Fishin' Frenzy Megaways slot review

What the Megaways version changes from Fishin' Frenzy

If you know the original Fishin' Frenzy, the idea here is familiar: a fisherman wild, boat scatters and fish carrying cash values in free spins. What changes is the engine underneath. The five-reel, ten-line grid becomes six reels using the Megaways mechanic, and the risk profile moves from medium to high.

The two RTPs are almost identical, so the long-run cost is much the same. The difference is in the shape of the results: the Megaways game pays less often in a typical session but has twice the ceiling. If you prefer steadier play, the original suits better; if you accept longer dry spells for a higher top prize, this is the one.

How Megaways reels work in Fishin' Frenzy Megaways

On a Megaways slot, the number of symbols on each reel can change from spin to spin, and wins are counted as matching symbols on adjacent reels rather than along fixed lines. The total number of ways on a spin is simply the symbol count on each reel multiplied together.

These rows are worked examples to show the arithmetic, not a description of how often each layout lands; the game's rules screen gives the exact reel heights. The published maximum of 15,625 equals five symbols on each of the six reels. Our Megaways games guide explains the mechanic across other titles.

More ways on a spin doesn't raise the RTP. The game's maths already allows for every possible layout, so the long-run return stays at the published figure.

How the features work

The bonus round is the heart of the game, and it runs on three pieces: the fisherman, the boats and the blue fish.

• Fisherman wild: substitutes for every symbol except the scatter, helping to complete ways in both the base game and free spins.
• Fishing boat scatters: three or more anywhere start the free spins, and landing more scatters gives more spins.
• Blue fish: these symbols carry cash values. During free spins, any fisherman wild that lands collects the values on all blue fish in view.

So a free spin that shows several valuable fish and a fisherman pays the sum of those fish, on top of any normal wins. A spin with fish but no fisherman collects nothing from the fish. That is why a round can feel quiet for several spins and then pay a large amount in one go.

The exact number of spins for each scatter count, and any extras in your version, are listed in the game's help screen. Read it before you start; it's the only reliable source for the version your casino runs.

Fishin' Frenzy Megaways RTP: which version does your app run?

This game is commonly published at 96.10% RTP, but a 95.02% version is also supplied to casinos. Neither is an 'app' or 'website' setting: a casino picks one, and it normally applies everywhere you play there. Apps don't have lower RTP by default.

1. Open Fishin' Frenzy Megaways in your casino app.
2. Find the game's help, info or paytable screen, often behind an 'i' or menu icon in the game.
3. Look for the line giving the return to player as a percentage.
4. If it shows 95.02%, you're on the lower version; 96.10% is the higher one.
5. Compare with another UK-licensed app if the difference matters to you.

The expected loss is the amount staked multiplied by the house edge: 3.90% at 96.10% RTP and 4.98% at 95.02%. Over a long session the gap adds up, which is why it's worth checking. Our guide to finding a game's RTP in an app explains where the figure usually sits.

A £20 budget on Fishin' Frenzy Megaways at 10p, 50p and £1

Volatility is rated high, so a £20 budget behaves very differently depending on stake. At 10p, £20 covers at least 200 spins if nothing comes back, which gives you many chances to land three boats. At 50p it covers 40 spins, and at £1 only 20.

On average, putting £20 through the game once costs about 78p at 96.10% RTP (£20 × 3.90%), or about £1 at 95.02%. That average hides wide swings: in a high-volatility game most short sessions end below the starting balance, and a few end well above it thanks to a strong free spins round. Re-staking any wins exposes them to the same edge.

What the 10,000x max win means in pounds

The top prize is 10,000 times your stake per spin. It's the game's ceiling, set by the developer, and reaching it needs an exceptional free spins round. Treat it as the edge of the range, not a target.

Compared with the original Fishin' Frenzy's 5,000x, the Megaways ceiling is twice as high, which goes hand in hand with its higher volatility. For high-ceiling games in the same family, see Eye of Horus Megaways, also from Blueprint.

