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Blueprint Gaming returns to the water with Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch 2, and the question every series fan will ask is the same one we asked when loading the demo. What exactly is new? The answer is Power Play mode, a net collection system that unlocks modifiers, and a Pick A Fish bonus that awards additional prizes.
The original Big Catch introduced the fish upgrade system where collecting four fishermen during free spins promoted the lowest-value fish to the next tier. That returns here unchanged. What surrounds it has been expanded. This 5-reel, 10-payline slot now runs at 95% RTP with medium-high volatility and a substantially increased 50,000x maximum win, up from the predecessor’s cap. For more games in this franchise, visit the Fishin’ Frenzy series page.
The fisherman symbol acts as the wild but is only active during Free Games and Power Play mode. It substitutes for all other symbols during these features. At a £5.00 stake, five fisherman wilds on a payline pay £1,000, making it the highest-paying symbol by a considerable margin. During free spins, the fisherman’s primary role shifts from payline wins to collecting the cash values displayed on every fish symbol visible on the reels.
Three, four, or five boat scatter symbols trigger 10, 15, or 20 free games respectively. Fish symbols land with cash value tags attached. Whenever a fisherman appears on the same spin as fish, he collects the total value of all visible fish. Worms that appear in view accumulate the values of all fish on screen before being collected by the fisherman, acting as a value boost for that spin. Collecting four fishermen across the round upgrades the lowest-value fish tier to the next size and awards extra free spins. Fish values range from 2x through 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, and up to 50x your stake at the highest upgrade level.
A collection panel tracks fishermen gathered throughout the round. Filling the panel triggers The Big Catch, a secondary feature within the free spins where upgraded fish and accumulated modifiers combine for the round’s largest payouts. This was not present in the first Big Catch and represents the sequel’s primary structural addition.
Fish that land during each spin fill a net displayed above the reels. As the net fills, it unlocks modifiers that can include bonus triggers, cash collects, and other enhancements. This creates a secondary progression running alongside the standard free spins collection, giving every fish that appears a dual purpose.
Power Play is a premium stake mode that strips the reels down to only fish, fisherman, and bonus symbols. All standard paying symbols and card values are removed. This dramatically increases the frequency of fish and fisherman appearances but comes at a higher cost per spin. The RTP in Power Play remains at 95%, the same as the standard game.
An additional bonus element where three fish are presented on hooks and you select one to reveal a prize. This can trigger from various points during the feature rounds and adds a pick-and-reveal layer to the collection-based gameplay.
Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch 2 uses a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 10 fixed paylines. Wins form from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel, with only the highest win paid per combination. Scatter wins pay in any position and are added to line wins. Bets range from £0.10 to £500 per spin in the standard game, with Power Play requiring a higher minimum. The RTP is 95% across both modes. Volatility is medium-high and the maximum win caps at 50,000x your total bet or £250,000, whichever is reached first.
Values shown at a £5.00 total stake. All payouts scale proportionally with your selected bet.
| Symbol | 5 on a Line | 4 on a Line | 3 on a Line | 2 on a Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherman (Wild) | £1,000.00 | £100.00 | £25.00 | £2.50 |
| Pelican | £200.00 | £20.00 | £5.00 | £0.50 |
| Fishing Rod | £100.00 | £15.00 | £2.50 | – |
| Lifebuoy | £50.00 | £10.00 | £2.00 | – |
| Tackle Box | £50.00 | £10.00 | £2.00 | – |
| Fish (any) | £20.00 | £5.00 | £1.00 | – |
| A / K | £10.00 | £2.00 | £0.50 | – |
| Q / J / 10 | £5.00 | £1.00 | £0.50 | – |
Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch 2 adds enough to justify its existence alongside the original, though the core experience remains unmistakably familiar. The Power Play mode, net collection system, and Pick A Fish bonus layer new elements onto the established fish upgrade formula, and the 50,000x max win is a significant step up. The 95% RTP sits below the series average, and the visual refresh is minimal, but for players who enjoyed the first Big Catch and want more depth from the same framework, this slot delivers on that promise.
The layered progression during free spins. You are simultaneously collecting fishermen to upgrade fish values, filling a net to unlock modifiers, working toward The Big Catch threshold, and watching cash values grow as tiers upgrade. Every spin inside the bonus contributes to multiple systems at once, which gives the round a sense of momentum that the original Big Catch lacked. When upgraded fish combine with a well-timed fisherman collection, the payouts reflect the accumulated progress in a way that feels earned.
The 95% RTP is a step down from the original’s 96.12%, and standard play between bonus triggers remains thin. With 10 paylines and the fisherman wild inactive outside of features, regular spins produce small, infrequent wins that steadily drain credits. Our session confirmed the game funnels all of its return into the free spins round, which can make the waiting period between triggers feel extended at medium-high volatility.
The visual style is pure Fishin’ Frenzy. The same pelican, the same lifebuoy, the same cheerful fisherman in his hat and vest, all rendered in the series’ distinctive cartoon style against a sunset ocean backdrop. The format has shifted slightly from the original’s presentation, but the retro feel that defined earlier entries is preserved. Graphics are clean and readable, though they are not pushing boundaries for a 2025 release.
Power Play was the first feature we tested. Activating it strips the reels to only fish, fisherman, and bonus symbols, removing all card values and standard paying icons. The visual change is immediate and the gameplay feels fundamentally different, with fish appearing on almost every spin. The trade-off is a higher per-spin cost. Whether that premium is worthwhile depends on your preference for concentrated feature action versus the slow-build approach of standard play.
The soundtrack sits in the right zone for a fishing-themed game. It creates atmosphere without demanding attention, though the repetition became noticeable as our demo session extended. On a winning streak the sounds complement the action. On a losing run, hearing the same loop while credits drain can amplify frustration.
Our free spins round triggered after the net above the reels filled completely, awarding 10 free games. The scatter collection always brings a moment of delight when those boat symbols lock in. Inside the round, the fish upgrade system worked as expected, with fishermen collecting fish values and four fishermen promoting the lowest tier. Our Catch of the Day total came to £52.50 from a £1.00 stake, a solid 52.5x return that put us about even for the session. This felt like a representative mid-range result, neither the best nor worst the round can produce.
Compared to the original Big Catch, the sequel adds meaningful layers without overcomplicating the formula. The net collection system gives standard spins more purpose even when they do not produce direct wins. The Big Catch tracking panel adds anticipation within the free spins round. Power Play offers a high-stakes alternative for players who want to bypass the slow standard play entirely. The fundamental rhythm of the Fishin’ Frenzy experience has not changed. Patient spinning, scatter anticipation, then a free play bonus round where fishermen and fish values determine your outcome. The sequel respects that rhythm while giving it more texture.
The slot grid looks almost identical to other titles in the series.
When your net is full, you get to pick a fish (which selects your bonus)
We won 10 free games.
The total wins from the bonus feature paid us £52.50
