Even Bigger Catch slot

Where the Even Bigger Catch slot fits in the Fishin' Frenzy series

Blueprint Gaming, based in Newark and owned by the Merkur Group, built one of Britain's most familiar slot brands with Fishin' Frenzy. The original's formula is simple: a 10-line game where, in free spins, a fisherman collects the money values printed on fish. Sequels have each added one twist. Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch introduced upgrades when you collect enough fishermen, and Even Bigger Catch, listed by the developer in February 2023, builds on that with a golden fisherman and a multiplier pick.

The name follows a Blueprint habit of 'Even Bigger' sequels; King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas is another. In each case the base game is kept close to the original, and the changes sit in the bonus.

How the Even Bigger Catch slot machine works

The base game is a line game with 10 fixed paylines. Matching symbols from the leftmost reel along a line pay from the paytable, multiplied by your line stake. Your total stake covers all ten lines, so a 20p spin is 2p per line.

1. Choose your total stake.
2. Spin. The random number generator fixes the outcome before the reels move.
3. Line wins are paid for matching symbols from the left.
4. Three or more bonus symbols anywhere in view start the free spins.
5. The result is credited, and under UK rules at least 2.5 seconds pass before the next spin can start.

Check the in-game paytable for the line symbols, fish values and the free spins awarded for each number of bonus symbols, since those details are set in the version you play.

Even Bigger Catch free spins: fish, fishermen and upgrades

The free spins round is where the game earns its keep. Fish land with money values, and the fisherman wild, when he appears, pays the value of every fish visible on that spin. It is a cash collect mechanic in its simplest form: fish without a fisherman pay nothing extra, and a fisherman without fish collects nothing.

Collecting four fishermen triggers an upgrade. According to the launch coverage, the smallest fish moves up to the next size and you get five extra spins. Because each upgrade removes the lowest value from play, later fish are worth more on average, which is how a long round can build momentum.

Worked example at 20p

Imagine three fish showing 2x, 5x and 10x the stake land with one fisherman. He collects 2 + 5 + 10 = 17x, or £3.40 on a 20p spin. Later, after an upgrade has removed the 2x fish, a spin with two 5x fish, a 10x fish and a fisherman collects 20x, or £4. The values are illustrative; the actual fish values are listed in the help screen.

The golden fisherman and the Even Bigger Catch pick

This is the feature that gives the game its name. When a golden fisherman lands alongside any fish, the Even Bigger Catch pick feature starts. You choose a fish, which reveals a collect multiplier of up to 10x, applied to the collection.

The choice of fish is presentation: the outcome is set by the game's maths, and picking a different fish wouldn't change your long-run return. The multiplier steps between 2x and 10x shown in the table are illustrative; the help screen lists the actual values available.

A golden fisherman that lands with low-value fish produces a modest result even with a good multiplier. Large catches need high fish values and a strong multiplier together.

Even Bigger Catch RTP: 95% or 93%?

The game's RTP is 95%, but a 93% version also exists. Blueprint, like many studios, lets casinos choose between RTP variants. Two percentage points sounds small, but it changes the long-run cost of play by 40%.

Blueprint doesn't give a volatility rating for this game in our sources, so we don't state one. With a 10,000x cap and multiplied collections, expect results to be uneven: long quiet spells broken by occasional larger rounds. Short sessions can land far from either RTP figure.

Even Bigger Catch max win in pounds

The cap is 10,000x the stake, double the 5,000x listed for the original Fishin' Frenzy.

The cap is the most a game can pay, not a likely result. The max win caps page explains how a game stops once it is reached.

Is Even Bigger Catch worth playing?

It suits adults who already enjoy Fishin' Frenzy and want more top-end potential, and who accept the lower RTP that comes with it. If RTP is your priority, compare with the original via our Big Bass Bonanza vs Fishin' Frenzy comparison.

Even Bigger Catch versus other Fishin' Frenzy slots

If you like the collect idea but want a different engine, Fishin' Frenzy Megaways uses a changing reel height. Our hub for fishing slot machines covers the wider genre, including the Big Bass games.

Fishing slot myths that don't hold up

• "Picking a different fish would have paid more." The pick is presentation; your choice doesn't change the expected return.
• "Lots of fish in the base game means free spins are coming." Each spin is independent; see do slot machines have patterns.
• "Two bonus symbols was nearly a trigger." It was a losing spin; see slot machine near misses.
• "The 93% version only appears at quiet times." The RTP version is set by the casino's configuration, not by the time of day.

Even Bigger Catch demo and checking the RTP

1. Log in to a UK-licensed casino; free demo play is only available after age verification.
2. Open the game and tap the information or paytable button.
3. Check how many bonus symbols give how many free spins.
4. Read the golden fisherman rules for the multiplier values.
5. Find the RTP line: 95% or 93% tells you which version you have.

The demo slots guide explains what demos can show you, and how to find a slot's RTP has more on Blueprint's help screens.

UK rules for the Even Bigger Catch online slot

Blueprint is based in the UK, and the British version of the game follows Gambling Commission rules. Since 31 October 2021, the Gambling Commission's remote technical standards (opens in a new tab) have banned autoplay, turbo and slam-stop, required a 2.5-second minimum spin and stopped games celebrating returns no bigger than the stake. Stakes are capped at £5 for players 25 and over and £2 for those aged 18 to 24, as explained in the Commission's stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab).

There is no bonus buy in the version supplied to Great Britain; see bonus buy in the UK. Any winnings are free of tax for UK players.

Where to play the Even Bigger Catch slot in the UK

Fishin' Frenzy games are popular in UK lobbies, but each casino carries a different selection, so search for Even Bigger Catch before signing up. Our partners' offers are listed below. Coral gives new customers aged 18+ 100 free spins after depositing and betting £10 or more on slots (10p spins on selected games, accept within 48 hours, use within 7 days, no wagering on winnings). Ladbrokes gives 50 free spins a day for 10 days, up to 500, once you play £10 on slots, at 10p each with no wagering.

PlayOJO's 80 no-wagering spins for a £10 first deposit are on Big Bass Bonanza, a different fishing slot. Offer spins are for selected games only and may not include this title; payment exclusions and full terms apply. To block all UK-licensed gambling sites for a set period, register with GAMSTOP (opens in a new tab).

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