Big Bass Splash

Big Bass Splash came out in 2022 and became one of the most noticeable sequels in Pragmatic Play's fishing series. The basis is familiar from Big Bass Bonanza: a 5x3 grid, 10 paylines and a fisherman who collects money from fish during free spins. What is new here is the random boosts before and during the bonus. The stated RTP is 96.71%, volatility is high, and the max win is 5000x the bet.

How the slot pays

Wins are counted on 10 fixed paylines from left to right. Fishing symbols such as the rod, the dragonfly and the tackle box pay more, the card values less. Fish with cash values appear in the base game too, but you can only collect their values in the bonus.

Free spins and the fisherman

Three, four or five scatters give 10, 15 or 20 free spins. In free spins, the fisherman wild collects the values of all fish that land on the grid on the same spin. Every fourth fisherman collected extends the round and raises the collection multiplier: 2x, then 3x and finally 10x. The strongest rounds happen when the bonus reaches the last level.

Modifiers

Before free spins start, the slot can randomly hand out boosts: more money fish, more fishermen, extra random features, a start straight from the second level or a couple of extra spins. Sometimes none land at all. During the bonus, random features such as dynamite, the hook and the bazooka help out when there are not enough fish or fishermen on the grid. In the base game, two scatters sometimes get a chance to pick up a third.

How it differs from Big Bass Bonanza

The collection mechanic and the multiplier levels are the same as in the original. Big Bass Splash adds modifiers and raises the win ceiling to 5000x the bet, while the first game's ceiling is noticeably lower. As a result the bonuses here are more varied, but the spread of outcomes is wider too.

Who it suits

The slot is for those who like simple paylines and a bonus that builds up. Free spins come rarely, and not every round pays off the wait, so you need a bankroll cushion. A bonus buy is not available at every casino and speeds up spending. Try the game in demo mode and set a session limit in advance.

RTP and where to play

The stated RTP is 96.71%. A casino may connect a version with a lower return, so check the figure in the slot's rules. This page shows the stated RTP and the actual RTP over the last 24 hours based on IPU.BET data. Open the casino through IPU.BET, and cashback of up to 30% of your losses will come back to your IPU.BET balance.