On July 17th, 1988, Discovery Channel aired its first episode of Shark Week, and the show has since managed to become the longest running cable television show in history. The first season was called ‘Caged in Fear’, and you get some of that in Slingo Shark Week, too. The slingo grid is set underwater, with both fish and shark swimming around in the background.
The game’s soundtrack gives off a somewhat similar vibe as the Jaws theme, building a threatening and claustrophobic atmosphere as you feel like you’re in a great white shark’s presence when you play. The slingo prize ladder comes with only a smaller cash prize this time, but instead it’s packed with 6 unique bonus games that all revolve around sharks in different ways. You can win up to 790x your stake from the Full House feature.
How to Play Slingo Shark Week Online
With its mixture of bingo and slots, Slingo Shark Week has an unusual gameplay compared to most video slots. Here’s a quick guide to get you started:
- Get the game loaded up and press the menu button to read the game rules.
- Set your stake by pressing the coin button to open up the betting menu. When you're ready press the spin button.
- The game grid is full of random numbers when you start. Underneath the grid is the bingo style number caller, which will display the numbers you’ll be playing with that spin.
- When the game starts, any numbers on the bingo bar which match the main grid will earn you a shark fin symbol. When you have enough fins for a winning payline, you’ll score a Slingo, which is marked by a counter to the left of the main grid, beginning at one and going up to ten. You have ten spins to match the numbers on the bingo grid with the ones on your reel or it's game over.
- Play Slingo Shark Week responsibly by setting a time limit for your gaming session.
Slingo Shark Week Symbols
- Number - marks off the corresponding number on the grid.
- Wild - mark off any number you want on the same column.
- Super Wild - mark off any number you want on the entire grid.
- Free Spin - adds +1 spin to your tally.
- Blocker - does nothing but occupy space.
Slingo Shark Week Features
The 4 first rungs on the slingo prize ladder awards nothing, but getting to the 5th rung pays 5x your stake. The 6 remaining rungs above that all award different features, and here’s an overview of what you can expect:
- Shark Slot (6 slingos) - awards 7 spins on a 3x3 slot with 32 paylines. It comes with a wild symbol, and symbol values between 0.2x and 5x your stake.
- Break the cage (7 slingos) - click on the shark cage to get sharks to attack it. This awards a total prize between 6x and 49x your stake, and the diver inside is getting the scare of his life.
- Fish Grab (8 slingos) - grab fish to win a total prize between 20x and 41x your stake. What did the shark eat? (9 slingos) - pick items to collect prizes between 20x and 40x your stake. Earn an x3 multiplier if you guess correctly, giving you a total prize of 60x to 120x your stake.
- Shark Wheel (10 slingos) - win between 80x and 360x your stake, or a multiplier-enhanced version of 1 of the 3 lower-tier bonus games.
- Shark Award (full house) - sharks swim around and randomly pick money bags for you, and this leads to a total prize between 150x to 790x your stake.
Slingo Shark Week FAQ
What is the maximum bet for Slingo Shark Week?
The maximum bet for Slingo Shark Week is £25.
What is the minimum bet for Slingo Shark Week?
The minimum bet for Slingo Shark Week is £0.20.
Can I play Slingo Shark Week on mobile?
Yes, Slingo Shark Week is available on any mobile device.
What is the RTP of Slingo Shark Week?
The RTP of Slingo Shark Week is set at 95.68%.
What is the biggest potential win for Slingo Shark Week?
The biggest potential win for Slingo Shark Week is 790x.
Slingo Shark Week Mobile Slot
With the vast majority of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, these are compatible with the Slingo Shark Week slot machine. All of the same features and capabilities are available in the mobile version, which is fluid and optimized for a seamless experience. The game's developers used technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript to assure mobile play, allowing the game to function properly on a variety of mobile operating systems. The game's sound effects and graphics have also been enhanced to sound and look excellent on smaller displays.