Big Bass Bonanza by Pragmatic Play

Grab your fishing rod and head out onto the water with Big Bass Bonanza by Pragmatic Play, one of the best-known fishing-themed slots in the Pragmatic Play range. This 5-reel game combines a simple layout with an excellent Money Fish collection feature, giving players the chance to build much larger wins during the Free Spins round.

The game uses a 5-reel, 3-row layout with 10 paylines. Winning combinations are created when matching symbols land on consecutive reels from left to right. The symbols include various fishing and outdoor-themed images, while the Fisherman acts as the game's special Wild symbol.

The Fisherman Wild can substitute for regular symbols to help complete winning combinations. However, his real value becomes clear during the Free Spins feature, where he can collect the cash values from Money Fish appearing anywhere on the reels.

The main bonus is triggered by landing 3, 4 or 5 Bass Scatter symbols. Three Scatters award 10 Free Spins, four award 15 Free Spins, while five Scatters provide 20 Free Spins. This gives players a longer bonus round when more Scatters are collected during the triggering spin.

The Free Spins feature is where Big Bass Bonanza really comes into its own. Money Fish can appear with individual cash values, and these values are collected whenever a Fisherman Wild lands on the reels during the same spin. Instead of simply acting as a normal Wild, the Fisherman gathers the visible Money Fish values and adds their combined value to the bonus win.

There is also a Fisherman collection meter that adds another layer to the Free Spins. Every time a Fisherman Wild appears, it contributes towards the meter. When four Fishermen have been collected, the feature is retriggered with 10 additional Free Spins and a 2x win multiplier.

Collecting another four Fishermen provides another 10 Free Spins and increases the multiplier to 3x. A third collection of four Fishermen adds another 10 Free Spins and raises the multiplier to an impressive 10x. This means a long Free Spins round can become considerably more valuable as the multiplier increases.

There is also an interesting interaction when the Fisherman appears without any Money Fish on the reels. In this situation, the game can use a dynamite feature, which replaces some symbols with Money Fish. This gives the Fisherman another opportunity to make a catch rather than simply producing a normal Wild.

The Money Fish values can vary considerably, making every Fisherman appearance worth watching. When several Fish appear together and a Fisherman collects them with a higher multiplier, the resulting win can increase very quickly.

Big Bass Bonanza is commonly listed with 96.71% RTP, medium volatility and a maximum win of up to 2,100x the bet. Different casino configurations can use alternative RTP settings, so it is always worth checking the information shown in the particular version being played.  You can see this when you are at your chosen casino within the Information screen (with the payouts and features are described - usually on the last page).

Overall, Big Bass Bonanza by Pragmatic Play is a straightforward slot with a highly memorable bonus feature. The regular game is easy to understand, while the Free Spins round provides most of the excitement through Money Fish, Fisherman Wilds, retriggers and increasing multipliers.

If you enjoy fishing slots, Money Fish, Free Spins, Wilds and multiplier features, Big Bass Bonanza is well worth trying in free play. Cast your line, look for those valuable Fish and see whether the Fisherman can reel in a big catch.