Reel 'em In Slot Machine

Reel 'em In slots is a fish-themed game made by WMS. The game has become very popular, as have many other fish slots games in Vegas. It's a mystery to quite a few players as to why fish slots are so popular in casinos, but they are — that's for sure!

This game is obviously really popular with people that love fish or fishing, but it's also good if you want to play with your friends.

Like a lot of games out there, the really big pull to a slot is in the bonus. Get a good bonus round and any game will attract fans. Reel 'em In definitely has a good one and people love to play this bonus and will play the slots for ages just to get to play it.

In many respects, the bonus is like the one on Lobstermania, but with a few differences that separate it from the IGT classic.

When you first hit the bonus, you get to pick a fisher-person. Each person has a different number of casts given to them, which could be 2, 3, or 5. Once you have your person selected, you must click a button to decide where to cast your fishing tackle.

As you cast out, the lure sinks, then levels off. At this stage, all you have to do is wait for fish to eat it. The size of the fish that decides to nibble your lure decides how much money you win!

Reel 'em In Slots Online

The online version of Reel 'em In Slots is quite different from the version in Vegas, but that doesn't mean it is worse. Just different. Clearly, the huge machines in Vegas can't be 100% emulated on the small screen, but WMS have done a wonderful job in converting it to the PC and Apple computers (it plays on any computer).

What I really love is the music that plays in the background and the cartoon graphics — these really do enhance the game and make it so much fun to play.

The Las Vegas gambling version of Reel 'em In slots is only available in casinos and a few online casinos, depending on which country you live in. If you live in the US, a real land-based casino will be your only option, but if you live in the UK, or various European countries, you can play online for cash.

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Las Vegas

In Vegas, you will still find this game in a lot of casinos, which is amazing because these huge multiplayer machines usually go out of fashion very quickly and get recycled. This one, though, is still out there.

You will also find a lot of the smaller cabinet, single player games too. This version is more similar to the free online version we have here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Reel 'em In slots?

WMS has not publicly disclosed a specific RTP (Return to Player) for Reel 'em In slots. As a classic WMS land-based title, the theoretical return is configured by individual casinos. The fishing bonus round — where fish size determines prize value — is the game's primary variance driver. WMS fish-themed and similar G+ era slots typically operate in the 92–96% RTP range.

Can I play Reel 'em In slots for real money online?

Reel 'em In real money slots are available to players in the UK and certain regulated European countries through licensed online casinos that carry the WMS game library. US players are limited to land-based casino play, where the game remains available in many Las Vegas casinos — both in the large multiplayer cabinet format and as smaller single-player machines.

How does the Reel 'em In fishing bonus work?

When the bonus is triggered, players first choose a fisher-person character, each of whom has a different number of casts — 2, 3 or 5. The more casts you select, the more bites you will get. You then cast your line to a chosen location and watch the lure sink and level off. Fish of varying sizes swim past and the size of the fish that takes the bait determines the cash prize awarded. Bigger fish mean bigger wins.

How is Reel 'em In slots similar to Lobstermania?

Reel 'em In and Lobstermania are both aquatic-themed bonus slots from the mid-2000s era that use a fishing/catching mechanic as their primary bonus feature. Both games ask you to make selections (cast a line / pick a cage) and the size or type of creature you catch determines your prize. Both games also feature cartoon-style characters with personality, contributing to their enduring popularity on casino floors well beyond their original release dates.

Is the online version of Reel 'em In the same as Las Vegas?

The online version of Reel 'em In is notably different from the large Las Vegas cabinet, which can accommodate multiple players simultaneously around a shared fishing pond screen. The online and single-player cabinet versions retain the core fishing bonus mechanic and cartoon graphics but cannot replicate the communal multi-player experience of the original large-format machine. WMS has done a solid job with the conversion, with the cartoon visuals and soundtrack preserved in the smaller format.

Why has Reel 'em In remained popular in Las Vegas for so long?

Reel 'em In has outlasted most of its contemporaries on Las Vegas casino floors largely due to its interactive fishing bonus mechanic, cartoon humour and the social element of the large multiplayer cabinet format. The game's combination of a simple, relatable theme with genuine player agency during the bonus round — choosing where to cast and waiting to see what bites — creates a distinct experience that players remember and return to, setting it apart from purely passive slot games.