Lobstermania Slot Game

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The game can be accessed on the desktop, as well as mobile devices. It comes with an RTP of 96.48% which is a little below the industry average. Theme, Design, and Sound Effect. Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 slot machines are the sequel to the popular Lobstermania slot that IGT has released. So, this game follows the footprints of the prequel. IGT’s Lobstermania slot game is full of fun and frolic owing to its entertaining and interactive features. The engaging symbols in this slot game have been major reasons as to why millions of players across the world absolutely adore Lobstermania. For fans of playing lobster based slot games in order to win enough money to buy some lobster, Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania has a long history of filling that highly specific niche amongst avid lobster slot fans. Indeed, the franchise is several iterations of the idea with Lobstermania slot games numbering all the way to Lobtermania 4.

Introduction

In my continued effort to lift the veil of secrecy behind slot machines, I present the following analysis of the IGT game Lucky Larry's Lobstermania. The information regarding the design of this game is taken from the academic paper PAR Sheets, probabilities, and slot machine play: Implications for problem and non-problem gambling by Kevin A. Harrigan and Mike Dixon, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

The authors of the paper obtained par sheets for the game through the Canadian Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. I applaud the government of Canada for this release. The purpose of this page is to further the analysis of Lobstermania beyond what was presented in the Harrigan and Dixon paper.

It should be noted there are other versions of Lobstermania besides this one. As far as I can tell they differ by small changes to the pay table and details of the bonus round.

Reel Strips

Harrigan and Dixon give the symbol distribution for two Lobstermania par sheets, one for 85.0% and the other for 96.2%. Both are presented below. Notice how the 96.2% version has more high-paying symbols and that any given symbol is distributed more uniformly across the 5 reels. To illustrate that the distribution is more choppy in the 85.0% version, notice that the number of clams per reel on the 85.0% version is 10,8,3,4,7. On the 96.2%, the distribution is 6-6-5-6-6. However, the number of key symbols (wild, scatter and bonus) are the same in both games.

Lobstermania Symbol Distribution — 85.0%

SymbolReel 1Reel 2Reel 3Reel 4Reel 5
Wild22142
Logo43334
Buoy34385
Boat43434
Light House34637
Tuna43666
Clam108347
Sea Gull394105
Star Fish1031078
Bonus25600
Scatter22222
Total4746485050

Lobstermania Symbol Distribution — 96.2%

SymbolReel 1Reel 2Reel 3Reel 4Reel 5
Wild22142
Logo44344
Buoy44545
Boat64444
Light House54667
Tuna64567
Clam66566
Sea Gull56566
Star Fish55687
Bonus25600
Scatter22222
Total4746485050

Harrigan and Dixon do not indicate the exact reel stripping. However, as long as the scatter symbols are not so close on the same reel that they can appear at the same time, the symbol order does not matter for this game, as well as for most video slots. The following reel stripping is hypothetical, based on the 85.0% version.

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Lobstermania Symbol Distribution — 85.0% Reel Strips

SymbolReel 1Reel 2Reel 3Reel 4Reel 5
1TunaClamBoatSea GullClam
2Star FishBuoyStar FishTunaWild
3ClamLight HouseClamBuoyBoat
4Light HouseClamBonusSea GullLogo
5ScatterBuoyLight HouseScatterBuoy
6ClamLight HouseBoatBuoyStar Fish
7Star FishBonusLogoStar FishLight House
8BonusSea GullStar FishSea GullTuna
9LogoClamBonusTunaStar Fish
10ScatterBoatLight HouseWildLight House
11BuoySea GullStar FishBuoySea Gull
12ClamTunaBonusTunaWild
13Star FishBoatTunaStar FishTuna
14BuoyBonusStar FishLogoBuoy
15ClamStar FishClamSea GullBoat
16Star FishSea GullSea GullTunaClam
17LogoWildStar FishWildTuna
18Light HouseBonusWildLogoBuoy
19ClamSea GullBonusLight HouseStar Fish
20WildLight HouseLight HouseBuoyClam
21Sea GullLogoSea GullSea GullScatter
22Star FishWildStar FishBoatBuoy
23WildBuoyTunaClamStar Fish
24BonusClamClamStar FishTuna
25ClamBonusBoatLight HouseClam
26BoatSea GullTunaSea GullBuoy
27Star FishClamStar FishBoatBoat
28TunaScatterBonusClamLight House
29ClamLogoTunaBuoyTuna
30Star FishTunaLight HouseSea GullLogo
31TunaSea GullStar FishBoatLight House
32LogoScatterScatterLight HouseSea Gull
33ClamStar FishLight HouseStar FishClam
34Star FishClamLogoTunaLogo
35BoatBoatSea GullSea GullStar Fish
36Light HouseLogoStar FishBuoyBoat
37ClamSea GullScatterStar FishLight House
38Star FishClamBuoyClamTuna
39BoatBonusTunaBuoySea Gull
40TunaStar FishLogoSea GullStar Fish
41BuoySea GullBonusStar FishLight House
42Sea GullBuoyStar FishClamClam
43LogoLight HouseLight HouseLogoLogo
44ClamClamSea GullWildSea Gull
45Star FishTunaBuoyBuoyStar Fish
46BoatSea GullBoatSea GullClam
47Sea GullTunaStar FishSea Gull
48BuoyScatterLight House
49TunaScatter
50WildStar Fish

