Big Bass Bonanza Megaways puts the fishing series on six reels whose height changes on every spin, giving up to 46,656 ways to win. It was created by Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom and released on 2021-11-18. The provider's page lists a 96.70% RTP, the volatility is high, the maximum win is 4,000x the stake, and stakes run from £0.20 to £100.
One detail matters more than the rest for British readers: two UK operators in our sources, Paddy Power and MrQ, list the game at 94.62% rather than the default. The sections below explain the reels, the fisherman bonus and that RTP gap, and point to the official demo where the whole game can be seen with virtual money.
Specification in one table
The essentials: six reels, up to 46,656 ways, default RTP 96.70% with 94.62% listed by two UK operators, high volatility, a 4,000x cap and a £0.20 minimum stake. Free spins start at 10 for three scatters and rise to 25 for six. Every figure in the table comes from the provider's page or from a named source.
| Feature | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Studios | Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom |
| Release date | 2021-11-18 |
| Reels | Six, with 2 to 7 symbols per reel in one source and two to six in another |
| Ways to win | Up to 46,656 |
| RTP | 96.70% default; 94.62% at Paddy Power and MrQ |
| Volatility | High |
| Maximum win | 4,000x the stake |
| Stake range | £0.20 to £100 |
| Free spins | 10, 15, 20 or 25 for 3, 4, 5 or 6 scatters |
Reels that change size: the Megaways part
Instead of fixed lines, a win needs 3 or more matching symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost one. The number of symbols on each reel varies with each spin, which is why the count of ways moves up and down and tops out at 46,656. Winning symbols disappear from the reels and new symbols fall into the space, so a single stake can settle more than once.
The wild is a fishing net and replaces all symbols except scatter symbols; the scatter is a fish jumping out of the water. Sources do not agree on reel height - one gives 2 to 7 symbols per reel, another two to six - so rely on the rules screen inside the game. For staking, one review describes a bet between 1 and 10 combined with a coin value between £0.01 and £0.50.
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways paytable
The highest paying symbol is the fishing bob, followed by the fishing rod, dragonfly, toolbox and money fish, with A, K, Q, J and 10 at the low end. Paddy Power puts the top line win at up to 50x your stake for six matching symbols. Line wins are modest by design: in this series the larger sums are carried by money symbols in the bonus, whose values the provider quotes at up to 4,000x.
Free spins: the fisherman and the collection meter
Landing 3, 4, 5 or 6 scatters awards 10, 15, 20 or 25 free spins. Inside the round the fisherman becomes the key symbol: when fishermen and money symbols land together, the fisherman collects the values of all money symbols in view, and if several fishermen are visible the collection is triggered once for each of them. Money symbols in this round fall to the bottom of the reels rather than vanishing.
Fishermen are also counted. Every fourth fisherman awards 10 more free spins and raises the win multiplier - 2x, then 3x, then a final 10x - and the retrigger can happen up to a total of 3 times. Two random helpers exist for spins where fishermen appear but no fish do: Dynamite adds fish to the screen, and Bazooka explodes all symbols in view except the fishermen. Whether any of this occurs on a given spin is random; the rules describe what can happen, not what will.
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RTP and volatility: 96.70% or 94.62%?
Both numbers are real. Pragmatic Play's page shows 96.70% for the default build, while Paddy Power and MrQ list 94.62% for the version they run. RTP is a long-term statistical average, and an operator may choose among the configurations the provider offers, so the figure that applies to you is the one displayed in the game at your casino. A gap of about two points is large enough to be worth the minute it takes to check.
High volatility, in MrQ's own words, means the chances of a win on any given spin are lower but the payouts for successful wins are higher. In practice that is a game of long waits. The 4,000x maximum is a limit set by the rules and should not be read as a likely result. Each spin is independent, so neither the size of the stake nor the length of a losing run changes what comes next.
Bonus buy and the Big Bass Bonanza Megaways series
We found no description of a bonus purchase for this title in the sources we saved, so we make no claim about one; in the versions described, free spins begin with scatters. As for the family, the game follows Big Bass Bonanza and Bigger Bass Bonanza and is the entry built on Megaways reels. The shared artwork makes the titles easy to confuse, and their figures differ, so confirm the exact name before comparing numbers. Our Big Bass Bonanza slot review covers the original separately.
What we like
- Default RTP stated on the provider's own page
- Free spins scale clearly with the number of scatters
- The fisherman meter shows progress towards each retrigger
- Official demo lets you study the bonus with virtual money
What to keep in mind
- Two UK operators list 94.62%, about two points under the default
- High volatility: many spins return nothing
- Sources differ on how many symbols a reel can hold
- Line wins are small; most value sits in a bonus that may be slow to arrive
Is it a good fit for you?
The game fits players who already like the fishing series and want more movement on the reels, and who are comfortable with long stretches between features. It is less suitable if you prefer steady small returns or plan only a few minutes of play. Whatever you decide, begin with the demo, fix a spending limit in advance and stop when you reach it - a slot is paid entertainment, not a way to earn.
Verdict on Big Bass Bonanza Megaways
Our rating is good rather than outstanding. The provider publishes the default RTP, the bonus rules are specific and consistent across sources, and the demo is free. We mark the game down because the version British players are most likely to meet is listed at 94.62%, and because basic details such as reel height are reported differently from site to site. As a product it explains itself well; as with any slot, nothing here predicts how a session will go.
Variance simulator
Simplified model based on the published RTP and volatility, not the game's real math. For learning only — results are random and prove nothing about future sessions.
FAQ
Who made Big Bass Bonanza Megaways?
It was created by Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom, the studios behind Big Bass Bonanza and Bigger Bass Bonanza.
What is the Big Bass Bonanza Megaways RTP?
The provider lists 96.70% by default. Paddy Power and MrQ list 94.62%, so check the figure shown in the game where you play.
What is the minimum bet?
£0.20. One review gives the full range as £0.20 to £100 per spin.
What is the maximum win?
4,000x the stake, according to the sources. It is a cap written into the rules, not a forecast.
Can I play Big Bass Bonanza Megaways on mobile?
Yes. MrQ describes play on iOS and Android mobile devices in portrait or landscape mode.
How many free spins can I get?
3, 4, 5 or 6 scatters award 10, 15, 20 or 25 free spins. Every fourth fisherman collected adds 10 more, up to 3 times.
