About Le Fisherman Slot
Le Fisherman is a 6-reel, 5-row cluster slot from Hacksaw Gaming's "Le" series. The slot uses the Cluster Pays system and requires 5+ connected symbols to win.
Cluster wins trigger Super Cascades, removing all matching symbols from the grid and marking their positions as Golden Squares.
There are also rainbow symbols that activate these squares and reveal Coins (up to 500x), Clover multipliers (up to x20), and Bucket collectors. Max win is 15,000x.
Fishing Theme & Design
Lakeside fishing setting with Smokey – Hacksaw's recurring French bulldog character in an orange life jacket and yellow wellies. Premium symbols feature fishing gear including a fish as the highest-paying, hat, float, worm and anchor. Card royals fill the low-pay positions.
Golden Squares glow beneath winning positions, creating visual progression. Rainbow symbols carry a distinct activation animation. Playful audio with Smokey's personality throughout – the Hacksaw team designed the Golden Square system to feel like a genuine treasure hunt.
About the Bucket at the Top
There is a bucket above the reels in Le Fisherman that often confuses players. It fills up with fish every time a player lands 1 or 2 FS scatters – not enough to trigger Free Spins, but enough to fill the bucket.
The short answer: the bucket is purely decorative. Even when it is completely full, it does not indicate that a bonus is coming. It is an odd design choice by Hacksaw Gaming, but it will not be changed – so simply treat it as a visual element and nothing more.
RTP and Volatility
96.33% base RTP. Bonus Buy options range from 96.14% to 96.33% depending on selection. High volatility expected from a Hacksaw cluster slot.
The 15,000x max is achieved through extensive Golden Square coverage activated by Gold Clover multipliers feeding into Global Bucket collectors. The max win is possible in the base game with Epic Rainbow, but the probability increases substantially in bonus modes with progressive squares and Big Catch Bar upgrades.
Super Cascades
When cluster wins form, all symbols of that winning type are removed from the entire grid – not just the winning cluster. This creates a more aggressive cascade than standard tumble mechanics.
Positions where symbols were removed become Golden Squares. New symbols drop to fill the empty spaces. The cascade continues until no new clusters form.
This super cascade approach clears more symbols per win and builds Golden Square coverage faster than traditional cascades that only remove winning clusters.
Golden Squares
Positions behind winning symbols are marked as Golden Squares. The squares remain inactive until a Rainbow symbol lands. Once activated, each Golden Square reveals one special symbol: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Diamond Coins, Green or Gold Clovers, or Bucket/Global Bucket symbols.
The revealed symbols are then processed in sequence – Clovers multiply first, then Buckets collect. Golden Squares are the foundation of the entire feature system. Hacksaw Gaming built this fishing adventure around the accumulation mechanic.
Rainbow Symbols
Two Rainbow variants trigger Golden Square activation:
- Standard Rainbow – activates all Golden Squares currently on the grid
- Epic Rainbow – reveals special symbols on every position regardless of Golden Square status. Effectively full grid activation.
Both are processed identically after landing. Rainbow cannot land on the same spin as FS or Epic Rainbow symbols. Timing of Rainbow landing relative to Golden Square coverage determines the feature potential.
Coins and Values
Four coin tiers revealed on activated Golden Squares:
| Tier | Values |
|---|---|
| Bronze Coin | 0.2x, 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x |
| Silver Coin | 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x |
| Gold Coin | 25x, 50x, 100x |
| Diamond Coin | 150x, 250x, 500x |
All values multiply your stake. Coins remain on the grid until Clovers multiply and Buckets collect. Higher bonus tiers upgrade minimum coin values – On Thin Ice and above start at a minimum of 1x.
Clover Multipliers
Green Clover multiplies all Coins and existing Buckets on adjacent positions only. Multiplier values: x2, x3, x4, x5, x10, x20.
Gold Clover applies its multiplier to every Coin and Bucket across the entire grid. Clovers activate before Buckets collect, so multiplied values feed into the collectors.
Multiple Clovers can land and each applies in sequence. Gold Clover with high grid coverage is the high-value target – Hacksaw's signature collect-and-multiply approach.
Bucket Collectors
The Bucket symbol collects values from all Coins and other activated Buckets within the adjacent 3×3 area around it. Global Bucket collects values from all Coins and Buckets across the entire grid.
Buckets activate after Clovers have applied their multipliers. The collected value is stored in the Bucket symbol. Multiple Buckets can chain – one Bucket collects, then another Bucket can collect that value. This collector chain is where big wins are built.
Symbols and Paytable
Clusters pay at £1 stake:
| Symbol | Payout for 12 |
|---|---|
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Substitutes for all base symbols |
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£100 |
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£50 |
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£50 |
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£25 |
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£25 |
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£10 |
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£10 |
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£10 |
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£10 |
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£10 |
Wild substitutes all paytable symbols. Base symbol wins are modest – the Golden Square features handle the heavy lifting.