The way the game would work would be to choose 5 random numbers, one for each reel, and map each random number to a position on the corresponding reel. For example, for reel 1 the game would draw a number from 1 to 47. For example, suppose this number were mapped to the symbol in the top row. If the random number for reel 1 were 37, then the symbols shown on reel 1 would be a Clam on top row, a Star Fish in the middle row, and a Boat on bottom row.

Pay Table

The next table shows the Lobstermania pay table. All wins must be left aligned. The wild symbol can substitute for any line-pay symbol.

Lobstermania Pay Table

Symbol5 in a row4 in a row3 in a row2 in a row
Wild100005001005
Logo1000200402
Buoy50010025
Boat50010025
Light House5005010
Tuna2505010
Clam200305
Sea Gull200305
Star Fish150305

Line Pay Math

There are 47 × 46 × 48 × 50 × 50 = 259,440,000 possible outcomes in Lobstermania. The following table shows how many of these combinations result in each possible win. These figures are the result of a program with five nested loops that tallied the total for each win for each possible combination.

Lobstermania Line Pay Combinations

Symbol5 in a row4 in a row3 in a row2 in a rowTotal
Wild327047,300212,000220,036
Logo5,00836,256249,4002,860,0003,150,664
Buoy9,96859,856220,400290,224
Boat6,20444,968313,900365,072
Light House13,08659,122442,900515,108
Tuna16,67286,520412,000515,192
Clam34,416156,128974,4001,164,944
Sea Gull26,838163,142459,000648,980
Star Fish72,440288,6401,201,2001,562,280
Total184,664895,3364,280,5003,072,0008,432,500

The next table shows the probability of each possible win. This is the number of winning combinations for that win, shown in the table above, divided by the total number of combinations of 259,440,000. The total in the lower right cell reflects a hit frequency per line (probability of winning anything) of 3.25%.

Lobstermania Line Pay Probabilities

Symbol5 in a row4 in a row3 in a row2 in a rowTotal
Wild0.000000120.000002710.000028140.000817140.00084812
Logo0.000019300.000139750.000961300.011023740.01214409
Buoy0.000038420.000230710.000849520.00111866
Boat0.000023910.000173330.001209910.00140715
Light House0.000050440.000227880.001707140.00198546
Tuna0.000064260.000333490.001588040.00198578
Clam0.000132650.000601790.003755780.00449023
Sea Gull0.000103450.000628820.001769200.00250146
Star Fish0.000279220.001112550.004629970.00602174
Total0.000711780.003451030.016499000.011840890.03250270

The next table shows the contribution to the return for each possible win. Each cell is the product of the probability, from the table above, and the pay table. The right cell shows a total return from line pays of 55.28%.

