Big Bass Bonanza Megaways at a glance
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways from November 2021 brings the fishing classic to the Megaways system with up to 46,656 ways to win.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Released
- November 2021
- Ways to win
- up to 46,656 Megaways
- RTP
- 96.7%
- Volatility
- very high
- Max win
- 4,000x
- Hit rate
- 14.58%
- Bonus buy
- no
Rules: how Big Bass Bonanza Megaways works
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways is a Megaways slot. The number of symbols per reel changes on every spin, so the number of ways to win varies from spin to spin, up to a maximum of 46,656. Wins are counted from left to right on adjacent reels.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.7%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 4,000x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €4,000; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
Three, four, five or six scatters award 10, 15, 20 or 25 free spins. The fisherman collects the values of all money fish when he lands at the same time; fish can be worth up to 4,000x. Every fourth fisherman brings ten more free spins and a multiplier of 2x, 3x and finally 10x.
Scatter symbols trigger the free spins. How many scatters you need and how many spins you get is shown in the paytable; in most games of this kind the free spins can be retriggered during the bonus.
Multipliers boost wins in this game many times over. What matters is whether they apply to a single win only or add up during the free spins: that difference is exactly what makes the bonus round so swingy.
Money symbols carry fixed values as multiples of your stake. They only pay out when a collector symbol lands on the grid and picks them up.
Play the Big Bass Bonanza Megaways demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). Big Bass Bonanza Megaways is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €0.50 per spin, that is 3,000 spins. With an RTP of 96.7%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €49.50. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With very high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
According to published game data, about 14.58% of spins end in a win, so on average every 6.9th spin. Many of those hits are smaller than the stake, though.
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with very high volatility: plan a budget for about 400 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €200. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
The Megaways version with very high volatility; calmer is the original.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try The Dog House Megaways, Muertos Multiplier Megaways and Christmas Carol Megaways. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
