Slot Review
Fishin'
Frenzy
By Reel Time Gaming · 2014 Classic
96.12%RTP
10Paylines
250K×Max Win
By Reel Time Gaming · 2014 Classic
Before Megaways variants and Fortune Play editions, before Fishin' Frenzy became a fixture in every UK casino lobby, there was just this: a grinning fisherman, some scattered boats, and a free spins mechanic where he catches fish for cash. Reel Time Gaming's 2014 original launched what became one of British slots' most successful franchises not through complexity, but through sheer accessibility—a concept simple enough to explain in seconds, compelling enough to spawn eight sequels. The formula remains beautifully uncomplicated: land three boats for free spins, hope fisherman symbols appear to collect every fish value on screen. Strip away the Megaways engines and bonus buys from its descendants, and you're left with the founding blueprint: selectable paylines, bright cartoon charm, and a bonus round that proves sometimes the simplest ideas have the longest legs.
Getting started with Fishin' Frenzy is straightforward, but there's a two-part betting system you'll want to understand before your first spin.
Open the bet menu via the coin stack button. Set lines (1–10) and bet per line separately — total stake is both multiplied. Accepts 100 to 200,000.
Hit the circular arrow to spin. During the spin it becomes a fast-forward icon — press it to stop the reels early. Result is pre-determined, you're just skipping the animation.
The circular arrows button opens autoplay settings. Autoplay stops on bonus trigger, on loss limits, or when you press the square stop button. Remaining count shows on the button.
Numbered boxes (1–10) on both sides show active paylines in colour. Inactive lines appear greyed out. No turbo mode or bonus buy in this original version.
Pays left to right on up to 10 selectable paylines, consecutive reels from the leftmost. Only the highest win on each line is paid; wins across lines combine.
| Symbol | 5 of a kind | 4 of a kind | 3 of a kind | 2 of a kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pelican brown bird, large orange beak |
400,000 | 40,000 | 10,000 | 1,000 |
Fishing Rod orange rod with reel |
200,000 | 30,000 | 6,000 | — |
Life Preserver red & white striped ring |
100,000 | 20,000 | 4,000 | — |
Tackle Box green fishing equipment box |
100,000 | 20,000 | 4,000 | — |
A, K, Q, J, 10 coloured card symbols |
20,000 | 5,000 | 1,000 | — |
A small fishing vessel with 'SCATTER' printed on its hull. Land three or more anywhere on the reels to trigger the free spins bonus. Pays in addition to any line wins.
Land three or more Boat scatters to trigger free spins. During the bonus the game changes significantly:
A smiling man in a green vest and orange shirt holding a golden fish. Only appears during free spins and drives the entire mechanic with two distinct functions.
As a wild: substitutes for all symbols except the Boat scatter, helping complete winning combinations. Wild pays on its own:
| Wilds | Payout |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 4 | 500 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 2 | 10 |
Fish collection: each Fisherman that lands collects the prize values from every Fish symbol visible on screen. Fish appear with cash values of 20, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, or 500.
Example: three Fish showing 100, 200, and 50 on screen. Two Fisherman Wilds land — each collects 350, adding 700 to your line wins that spin.
Reel Time Gaming built their reputation on franchise maximization. Eye of Horus spawned eight variants, Fishin' Frenzy nine — each twist adds Megaways, Jackpot King, or Fortune Play mechanics to proven formulas. They don't reinvent; they perfect and repackage. Classic themes, accessible gameplay, relentless iteration.
Fishin' Frenzy runs directly in your web browser without any installations. Built with technology that automatically adapts to your device — desktop, tablet, or mobile. Desktop and mobile share the same browser-based platform. Simply load and play; the game scales to your screen.