Behind the Scenes of Hula Hook: An Exclusive Q&A with the Game Studio
01/09/2025
To celebrate the launch of our brand-new summer game Hula Hook, we sat down with the team to uncover the story, inspiration, and exciting features packed into this fin-tastic adventure. If you’re a fan of Gone Fishin’, you might recognise a familiar face, this time, he’s traded chilly waters for Hawaiian shores! From playful visuals to action-packed bonus rounds, Hula Hook is designed to bring the holiday vibes straight to your screen.
Check out the below Q&A with tombola's Game Architect, Emma, to find out what went into making the game, the challenges the team faced, and what they loved most about the creative process.
What was the inspiration behind the game?
We wanted to create a fishing game with a really vibrant and playful story for summer.
What was the most challenging part of designing the game?
Getting two bonus rounds in the game! We wanted to get as much value as possible in the bonus rounds for our players whilst not compromising on the main game experience. Which we successfully did!
What feature of the game are you most excited about?
New hold and win bonus! It's packed with 3 exciting features and a resetting spin counter. Don't forget to look out for the really fun transition from the main game to this bonus round!
Fun Fact!
If you look closely our fisherman from Gone Fishin' is the character in Hula Hook, he's on holiday drinking in those Hawaiin vibes and hoping to catch plenty fish!
What part of the process did you enjoy most when creating Hula Hook?
The development stage. All teams come together to bring the idea to life. From adding sound to a symbol or animation to the fisherman hanging off a whales Uvula!
What are yours or the teams 3 non-negotiables when creating an exciting spin game?
- Player first always! We always want the game to feel fair
- We always want the features in a game to play out frequently
- We aim to create exciting visuals and mechanics so our players can have a variety of game experiences while playing on tombola
Lastly, what is your favourite game at tombola and why?
My favourite game changes from time to time, but currently I am really enjoying Shamrock Spins. The scatter mechanic is super fun and the Irish theme ties in perfectly with the pots of gold scatter symbols.
Did you know...
Their hearts are huge! A blue whale’s heart is the size of a small car, and its heartbeat can be detected from two miles away.
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Author bio: Gabriella Lyden is part of the SEO team at tombola, where she works on boosting visibility and driving traffic. When she’s not diving into keywords, you’ll probably find her lost in a good book, lifting at the gym, or off on an adventure somewhere new.
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