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TablePlus Fishing Games: How Shoot-the-Fish Games Really Work

How TablePlus fishing games work: bullet costs, fish multipliers, bosses, weapons and the budget habits that keep them fun.

By Gerald TanPublished Last updated 7 min read
People playing arcade machines at a busy game centre
Photo: 玄史生 / Wikimedia Commons (CC0). Image credits
Key takeaways
  • Every shot costs money. Fishing games are wagering games with arcade graphics.
  • Bigger fish pay bigger multipliers but take more shots, and the outcome is still random.
  • Fix your bullet value and session budget before the first shot.

How fishing games work

Fishing (or "fish shooting") games grew out of the arcade game halls of East Asia and are now hugely popular with Filipino and Malaysian players. You aim a cannon at fish swimming across the screen. Each shot costs your chosen bullet value, and a fish you "catch" pays its multiplier times that value. On TablePlus the fishing tab is one of the biggest sections, led by JILI and other studios.

Fish, bosses and multipliers

TargetTypical multiplierShots needed
Small fish2x to 10xFew
Large fish / turtles20x to 80xMany
Bosses and special events100x and upVery many, often shared with other players

Multipliers vary by game. Check the paytable inside each title.

Myths to ignore

  • "The boss is about to die, keep shooting." Each shot has its own random chance. Damage bars are visual, not a guarantee.
  • "Low bullets are safer." Lower stakes slow your spending, but the house edge per shot is the same.
  • "Auto-fire is smarter." It is just faster spending.
Fish-themed arcade wheel game with prize tickets
Fun theme, real money: treat every shot as a bet. Photo: Eugene Peretz / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0). Image credits

Budget like a pro

Use the same rule as our slot games guide: bullet value equals your session budget divided by 200 or more. Stop at your loss limit or when you have doubled your budget, whichever comes first. If you lose track of time, take the free self-check offered by the National Council on Problem Gambling and read our responsible gaming page.

Next steps: compare promotions in our TablePlus review, check safe deposit tips, or browse all guides.

Frequently asked questions

Are fishing games skill-based?

Aiming feels like skill, but payouts are governed by random outcomes and a built-in house edge.

What bullet size should I use?

Small enough that your session budget covers at least 200 shots.

Can I play fishing games on mobile?

Yes. TablePlus fishing games are designed for phone screens.

Written by Gerald Tan, iGaming writer for Filipino and Malaysian players. Email geraldtan@tableplus.my.

AI-assisted content: this article was drafted with AI assistance, then fact-checked and edited by Gerald Tan. Last updated 26 October 2026. Editorial policy · Disclaimer · 21+ Play responsibly

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