In recent years, online casinos have witnessed a significant surge in popularity due to the accessibility of various games. Among these, slots are often considered some of the most engaging options. Developed by Reel Time Gaming (RTG), "Fishin’ Frenzy: The Big Splash" is an entertaining slot that brings excitement to players with its oceanic theme and generous features.
Theme and Design
As one might expect from a title called "Fishin’ Frenzy," this game revolves around the underwater world of fishing. Upon launch, you’re immediately immersed in a vibrant aquatic setting characterized by shades of blue and Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Splash green hues. The background displays an expansive ocean with schools of fish darting through it. A quaint wooden boat hangs suspended above the gameplay area, which is divided into rows consisting of five reels.
The symbols used in this slot are well-chosen to match its theme. They include a variety of marine animals such as fish (with multiple sizes), seahorses, and an octopus, all depicted with distinct details that catch the eye. For better visual appeal, icons have different shades or colors depending on their rarity, indicating varying rewards for combinations achieved.
Symbols
The main game symbols are represented by the various aquatic creatures already mentioned earlier:
- Octopus: This is a high-paying symbol in the base game and offers 2 to 10 times the total bet upon hitting three matches.
- Seahorse: As a higher-paying icon than fish, seahorses pay out up to 5x for matching five symbols across an active line.
For lower payouts but potentially contributing more frequently due to their abundance on screen:
- Small Fish: Offers rewards ranging from 0.1 to 2 times the total bet.
- Medium Fish: A step above in value, these provide payouts between 0.25 and 5x the wager per five aligned fish.
Lastly,
- High Value Card Numbers (10-J) & Low Value Card Number (Ace): Used as low-payout symbols offering less than or equal to half of each standard symbol’s highest payout upon winning combinations.
The slot incorporates a ‘Wild’ feature:
- Fishin Frenzy Fish Wild: This icon plays the role of both a substitute and multiplier when substituting for any other fish (small, medium, large), with its values determined by whatever it replaces. As a standalone instance where only 5 ‘Frenzied Fish’ appear on a single reel, this feature offers up to 50x reward based upon their combination’s standard winning value.
Additionally,
- Scatter: The Golden Anchor symbol represents the Scatter of this slot machine and comes into play when at least three icons are activated either horizontally or vertically across an active line. Upon reaching such combinations:
This rewards 5, 20 or 60 free spins with multipliers ranging from x2 to x10 based upon each combination (3×2; 4×3, etc.) respectively.
Gameplay
To play, you must first choose how much money you want to invest per spin by adjusting the bet within a range of £0.25 up to £5000 (£1/$5/Kr). After selecting your stakes, clicking on ‘Spin’ will activate the machine for one round unless you opt to use autoplay.
RTP & Volatility
The slot is defined as having Medium volatility and offers an 96% Return-To-Player (RTP) rate which means a player should expect about £0.04 return from every £1 they wager in time, though this doesn’t account for house edge or other costs that exist when participating.
Bonus Features
Several bonus features enhance the excitement of "Fishin’ Frenzy: The Big Splash":
- Free Spins: As explained earlier, landing at least three anchor symbols anywhere on any active row grants a reward varying between 5, 20, or even as many as sixty free spins with corresponding win multipliers.
With all five reels filled by either medium-sized fish, the game then activates ‘Frenzy Fish Free Spin’ bonus – giving an extra ten rounds (up to two sets).