Blast the Bass (Belatra Games) – Review & Demo Play

Bonus Features: Dynamite and Depth in Blast the Bass

I came for a quiet cast and got fireworks. The Fisherman Wild carries two jobs: it substitutes on the 20 fixed lines and powers the collection mechanic. When Fish symbols with credit values land alongside one or more Fisherman Wilds, the captain grabs every visible fish value into the win. With multiple Wilds, each one collects the whole screen. Fish Rain can also kick off as the fisherman lobs TNT, dropping fresh Fish credit symbols that the Wild can scoop on the spot.

The Fish-Coin brings a tidy countdown. It lands with 10x, then steps down one row per spin in the base game while upgrading to 20x, 50x, and 100x as it nears the bottom. In free games it still drops a position and flips to the next coefficient in turn. Time it with a Fisherman Wild on lower rows and it lands hard. If any bit feels unclear, the demo and in-game help explain the timing and values cleanly.

Free Games fire from three or more TNT Scatters, starting at 10 spins. Above the reels sits a Booster panel with eight tiers that fills as Fisherman Wilds land. The first four levels need 4, 8, 12, and 16 Wilds, each awarding +10 spins and multipliers of x2, x3, x10, and x20 on Wild wins. Levels five to eight trigger at 17, 18, 19, and 20 Wilds, each adding +1 spin and lifting the multiplier to x30, x40, x50, and x100.

Nautical Theme and Visuals: Cartoonish Fishing Frenzy in Blast the Bass

It’s a bright, cartoon-led set-up: a sunny sea, bobbing boats, and a bearded skipper gripping TNT. Symbols are bold and readable, with octopi, crabs, buckets of fish, and rods matched to A, K, Q, J dressed with hooks. Animations sell the action, from lines hauling in catches to the comic Fish Rain drop. The sound bed keeps tempo with jaunty cues on wins and triggers. It all feels lively and clear, which helps when features stack up.

Gameplay and Mechanics: Reels, Lines, and Explosions in Blast the Bass

Under the bonnet it’s a 5x3 with 20 fixed paylines paying left to right. Wins need matches on consecutive reels from the first. Premiums cover sea creatures and kit, while low pays are the card ranks with nautical trims. The Fisherman Wild isn’t just utility; it pays well by itself. TNT Scatters appear on all reels, and three or more light the fuse for Free Games. That shift is where the slot’s bigger swings come through.

Base play leans on the Fisherman-versus-Fish loop, serving frequent collections that break up dry spells. The sliding Fish-Coin builds a quiet sweat as it climbs from 10x towards 100x. In the bonus, the Booster panel becomes the target, so I find myself chasing Fisherman Wilds rather than simple lines. When those multipliers start stacking on Wild wins, the round can run long and punchy, which suits the high-risk profile.

Blast the Bass Symbols and Paytable

The paytable steps are clear. Five-of-a-kind awards top out at x100, then x50 and x10 for stronger icons, with x5 and x4 covering the mid band. Lower tiers sit at x3, x2, 1.75x, 1.5x, and 1.25x for five. Three and four of a kind scale down in line with those sets. Scatter and Wild entries are flagged, so spotting where the bigger lines live is quick, and Fish credit values show right on their symbols.

In play, I read it as sea-life and gear paying the chunky lines, with A, K, Q, J feeding the smaller ticks. The Fisherman Wild completes wins and carries its own payout, which softens near-misses. Exact figures are on the in-game table, and the instant credits from Fish symbols bolt straight into totals when collected, keeping those moments transparent.

Blast the Bass Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x100
	4	x25
	3	x10
	5	x50
	4	x15
	3	x5
	5	x10
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x4
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.75
	5	x3
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.4
	5	x1.75
	4	x0.7
	3	x0.35
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.3
	5	x1.25
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	Scatter
	Wild

Volatility and RTP: High Seas, High Stakes in Blast the Bass

Risk sits high with a reported RTP of 96.72%. The top hit reaches x5000, and stakes run from 0.20 to 25. My sessions had calm patches punctuated by a feature burst or a heavy collect, which fits the profile. If you prefer steady drips, base pacing can feel choppy, but the Free Games with rising multipliers are the hook. Bankroll needs patience; the upside can make the wait worthwhile when the captain shows up often enough.

Belatra: The Developers Behind the Bass

Belatra often blends bold art with layered mechanics, and Blast the Bass follows that route. You get collection play, Fish Rain, a sliding Fish-Coin, and a free spins chase that rewards sticking with it. I like how the visuals stay clean while the features stack without fuss. It feels made for players who want feature-led sessions with a bit of swagger rather than a slow trundle, and it wears that style well.