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How to Beat fat fortunes

IGT · AI strategy guide, updated August 2026

fat fortunes slot machine

Type of play
- Must-hit/visual state AP based on “persistent” scatter symbols that carry over between spins and help trigger the 6-scatter bonus.

How the advantage works (what’s special)
- The bonus triggers when 6 fish scatters land.
- Fish that land directly on the reels are NOT persistent; they disappear next spin.
- Fish that first appear above the reels ARE persistent; they move down one position each spin until they land, and they can contribute toward the 6 needed.
- Persistent fish look the same as normal fish, but after a few seconds they show a periodic shining/gleaming animation. That shine is the key identifier.
- Orange fish that award credits/jackpots can also be persistent (they shine too).

y shine too). What to look for (quick floor checklist) - Above the reels: fish visible “queued” to drop in (max 2 can be above at once). - On the reels: fish that periodically shine (these are the persistent ones). …

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