How to Play Fishin' Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 2
This Blueprint Gaming sequel takes the beloved Fishin' Frenzy series to deeper waters with a 6×4 grid delivering 4,096 ways to win. Unlike traditional slots with fixed paylines, any matching symbols appearing on consecutive reels from left to right create a win — they don't need to align on the same row.
Understanding the Reel Setup
The game uses six vertical reels, each showing four symbol positions for a total of 24 visible positions per spin. With four possible positions per reel across six reels, you get 4×4×4×4×4×4 = 4,096 potential winning combinations. The 5-reel predecessor with 10 paylines delivers simpler win calculation where only three or more matching symbols across defined lines trigger payouts instead of adjacency mechanics.
Symbol Values and Paytable
The Pelican on Wooden Sign is your highest-paying regular symbol, awarding 5.00x your stake for six of a kind at a $1 bet. The Green Fishing Hat and Fishing Rod & Reel both pay 2.50x for six matches. Card symbols (A, K, Q, J, 10, 9) round out the paytable with lower values.
Wild symbols appear only on reels 2 through 6 and substitute for all regular symbols. They show as a rainbow bubble with "WILD" text and can help complete winning combinations.
Cash Collect Feature Explained
This is where Fishin' Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 2 distinguishes itself. On every spin, small blue Cash Prize fish can land on any of the six reels, each displaying a cash value. When a Collect symbol lands on reel 1 or reel 6 at the same time as Cash Prize symbols are visible, the Collect expands to fill its entire reel and awards the sum of all cash values shown.
The Cash Collect feature has five variants, each tied to an upgrade system:
- Reel 'Em In (blue background) — The first upgrade tier
- Bait 'n' Catch (red/pink background) — Second tier with enhanced mechanics
- Win Stepper (orange background) — Third tier increasing win potential
- Catch Match (purple background) — Fourth tier matching feature
- Super Catch (teal background) — Final upgrade with maximum benefits
Each time you trigger a Cash Collect win, you unlock the next upgrade. Once all five upgrades are unlocked, they all remain permanently active in both the base game and Big Splash Spins, dramatically increasing your win potential. Fishin Frenzy The Big Christmas Catch Jackpot King slot uses a similar upgrade system across 10 free games, where fish symbols progressively enhance through multiple bonus triggers.
Triggering Big Splash Spins
The fishing boat at sunset is your Scatter symbol. Landing three or more anywhere on the reels triggers 10 Big Splash Spins. The number of Scatters also determines an instant prize:
- 3 Scatters = 10 spins (no multiplier)
- 4 Scatters = 10 spins + 20x bet
- 5 Scatters = 10 spins + 100x bet
- 6 Scatters = 10 spins + 500x bet
At the start of Big Splash Spins, you pick from fish symbols to reveal which Cash Collect upgrades are active during your bonus round. As you accumulate Collect symbols during the spins, you can win additional spins and Cash Collect multipliers that boost your prizes.
Can of Worms and Catch of the Day
The yellow Can of Worms symbol adds a strategic layer. When it appears with Collect and Cash Prize symbols, it first accumulates all visible cash values before they're added to the Collect total — essentially gathering everything into one big payout.
Any Cash Prize or Can of Worms symbols that appear but aren't collected by a Collect symbol get added to the Catch of the Day net accumulator. When the net triggers, you pick a fish to reveal a guaranteed win from the accumulated values.
RTP and Volatility
Fishin' Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 2 offers a total RTP of 94.99%, broken down as 94.00% base game return, 0.66% jackpot contribution, and 0.33% reserve. This represents the long-term theoretical return. The game has medium-high volatility, meaning wins can be less frequent but potentially larger when they hit, particularly when Cash Collect upgrades are fully unlocked.
Rapid Fire Jackpots
Five progressive jackpot tiers run alongside the base game: Mini, Minor, Major, Master, and Mega King. These are triggered when five flame symbols appear. The jackpot panel on the left side of the screen shows current values for each tier, with the treasure chest below displaying recent wins and active tiers.
Betting Range
Stakes range from $0.10 CAD to $25.00 CAD per spin, accommodating both conservative players and high rollers. The maximum win is capped at 10,000x your total bet, though operator limits may apply. At the maximum $25 stake, that's a potential $250,000 CAD top prize.
Strategy Tips for Canadian Players
The Cash Collect upgrade system means your winning potential grows as you play. Early sessions focus on unlocking all five upgrades. Once unlocked, they remain active permanently, making subsequent sessions more lucrative. The Big Splash Spins feature is where the biggest wins typically occur, especially with multiple upgrades active and Collect multipliers in play. Fishin Frenzy Megaways skips persistent upgrades entirely but compensates with up to 15,625 ways to win and a Bonus Buy feature priced at 100x stake.
Consider using the autoplay function (10, 25, 50, 75, or 100 spins) to efficiently work through unlocking upgrades. The turbo mode speeds up spin animations if you prefer faster gameplay. Always play within your budget and set limits before starting your session.
Play Responsibly
Gambling should be entertaining, not a way to make money. Set a budget before you play and stick to it. Take regular breaks and never chase losses. If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, seek help from resources like the Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) at responsiblegambling.org or call 1-888-230-3505. Players must be 19+ in most Canadian provinces (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec).
