Blueprint Gaming's 2021 fishing slot has 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 fixed paylines, and almost everything interesting happens in the free spins. This page explains how fishin' frenzy the big catch Rollino players find in the lobby works: fish cash values, fisherman collectors and the upgrade ladder that adds spins.
- Provider
- Blueprint Gaming
- Type
- slot
- Released
- 2021
Contents
What Sets The Big Catch Apart
The base game is simple: wins land on 10 fixed paylines across a 5x3 grid, and three or more boat scatters start the free spins. The twist comes afterwards, when fish symbols carry cash values and fishermen collect them.
Compared with the original Fishin' Frenzy, the collection mechanic goes further, because fisherman upgrades make the fish more valuable as the round continues. The slot came out in 2021 and has several relatives, so it pays to check which one you are loading.
| Game | What to know |
|---|---|
| The Big Catch | 5 reels, 3 rows, 10 fixed paylines (this review) |
| The Big Catch Megaways | A separate game with 15,625 ways to win |
| The Big Catch 3 | Released in 2025; adds a random feature with modifier choices |
The names are close, so confirm the exact title in the lobby before you start.
Fish Money Symbols and Their Values
In the free spins, fish symbols land carrying a cash value. Nothing is paid when a fish simply appears; the value is banked only when a fisherman lands and collects it.
One source reports fish values running from 2x to 50x the stake, but that is unverified, so treat it as a rough guide rather than a fixed table. The in-game paytable is the place to confirm it.
- Fish carry cash values only during the free spins.
- Values are paid when collected by a fisherman.
- The lowest-value fish are the ones upgraded to the next tier.
- One review lists a bet range of 10p to £5 per spin; check the bet menu for your own limits.

Fisherman Collector Symbols
What a fisherman does
When a fisherman symbol lands during free spins, it collects the values of every fish currently in view. A spin with several fish and a fisherman together is where the round's biggest payments tend to come from.
The four-fisherman upgrade
Each fisherman is also counted. After every four collected, the lowest-value fish are upgraded to the next tier, and 5 extra spins are added.
This is a ladder: the longer a round runs, the better the fish on the reels become. Rounds that never see a fisherman, though, stay thin, which is part of why results swing so much.
Free Spins and Retriggers
Triggering the round
One review reports that 3 boat scatters give 10 spins, 4 give 15 and 5 give 20. The provider page was not available to confirm this, so verify the numbers in the help screen.
Getting extra spins
Sources disagree on whether scatters can retrigger the round. What is clear is that the fisherman upgrade adds 5 spins each time four fishermen are collected, and one source mentions a cap of 35 spins.
In practice, extra time in the round comes from collecting fishermen, not from hoping for more boats. Read the rules panel in your version for the exact wording.
Volatility and RTP
Two sources report an RTP of 95.32% with medium-high volatility. Other pages quote 96.12%, but that figure appears to belong to the original game, so it is the lower number that fits this slot.
Max win figures also conflict between sources, and none has been confirmed by the provider. For that reason we give no figure here. Casinos can sometimes run versions with different settings, so the game's own information screen is the reliable reference.
It means payments can come in uneven bursts, with quiet stretches between them. Set a stake and a time limit you are comfortable with before you play, not after.
Spinning The Big Catch at Rollino
Trying it first
A free demo exists for this slot, though availability depends on region. It is a sensible way to see how often fishermen show up before you commit real money.
Welcome offer and mobile
New players can claim 100% up to £500 + 100 free spins on a first deposit; the terms and the wagering rules are set out on the bonus page. Check which games the offer allows before assuming it covers this slot.
The game is built for small screens, and the mobile app guide explains how to play on a phone. Deposit limits and self-exclusion are available at the casino if you want firm boundaries.
FAQ
How is The Big Catch different from the original Fishin' Frenzy?
The core idea of collecting fish values is shared, but this version adds a fisherman upgrade ladder that improves the lowest-value fish and adds spins. Its reported RTP is also lower than the figure quoted for the first game.
How do the fisherman collector symbols work?
A fisherman landing in the free spins collects the cash values of all fish in view. Every fourth fisherman collected also upgrades the lowest-value fish to the next tier and gives 5 extra spins.
Can free spins be retriggered?
Sources disagree about scatter retriggers. Extra spins definitely come through the fisherman upgrade, so check the in-game rules for your version before counting on anything else.
Is there a demo version?
Yes, a free demo exists, though availability depends on region. It lets you learn the collector mechanic without staking money.
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