Big Bass Bonanza slot review
The slot that launched a franchise.
Some slots are a night out, but this one’s a lazy morning on the lake. Big Bass Bonanza leans all the way into the fishing-trip fantasy, and as a 95.67% RTP, high-volatility reel, it’s great for players who want a shot at a hefty catch.
Highlights
- Developer: Reel Kingdom (distributed by Pragmatic Play)
- Volatility: High
- RTP: 95.67% (94.2% in Alberta)
- Min. bet: $0.10
- Max bet: $230 ($250 in Alberta)
- Max win: 2,100x
- Paylines: 10
- Features: 10¢ Spins, Money Fish cash symbols, Free Spins, Fisherman Wild
Pros and cons
Gameplay
Match three or more symbols left to right across the 10 fixed paylines and you win. The card ranks (10 through A) pay little. The value sits in the themed symbols (the tackle box, the rod and reel) and in the Money Fish, which carry cash values from your stake up to 10x it.
How to trigger the free spins (and what the fisherman does!)
Three or more scatters anywhere on the reels starts the round. That’s the only entry, there’s no bonus buy in the standard version and no base-game mini-feature to bridge the gap.
Once you’re in, the fisherman wild collects the cash value of every Money Fish showing when he appears. Each set of fishermen you reel in bumps the wild multiplier and can hand back more spins. A round that starts slow can turn over fast if the fish and the fisherman line up.
What the 95.67% RTP and high volatility mean for your session
The RTP here is fair, right around where most slots land, and just a little lower in Alberta. But RTP describes the long run, not your afternoon.
High volatility is the number you’ll feel: the base game pays little, not to mention rarely, and the return is backloaded into free spins you might wait a long time to see. Expect quiet spells.
Sizing a bet for a high-volatility slot like Big Bass Bonanza
Bet small and plan to spin for a while. High volatility rewards smaller bets over big single stakes, because it can take longer to reach the features. The $0.10 floor buys the most spins per dollar, which is what gets you to the round that actually pays.
Other games from Reel Kingdom
You may like
- Fishin’ Frenzy (Blueprint Gaming)
- Razor Shark (Push Gaming)
- Fishin’ Pots of Gold (Gameburger Studios)
Final verdict
Big Bass Bonanza launched with a concept strong enough to spawn a whole franchise. The free spins round (fisherman wild sweeping up cash fish, multiplier climbing with each catch) is simple but fun. It’s a good pick for players who like classic slots.
FAQ
What is the RTP of Big Bass Bonanza?
95.67% in Ontario, and 94.2% in Alberta.
Is Big Bass Bonanza high or low volatility?
High volatility, so expect longer gaps between wins in exchange for the shot at a larger prize than lower volatility slots.
What is the max win on Big Bass Bonanza?
2,100x your stake.
Is Big Bass Bonanza available on mobile?
Yes! It plays the same on phone, tablet, and desktop, with the full features on every platform.
Where can I play Big Bass Bonanza?
In Ontario and Alberta, you can play Big Bass Bonanza for real money at Betty.
