Big Bass Bonanza 1000
Big Bass Bonanza 1000 is the latest, supercharged installment in Pragmatic Play’s beloved fishing-themed slot series. Building on the massive popularity of its predecessors, this new release raises the stakes with bigger win potential, a familiar yet polished visual style, and a host of rewarding features that make it a must-try for both series fans and newcomers. With a maximum win of 20,000x your bet, free spins, retriggers, and the iconic fisherman wild, Big Bass Bonanza 1000 is available to play for free in demo mode—making it the perfect game to explore without risk before diving in for real.
- Developer: Pragmatic Play (with Reel Kingdom)
- Reels/Rows: 5x3
- Paylines: 10 (fixed)
- RTP: 96.51% (default)
- Volatility: High
- Max Win: 20,000x your bet
- Bet Range: $0.10 to $250 per spin (may vary by casino)
- Playable on: Desktop, mobile, and tablet
Symbols and Payouts
The symbols in Big Bass Bonanza 1000 will be instantly familiar to fans of the series. High-value symbols include the Float, Dragonfly, Fishing Rod, Tackle Box, and the all-important Money Fish. Lower-value symbols are represented by A, K, Q, J, and 10 royals.
- Money Fish: These act as cash symbols, each carrying a random value of 2x to 1,000x your bet. They’re central to the bonus game.
- Scatter Symbol: The Big Bass logo. Landing 3, 4, or 5 triggers the free spins feature.
- Wild Symbol: The Fisherman. He only appears during free spins and is key to collecting Money Fish values.
Gameplay Experience
Base Game
The base game is straightforward, with wins paid for matching symbols on any of the 10 paylines from left to right. While the base game can be relatively “dry” in terms of big wins, it’s punctuated by the anticipation of landing scatters and triggering the all-important free spins feature.
A notable twist is the respin tease: when two scatters land, a random respin or hook pull can bring a third scatter onto the reels, offering another chance at the bonus.
Free Spins Feature
The free spins round is where Big Bass Bonanza 1000 truly comes alive. Here’s how it works:
- Triggering Free Spins: Land 3, 4, or 5 scatters to receive 10, 15, or 20 free spins, respectively.
- Money Fish Collection: During free spins, every Fisherman wild that lands collects the value of all Money Fish symbols in view.
- Wild Meter and Retriggers: Each wild that lands is collected in a meter. Every fourth wild retriggers the feature, awarding 10 more free spins and increasing the multiplier for Money Fish collection:
- 1st retrigger: 2x multiplier
- 2nd retrigger: 3x multiplier
- 3rd retrigger: 10x multiplier
- Maximum Retriggers: The feature can be retriggered up to three times, for a total of 40 extra spins and a potential 10x multiplier.
Random Features
- Hook Animation: Randomly, after a spin, a hook may appear to pull in extra wilds or Money Fish, increasing your chances of a big win.
- Money Fish Drops: If at least one wild is present, random Money Fish may be added to the reels during free spins.
Bonus Buy and Ante Bet
- Bonus Buy: Players can instantly trigger the free spins feature for 100x their bet, or opt for “super free spins” (with more 1,000x Money Fish) for 450x their bet (in real-money mode).
- Ante Bet: For a 50% increase in your bet, the Ante Bet option adds more scatters to the reels, boosting your chances of triggering free spins naturally.
Visuals and Soundtrack
Big Bass Bonanza 1000 stays true to the series’ roots, with bright, cartoonish graphics and an underwater theme. The 5x3 grid is framed by bubbles, rocks, and aquatic plants, while the upbeat guitar soundtrack and lively sound effects keep the energy high. The interface is designed for ease of use, with controls for bet size, autoplay, quick spin, and bonus buy options. The game is fully optimized for mobile play, ensuring a smooth experience on any device.