Slot Wars: Frightening Frankie VS Big Bass Halloween 3

It’s that time of year again - the spooky season where Pragmatic Play unleashes its Halloween creations upon the reels. This October, two ghoulish contenders have stepped into the arena.

The rivals are Frightening Frankie, a B-movie monster mash-up and Big Bass Halloween 3, the latest in the seemingly unkillable Big Bass series. But which one truly earns the Halloween crown in this episode of slot wars? 

Let’s pit them head-to-head and find out.

When it comes to slot supremacy, cold, hard numbers matter just as much as atmosphere. Behind the spooky façades, both games are powered by math models designed to test players’ nerves and bankrolls in equal measure.

Frightening Frankie, the first contender, runs on a familiar 5x3 grid with 20 paylines. Pragmatic Play has equipped this creation with a high volatility engine, meaning it can be feast or famine depending on your luck. Its maximum RTP stands tall at 96.53%, though operators can configure it down to 95.53% or even 94.53%. 

The maximum win potential is 2,800x your stake, which, while not insignificant, falls short of the kind of monstrous jackpots players might expect from a high-volatility slot. Frankie’s payout frequency and volatility balance create a rhythm that feels suspenseful but not excruciating - much like waiting for a storm to charge the lab’s generator.

On the other hand, Big Bass Halloween 3 dives into darker, bloodier waters. It uses the familiar 5x3 setup but only 10 paylines, cutting the number of win routes in half compared to Frankie. 

That simplicity, however, masks a more explosive potential. With an RTP of 96.50% (nearly identical to Frankie’s) and a maximum win of 5,000x the bet, this zombie fishing trip carries significantly higher peak rewards.

When the fisherman comes to life, the rewards can be gruesomely good. Like its predecessors, the slot’s high volatility ensures that when the reels do line up, it’s worth the wait.

While both games share comparable RTPs and volatility profiles, the decision in this round comes down to win ceiling and Big Bass Halloween 3’s 5,000x max win gives it a clear edge. 

A slot’s bonus features are where its personality truly shines  -  and where its creators get to show their design chops. In this round, we’ll see which contender delivers the more electrifying gameplay.

Frightening Frankie doesn’t shy away from feature madness. Players can trigger Lightning Free Spins, which zap away low-value symbols and add extra spins, or dive into Monster Trail Free Spins, where multipliers grow through Test Tube collections. 

Symbol removal, growing multipliers, and retriggers add layers of engagement. You can even buy the bonus for 100x your bet, skipping straight to the mayhem. It’s a smartly layered system, giving a sense of evolution as Frankie lumbers toward bigger wins.

For players short on patience, the Feature Buy option allows instant entry into the Monster Trail Free Spins for 100x the total bet, giving control over when the experiment begins.

It’s a layered, evolving system  -  part classic free spins, part reel refinement mechanic  -  and while not as explosive as others in Pragmatic’s library, it brings innovation and variety to the table.

Big Bass Halloween 3, on the other hand, sticks to the tried-and-true formula of the series. Land 3+ scatters to enter Free Spins, where money symbols (fish) can be collected by wild fisherman symbols. 

Each fourth fisherman boosts your multiplier (2x, 3x, up to 10x) and grants +10 free spins. New to this edition are two fisherman colors - red and blue - doubling the collection potential. 

Classic hook, dynamite, and shark animations keep the action unpredictable. You can also buy regular or super free spins (100x or 300x) for instant thrills.