Big Bass Blast is one of the newest games in the Big Bass family, released by Pragmatic Play in July 2026. It keeps the five reel, three row, ten payline format, but it changes the rhythm of the series in two ways. First, fisherman wilds can appear in the base game and carry multipliers. Second, the free spins round is tighter, with fewer spins to start and a retrigger that needs seven wilds instead of four.
The theme is electrified rather than lakeside, and the maximum win is 5,000x. This review checks what the provider states on its own page, flags where third-party sites disagree, and explains whether the redesigned bonus is an improvement over earlier entries.
Big Bass Blast at a glance
| Detail | What we found |
|---|---|
| Provider | Reel Kingdom, published by Pragmatic Play |
| Release | 6 July 2026 (per OLBG) |
| Layout | 5 reels, 3 rows, 10 fixed paylines |
| RTP | 96.50% (stated on Pragmatic Play’s page). Third-party trackers report 95.50% and 94.50% versions too |
| Volatility | High to very high. OLBG rates it 5 out of 5 |
| Max win | 5,000x your total stake (not stated on Pragmatic Play’s page, widely reported and listed by OLBG) |
| Money symbol values | Up to 500x your total stake |
| UK stakes | From £0.10. UK caps are £2 for ages 18 to 24 and £5 for ages 25 and over |
| Free spins trigger | 3 to 5 scatters award 5 to 9 free spins. Two scatters can be helped by a hook feature |
| Hit frequency | Not officially published. BigWinBoard lists 1 in 9.40 spins |
| Bonus frequency | Not officially published. BigWinBoard lists about 1 in 59 spins |
How to play and stakes
Set your total stake and spin. Ten fixed lines pay left to right on adjacent reels. The minimum UK stake is £0.10, and OLBG lists a top UK stake of £5, matching the regulator’s cap for players aged 25 and over. If you are aged 18 to 24 the cap is £2, and individual casinos can set tighter limits.
Some trackers quote a maximum of 240 in unrestricted markets. That figure does not apply to UK players.
| UK stake per spin | Max win at 5,000x |
|---|---|
| £0.10 | £500 |
| £1 | £5,000 |
| £2 | £10,000 |
| £5 | £25,000 |
Several reviewers list an Ante Bet and a buy feature, but availability depends on the casino and market, and a UK site may not offer either.
RTP: which version?
Pragmatic Play’s page states an RTP of 96.50%. BigWinBoard, Fruityslots and others also list 95.50% and 94.50% settings, which is the usual Pragmatic Play pattern. We could not confirm those lower figures on the provider’s page, so they are reported rather than verified. UK casinos can run different RTP settings, so always read the information screen in the game at your own casino.
One outlier website describes Big Bass Blast as a 5 by 4 game with 1,024 ways, a 96.52% RTP and a 20,000x max win. That does not match the provider’s own page or any other source we found, so we have ignored it.
Volatility
Pragmatic Play does not publish a volatility rating on its public page. OLBG’s Big Bass guide rates Blast at 5 out of 5, and review sites mostly say high or very high. In practice the game combines a hit frequency below earlier entries with a smaller free spins start, so expect more waiting and fewer comfortable stretches than in the original Big Bass Bonanza.
Max win
The widely reported maximum win is 5,000x your stake, the same as Big Bass Splash and well below the 20,000x and 25,000x caps of the 1000 games. Pragmatic Play’s page does not state the figure, so the number rests on third-party listings, including OLBG. A third-party tracker puts the chance of reaching the cap at about 1 in 24.3 million spins, which is a long way off, but it is not an official statistic.
A more modest ceiling is not necessarily a bad thing for a high-volatility game, since it makes big results slightly easier to hit. It does, however, put it well below the headline numbers of the newest 1000 releases.
Features and bonus rounds
Base game wilds and the collect
Fisherman wilds can land on reels one and five in the base game and can carry a random multiplier of up to 10x, according to Pragmatic Play. Wilds collect fish money symbols, which carry values of up to 500x, so the collect mechanic is active in the main game, not just the bonus. That is a real change from earlier Big Bass slots, where money symbols were only live in free spins.
Free spins and the hook
Landing three to five scatters triggers the bonus with between 5 and 9 free spins. If only two scatters land, a hook feature can reel in a third. Starting with fewer spins than earlier games is a noticeable trade-off.
