Fishin’ Frenzy Jackpot King

Theme and Design

Fishin’ Frenzy Jackpot King doesn’t deviate from the tried and tested formula. Enjoy the same pay symbols and same familiar layout as others in the series. The sound effects remain the same too. Overall, there can’t be any points for further originality, but this game was original in its time and still has plenty of keen players. So why gild the lily?

RTP and Variance

With an RTP of 93.32% you’ll want to have a pretty hefty bankroll to haul in those jackpots. The RTP has certainly taken quite the hit compared to other games in the series. However, you do get the benefit of playing for that progressive jackpot and don’t forget that a portion of your stake goes to the jackpot pool. Combine this with the newly lowered volatility and actually, you’re not getting such a raw deal. 

If RTP is more important to you than reeling in that jackpot then Fishin’ Frenzy Megaways with its 96.06% RTP might be a better choice.

Maximum Win

The non-progressive max win of 5,000x your stake is a little on the stingy side compared to other potential prizes from slots in this series like The Big Catch and Even Bigger Catch (both 50,000x) for example. However, most players will be drawn to that progressive jackpot. There are actually three jackpots on the Jackpot King network, the Royal Jackpot, Regal Jackpot and the Jackpot King itself. The Royal and Regal jackpots are activated when they reach £3,500 and £35,000 respectively. The Jackpot King is worth £3.4 million at the time of writing!

Symbols and Paytable

Played on the classic 5 reel by 3 row set up, Fishin’ Frenzy Jackpot King has 10 paylines. To trigger wins, you need to match at least 3 symbols (or just 2 pelicans). These must land on adjacent reels from left to right, from the leftmost reel. Helpfully, if you’re ever struggling to remember paylines, they’re indicated by the coloured numbers on the sides of the reels.

There are 10 pay symbols in total, as well as a wild symbol and a scatter symbol. The low-paying symbols are the card suits (10, J, Q, K, A). These pay between 0.5x the bet for 3 symbols, up to 10x the bet for 5 symbols. The premium symbols are the fishing bait box, the buoyancy ring, the fishing rod, and the pelican. These pay from 2x your bet for 3 symbols up to 200x your bet for 5 symbols. 

In the base game the blue fish pay from 1x the bet for 3 up to 20x the bet for 5. In the free spins round they are collected by fishermen wilds and pay out according to the amount displayed on the fish. 

The Fisherman is the wild symbol. It acts as a substitute for all symbols to complete a payline in the base game. The Boat is the scatter symbol, landing 3, 4, or 5 scatters starts the free spins round.

Features and Gameplay

As the name suggests, Fishin’ Frenzy Jackpot King brings a whole new progressive jackpot to a beloved format. Let’s take a look at all the features in detail.

Wild Symbol Worth Up To 200x

The fisherman is the wild symbol in this game. In the base game he can substitute for any of the pay symbols to complete a payline, where he pays out at 0.5x, 5x, 20x or 200x for 2, 3, 4 or 5 on a line. 

However, he really comes into his own in the free spins round. Here, he works as part of the cash-collect mechanic, reeling in any fish that are also on the reels at the same time. 

Scatter Symbol Triggers Free Spins

The boat is the scatter symbol and is solely responsible for triggering the free spins round. If you land 3, 4, or 5 boats then you start the free spins round with 10, 15 or 25 spins respectively. Once the free spins round starts you can’t land any more boats until it’s over and the base game has resumed. 

Free Spins Round With Cash Collects

The free spins round is one of the most enjoyed features around. It features a clever cash-collect mechanic in which every time a fisherman (wild) lands on the symbols, he collects all of the blue fish that are there. These have a value from 2x to 50x your bet, a pretty impressive haul. However, things get even better when you land additional fisherman. Every additional fisherman you land increases a win multiplier by +1 which will be applied to all the wins in the round. 

Jackpot King Round

Fishin’ Frenzy Jackpot King stands out from the other games in the series as its part of the Jackpot King Deluxe network. This means that along with dozens of other games it’s part of a progressive jackpot pool. Players can win any of the three prizes with the minimum stake. However, to be in with a shot you need to land 5 Jackpot King symbols on any normal spin. 

If you do, then crown symbols start to appear on the reels. Even one crown symbol moves you up the multiplier ladder, earning you fixed jackpots between 5x and 20x your bet. However, the real fun starts when you land 15 Crown Symbols. This lets you enter the Jackpot King Wheel of Fortune. You can still win multipliers here, however, you could also win one of the three progressive jackpots. Hopefully luck is on your side!