Big Bass Bonanza Megaways – Play for 100% Free in Demo Modeby Pragmatic Play

Big Bass Bonanza Megaways review

Theme and Style

Big Bass Bonanza Megaways is themed around an idyllic fishing holiday.

Players will set sail out on the crystal blue water and cast a line out, hoping to catch a prizewinning fish. They’ll need all the colorful tackle in the box if they want to snag the biggest bass.

This slot is an excellent choice for fans of the popular Big Bass franchise and those longing for an escape to an angling holiday.

Visuals and Soundtrack

The cheerful soundtrack adds a laid back atmosphere that will put players in the mood for a seaside holiday. The reels spin with a bubbling sound that adds to the feeling they are moving underwater.

On the reels, players will find fishing rods, dragonflies, and a number of friendly-looking fish. The most majestic is the bass fish symbol who leaps from the water against a sunset backdrop.

The style of animation varies somewhat between symbols, with some symbols looking more realistic than others. This creates an inconsistency that sharp-eyed players may notice, but may not mind.

Beyond the reels, players will see deep blue water and the shadows of small fish swimming by. The surface of the water shimmers in the sunlight, suggesting this is an especially pleasant sunny day to be out fishing.

Overall, the animation and soundtrack create a refreshing fishing trip atmosphere.

Gameplay and Key Statistics

Big Bass Bonanza Megaways uses the Megaways system, varying the number and size of the symbols that land in each reel for every spin. Reel 1 and 6 may have as many as 6 symbols, and reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 can have as many as 5 symbols. In addition to these reels, there is a top row of reels that spins independently above reels 2-5.

The total number of ways to win are 46,656.

The Cascade feature means that winning symbols vanish, allowing new symbols to fall into their positions.

Wins are awarded for landing matching symbols in adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel.

This game offers a return to player of 96.7%, well above average for the industry.

The range of bets provided by this game ran from a minimum bet per spin of $/£/€0.20 up to a maximum of $/£/€100 per spin.

With high volatility, Big Bass Bonanza Megaways will award payouts less frequently but with larger wins on average.

Bonus Gameplay and Special Features

The Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except for the Scatter symbol and the Fisherman symbol. Wild symbols only land on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5.

The Money symbol takes on a randomized value for every spin. Paying fish symbols also function as Money symbols and take on a similarly randomized value that players can win during the Free Spins feature.

Landing at least 3 Scatter symbols triggers the Free Spins feature. The number of free spins awarded depends on the number of Scatters that trigger the feature as follows:

• 3 Scatters = 10 free spins
• 4 Scatters = 15 free spins
• 5 Scatters = 20 free spins
• 6 Scatters = 25 free spins

The Fisherman symbol only appears during the Free Spins feature and collects the values of every Money symbol that has landed so far.

The Fisherman symbols are then accumulated until the end of the feature and whenever players collect 4 or more, the Free Spins feature is retriggered with 10 additional free spins. A multiplier for the Money symbol is also awarded, progressively increasing with each retrigger.

The Free Spins feature can be retriggered a maximum of three times.

Conclusion

We recommend this high RTP (96.7%), high volatility fishing-themed slot.

The upbeat fishing trip theme is plenty of fun, and the impressively high RTP makes this slot a head-turner for players keeping their eye on the numbers.

The bonuses keep things interesting and will especially appeal to Megaways fans.