Fishing games are a Filipino favourite, and for good reason. They feel like the arcade machines many of us grew up with at the mall: a screen full of swimming fish, a cannon you control, and coins bursting out when you land a catch. On JILICC, titles in the style of JILI’s Jackpot Fishing and Royal Fishing are among the most played. Here is how they really work.
The basic loop
- Choose a room. Rooms differ by minimum and maximum bullet value.
- Set your cannon level. Each shot costs that amount from your balance.
- Aim and fire at fish. Each fish has a multiplier, such as 2x for small fish and 100x or more for bosses.
- If a shot “catches” a fish, you win your bullet value times the multiplier.
Every shot is a small bet. That is the most important thing to understand. A busy fishing session can involve hundreds of bets in a few minutes, so a ₱5 cannon spends money faster than a ₱5 slot spin.
Is it skill or luck?
Aiming matters a little: you need to hit a fish to have any chance of catching it. But whether a hit becomes a catch is decided by a random number generator, weighted so the game returns its published RTP over time. Big fish are worth more because they are less likely to be caught per shot. No timing trick changes that. Believing the boss is “almost dead” after many hits is the same gambler’s fallacy that catches slot players, as explained in our slot volatility guide.
Cannon level, multipliers and RTP
| Setting | What it changes | What it doesn’t change |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon level | Cost per shot and size of each win | Long-run return percentage |
| Target choice | How often you win and how big wins are | House edge |
| Auto-fire | Speed of betting | Odds of any single catch |
Smarter ways to play
- Turn off auto-fire or cap it. Speed is the hidden cost of fishing games.
- Use the lowest cannon that still feels fun. Raise it only with winnings you have already banked.
- Set a shot budget. For example, ₱300 at ₱1 per shot is 300 shots. When they are gone, the session ends.
- Bank a portion of big catches. Move half to your “keep” balance mentally or by withdrawing.
- Use a timer. Fishing sessions blur together. Set a 20-minute alarm on your phone.
Multiplayer rooms and social play
Some rooms show other players shooting the same fish. It feels competitive, but each player’s catches are decided independently. Enjoy the shared screen, but don’t raise your cannon to “beat” someone else to a boss.
Fishing games vs slots
Fishing games give you more control over pace and target, which many players enjoy. Slots are simpler and often clearer about RTP. Compare all categories on the games hub, read the beginner’s guide if you are new, and keep our bankroll guide handy. Questions? The FAQ covers fishing game basics too, and you can always contact the author.
AI-assisted content: This article was drafted with AI assistance and reviewed, fact-checked and edited by Dave Howardson. Last updated October 26, 2026. 21+ only. Gambling involves risk; please play responsibly. See our editorial policy and affiliate disclosure.