Big Bass Bonanza vs Fishin' Frenzy: Which Slot Is Better?

Short answer: The two fishing slots. Big Bass Bonanza has the higher default RTP and a feature that builds; Fishin' Frenzy has the higher ceiling and plainer free games.

Side by side

Detail	Big Bass Bonanza	Fishin' Frenzy
Developer	Pragmatic Play	Blueprint Gaming (Reel Time Gaming)
Default RTP	96.71%	96.12%
Volatility	High	Medium to high
Layout	5 reels, 3 rows	5 reels, 3 rows
Ways to win	10 paylines	10 paylines
Maximum win	2,100x	5,000x
Top prize at £5	£10,500	£25,000

Features compared

Aspect	Big Bass Bonanza	Fishin' Frenzy
Trigger and reward	Three, four or five scatters award 10, 15 or 20 free spins.	Three, four or five boat scatters award 10, 15 or 20 free games.
What makes it pay	A fisherman wild can land on any free spin and collects the cash value of every fish on screen. Every fourth fisherman adds 10 spins and raises the multiplier on fish values, up to 10x.	Each fisherman wild that lands collects the value of every fish on screen. Two fishermen on one spin collect twice.

What 100 spins cost

Stake	Big Bass Bonanza	Fishin' Frenzy
£0.1	£0.33	£0.39
£0.2	£0.66	£0.78
£1	£3.29	£3.88

The gap is £0.59 on every £100 staked, on average, over the long run.

How they feel

Both play quietly until three scatters land. Big Bass then rewards persistence inside the feature, since every fourth fisherman extends it. Fishin' Frenzy's free games are a fixed length, and what they pay depends on how many fishermen turn up.

Which should you play?

Choose Big Bass Bonanza if

you want the better return and a multiplier ladder.

Choose Fishin' Frenzy if

you want the higher maximum win and a simpler game.

Full reviews

Big Bass BonanzaPragmatic PlayRTP 96.71%Volatility HighMax win 2,100x

Fishin' FrenzyBlueprint Gaming (Reel Time Gaming)RTP 96.12%Volatility Medium to highMax win 5,000x

Where to play

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Big Bass Bonanza or Fishin' Frenzy?

Big Bass Bonanza if you want the better return and a multiplier ladder; Fishin' Frenzy if you want the higher maximum win and a simpler game.

Which has the higher RTP?

Big Bass Bonanza, at 96.71% by default.

Which has the bigger maximum win?

Fishin' Frenzy.

Can I play both at one casino?

Where both studios are in the lobby; search to confirm.