The base game
Big Bass Bonanza was made by Reel Kingdom and released through Pragmatic Play in 2020. It is a 5×3 slot with 10 paylines. Fish symbols carry random cash values — in the base game they pay only as regular symbols.
Free spins
- 3, 4 or 5 scatters award 10, 15 or 20 free spins.
- During free spins, the fisherman wild collects the value of every fish on screen.
- Every 4th fisherman collected retriggers 10 more spins and raises the multiplier for collected values: 2x, then 3x, then 10x.
- Random features can add extra fish or fishermen during the round.
RTP and volatility
The default RTP is 96.71%, among the higher figures for popular slots, though casinos can choose lower versions. Volatility is high, and the maximum win is 2,100x your stake.
Why the number of scatters matters
Three, four or five scatters give 10, 15 or 20 free spins. The extra spins are worth more than they look, because the bonus is built around collecting fishermen.
The multiplier only climbs after every fourth fisherman you collect, and each retrigger also adds 10 spins. A short 10-spin bonus often ends before the first retrigger, so fish are collected at their base value. With 20 spins there is more time to reach 2x, 3x and finally 10x — and that is where almost all the large wins in this game come from.
Key facts
| Developer | Reel Kingdom / Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| Type | Video slot |
| Released | 2020 |
| Layout | 5×3, 10 lines |
| RTP | 96.71% (default) |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | 2,100x |
| Free spins | 10 / 15 / 20 for 3 / 4 / 5 scatters |
Casinos can choose between several RTP versions of a game. The exact figure is shown in the game's info panel.
Questions
Do fish pay their cash value in the base game?
No. Their cash values are collected only by the fisherman wild during free spins.
How do the multipliers work?
Every 4th fisherman you collect adds 10 spins and raises the multiplier on collected fish values to 2x, 3x and finally 10x.
What is the difference with Big Bass Splash?
Big Bass Splash is a later game in the series with more random modifiers and a higher max win.
What is the most important part of the bonus?
Collecting fishermen. Every fourth one adds 10 spins and raises the multiplier on fish values, so long bonuses carry most of the game's value.