Sharky (Novomatic) – Review & Demo Play

Become a true fishing ace in Sharky

I load up Sharky and become a real sailor in a nanosecond. A talking parrot, a faithful companion, sits on my shoulder, with a map, a compass and, of course, a ship pointing me towards hidden treasure. I am not scared of the sharks lurking in the waters, as the captain knows a safe way. I can play for fun in a free demo or place a bet in a bid for a life changing treasure. A perfect getaway from daily troubles and grinds.

Sharky Symbols and Paytable

The Wild is the big ticket in Sharky. Five on a line pays x555.55, with four at x111.11, three at x11.11, two at x0.55, and even a single at x0.22. I chase clean lines with the Wild stacking value across 1 to 9 lines, as those numbers carry real weight over a session. When Wilds land early, the balance steadies, and when they line up across several reels, the board lights up in style typical of a recognised Novomatic build.

Scatter wins in Sharky pay x100 for five, x20 for four, and x5 for three anywhere, which adds a useful layer when the grid goes quiet. Picture symbols push up to x111.11 and x55.55 at the top, with the mid band around x27.77 and x16.66. Lower icons sit near x11.11, x5.55, x2.77, x2.22, x1.11 and x0.55, with a small x0.22 floor on one set. The spread suits a steady build with the odd spike when several lines connect.

Sharky Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x555.55
	4	x111.11
	3	x11.11
	2	x0.55
	1	x0.22
	5	x111.11
	4	x27.77
	3	x5.55
	5	x55.55
	4	x16.66
	3	x2.77
	5	x27.77
	4	x11.11
	3	x2.22
	5	x16.66
	4	x5.55
	3	x1.11
	5	x16.66
	4	x5.55
	3	x1.11
	5	x11.11
	4	x2.22
	3	x0.55
	5	x11.11
	4	x2.22
	3	x0.55
	5	x11.11
	4	x2.22
	3	x0.55
	2	x0.22
	Scatter
	5	x100
	4	x20
	3	x5
	Scatter

Features in Sharky

Features in Sharky keep the engine simple and steady. Wild substitutions do the heavy lifting, and Scatter pays drop in anywhere to keep the counter ticking along. On a five reel, 1 to 9 line layout, I lean on line control and stake control rather than chasing fancy gimmicks. The pirate theming runs through the parrot, the map, the compass and the ship, so every hit feels tied to the hunt for hidden treasure without clutter or noise.

In practice, the tempo sits between slow and punchy, matching the Average volatility tag. I get stretches where the Wild props up small lines, then a leap when high picture symbols land together. It is an old build from a recognised studio, and that shows in how clean the rounds play out. No fuss, no distractions, just a straight path where the numbers in the paytable carry the day if you pick your lines and stakes with care.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Sharky

RTP in Sharky sits at 95.53%, with volatility listed as Average, so I plan sessions around balance swings that feel measured rather than wild. Max win caps at x5000, which is reachable on full lines with the right symbols. The bet range runs from 0.01 to 100, and the layout is five reels with 1 to 9 betways. I open with nine lines active, then trim if I am just testing the waters or running a small bankroll.

Play Free Demo in Sharky

I often start with the free demo in Sharky to get a feel for line behaviour and hit rates before I place a bet. The demo mirrors the paid setup, so the paytable, the Wild, the Scatter and the pace all match. It is mobile friendly and loads cleanly on desktop, tablet, and phone, so quick drills fit around the day. When the numbers look right, I move across to stakes that suit my plan for the session.