Since February 2025, a new creation from Random State has been shaking up the world of online gambling: Fish King. Far from a simple draw game, Fish King combines challenge, collection and aesthetics in a virtual fishing world.
The Fish King concept
Fish King is an eInstant game, which means that the result is immediate: you play, you win or lose, without waiting for a delayed draw. But Random State wanted to take the concept a step further: it’s not just the bet or the win that motivates the player, it’s the course itself.
The gameplay combines real risk-taking, collection and progression. You don’t just spin the reels: you collect fish, unlock new fishing spots, and even duplicate fish are used to collect in-game rewards.
Each line cast is a wager. Fish can be normal (in which case they earn gems that are used to unlock new game areas) or golden (in which case they earn real money). Each game zone has its own species, with several levels of rarity. The element of collecting and the variety of results make the game more fun in the long run, as there is much less repetition.
Playability and mechanics
Random State has a strong playful and visual dimension:
- Intuitive controls for casting lines, catching fish and navigating between environments.
- Meticulous graphics, with a variety of environments: peaceful lakes, exotic islands. This visual contrast stimulates the desire to explore.
- Gamification elements: leaderboards, achievements and fishing zones to unlock. These mechanisms help to increase engagement, even when the player doesn’t win a big prize.
Duplicate fish are not failures: they are part of a reward system. This reduces the frustration of ‘I don’t win much’ and keeps the logic of collecting and progressing alive.
What does this mean for the online games market?
Fish King seems to be ushering in or confirming certain trends:
- Increasing gamification: players expect not just to bet, but to be engaged, rewarded and collected.
- The importance of the aesthetic and thematic dimension: a fishing game is visually more immersive than a simple slot machine reel.
- “Instant” games continue to gain ground. The modern player wants immediacy, but also depth. Fish King combines both.
Fish King marks an interesting stage in the evolution of online gambling. It’s an attempt at renewal: combining visual and narrative pleasure, collection and progression with the financial stakes inherent in betting.