Playing Fishin' Frenzy Megaways on iPhone and Android

Slots like this are generally built in HTML5, so the same game loads inside a casino app or a phone browser. The published specification doesn't say which screen orientation it prefers. Because Megaways reels change height, symbols can look smaller on tall spins, so if a spin is hard to read, try turning your phone or increasing its display zoom.

• Data: a slot downloads its graphics when it loads and then sends small amounts of data per spin, so it generally uses far less than streamed live casino. See our casino app data usage guide.
• Battery: animated reels and a bright screen draw power, so a long session will drain more than browsing. Lower brightness helps.
• Interruptions: a dropped connection mid-spin is handled by the game's own rules. Check the game's help screen for how it settles an interrupted spin.

To find the game, search the lobby for 'Fishin Frenzy Megaways' with and without the apostrophe, since search boxes vary. Not every casino lists every Blueprint title, so check before you deposit. Coral's App Store description mentions Megaways slots among its games, and our list of Megaways slot apps compares the options.

UK rules on Fishin' Frenzy Megaways: stakes, speed and bonus buys

The Gambling Commission's stake limit guidance for online slots (opens in a new tab) caps each game cycle at £5 for players aged 25 and over (since 9 April 2025) and £2 for those aged 18 to 24 (since 21 May 2025). Casinos apply your age automatically once you're verified. More on our slot stake limits page.

Game design rules in force since 31 October 2021 also shape how the game feels on a UK app. The Commission's RTS 14 product design standard (opens in a new tab) sets out the details, and our explainers on why there's no autoplay and why slots spin slower in the UK cover them in plain English.

There's no way to pay straight into the bonus round: since a Gambling Commission warning in January 2020, feature buy-ins are not offered to British players. Free spins come only from landing the boat scatters.

Fishin' Frenzy Megaways myths and what's actually true

'More ways means better odds.' The 15,625 figure describes how wins are counted, not how much the game returns. The RTP already averages out every possible reel layout.

'Fish values build up if you keep spinning.' Each spin is decided independently by the random number generator, so a run of spins without a bonus doesn't make one more likely. Stopping or carrying on has no effect on the next result.

'Bigger stakes after a loss will win it back.' Raising stakes to recover losses only increases what you put at risk, and the house edge still applies to every pound. If you notice yourself chasing, take a break and talk to the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or GamCare's free support line (opens in a new tab).

Fishin' Frenzy Megaways vs other fishing slots

Fishing slots with cash-collecting wilds are a whole genre in UK apps. The table compares published figures for related games we review.

Big Bass Bonanza is the game PlayOJO's welcome spins are on, and it shares the fisherman-collects-fish idea on a 5×3 grid. Big Bass Bonanza Megaways is the closest rival on six reels, and The Big Catch is another Blueprint fishing game.

Blueprint Gaming and its Megaways licence

Blueprint Gaming was founded in 2001 and is based in Newark in the UK. It's owned by Merkur Group (formerly Gauselmann Group), which took an equity stake in 2008 and full ownership in 2012, and it's regulated by the UK Gambling Commission and in Alderney. It's known for Fishin' Frenzy, Eye of Horus and King Kong Cash, along with its Jackpot King progressive jackpots.

Megaways was created by Big Time Gaming, and Blueprint's licence to use it was announced in May 2018 (opens in a new tab). Fishin' Frenzy Megaways followed in April 2019. Our Blueprint Gaming studio page lists the rest of its games we cover.

Where to play Fishin' Frenzy Megaways on a UK app

We don't have an offer tied to Fishin' Frenzy Megaways. The partner offers below are slot welcome offers; their spins are on Big Bass Bonanza (PlayOJO) or on selected games (Coral and Ladbrokes), so you can't assume they include this title. 18+, terms apply.

PlayOJO also pays OJOplus money back on every game played. Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain), so one person may not be able to open new accounts at both. Read the full PlayOJO app review, Coral Casino app review or Ladbrokes app review before you choose, and see more casino apps with free spins.

18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.