Big Bass Splash (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Big Bass Splash - Game Overview

I headed back to the shoreline with Big Bass Splash, a 5x3, 10 payline fishing slot that keeps the Big Bass feel but swaps the float for a monster truck as the top payer. The core loop is simple, land fish money symbols, then bring in the Fisherman during the feature to collect them. Volatility is high and the headline RTP is 96.71%. The cap rises to 5,000x stake, and the two‑scatter assist plus pre‑bonus modifiers make entry and setup far livelier than the original.

Big Bass Splash Slot Details and Maths

Big Bass Splash plays on a 5x3 grid with wins paid left to right from reel one across 10 fixed lines. Stakes range from 10p to £250 per spin, though many UK sites cap the top end at £100, £50, or £20. The controls are clear and the pace steady, so it suits short sessions while you chase features. If you are in the UK, Autoplay isn’t present and Quick or Turbo modes are disabled, which keeps the rhythm consistent across sites.

The top RTP version sits at 96.71%, with alternative setups at 95.67% and 94.6% in the wild, so it pays to check the paytable. Volatility is rated high by the studio at 5 out of 5. Hit frequency is reported at 13.66%, roughly one win every 7.32 spins. The max sits at 5,000x, reached in the feature. OLBG notes a 1 in 3,086,876 shot at the cap, while 1,000x or more shows up about once in 85,761 spins on average.

Theme, Audio and Symbols in Big Bass Splash

The reels sit just off the beach, waterline visible, and a twangy banjo line carries the spins. Premium symbols are the monster truck, fishing rod, tackle box, dragonfly, and fish money icons. Full lines pay well for a 10‑line game, with the truck at 200x for five and the rod at 100x. The box and dragonfly are 50x, while sets of fish money symbols can reach 20x. Low pays are 10 to A, paying 5x to 10x for five‑of‑a‑kind.

The bearded Fisherman Wild only lands during free spins. When he arrives with fish money symbols, he collects all visible cash values and they are paid straight away. He also substitutes regular pays to tidy up lines. The Hooked Bass Scatter drives entry to the feature, with three or more anywhere on the grid triggering it. Fish money symbols carry variable values that refresh each spin, and this collection loop remains the heart of Big Bass Splash once the round kicks off.

Bonus Features in Big Bass Splash

Free spins land with 3, 4, or 5 scatters for 10, 15, or 20 spins. Miss by one and the two‑scatter assist can save the day, as scatter reels step down and other reels respin, or a hook can pull up a reel to add the third scatter. Before the feature starts, up to five modifiers can be granted, including more fish, more Fishermen, more dynamites or hooks or bazookas, starting at level 2, or a handy +2 spins that also applies on each retrigger.

During the round, the Fisherman can land on any reel and scoop all fish money values in view. Every Fisherman is collected above the grid. Hitting sets of four awards another 10 spins and raises the fish multiplier, moving to x2 on level two, x3 on level three, and x10 on level four. The ladder ends at level four, so further retriggers stop at that point. This structure keeps the feature climbing, with the late levels carrying the real punch.

Random helpers can appear. With a Fisherman but no fish, dynamite can drop fish onto random cells. With fish but no Fisherman, a hook can haul a wild into view. A bazooka may also refit symbols when the Fisherman lands without fish. Where allowed, the feature can be bought for 100x bet, and the stated RTP aligns with the main game. The biggest hits come from stacked collections on the higher levels, especially when x10 rolls around.

Big Bass Splash - Expert Verdict

I see Big Bass Splash as business as usual, only sharper. The two‑scatter entry help, pre‑bonus mods, and the 5,000x ceiling push it past the original and even the Megaways entry, yet it keeps the clean 10‑line flow. The base game ticks over; the feature is where it earns its keep, particularly if you climb to x10. As a long‑time player, I rate it the series’ sweet spot for risk and payout, and my go‑to when I fancy a fish‑collect session.