Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch

The Big Catch Review

Here's a new version of a familiar slot machine. The gameplay revolves around the Free Spins feature, where players win additional prizes by catching fish. This version has been tweaked to bring even bigger payouts with a progressive level-up system.

The Big Catch Slot Outlook

On the surface, The Big Catch slot doesn't differ significantly from the original. The familiar underwater world serves as the backdrop to the standard 5x3 grid, and wins are formed across 10 paylines.

As for the math model, the game has stats similar to the original slot. The RTP is solid at 96.12%, which is slightly above average, and paired with medium volatility, you'll get your returns fairly often. The stakes range between $0.1 to $10 per spin, and the game can deliver wins of up to 50,000x the stake on 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 tackle boxes, lifebuoys, fishing rods, and seagulls in ascending order. 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 from 50x to 200x the stake. Fish symbols pay up to 20x for line wins, but also come with fixed cash values attached to them that can be collected in the free games.

Bonus Features

If you're familiar with previous titles, you know what kind of gameplay to expect here. Like 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 award 10, 15, or 20 Free Spins respectively. As mentioned 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 see The Big Catch meter, and each Fisherman Wild contributes to it whenever it lands. Collecting 4 symbols will upgrade the lowest fish values to the next level, and there are 4 levels in total:

• Level 1 - Possible fish values: 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, and 50x the stake.
• Level 2 - Possible fish values: 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, and 50x the stake.
• Level 3 - Possible fish values: 20x, 25x, and 50x the stake.
• Level 4 - Possible fish values: 50x the stake.

On top of that, each Big Catch Upgrade also gives +5 additional spins to the total tally, and the maximum number of Free Spins is 35.

The Big Catch Slot Verdict

It's been a while since the release of the first slot, and there's still high anticipation for new titles even though we've seen quite a few already. This game relies heavily on the same Free Spins feature, but new features add a new layer of excitement to it, not to mention higher rewards. You can hope for something bigger than $250,000, and now you're likely to get away with a bigger prize thanks to the level-up system.