Monkey King Fishing at basa 18 — shoot fish with your cannon and win big rewards
Monkey King Fishing is a shooting-style arcade game where you power up your cannon to take down larger targets and earn rewards. This page covers strategies for playing at basa 18, how to choose cannon levels, and which fish to target at any given moment.
How the fishing shooter game works
In Monkey King Fishing, various fish and sea creatures swim across an underwater scene on screen. A cannon is positioned in one corner of the player's screen — you rotate it to aim and then fire. Each shot deducts a set amount from your bet, and when a fish is hit, you receive a reward based on its value.
Small fish are easy to kill but give smaller rewards. Larger or special creatures take more shots to defeat, but the payout is much higher if you succeed. The game features boss targets — usually oversized or specially powered creatures that require multiple shots; taking one down earns a reward from a large prize pool.
The theme of Monkey King Fishing is drawn from the Monkey King legend. The Monkey King himself occasionally appears as a special boss character — hitting him opens the chance to win a large reward with a multiplier. Various coloured creatures appear on screen carrying different reward values — some fish are golden, others are giant octopuses or dragon-style characters.
On the basa 18 Slots page for slot games you will find that reel-based games require no aiming — everything is automatic. In fishing games, however, the player's decisions matter at every moment.
Choosing the right cannon level for your budget
Going in without choosing the right cannon level can drain your balance quickly. Set your level based on your budget and how long you want to play.
Low level — low cost
Good for getting startedAt the lowest cannon level, the cost per shot is minimal. Players who are new or have a smaller balance can play longer at this level. Focusing on small fish helps you hold your balance steady over time.
Mid level — balanced
Preferred by experienced playersAt a mid-level cannon, shooting at large fish and special boss targets is worthwhile. The balance between cost and potential reward is best at this level.
High level — large rewards
Experienced playersAt a high cannon level the cost per shot is greater, but taking down a boss character or a large golden fish brings a bigger reward. If your balance is not sufficient, it is better to avoid this level.
Solo play versus shared rooms
Monkey King Fishing offers two types of rooms: a solo room where you have the entire field to yourself, and a shared room where multiple players shoot on the same screen.
In a solo room you can take your time targeting large fish or boss characters without anyone else interfering, and you keep the full reward when a fish is defeated. In some game modes, however, boss appearances may be less frequent in solo rooms than in shared rooms.
In a shared room other players are present and can shoot the same fish as you. Whoever lands the killing shot wins the reward. When many players fire at the same large fish, costs add up — but if yours is not the final shot, you receive nothing. Quick decisions and the right target selection matter even more in shared rooms.
For new players it is better to start in a solo room — once you understand the environment, moving to a shared room gives you an advantage in the competition.
Aiming and timing — effective strategies
Firing randomly in a fishing game drains your balance fast. Keeping the following strategies in mind will improve your game.
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Shoot ahead of moving fish
Rather than firing directly at where a fish is, read its path and aim slightly ahead — the fish will move forward before your shot arrives. -
Start shooting as soon as a boss appears
The moment a boss character appears on screen, aim your cannon. Bosses do not stay long — if you do not fire early, the opportunity passes. -
Pick spinning or grouped fish
Fish often swim together in groups. One shot may hit multiple fish at once, increasing the value you get per shot. -
Learn to recognise special-coloured fish
Golden or brightly coloured fish generally give higher-value rewards. When you spot them, consider raising the cannon level by one step before firing. -
Keep 30% of your budget for boss targets
Do not spend half your balance on small fish before a boss arrives. Hold back so you can make the most of the larger reward opportunity.
List of special targets
Pay attention when these special characters appear in Monkey King Fishing:
- Monkey King Boss — the main boss character; defeating it gives a multiplier reward
- Golden Dragon Fish — high-value reward pool
- Flaming Octopus — activates the free shots feature
- Pearl Oyster School — multiple rewards at once
Mistakes to avoid
Both new and experienced players make these mistakes — a little awareness helps your balance last longer.
Starting at a high cannon level
Choosing the highest cannon level as soon as the game starts is the most common mistake. Early on, small fish are more numerous, so firing at a high level means higher cost with proportionally smaller rewards. Your balance may run out before a boss ever appears.
Spending too many shots on one fish
Continuously firing at a fish that keeps surviving wastes your balance. If your shots are not connecting, it is smarter to move on to an easier target.
Being the first to shoot at a large fish in a shared room
When many players fire at a large fish in a shared room, only the final shot wins the reward. If you can see that others have already nearly finished off a large fish, firing at that point costs less and gives you a better chance of winning.
Quickly running out of balance and depositing again
After a long session that drains the balance, many players immediately deposit again. To avoid this, set a fixed budget before each session and stay within that limit. Reading the responsible gaming guidelines makes decisions like this easier.
Not knowing when to raise or lower the level
Raising the cannon level when a boss or special fish appears, then lowering it again once they are gone — many players simply forget this and play at the same level the entire time.
Fishing games versus slots — what is the difference
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Get started at basa 18
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