basa8 Monkey King Fishing — Aim Your Cannon, Catch Big Fish, Win Rewards
Monkey King Fishing is one of the most popular fishing arcade games on basa8. Find everything you need in one place — when to shoot, which cannon level to use, and how to identify boss targets.
Monkey King Fishing — What It Is and How It Works
basa8 Monkey King Fishing main game screen
Monkey King Fishing is an arcade-style shooting game where you hunt fish in a colorful underwater world using a cannon. Every shot is fired from the cannon at the bottom of the screen, and each shot has a set cost — the higher the cannon level, the more each shot costs, and the bigger the reward when you kill a fish.
Fish of various colors and sizes swim across the screen. Small fish have low value but are easy to catch; large or special fish offer much bigger rewards but need more shots to kill. In Monkey King Fishing, the Monkey King itself is a special boss character — catching this target gives far more points or multipliers than ordinary fish.
Some special stages also unlock abilities like explosive weapons or spinning shots that can hit multiple fish at once. Making good use of these moments can lead to a big win within a single round.
Shot Cost, Target Value, and Boss Fish
Without a clear understanding of how the game is structured, your balance can drain fast. Here is a straightforward breakdown of how shot cost and fish value relate to each other.
Cannon Level and Shot Cost
Upgrading the cannon level raises the cost of each shot. But the rewards scale up at the same rate — a fish that pays ৳10 with a ৳1 shot may pay ৳100 with a ৳10 shot.
Cannon LevelThe Role of Small and Medium Fish
Small colorful fish take fewer shots to kill and give smaller rewards. Catching them consistently, however, keeps your balance steady. Medium fish offer a better balance opportunity but need two or three shots.
Standard TargetBoss Target: Monkey King
The Monkey King appears as a boss from time to time. It takes many more shots to kill, but landing the kill triggers a multiplier reward that is several times larger than what ordinary fish give.
Boss RoundSpecial Weapons and Multi-Hit
Certain rounds give you special shots or explosive-type fire that can hit all nearby fish at once. Picking the right target at that moment can deliver a large reward from a single shot.
Special ShotShot Direction and Angle
You can rotate the cannon yourself. Many experienced players use ricochets off walls or corners to hit fish — especially useful when firing a single shot at a group of fish bunched together.
Aiming StrategyJackpot and Multipliers
Monkey King Fishing can include special jackpot triggers — killing the boss fish or a special golden fish can activate a multiplier reward that greatly increases the total winnings for that round.
MultiplierChoose Your Cannon Level Based on Your Budget
Picking the right cannon level is the single most important decision in Monkey King Fishing. Many new players assume a higher cannon level means more winnings — that is not quite right.
A simple rule: spend no more than 1% of your total session balance on a single shot. If you have ৳1,000, choosing a cannon level that costs up to ৳10 per shot is the sensible call. This way you still have a chance to see a boss round before your balance runs out.
If your balance is growing, moving up one level is reasonable. If you have had several costly rounds in a row, stepping back down a level right away is the right move — that is not a weakness, it is strategy.
Solo Play vs. Shared Room
Monkey King Fishing generally offers two modes — a solo room and a shared multiplayer room. Each has its own advantages.
In a solo room you shoot at every fish on your own. There are no competitors, so it is easier to focus on the boss fish. The downside is that your balance can dip if the boss takes a while to appear.
In a shared room multiple players shoot at the same time. You need to decide fast — because whoever kills a fish first takes the reward. On the other hand, having more players on screen can make it slightly easier to finish off the boss since the combined fire brings it down faster. basa8 VIP members on basa8 may get access to special private rooms.
| Feature | Solo Room | Shared Room |
|---|---|---|
| Competition | None | Present |
| Boss Kill Speed | Slower | Fast |
| Reward Sharing | All yours | First to kill |
| Learning Strategy | Easy | Under pressure |
| For New Players | Suitable | Somewhat harder |
Aim at the right moment and don't waste shots
Aiming and Timing — How to Waste Fewer Shots
- Shoot ahead of a moving fish: Aim slightly in the direction the fish is heading and your shot is more likely to connect.
- Fire into a group of fish: When three or four fish are close together, a single shot in the middle can hit more than one.
- Watch the boss fish's movement: The Monkey King boss usually follows a set path. After a few rounds you will be able to read it.
- Use special shots as soon as you get them: Don't hold on to bonus or explosive shots — use them right away when plenty of fish are nearby.
- Use the screen corners: Cannon shots can ricochet off walls. This lets you hit fish hiding in corners or farther away.
Mistakes That Drain Your Balance Fast
Both new and experienced players make these mistakes. Staying mindful of them can make your session last much longer.
Starting at the highest cannon level
Firing the biggest cannon from the very first round can empty your balance in minutes. Start at a lower level and work your way up gradually.
Too many shots chasing one big fish
Repeatedly shooting at a single fish can cost more than the reward that fish actually gives. Set a shot limit for any one target and move on.
Suddenly switching to expensive shots during a boss round
When the boss appears, many players quickly jump to a higher cannon level. If you fail to kill the boss, it is hard to recover the extra shot cost.
Not taking breaks
Playing for a long stretch without stopping reduces focus and hurts your aim. A short break every 30–40 minutes helps keep your performance up. Also take a look at the responsible gaming guidelines.
Shooting at another player's fish in a shared room
In a multiplayer room, avoid shooting at a fish another player is almost done killing — the reward will go to them and your shots will be wasted.
Trying to recover losses too quickly
After a few bad rounds, many players rush to a higher cannon level to win it back. This usually leads to even greater losses.
How Fishing Games and Slots Differ
Many people think fishing games and slots are the same type of game, but they are quite different. In slot games, the outcome after each spin is determined entirely by a random algorithm — nothing the player does can change the result.
In fishing games, and in Monkey King Fishing specifically, the direction you fire, your timing, and the target you choose all influence the outcome. There is still a random element, but skill and strategy play a more direct role.
In slots, the result of a single spin is immediate; in fishing games, your balance rises and falls continuously across a full session of shooting. This is why session management matters more in fishing games.
| Feature | Fishing Game | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Player Control | More | Less |
| Outcome Type | Continuous | Each spin is separate |
| Role of Strategy | Present | None |
| Multiplayer | Usually available | Usually not available |
| Boss Round | Present | Bonus Round |
Start Monkey King Fishing on basa8
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For players 21 and over. Play responsibly.
The right strategy in a boss round is what brings the big rewards
Monkey King Fishing on the basa8 App — Anytime You Want
The basa8 Android and iOS apps are available through official channels. Log in to the basa8 app and you can play Monkey King Fishing along with all other games comfortably on mobile.
One tip that helps when playing a fishing game on a mobile screen: use your finger to rotate the cannon and make use of the screen corners. On a smaller screen it can actually be easier to aim at groups of fish because you can see the whole screen at a glance.
basa8 also offers other arcade-style games like Mines Gold that you can switch to when you want a break from the fishing game.