Big Bass Hold & Spinner, released in March 2023, was the first Big Bass slot to add a second bonus alongside the fisherman free spins. It borrows the idea of sticky symbols and respins from the hold and win family, so one game now contains two different routes to a big result. The grid is the usual five reels by three rows with ten fixed paylines, and the maximum win is 10,000x, five times what the original game offers.
The trade-off is a lower headline RTP than the original and a higher volatility. This review lays out the rules, the figures that are officially stated and those that rely on third parties, and what the 10,000x ceiling means in pounds.
Big Bass Hold & Spinner at a glance
| Detail | What we found |
|---|---|
| Provider | Reel Kingdom, published by Pragmatic Play |
| Release | March 2023 |
| Layout | 5 reels, 3 rows, 10 fixed paylines |
| RTP | 96.07% (stated on Pragmatic Play’s page). Third-party trackers report 95.08% and 94.07% versions too |
| Volatility | 5 out of 5, as reported by several reviewers citing Pragmatic Play’s rating |
| Max win | 10,000x your total stake (third-party sources; not stated on the Pragmatic Play page we could access) |
| UK max stake | £2 for ages 18 to 24, £5 for ages 25 and over |
| Bonuses | Free spins with a collector wild, plus a Hold & Spinner respin bonus |
| Hit frequency | Not officially published for this game, see the hit frequency section |
| Max win probability | About 1 in 2.75 million spins (CasinoWizard, third-party) |
How to play and stakes
Set your total stake and spin. Ten fixed lines pay left to right on adjacent reels. The usual minimum stake is £0.10. UK-licensed casinos cap slot stakes at £2 for 18 to 24 year olds and £5 for players aged 25 and over, and individual casinos may set lower limits.
Reviewers quote a global maximum of 250 or 375, but that does not apply to UK players.
| UK stake per spin | Max win at 10,000x |
|---|---|
| £0.10 | £1,000 |
| £1 | £10,000 |
| £2 | £20,000 |
| £5 | £50,000 |
Third-party sites also mention an Ante Bet, which adds 50% to your stake to raise the chance of the free spins, and a 100x buy for Hold & Spinner. Availability depends on the casino and market, and UK players should not assume either is offered.
RTP: which version?
Pragmatic Play’s page lists 96.07%, which is below the original Big Bass Bonanza’s 96.71% and below the 96.5% range of newer entries. AllSlotSites and CasinoWizard both report two lower settings, 95.08% and 94.07%. We could not confirm those on the provider’s page, so they are third-party reports. UK casinos can run different RTP settings from the headline, so check the information screen in your casino’s version before you start.
Volatility
Several reviewers say Pragmatic Play itself gives the game a 5 out of 5 volatility rating, though that rating does not appear on the provider’s public page. The shape fits the design: two bonus routes, big potential values and a base game that pays modestly. Expect a rough ride.
Max win
The widely reported maximum win is 10,000x your total stake, and reviewers note that a round ends immediately if it reaches that cap. CasinoWizard calculates the chance of hitting it at about 1 in 2.75 million spins, which is a third-party estimate and not an official statistic. For comparison, the same site gives the original game a maximum win probability of about 1 in 3.8 million, so the higher cap is not dramatically harder to reach, although every such figure is theoretical.
Features and bonus rounds
Free spins with a collector wild
Landing the scatter symbols triggers free spins. Reviewers report between 10 and 20 spins. A friendly fisherman wild collects cash prizes from fish, and every fourth wild collected retriggers the round with a rising multiplier, according to Pragmatic Play. Reviewers say fish values in this game can reach very high amounts, up to 10,000x in some descriptions.
Hold & Spinner respins
If three or more money symbols land in the base game, they stick in place and four respins start on a new reel set that only carries money symbols and blanks. Each time a new money symbol lands, the respin counter resets and the values on the reels are added together, as one reviewer describes it. Pragmatic Play also mentions diamond symbols that can produce big wins in this round, and one reviewer puts their top value at 2,000x, which we have not verified.
