Goldfish is an aquarium-themed video slot from WMS, the studio now owned by Light & Wonder. It plays on 5 reels with 25 fixed paylines, and its draw is a random fish feature: after any spin, one of five colored fish can swim in and award free spins, a pick bonus, a multiplier or a prize. The original game is mainly a casino floor slot, while its Gold Fish Feeding Time sequels are offered at state-licensed online casinos.
Goldfish at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Maker | WMS, now part of Light & Wonder |
| Layout | 5 reels, 3 rows, 25 fixed paylines |
| RTP (online listing) | About 96% |
| Wild | Goldfish (not a substitute for the scatter) |
| Bonuses | Fish Food pick bonus; random five-fish feature |
| Top line win | 100x the bet for five goldfish |
| Last checked | November 2026 |
Theme and symbols
Goldfish is set in a fish tank, with tropical fish, coral, turtles and other sea life on the reels. The goldfish is the wild and substitutes for every symbol except the fish food scatter. Five goldfish on a line pay 100 times the bet, the game’s best line win.
The Fish Food bonus
Three or more fish food scatters start the Fish Food bonus, a pick game where you choose cans of fish food to reveal prizes. Matching four cans doubles the prize, and three matching turtles add an extra award.
The random fish feature
After any spin, a fish can swim into the tank and start one of five features. The color of the fish decides which one you get:
| Fish | Feature |
|---|---|
| Goldfish | Pick a bubble to win 5 to 20 free spins |
| Red clownfish | Pick a castle, clam or treasure chest; each kiss raises the prize, up to 200x the line bet |
| Purple fish | Three bubbles form a three-digit multiplier of your bet, up to 984x |
| Blue fish | One to three Super Scatter spins where symbols pay anywhere, worth at least 10x the bet |
| Green angelfish | Bubbles award 10x to 500x the line bet; an “Award All” bubble collects every prize |
Because each feature plays differently, two bonuses in a row can feel like two different games. That variety is the main reason Goldfish has lasted.
Volatility and what to expect
Goldfish is a low to medium volatility game. The frequent random features keep a session moving, but the top prizes are modest compared with modern jackpot slots, and most sessions still end below where they started. Treat it as entertainment and set a budget first. For more on how bet size changes what you can win, see our guide to slot betting.
Gold Fish Feeding Time and other sequels
Light & Wonder has kept the theme going with the Gold Fish Feeding Time games, including Gold Fish Feeding Time Treasure and Gold Fish Feeding Time Deluxe Treasure. They keep the fish tank look but add newer mechanics, and some versions online include a progressive jackpot option with Mini, Minor, Major and Mega prizes.
The Gold Fish social casino app
Gold Fish Casino Slots, published by Phantom EFX, is a free-to-play social casino app. It uses virtual coins with no cash value, so you cannot win real money on it, and its coin offers change often. It is a separate product from the real-money slot machine.
Where to play Goldfish
The original Goldfish is mainly found in land-based casinos; the leading US online casinos do not carry it. The sequels are easier to find online: Gold Fish Feeding Time Treasure and Deluxe Treasure are offered at state-licensed sites such as Caesars Palace Online Casino and DraftKings Casino in states that allow online casino gaming. For more casino floor favorites, see Thor’s Hammer and our list of the most popular slot machines, or browse all slot reviews.
Goldfish slot FAQ
Who makes the Goldfish slot?
WMS made the original Goldfish. WMS is now part of Light & Wonder, which also makes the Gold Fish Feeding Time sequels.
Is the Gold Fish Casino app the same as the slot machine?
No. The app is a free social casino game that uses virtual coins. The slot machine is a real-money casino game.
Can you win real money on Gold Fish Casino Slots?
No. Social casino coins have no cash value.
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