Lobstermania Line Pay Probabilities

Symbol5 in a row4 in a row3 in a row2 in a rowTotal
Wild0.001233430.001356770.002813750.004085720.00948967
Logo0.019303110.027949430.038452050.022047490.10775208
Buoy0.019210610.023071230.021238050.06351989
Boat0.011956520.017332720.030247840.05953708
Light House0.025219700.011394160.017071380.05368525
Tuna0.016065370.016674380.015880360.04862010
Clam0.026530990.018053650.018778910.06336355
Sea Gull0.020689180.018864710.008845980.04839986
Star Fish0.041882520.033376500.023149860.09840888
Total0.182091430.168073540.176478180.026133210.55277636

Scatter Pay

The player gets credit for a 'scatter pay' symbol if it appears anywhere on the screen. Scatter pay wins are based on the total amount bet. The following table shows the number of scatters per reel, total symbols per reel, and the probability of a scatter on that reel, which is 3×(column 2)/(column 3). The reason for multiplying by 3 is there are three visible positions on each reel.

Lobstermania Scatters per Reel

ReelScattersTotal Symbols
on Reel
Scatter
Probability
12470.127660
22460.130435
32480.125000
42500.120000
52500.120000

The next table shows the probability and contribution to the return for 0 to 5 total scatter symbols. The lower right cell shows that the scatter pay feature returns 10.65% to the return of the game.

Lobstermania Scatter Pay Probabilities and Returns

ScattersPaysProbabilityReturn
52000.0000300.005994
4250.0010540.026351
350.0148210.074106
200.1041680.000000
100.3659290.000000
000.5139980.000000
Total1.0000000.106451

Bonus

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The player earns the bonus if he gets the bonus symbol on reels 1, 2 and 3 on any active pay line. The following table shows the probability of getting the bonus symbol on each of the first three reels. The lower right cell shows the probability of activating the bonus on any active pay line is 0.06%, or 1 in 1,730. If the player plays the maximum 15 pay lines, then the bonus probability per spin is 0.87%, or 1 in 115.

Lobstermania Bonus Symbols per Reel

ReelBonus
Symbols
Total Symbols
on Reel
Bonus
Probability
12470.042553
25460.108696
36480.125000
Product0.000578

There are three parts to the bonus game, as follows:

  • Number of lobster traps.
  • Number of lobsters per trap.
  • Size/win of each lobster.

There are three possibilities for the number of lobster traps, 2, 3 and 4, each with equal probability. Thus, the expected number of traps is 3.

There are two possibilities for the number of lobsters per trap, 2 or 3, each with equal probability. Thus, the expected number of lobsters per trap is 2.5.

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The prize per lobster can be anywhere from 5 to 250. Each prize has an associated weighting, as shown in the table below. The way the game might work is it would pick an integer from 1 to 322 and map it to a weight according to this table. The bottom right cell shows an average win of 44.02 per lobster.

Lobstermania Bonus — Lobster Wins

PaysWeightProbabilityReturn
550.0155280.077640
650.0155280.093168
750.0155280.108696
850.0155280.124224
10200.0621120.621118
12100.0310560.372671
15100.0310560.465839
20200.0621121.242236
22200.0621121.366460
25200.0621121.552795
27200.0621121.677019
30190.0590061.770186
35220.0683232.391304
45240.0745343.354037
50190.0590062.950311
55150.0465842.562112
60150.0465842.795031
65150.0465843.027950
70150.0465843.260870
75150.0465843.493789
100100.0310563.105590
15080.0248453.726708
25050.0155283.881988
Total3221.00000044.021739

The average win per bonus is (average traps)×(average lobsters per trap)×(average win per lobster) = 3 × 2.5 × 44.021739 = 330.163043.

The expected return for the bonus feature is (bonus probability) × (average win per bonus) = 0.000578168 × 44.021739 = 0.190890.

Summary

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The following table summarizes the three ways to win in the game. The bottom right cell shows an expected return of 85.012%. In other words, for every dollar the player bets he can expect to get back 85¢.

Lobstermania Summary

ItemReturn
Line Pays55.278%
Scatter10.645%
Bonus19.089%
Total85.012%

The Harrigan and Dixon paper mentioned they were given par sheets for seven versions of Lobstermania. The available returns were 85.0%, 87.5%, 90.0%, 92.5%, 94.0%, 95.0%, and 96.2%.

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Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 is a fantastic slot that comes with a nautical theme. It is developed by the well-known gaming provider, IGT. This company is known for other fantastic video slots like Cleopatra, Wheel of Fortune, Family Guy, and Siberian Storm.