Seventh-wild retrigger
Every seventh wild collected during the feature awards 5 extra spins and a higher win multiplier. The multiplier steps from 2x to 3x and finally 10x. Because you need seven wilds, not four, to move up, the ladder is harder to climb than in games such as Big Bass Bonanza.
Dynamite and bazooka
In the bonus, if fish money symbols land with no fisherman wilds, or fishermen land with no fish, dynamite or bazooka features can offer extra chances for instant wins.
Symbols and paytable
Pragmatic Play does not publish a paytable on its game page. The fish symbols double as money symbols, the fisherman is the wild, and a scatter triggers the bonus. Lower-paying symbols are the standard card ranks. Check the in-game paytable at your casino for exact line payouts.
Win rate and hit frequency
Pragmatic Play does not publish hit frequency, bonus frequency or the chance of the top prize. The named independent tracker we rely on is BigWinBoard, which lists a base game hit frequency of 1 in 9.40 spins, a free spins frequency of about 1 in 59.10 spins and a maximum win probability of about 1 in 24.3 million. AboutSlots and Slotcatalog give hit rates of roughly 10.6%, which matches 1 in 9.4.
That hit frequency is lower than the 1 in 7.7 OLBG lists for Big Bass Bonanza in SlotPal’s hit rates guide, but the free spins frequency of around 1 in 59 is far more frequent than the roughly 1 in 113 listed for the original. This game was released after that guide was written, so it is not in it. Treat all of these as estimates.
Is Big Bass Blast enjoyable?
SlotPal’s verdict is based on the game’s mechanics, the provider’s statements and independent data, not on a long personal play session.
The base game collect is a genuine improvement for anyone who found earlier Big Bass slots too passive between bonuses, and bonus triggers that are more frequent on paper keep things moving. The compromise is a smaller, harder bonus: fewer starting spins and a retrigger that needs seven wilds. Reviewers describe the result as a refinement and not a reinvention, and a 5,000x cap is conservative for a game with this much volatility.
Verdict: a sensible change of pace for Big Bass regulars who want more happening in the base game. If you want the biggest possible top prize or a gentler profile, other entries in the series suit you better.
How we checked the figures
- RTP (96.50%), features, money symbol values, hook and retrigger rules: Pragmatic Play’s game page.
- Max win (5,000x), volatility rating, release date and UK stake range: OLBG’s Big Bass guide.
- Alternative RTP settings, hit frequency, bonus frequency and max win probability: BigWinBoard and AboutSlots (third-party).
- UK stake caps: UK Gambling Commission rules for online slots.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fisherman wilds and a collect feature in the base game
- Free spins trigger more often than earlier entries on paper
- Money symbols up to 500x
- Clear retrigger ladder
- Familiar ten-line layout and low minimum stake
Cons
- Fewer starting free spins than earlier Big Bass games
- Seventh-wild retrigger is harder to reach
- 5,000x max win is modest for the volatility
- Lower base game hit frequency than the original per BigWinBoard
- Lower RTP settings exist at some casinos
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Big Bass Blast?
Pragmatic Play lists 96.50%. Third-party trackers also report 95.50% and 94.50% versions, so check the information screen at your casino.
What is the maximum win?
5,000x your total stake, according to OLBG and most reviewers. At a UK £5 stake that is £25,000.
How many free spins can I win?
Three to five scatters award between 5 and 9 free spins, according to Pragmatic Play.
How does the retrigger work?
Every seventh wild collected gives 5 extra spins and a higher multiplier. The multiplier goes 2x, 3x and then 10x.
How big are the money symbols?
Up to 500x your total stake, according to Pragmatic Play.
What is the hook feature?
If two scatters land in the base game, a hook can reel in a third to trigger the bonus.
Do wilds appear in the base game?
Yes. Fisherman wilds can land on reels one and five and carry a random multiplier of up to 10x.
How often does the bonus trigger?
Pragmatic Play does not publish this. BigWinBoard lists about 1 in 59 spins, which is a third-party estimate.
What are the UK stake limits?
UK casinos cap slot stakes at £2 for ages 18 to 24 and £5 for ages 25 and over. The minimum is usually £0.10.
Is there a bonus buy?
Reviewers mention buy and ante options in some markets, but UK players should not assume they are offered. Check the game menu.
Can I play a free demo?
Yes, the demo above uses play money. It runs on a global server and shows dollars, so details may differ from a UK pound version.
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