Fish table games come with their own vocabulary, and it can be confusing the first time you see it.
This glossary defines every common term in plain language, organized alphabetically so you can jump straight to the word you’re looking for.
Quick Takeaway
- Multiplier controls your cost and payout per shot — higher multiplier, bigger swings both ways
- Boss fish are large, high-value targets that take more hits and pay significantly more
- Freeze and laser are special weapons with effects beyond a standard shot
- Every term below is defined in one or two sentences, so you can scan quickly
- New to fish tables entirely? Start with our How to Play guide first, then use this glossary as a reference
Fish Table Glossary
Ammo
The in-game resource spent each time you fire at a target. Ammo cost scales with your current multiplier setting.
Boss Fish
A large, high-value target that takes more hits to defeat than standard fish but pays out significantly more when it does. Boss fish typically appear less frequently than common targets.
Bomb
A special weapon type that hits multiple targets in an area at once, rather than a single target per shot. Useful for clearing clusters of smaller fish efficiently.
Common Target
The most frequent, lowest-value fish type in any game. Common targets are the backbone of steady, lower-volatility play.
Freeze
A special weapon effect that temporarily stops a target from moving, making it easier to land follow-up hits before it escapes the screen.
Hit Rate
How often your shots successfully land on a target. Hit rate is affected by target speed and size, not by your multiplier setting.
Laser
A special weapon type that fires a continuous beam rather than a single shot, useful for tracking fast-moving targets across the screen.
Multiplier
A setting that scales both your cost per shot and your payout per hit proportionally. A higher multiplier means bigger potential wins and bigger potential losses per shot; it does not change your odds of hitting a target.
For the full decision framework on when to raise or lower it, see our Multiplier Strategy guide.
Payout Table
The reference chart within a game showing how much each target type pays at a given multiplier level.
Room / Table
A single instance of a fish table game that you join to play, sometimes shared with other players simultaneously.
Session
A continuous period of play, typically starting when you join a game and ending when you cash out or stop playing.
Special Weapon
Any weapon type beyond the standard single shot — includes bombs, lasers, and freeze effects, each with a different targeting behavior.
Target
Any fish, creature, or object on screen that can be shot for a payout. Target value and behavior vary by type.
Volatility
How much a game’s payouts swing between small, frequent wins and larger, rarer ones. Low-volatility games pay more consistently in smaller amounts; high-volatility games pay less often but bigger.
See our Fish Tables Ranked by Volatility guide for a full breakdown by game.
Still Getting Started?
This glossary is meant as a quick reference, not a starting point. If you’re brand new to fish table games, these guides walk through the fundamentals in order:
How to Play Juwa Fish Table Games — the basics, step by step.
Juwa 777 Fish Table Tips — practical tips once you know the fundamentals.
Juwa 777 Beginners Guide — a full platform overview if you’re new to Juwa 777 entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does multiplier mean in fish table games?
Multiplier is a setting that scales your cost per shot and payout per hit proportionally. A higher multiplier increases both the risk and reward of each shot without changing your odds of hitting a target.
What is a boss fish?
A boss fish is a large, high-value target that takes more hits to defeat than common targets but pays significantly more when successfully hit.
What’s the difference between freeze and laser weapons?
Freeze temporarily stops a target from moving, making follow-up shots easier to land. Laser fires a continuous beam instead of single shots, which helps with tracking fast-moving targets.
Does hit rate depend on my multiplier setting?
No. Hit rate depends on target speed and size. Multiplier affects the cost and payout of each shot, not whether it lands.
What does volatility mean in a fish table game?
Volatility describes how a game’s payouts are distributed — low-volatility games return smaller amounts more consistently, while high-volatility games pay less often but with bigger potential wins.
Explore More
Fish Table Multiplier Strategy
Fish Tables Ranked by Volatility
How to Play Juwa Fish Table Games
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