Big Bass Bonanza: RTP, Bonus Features and How to Play

Pragmatic Play released Big Bass Bonanza in November 2020, and it quickly became a staple for UK gamblers looking for a medium-to-high volatility. The title runs on a 5×3 grid with 10 paylines and an RTP of 96.71%, which sits above the industry average. Its fishing theme is carried through a calm lake setting with a focus on catching fish for cash prizes. Ivy Casino is one of the places where UK gamblers can access it without fuss. What sets it apart from many rivals is the Money Collect mechanic tied to the Free Spins round — a system where a fisherman icon collects all fish icons on the reels and pays their combined value. The maximum win reaches 2,100× the stake, giving high-rollers and casual players alike a reason to stay at the table.

Big Bass Bonanza Paytable

Symbol	Type	3 of a Kind	4 of a Kind	5 of a Kind
Fisherman	Special Collector	—	—	250× stake
Blue Fish	High Value	1× stake	4× stake	20× stake
Green Fish	High Value	0.5× stake	2× stake	10× stake
Tackle Box	Mid Value	0.4× stake	1× stake	5× stake
Rod and Reel	Mid Value	0.3× stake	0.8× stake	3× stake
A, K, Q, J, 10	Low Value	0.2× stake	0.5× stake	1× stake
Scatter (Book)	Trigger	—	10 Free Spins	20 Free Spins

How the Free Spins Round Works

The Free Spins feature is where most of the big wins happen in this title. Landing three or more scatter icons — the golden book — triggers the round and awards between 10 and 20 free spins depending on how many scatters appear. During free spins, the fisherman icon acts as the collector. Every time it lands on the reels, it gathers all fish icons currently visible and pays their total value in a single payout. This stacking mechanic means that a single spin can deliver a large sum if multiple fish elements are present.

Standout Features

Key points about the bonus round in this title at Ivy:

Extra scatters during free spins retrigger the round and add more turns
The fisherman icon does not need to land on a specific payline to trigger collection
Fish icons carry random multiplier values during the feature
The round can be retriggered multiple times in a single session

Volatility and Betting Range

Big Bass Bonanza is classified as a medium-to-high volatility slot, meaning wins do not arrive on every spin but tend to be larger when they do. This suits UK gamblers who prefer longer sessions with bigger potential payouts over frequent small wins. The betting range runs from £0.10 to £250 per spin, covering both casual users and those staking at higher levels. The RTP of 96.71% holds for all bet sizes, which makes it a fair option regardless of budget.