Two bonuses, one game
The two features trigger independently, which is the main selling point. You can chase a free spins round or a respin round on the same spin.
Symbols and paytable
Pragmatic Play describes the familiar fishing symbols, including rods, floats and tackle, on the 5 by 3 reels. A published paytable is not available on the public page. Check the in-game paytable at your casino for exact line payouts.
Win rate and hit frequency
Pragmatic Play does not publish a hit frequency for Big Bass Hold & Spinner, and we did not find a named independent source that has measured it for the standard version. The nearest named figure is OLBG’s 12.67% for the jackpot edition of the same game, which it describes as having the same gameplay. That version has a lower RTP, so the figure is a rough guide only.
SlotPal’s existing guide to hit rates in Big Bass and Eye of Horus gives a figure of about 12% (around 1 in 8 to 9 spins) for this game, but the guide says outright that figures for titles beyond its baseline data are best estimates based on the game’s structure, not measurements. So treat all of these as estimates, not facts. We have no verified bonus frequency for either bonus.
Is Big Bass Hold & Spinner 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 second bonus is a genuine addition. It breaks up the usual wait for free spins and gives sticky symbols a role in the base game, which many players find more engaging than watching a quiet reel set. The cost is the lower headline RTP and the fact that two features split the bonus appeal rather than making either one bigger. Whether it feels better than the original depends on whether you want variety or a clean single-feature game.
Verdict: a good fit for Big Bass fans who want something different and are comfortable with high volatility and a 96.07% top RTP. Players who prefer the simplest version or the highest return will do better with the original.
How we checked the figures
- RTP (96.07%) and the description of the two bonuses: Pragmatic Play’s game page (the accessible version was a translated regional edition).
- Max win (10,000x), alternative RTP settings, max win probability: AllSlotSites and CasinoWizard (third-party).
- Volatility rating (5 out of 5): reviewers citing the provider.
- Hit frequency: no measured source for the standard version. OLBG’s figure for the jackpot edition and SlotPal’s existing guide estimate noted above.
- UK stake caps: UK Gambling Commission rules for online slots.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two bonus routes in one game
- 10,000x maximum win is double most standard Big Bass games
- Sticky respin feature keeps the base game lively
- Familiar layout and low minimum stake
- Fourth-wild retrigger ladder in free spins
Cons
- Top RTP of 96.07% is lower than the original
- Very high volatility with long quiet spells
- Little official detail on the provider page
- Lower RTP settings exist at some casinos
- Two bonuses can dilute the appeal of each
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Big Bass Hold & Spinner?
Pragmatic Play lists 96.07%. Third-party trackers also report 95.08% and 94.07% versions, so check the information screen at your casino.
What is the maximum win?
10,000x your total stake, according to third-party sources. At a UK £5 stake that is £50,000.
What is the Hold & Spinner feature?
Three or more money symbols lock in place and trigger four respins on a reel set that only carries money symbols and blanks. New money symbols reset the count.
How do the free spins work?
Scatters trigger free spins, and a fisherman wild collects fish values. Every fourth wild collected retriggers the feature with a growing multiplier.
Can both bonuses trigger on the same spin?
Reviewers say the two features trigger independently, so you can chase either on any spin.
How volatile is it?
Reviewers cite a 5 out of 5 rating from Pragmatic Play, which makes it one of the more volatile Big Bass games.
How often do the bonuses trigger?
No bonus frequency is officially published. SlotPal’s hit rates guide offers estimates, and those are modelled, not measured.
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 usual minimum is £0.10.
Is there a bonus buy for UK players?
Third-party sites mention buy options in some markets, but UK players should not assume they are offered. Check the game menu.
How does it differ from Big Bass Bonanza?
It adds the respin bonus, raises the max win from 2,100x to 10,000x, and has a lower headline RTP of 96.07% against 96.71%.
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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