Glossary
Glossary for Jackpot Fishing defines the words this guide uses. Host panes may use slightly different labels.
See what it is and paytable notes.
Core Terms
- Cannon — player weapon that aims and fires.
- Ammo / shot cost — stake spent on each fire, hit or miss.
- Tank — shared ocean stage with swimming targets.
- Effect fish — targets that apply short modifiers when defeated.
- Special fish — higher-attention targets above basic small fish.
- Jackpot fish — rare targets linked to jackpot marketing or progressives.
- Ocean King — large boss-class silhouette (naming varies).
- Freeze / torpedo / lock — common special tool types.
- Electric meter — charge bar that can unlock a wide blast (LIKELY).
- Demo credits — practice balance that does not withdraw as cash.
- Shared tank — multiplayer seats on one stage.
- Catalogue RTP — often listed near 97%; soft on this site.
- Catalogue max line — often listed near 888×; soft on this site.
Rejected Mix-ups
- Winter ice-hole lookalike — different product family; see the vs page.
- Reel slot — spin product, not this cannon loop.
- Real-world fishing — rods and recipes are out of scope.
Things Worth Remembering
Words follow the pane when labels conflict. 18+.
FAQ
Why maintain a glossary?
Search uses many synonyms for the same tank loop.
Are these official studio terms?
They are working terms for this guide. Host help wins on conflicts.
Where is RTP defined?
On the RTP notes page, as a soft catalogue line.
What is miss cost?
Paying the shot price even when the fish does not fall.
Is APK a game term?
It is a file format. Not part of the tank loop.