Big Shots (Playtech) – Review & Demo Play

Big Shots – Our Slot Review

As a long-time Playtech player, Big Shots feels like a remarkable slot from 10.10.2016 with proven gameplay and superior graphics. It sits in many lobbies, and the math is quite balanced even with below average dispersion, so the ride can still throw considerable swings. I like that the base mode has that mix of classic and original elements, then steps up when wilds, scatters or other special symbols or features land. It comes across as a rich gaming experience rather than a one-note spinner.

Big Shots Symbols and Paytable

I went straight to the paytable. Wilds can pay on their own, with six of a kind shown at x6.25. Scatters are listed as well, acting outside the ways. The rest of the grid uses a 6-of-a-kind ladder that ranges across x5, x3.75 and x2.5 tiers for higher hits, then steps down through x1.5, x1 and x0.5 bands. It reads clean and leaves no doubt about where the top-end combinations sit.

Lower symbols follow the same structure, with six returning x0.25, x0.2, x0.15 and x0.1 depending on rank. The tables also show 5, 4 and 3 of a kind payouts for each set, consistent with a six-reel, all-ways build. It suits a ways game where cascades are not in play, and the top-end hits rely on full-run connections. Nothing fancy in naming, but the numbers stack up and match what I see in session logs.

Big Shots Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	6	x6.25
	6	x5
	5	x3.75
	4	x2.5
	3	x2
	6	x3.75
	5	x2.5
	4	x2
	3	x1.5
	6	x3.75
	5	x2
	4	x1.5
	3	x1
	6	x2.5
	5	x1.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	6	x2.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.15
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	Scatter

Big Shots Slot RTP

RTP sits at 96.1%, with dispersion called below average. Max win is stated at x1000, which fits the measured, steady profile, and bet range runs from 0.20 to 160. With 4096 ways in play, the maths feels fair, and the base game can cover spells between features. I would class it as balanced rather than volatile, yet the game still throws sessions where the meter swings about before a cluster of ways lines lands.

For bankroll planning, that 0.20 to 160 span helps shape sessions. I tend to settle around mid-low stakes and let the maths work, because below average dispersion usually means smaller but more common returns. You still get patches of nothing, yet the 4096 ways often fill lines in bursts when reels sync up. The x1000 ceiling caps the peaks, so I treat the slot as a steady earner rather than a jackpot hunt.

Big Shots Slot Machine Features

Base play holds up on its own, but Big Shots becomes lively when wilds, scatters or other special symbols appear. That is the point where the screen can line up across multiple reels and push the ways count to work in your favour. Hits connect from left to right on any position, so stacked mid symbols matter here. When a wild drops in the central reels, the grid often knits together and pays several combos at once.

I rate it as a slot that rewards patience. When nothing triggers, the spin-to-spin rhythm stays acceptable; when something does, the tone shifts and payouts stack at a better clip. That ebb and flow is why I keep it in rotation for medium-length sessions. Below average dispersion smooths out streaks, but I have still seen the balance dip before a ways burst covers a chunk of the session. I avoid chasing top screens and aim for strings of mid-tier connections backed by the wild.

Wilds show on the paytable as a paying symbol, so they carry weight even without a feature trigger. In live play I see them bridging gaps on reels two to five, which is where most ways builds either make or break a spin. Scatters sit outside the line system, so they do not need to align, and when they arrive in numbers the whole screen feel shifts, hinting at bigger rounds without overcomplicating the flow.

4096 Ways in Big Shots

I tend to approach this one with sensible stakes, letting the 4096 ways do the heavy lifting. The game is mobile friendly, and the layout scales well, so I often play on a phone while tracking the paytable for any changes between sessions. With below average dispersion, I look for steady sequences of small connectors and treat six-of-a-kind screens as occasional spikes rather than session goals. That mindset fits the x1000 ceiling.

Because wins can land across many small ways, I track how often reels three and four connect; if they go cold for long runs, I pause rather than ramp stakes. The interface is clean and responsive, which helps on longer sessions. I avoid tinkering mid-spin and keep notes on stakes versus return over 100-spin blocks. That keeps results comparable and suits a slot built for steady play rather than huge, rare spikes.

Verdict on Big Shots

From my sessions, Big Shots delivers what the sheet promises. A polished 2016 ways slot with 96.1% RTP, a fair stake span, and a clean symbol ladder topped by a wild at x6.25 for six. It is not a high variance chase, yet the mix of classic and original elements keeps it engaging, and it fills that slot in a bankroll plan where I want measured play with room for surges when the reels line up.