Once again Blueprint returns to a slot machine it can’t seem to stop recycling to deliver a new version – The Big Catch. Here, the gameplay is built around the legendary Free Spins feature where players receive additional prizes by catching fish, and Blueprint has tweaked it a bit to bring even bigger payouts with a progressive level-up system.
On the surface, Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch slot doesn’t differ a lot from the original, as apart from the header logo nearly everything remained untouched. However, we should pay credits to Blueprint for keeping the original DNA in terms of the design as it immediately evokes nostalgic feelings once you load into the game. The familiar underwater world serves as a canvass to the standard5x3 grid, and wins are formed across10 paylines.
As for the math model, the game comes with stats identical to those found in the originalFishin’ Frenzyslot. The Fishin’ Frenzy The Big CatchRTP here is solid at96.12%, which is whisker above the average level and paired withmedium volatilityit provides that you’ll get your returns fairly often. The stakes range between$0.1 to $10 per spin, and the game’s capable of delivering wins of up to50,000x the stakeon a single spin, or$250,000, whichever comes first.
The paytable is made up of familiar symbols, including 9 regulars along with Scatters and bonus symbols. The lower side is made up of classic A-10 royals, while premiums include in ascending order tackle boxes, lifebuoys, fishing rods, and seagulls. Scoring wins requires landing at least 3 matching symbols on a single payline starting from the leftmost reel, and five-of-a-kind premium wins pay from50x to 200x the stake. Fish symbols pay up to20xfor line wins, but also come with fixed cash values attached to them that can be collected in the free games.
Those familiar with previous Fishin’ Frenzy titles know what kind of gameplay to expect here. Much like in other slots in the series, the Free Spins feature is central to the gameplay, allowing players to scoop additional prizes.
Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatters anywhere in view during the base game will award10, 15, or 20 Free Spinsrespectively. As alluded to earlier, all fish symbols possess random cash values, and when a fish lands on the reels along with the Fisherman Wild, its value gets collected and paid to the player. To the left of the reels, you’ll seeThe Big Catch meter, and each Fisherman Wild contributes to it whenever it lands. Collecting 4 symbols willupgrade the lowest fish values to the next level, and there are 4 levels in total:
On top of that, each Big Catch Upgrade also gives+5 additional spinsto the total tally, and the maximum number of Free Spins is 35.
It’s been over 5 years since the release of the firstFishin Frenzyslot, and there’s still high anticipation for new titles even though we’ve seen quite a few already. While many believed theMegaways versionwould be the final point in its evolution, the developers prove they have many more exciting ideas to come, and Fishin Frenzy The Big Catch is no exception.
Well, the game still relies heavily on the same Free Spins feature, but new features add a new layer of excitement to it, not to mention higher rewards. Not that you can hope for anything bigger than $250,000, but now you’re likely to get away with a bigger prize thanks to the level-up system.