Bonus Rounds
3, 4 or 5 FS symbols trigger different bonus tiers. All award 10 free spins with the Big Catch Bar progression system. Each tier adds mechanics whilst keeping the core Golden Square features.
On Thin Ice
Ten free spins with progressive Golden Squares – squares remain until activated rather than clearing each spin. The Big Catch Bar fills with each FS symbol that lands.
Every 5th FS reaches a new level, awards +5 spins and upgrades Rainbow transformations:
Minimum Coin value 1x. The progression creates a genuine upgrade path within the feature.
Slippery When Wet
Ten free spins with On Thin Ice mechanics plus a key upgrade: Golden Squares persist even after activation. Activated squares can be activated again on subsequent Rainbows.
Creates compounding coverage as the bonus progresses. Same Big Catch Bar progression and minimum 1x Coin values. This persistence is where serious accumulation happens – early squares remain active while new ones form from cascades.
Smokey Under Water
Hidden epic bonus for 5 FS symbols. Ten free spins starting at Big Catch Bar Level 4 – Rainbow guaranteed every spin and transformed into Gold Clover from the very first spin.
FS symbols cannot land, so no retriggering, but consistent activation every spin. Maximum Rainbow frequency with premium transformation. This is where 15,000x becomes a realistic target.
Bonus Buy Options
Direct bonus access via the BUY BONUS button:
| Feature | RTP |
|---|---|
| Bonushunt FeatureSpins™ | 96.33% |
| Rainbow Trout FeatureSpins™ | 96.14% |
| Rainbow Epic Drop™ FeatureSpins™ | 96.28% |
| On Thin Ice | 96.31% |
| Slippery When Wet | 96.25% |
Smokey Under Water is not purchasable – it requires a natural 5 FS trigger.
How to Play Le Fisherman Slot
Find a Licensed Casino with Le Fisherman Hacksaw Games
Choose a reputable UK-licensed operator that stocks Hacksaw Gaming titles including Le Fisherman slot.
Register and Verify Your Account
Create your account with your email and personal details. Identity verification is required under UK regulations.
Make a Deposit
Fund your account through available payment methods. Minimum deposits typically start around £10–£20.
Search for Le Fisherman Slot in the Lobby
Find the game by name search or filter the casino library by Hacksaw Gaming provider.
Set Your Stake and Join Smokey at the Lake
Adjust your bet, optionally purchase a bonus tier, then spin to trigger the cascade mechanics.
About Hacksaw Gaming
Malta-based studio known for innovative mechanics and character-driven themes. Smokey the French bulldog appears across several titles in their catalogue. Other releases include Wanted Dead or a Wild, Chaos Crew and various collect-and-multiply slots.
Licensed across European jurisdictions including the UK Gambling Commission, with regular third-party auditing. Le Fisherman continues their tradition of layered feature systems with personality – the fishing theme provides a natural framing for the collector mechanic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Golden Squares form on positions where winning symbols were removed during Super Cascades. They remain inactive until a Rainbow symbol lands. When Rainbow appears, all Golden Squares on the grid are activated and reveal special symbols – Coins, Clovers or Buckets. Epic Rainbow activates every position on the grid regardless of whether Golden Squares are present. The revealed symbols are then processed in sequence: Clovers multiply first, then Buckets collect.
The Bucket symbol collects values from all Coins and other activated Buckets within the adjacent 3×3 area around it – a localised collection zone. Global Bucket collects values from all Coins and Buckets across the entire grid regardless of position. Both activate after Clovers have applied multipliers. Multiple Buckets can chain – one Bucket collects, then another Bucket can collect that accumulated value, creating compounding totals.
The Big Catch Bar fills with each FS symbol that lands during On Thin Ice and Slippery When Wet bonuses. Every 5th FS symbol reaches a new level, awards +5 free spins and upgrades Rainbow transformations: Level 1 transforms Rainbow into Green Clover, Level 2 into Global Bucket, Level 3 into Gold Clover, Level 4 guarantees Rainbow every spin transformed into Gold Clover. In Smokey Under Water the bar starts at Level 4 from the very first spin.
Yes. This is the key difference from On Thin Ice. In Slippery When Wet, Golden Squares persist even after activation. Activated squares can be activated again on subsequent Rainbow landings. This creates compounding coverage as the bonus progresses – early squares remain active while new ones form from cascades, building towards full-grid Golden Square coverage.
Epic Rainbow reveals special symbols on every position across the entire grid, regardless of whether Golden Squares are present. Standard Rainbow only activates existing Golden Squares. Epic Rainbow essentially provides full grid activation in a single landing. The reveal and activation process is identical for both – Coins show values, Clovers multiply, Buckets collect – but Epic Rainbow guarantees maximum coverage.