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 comes with 5 reels and 40 paylines, which means more opportunities for you to win. It is a sequel from the original Lobstermania slots but offers a lot more to players. Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 comes with 3 Jackpots, Free Spins, Bonus Picker and a range of other features. Check out the demo version at SlotoZilla to enjoy these amazing features and read the video slots review to know what it has to offer.

About IGT

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 is a sequel of the original Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania slot from International Game Technology. The first game was a huge success and is still offered in many online casinos today. There is also Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 3 with amazing 720 win ways. Golden lobster is replaced by a fisherman, and the game includes progressive jackpots. SlotoZilla offers these and many other free slots for you to play and enjoy.

IGT slots are known to be centered around fascinating themes. Some of the most popular video slots include Cleopatra, Da Vinci Diamonds, Pharaoh’s Fortune, and many others. IGT is one of the oldest providers of slot software, and their games are synonymous with quality, innovation, and diversion. These games also come with amazing visuals and tons of features that make them fun for all players. All of these are evident in Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2, and you can expect great visuals, tons of features, and huge bonuses.

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 Pros and Cons

ProsCons
Above-average RTP of 96.52%Medium volatility may not be ideal for all players
Tons of bonus features availableThe graphics may not be recent enough for some players
Great visuals
Amazing autoplay feature

Overall Opinion about Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2

Lucky Larry Lobstermania slot has simple graphics, which is a big deal in today’s modern world filled with high-graphic games. This means low ram usage and faster gameplay for those who want something straight to the point. The betting range is also great as it caters to every kind of player. What’s more, the slot machine offers a range of bonus features like the Jackpot Scatter, Wilds, Multiplier, and Bonus Picker round. I especially liked the Jackpot Scatter symbols, which boosted my winnings tremendously. Overall, it is a game that is simple and fun to play while ensuring you land those wins.

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 Theme and Unique Features

The online slot comes with cartoon-style graphics centered around a beach with a sea and lighthouse behind. You will certainly have fun with this game if you love the sea, sun and blue sky. You will be placed in the company of a skilled fisherman, and you will both enjoy an amazing spinning experience in his boat. The soundtrack is relaxing. It plays in the background to help you spin and win the right prizes.

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 Bonus Features

To ensure players stay entertained, IGT has incorporated tons of bonus features in Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania slot. Here are a few you can expect:

Wilds: There are two Wilds that come up on the reels. They both come with the logo of the game but sport two different background colors. The Super Wild is the first symbol, and it comes with an orange background. It also offers the best reward in the online slot. Landing five of this Wild will multiply your initial bet by 8000 times. This can offer a decent return, especially on the max bet. Like most Wild symbols, it also replaces all the symbols on the reels asides from the Lucky Larry Bonus Symbol. There is also another Regular Wild, which replaces all the other symbols on the reels asides from the Super Wild and Lucky Larry Bonus Symbol. It comes with a blue background.

Jackpots: A jackpot can easily boost your earnings, and Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 comes with 3 amazing jackpots. While you play, the standard symbols become imprinted with the word jackpot. What’s more, hitting three of these symbols or more on consecutive reels will get you a Jackpot Multiplier. Landing different numbers of these Jackpot symbols offer you different earnings, including:

  1. Landing three Jackpots activate the Light Trap, which features a 2,500x multiplier of your winnings.
  2. Landing four Jackpots activate the Full Trap. This features a multiplier of 10,000x your winnings.
  3. Landing five Jackpots activate the Mother Lode Jackpot. This features a multiplier of 50,000x your winnings.

Multiplie: There is also a multiplier of x3 and x5. If you land a symbol that has any of these multipliers on a winning combination, it will multiply your payout by the displayed amount. Note that the multiplier symbols show up only on the third reel.

Bonus games: When you land the Lucky Larry Bonus symbols three or more times on the reels, you trigger the bonus game. Here, you can choose either the Lucky Lobster’s Free Spins Bonus or the Lucky Larry’s Buoy Bonus 2.

