Big Bass Bonanza Megaways (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Big Bass Bonanza Megaways: Slot Overview

I’ve put plenty of spins through this one, and it keeps the cosy simplicity that made the series click while widening the canvas. The aquatic backdrop, shimmying fish, and laid-back soundtrack echo the original, only now the action plays out on a Megaways setup with a horizontal reel on top. The core loop is familiar: tumble wins in the base, then chase scatters for free spins where the fisherman can reel in the cash-laden fish symbols.

On the numbers side it’s tidy for grinding and bursts of excitement: up to 46,656 ways to win, default RTP of 96.7%, and volatility rated 5/5. In the UK it runs from 20p to £5 a spin, and the max win caps at 4,000x. That ceiling is higher than the first Bass game but feels modest for this engine, yet the pacing suits players who prefer the fish-collection bonus over wild swings.

Big Bass Bonanza Megaways Slot Information

Pays run left to right on adjacent reels. Lows are 10–A, while the fishing gear premiums are tackle boxes, dragonflies, fishing rods, and the float. Six-of-a-kind premium hits pay from 2x up to 50x the stake, with the float topping the card. Fish symbols are special: in the base, lined-up fish pay up to 1.75x, and each fish can also carry a cash value that becomes the star of the show in the bonus.

The wild appears only on the top horizontal reel and substitutes for everything except the fish or the fisherman. The jumping fish scatter triggers the bonus, while the bearded angler is the collector during free spins. In that round, fish money symbols do not tumble away; they slide to the bottom as cascades resolve, setting up neat scoops. If more than one fisherman lands with fish, the collection repeats, which can snowball quickly.

Big Bass Bonanza Megaways Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x50
	5	x25
	4	x10
	3	x5
	2	x2
	6	x7.5
	5	x2.5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	6	x2
	5	x1.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.25
	6	x2
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	6	x1.75
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.75
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.75
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.75
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.75
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.75
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.9
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.8
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Special
	Scatter
	Wild

Big Bass Bonanza Megaways: Slot Features

Tumbles: after any win, the contributing symbols are removed and new symbols drop to fill gaps. Further wins can chain on the same stake, and the sequence stops only when no new combos form. This keeps the base game lively and helps set the bonus when scatters roll in behind successive cascades.

Free spins trigger with 3, 4, or 5 scatters for 10, 15, or 20 spins. In the feature, fish symbols aren’t removed by tumbles; they drift to the bottom. When a fisherman lands with fish, he collects their cash values. Fishermen also fill a meter at the side: every set of 4 awards +10 extra spins and upgrades the collector multiplier to x2, then x3, then x10. Up to 50 free spins are possible at best, with no further retriggers beyond the third tier.

Bazooka and Dynamite can activate in free spins if 1 or 2 fishermen land without any fish present. Dynamite drops random fish onto the grid, while Bazooka blasts all symbols in view except the fishermen, refreshing the screen. Both modifiers offer a second chance to connect and can turn a dead spin into a tidy pickup, especially when the meter is primed.

The 200 Spins Big Bass Bonanza Megaways Experience

Across a couple of hundred spins, I hit the bonus early with 3 scatters and climbed to the first tier on the meter, banking +10 spins and the x2 collector. Fish values stacked nicely at the bottom as tumbles resolved, and repeated collections landed when two anglers dropped together. I saw Dynamite once and Bazooka once, both salvaging otherwise blank screens. In the base, tumbles gave steady tick-over wins, with the ways count swinging from lean to chunky between spins.

Big Bass Bonanza Megaways: Slot Verdict

It’s a solid Megaways take on the Bass formula: familiar symbols, tumble cadence, and that satisfying fisherman collection, now with Bazooka and Dynamite to spice up free spins. The 96.7% RTP and 5/5 volatility fit the series, though the 4,000x cap feels on the low side for this engine. RTP ranges can vary by operator, so I always check the help page before playing. If you liked the original but wanted extra pep and more ways, this hits the spot.