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Best Fishing Games for Online Casino — JILI, JDB, CQ9 Guide

By NoviSoft Tech Team • 5 min read • Published July 09, 2024
Best Fishing Games for Online Casino — JILI, JDB, CQ9 Guide

Best Fishing Games for Online Casino — JILI, JDB, CQ9

Fishing games are a unique casino genre hugely popular in Asian markets. They combine skill-based shooting mechanics with casino rewards, creating an addictive gameplay loop.

What Are Casino Fishing Games?

Fishing games are multiplayer arcade-style casino games where players shoot at fish swimming across the screen. Each fish has a different value, and players use in-game credits (converted from real money) to fire weapons. Catching fish awards credits based on the fish's multiplier value.

Why Are Fishing Games So Popular?

  1. Skill Element: Players feel in control of outcomes
  2. Visual Appeal: Beautiful underwater themes
  3. Social Gaming: Multiple players on same screen
  4. Quick Sessions: Play for 5 minutes or 5 hours
  5. Low Learning Curve: Point, shoot, win
  6. High Engagement: Average session time 45+ minutes

Top Fishing Game Providers

1. JILI Fishing Games

JILI dominates the fishing game market in Asia.

  • All-Star Fishing: Classic fishing with boss battles and special weapons
  • Mega Fishing: High-stakes fishing with progressive features
  • Jackpot Fishing: Progressive jackpot fishing game
  • Royal Fishing: Premium fishing with VIP features
  • Boom Legend: Fantasy-themed fishing with mythical creatures

JILI fishing games offer:

  • Multi-player tables
  • Boss fish with huge multipliers
  • Special weapons and power-ups
  • Progressive jackpots
  • Mobile-optimized gameplay

2. JDB Fishing Games

JDB (Jiade Bao) offers excellent fishing titles popular in Chinese and Southeast Asian markets.

  • Cai Shen Fishing: Fortune god themed fishing
  • Dragon Fishing: Dragon-themed with special cannons
  • Treasure Bowl Fishing: Classic fishing with treasure mechanics

3. CQ9 Fishing Games

CQ9 from Taiwan brings innovative mechanics to fishing:

  • Paradise Fishing: Tropical themed
  • Thunder Fighter Fishing: Action-packed
  • Ocean Lord Fishing: Premium fishing experience

Fishing Game Mechanics

Weapons System

  • Small cannon: Low cost, low damage
  • Medium cannon: Balanced
  • Large cannon: High cost, high damage
  • Special weapons: Area damage, freeze, lightning

Fish Values

  • Small fish: 2-5x multiplier
  • Medium fish: 10-50x multiplier
  • Large fish: 100-500x multiplier
  • Boss fish: 500-5000x multiplier

Player Strategy

  • Target medium fish for consistent returns
  • Save special weapons for boss fish
  • Switch tables when luck changes
  • Manage bankroll carefully

Revenue for Operators

Fishing games typically generate:

  • Higher session times than slots
  • Consistent GGR due to house edge on catch rates
  • Strong player retention
  • Premium players who spend more per session

API Integration

Integrate all fishing games through NoviSoft:

{
  "action": "game_launch",
  "api_key": "your_key",
  "game_uid": "JILI_All-Star-Fishing",
  "member_id": "player123"
}

All JILI, JDB, and CQ9 fishing games available through single API.

Conclusion

Fishing games are a proven revenue generator for Asian-focused casino platforms. Include them alongside slots, live casino, and crash games for a complete gaming portfolio.

NoviSoft pricing explained

NoviSoft is a paid B2B service. The full API package costs $350 USD as a one-time payment. This package payment is separate from the ongoing revenue share of 10% of positive GGR. GGR means settled real-money bets minus settled real-money wins for the settlement period.

For an illustrative example, if settled bets are $10,000 and settled wins are $8,000, positive GGR is $2,000. The 10% NoviSoft revenue share would therefore be $200. This is a calculation example, not a revenue forecast. Hosting, licensing, payment processing, marketing, taxes and jurisdiction-specific compliance are separate operator responsibilities.

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