Anyone who lives in Hull doesn’t need reminding about the city’s long, proud history of fishing. In the 19th century and well into the 20th, Hull was the country’s third-biggest fishing port, with hundreds of boats of every size setting out to harvest the riches of the North Sea.
Nowadays, the fishing industry is less prominent, with only a dozen or so boats operating, often having to venture further north than before to find good catches of cod and haddock and bring them inland.
However, many of the themes connected to fishing, sailing, and marine life still thrive in the city. For example, the Deep aquarium, which is one of the biggest in the UK, as well as the Maritime Museum.
There are also many online options for those who are fans of maritime themes. Below, we list some games that celebrate these too, selected from the variety of online bingo at Paddy Power. Bingo is another industry that has changed greatly with the times — the classic bingo halls are no longer the most popular way to get involved now that playing bingo, slots, and other casino games online has become favourable among dabbers.
The first of the games that could be perfect for Hull lovers is called Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania, which is a “slingo” game. If you’ve never heard of one of these before, it just means that it’s a combination of bingo and slots. So, instead of the numbers being selected one by one, they are presented on five spinning reels. One of the main differences between slingo and standard bingo is that the spinning reels also contain special symbols that can trigger bonus features. These bonuses could include free spins or one of the game’s three jackpots, the Light Trap, the Full Trap and the Mother Lode.
If, like many people across the country, you’re a big fan of The Deep, then the next game could be just perfect for you. It’s a slots game called Marine Mayhem Mini, which gives you the chance to explore the ocean’s mysterious depths. The symbols on the game’s reels are related to animals you may find at sea, including dolphins, sea horses, orca whales, and even a treasure chest that’s sitting on the sea bed. Unlike the real ocean, where jellyfish are best avoided, getting five of these on a payline can mean a very welcome jackpot.
Last but not least, there is the Lucky’s Fish and Chip Jackpot slot, which serves up some treats that are so tasty that you might even find them on the menu at a Hull favourite like Smithy’s. These reels feature crispy battered fish, mushy peas, and even a cheeky seagull nicking a chip. You can almost taste the salt and vinegar as the reels spin around.
Next time you want to celebrate the city’s sea-faring history with some online entertainment, now you know that there are options to suit any patriot of Hull.