Lucky Larry’s Buoy Bonus 2: This is just an enhanced version of the original of Buoy Bonus where you are required to select your preferential fishing location. You can choose either Brazil, Australia, or Maine. Depending on your selected location, you will be offered either 2, 3, or 4 picks. And for every buoy you select, you can pull 2-4 lobsters, and each comes with a multiplier attached between X10 up to X575. If you are lucky enough to pull the Golden Lobster, you will trigger the Sub-Bonuses, which are determined by where you are in the world. The Sub-Bonuses are categorised into three depending on your regions as highlighted below.

  • Australia – the Kangaroo Bonus is revealed, and you are allowed to choose from a field of Kangaroos in a field. You can win up to x800 of your stake.
  • Brazil – the Octopus Bonus is revealed. You will choose from several treasure chests held by an octopus. Here, you can win up to x1,000 of your stake.
  • Maine – the Pelican Bonus is revealed. Here you get to choose your preferred pelicans to have a chance to win up to x625 of your stake.

Lucky Lobster’s Free Spins Bonus: This is a simple free spins bonus round where you are awarded at least 5 free spins. Although this feature does not have jackpot or multiplier features, you still have the chance to re-trigger the feature for up to 240 free spins. Even better, there are chances of winning huge if you land the three Lucky Larry Bonus symbols across the reels during the free spins round. In this case, you will not only be awarded 5 free spins, but you also have a chance to win a whopping jackpot of 50,000 credits.

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 Payouts

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Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 plays with 60 coins per spin. It has a minimum coin value of 1 credit, which is excellent for people who don’t like risks. High rollers are covered too, as they have the chance of starting bets at 6000 credits per spin. The largest jackpot rewards of as high as 50,000x your coin value.

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 Paytable

Symbols345
85x20x100x
95x20x100x
105x20x100x
J5x20x100x
Q5x50x150x
K5x50x150x
Boathouse20x75x300x
Lighthouse20x75x300x
Boats25x100x400x
Buoys25x100x400x
Wild Logo – Orange50x200x8000x
Wild Logo – Blue50x200x1000x
Jackpot2,500x10,000x50,000x

The values from the table are multiplied by the coin value.

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RTP and Volatility

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania slots come with a 96.52% and a medium to high volatility, which means you have a chance of landing more wins. The volatility level means you should be ready to lose a few times and get random rewards. You may not win as often but when you do, the winnings will be significant.

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 Mobile Experience

The developer of this slot machine is known to produce quality games users can enjoy on the go, and Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 is no exception. It works properly on all mobile devices. It fits the screen of any handheld device, and you will get the same experience as a PC version. You can play this slot machine on any device running on the Android or iOS software with ease.

How to Play Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 Online Slot Machine

Playing Lobstermania slots is very easy. Open the game and place your bet using the Bet Menu. You can bet from as low as 60 to as high as 6000 credits. Determine the amount you want to bet and hit the spin button. Remember that you need to land three matching symbols or more to land a win. While spinning, watch out for the symbols as they are crucial to helping you win.

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Tips to Play Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 for Real Money

Even though slots are a game of chance, there are still some strategies to increase your winning chances. Some of these are:

  1. Play the slot machine for free first before you play for real money. This will give you a feel of the game and how to win.
  2. Have a budget. This will ensure you don’t overspend when playing for real money.
  3. Start with lower bets depending on your budget. This is a medium-high volatility slot, which means you need to play for longer to land huge wins.
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Conclusion

Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania is a release from IGT. It comes with a lot of features and amazing jackpots. The RTP of 96.52% is above average, which means a higher chance of winning. If you want a simply designed game with a variety of bonus features that you can play on the go, then Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania is your best choice.

FAQs

Does Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 have a Free Spins feature?

Almost all IGT slots have Free Spins. This online slot has a bonus feature named the Lucky Lobster’s Free Spins Bonus. Players can win up to 240 Free Spins. The other IGT’s slot machine Wolf Run offers up to 255 Free Spins.

Should I download Lucky Larry Lobstermania 2 slot to play?

You can play this slot machine directly on your PC or mobile device without the need for a download.

Can I play Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 slot for real money on your site?

You can play only the demo mode on our website. However, you can play Lucky Larry for real money in our recommended online casinos.

What is the best strategy for playing Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 slot?

When playing Lucky Larry, start with a smaller bet amount, have a budget, and play in a reputable online casino like those listed on SlotoZilla.

What is the RTP of Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania 2 slot machine?

The RTP rate is 96.52%.

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