipliers.

How to Play Fish and Bird

The grid is 4 reels by 4 rows, with 256 ways to win replacing fixed paylines. Wins form when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right, starting from reel one. Wins must start from the leftmost reel and connect consecutively to the right without gaps, with only the longest qualifying win awarded per spin. Stakes at Midnite start from £0.20 per spin, set using the bet controls below the reels.

Lower-paying symbols are small jellyfish in four colours (blue, green, purple, and red), paying 0.2x the bet for 4 of a kind. Higher-paying symbols are four fish in the same colour hierarchy, paying 0.5x to 2x the bet for 4 in combination. Higher-paying fish can also carry instant cash values, becoming Prize Fish when they land. The wild is a yellow fish that substitutes for all standard paying symbols and can spread along a row or column when it lands.

Above the reels sits the fisherman Collector. He positions himself over one column at a time and collects any Prize Fish, multipliers (carried by seagulls), or Bonus symbols (a mermaid) in his column. After collecting, the fisherman shifts one column to the left and the reels respin for free. The bonus round is triggered when the Collector grabs a Bonus symbol from the grid.

Fish and Bird Features

The bonus structure runs across the Collector mechanic, the spreading wilds, oversized symbols, the Bonus Game with guaranteed Collectors, and the Super Bonus Game with Super Collectors.

• Wild Symbol (Yellow Fish): The wild substitutes for all standard paying symbols. Wilds can spread along a row or column when they land, transforming adjacent positions into wilds.
• Big Symbols: Standard paying symbols (except wilds) can land in oversized 2x2, 3x3, or full 4x4 formats, covering multiple positions on a single spin and dramatically increasing win combinations across the 256 ways.
• Prize Fish Symbols: Higher-paying fish symbols can land carrying instant cash values. The cash value is paid out when the Collector or Super Collector gathers them, multiplied by the current global multiplier.
• Multiplier (Seagulls): Seagulls fly above the reels carrying multiplier values. When collected, each multiplier adds to a global multiplier that boosts every Prize Fish and subsequent collection in the round.
• Collector Symbol (Fisherman): Positioned above one column at a time. The Collector gathers Prize Fish, multipliers, and bonus symbols in its current column. After collecting, the fisherman shifts one column to the left and the reels respin for free, continuing until no Prize Fish, multiplier, or bonus symbols remain in the columns ahead.
• Super Collector: A premium version of the Collector. The Super Collector sweeps across the entire grid, collecting every Prize Fish, multiplier, and bonus symbol on the playing field at once, regardless of column.
• Diver Symbol: A backup collector mechanic. When no Collector is present on the grid but Prize Fish, multipliers, or bonus symbols are in view, there is a chance for a Diver to appear. The Diver collects the values in the column where it appears.
• Bonus Game: Triggered when the Collector grabs a Bonus symbol (mermaid). The Bonus Game guarantees Collectors continue to appear and shift across the reels, with spins continuing until no Collector remains.
• Super Bonus Game: Triggered when a Super Bonus symbol is collected. The Super Bonus Game features only Super Collectors, which sweep the entire grid at once for significantly higher win potential.

Fish and Bird RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Fish and Bird:

• Provider: ELK Studios
• RTP: 94% (operator-configured version)
• Volatility: Medium
• Reels and rows: 4 reels, 4 rows
• Ways to win: 256
• Max win: 10,000x your bet
• Min bet: £0.20
• Mobile play: Yes
• Release year: 2025

Fish and Bird Theme and Symbols

The setting is a moody North Atlantic seascape with the reels framed against a washed-out backdrop of grey skies, distant rocky islands, and a solitary lighthouse on the horizon. The visual style leans dingy and atmospheric rather than vibrant and cheerful, deliberately stepping away from the bright Caribbean and tropical aesthetics that dominate the fishing slot genre. A weathered fisherman sits perched above the reels in oilskins and a knitted cap, animating with subtle gestures as he hauls in Prize Fish and reaches up to catch seagulls drifting overhead. The soundtrack is a melancholic Euro-folk arrangement with acoustic instruments and atmospheric sea sounds, building during bonus triggers.

Lower-paying symbols are small jellyfish in four colours (blue, green, purple, red). Higher-paying symbols are four fish in the same colour hierarchy, with each fish capable of carrying instant cash values as a Prize Fish. The yellow fish wild appears with a slight glow. Seagulls drift above the reels carrying multiplier values. The mermaid acts as the Bonus symbol. Standard symbols can land in oversized 2x2, 3x3, or full 4x4 formats, occasionally filling the entire grid with a single colossal fish or jellyfish.

Games Like Fish and Bird

If you enjoy Fish and Bird, these are worth a look:

• Oxygen 2: ELK Studios' earlier slot in a similar aquatic theme with a related Collector style mechanic.
• Pirots 3: ELK Studios' avian-themed slot with stacked bird mechanics and Collector elements.
• Big Bass Bonanza: Reel Kingdom and Pragmatic Play's flagship fishing slot with a similar Fisherman collector mechanic.
• Marlin Masters The Big Haul: Hacksaw Gaming's tropical fishing slot with the LootLines mechanic and three free spins variants.

Fish and Bird FAQs

What is the RTP of Fish and Bird?

The RTP at Midnite is 94%.

Who developed Fish and Bird?

The game was developed by ELK Studios, the Swedish studio behind the Pirots series, Tropicool, Wild Toro, Oxygen 2, and a wider catalogue of innovative slots. ELK Studios holds a UK Gambling Commission licence.

How do you win on Fish and Bird?

Wins form when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right on the 4x4 grid, starting from reel one. Wins must connect consecutively without gaps. The 256 ways to win replace fixed paylines. The Collector mechanic, the Bonus Game, and the Super Bonus Game carry most of the larger payouts.

Can I play Fish and Bird on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.

What is the volatility of Fish and Bird?

The game is medium volatility. Wins arrive at a reasonable frequency in the base game (hit frequency around 31%), with the larger payouts concentrated in the Bonus Game and Super Bonus Game where the global multiplier compounds across collected values.

What is the maximum win on Fish and Bird?

The maximum win is capped at 10,000x your bet. The largest payouts come through the Super Bonus Game where Super Collectors sweep the entire grid at once, combined with a high global multiplier built up from collecting seagulls earlier in the round.

Does Fish and Bird have free spins?

The game does not include a traditional free spins round. Instead, the Bonus Game and Super Bonus Game function as the slot's bonus rounds. The Collectors continue to appear and shift across the reels for free spins until no Collector remains on the grid.

What is the Collector mechanic?

The Collector is the fisherman who sits above the reels. He positions himself above one column at a time and collects any Prize Fish (instant cash values), multipliers (seagulls), or Bonus symbols (mermaids) in his current column. After collecting, the fisherman shifts one column to the left and the reels respin for free. The mechanic continues until the Collector has no more values to collect in the columns ahead.

What's the difference between the Bonus Game and the Super Bonus Game?

The Bonus Game (triggered when a Bonus symbol is collected) guarantees that Collectors continue to appear and shift across the reels, with spins continuing until no Collector remains. The Super Bonus Game (triggered by a Super Bonus symbol) features only Super Collectors, which sweep the entire grid at once instead of working through individual columns. The Super Bonus Game produces significantly higher win potential and is the most likely route to the 10,000x maximum win.

What are Big Symbols in Fish and Bird?

Big Symbols are oversized versions of the standard paying symbols (except wilds). They can land in 2x2, 3x3, or full 4x4 formats, covering multiple positions on the 4x4 grid in a single spin. A 4x4 big symbol effectively turns the entire grid into a single colossal symbol, dramatically increasing the number of way wins it can form.