HighBig Bass Bonanza vs Fishin' Frenzy
| Big Bass Bonanza | Fishin' Frenzy | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play | Blueprint Gaming |
| RTP | 96.71% | 96.12% |
| Volatility | High | Medium |
| Max win | 2,100x | 5,000x |
| Layout | 5x3 | 5x3 |
| Paylines / ways | 10 | 10 |
| Release date | 10 December 2020 | 1 October 2014 |
| Bonus buy | No | No |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 |
Verdict
- Big Bass Bonanza has the higher default RTP (96.71%), though the gap matters only over very long play.
- Big Bass Bonanza is the more volatile game – expect bigger swings and longer dry spells.
- Fishin' Frenzy offers the bigger max win at 5,000x.
Neither game is "better" in terms of your chances – choose the one whose features and volatility fit how you like to play, and try both demos first.
Big Bass Bonanza in brief
Big Bass Bonanza started a series that now has dozens of entries. The base game is a simple ten-line slot, but the free spins collect mechanic is easy to grasp and very watchable: land fish, land a fisherman, collect. The 2,100x cap is low by modern standards, which is part of why the game feels steadier than many high-volatility slots. Its RTP of 96.71% is also one of the higher defaults in Pragmatic's range.
Fishin' Frenzy in brief
Fishin' Frenzy is the original UK-style fishing collect slot that influenced the whole genre, including Big Bass Bonanza. It's simple, medium volatility and has many sequels.
Features compared
Big Bass Bonanza
- Money symbols: Fish symbols carry random cash values.
- Free spins with fisherman wilds: In free spins each fisherman wild collects every fish value on screen. Every fourth wild retriggers spins and raises the collect multiplier (2x, 3x, 10x).
Fishin' Frenzy
- Fisherman free spins: In free spins the fisherman collects fish values.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the higher RTP, Big Bass Bonanza or Fishin' Frenzy?
Big Bass Bonanza has the higher default RTP (96.71%), though the gap matters only over very long play.
Which pays more, Big Bass Bonanza or Fishin' Frenzy?
Fishin' Frenzy offers the bigger max win at 5,000x. Max wins are rare and not a realistic expectation for any session.