Quick answer
Big Bass Bonanza is a Pragmatic Play slot (2020) with 96.71% RTP, medium–high volatility and a 2,100x max win. It uses 10 paylines with free spins, multipliers and wild symbols. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.71%
- Volatility
- Medium–high
- Max win
- 2,100x
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 10 paylines
- Released
- 3 December 2020
- Bet range
- $0.10–$250
Not published by the provider: jackpot
Where to play Big Bass Bonanza
- Velmora150 No-Wager Free Spins Keep every winNo wageringSpins on this gamePlay at Velmora (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. No wagering. 7 days. 150 spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. No wagering on winnings. Free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10 per spin. Offer valid 7 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Aurivo Casino100% up to $1,000 + 200 Free Spins30x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay at Aurivo Casino (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 30x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 200 spins on Book of Dead at $0.20. Credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 30x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Book of Dead at $0.20 per spin. Spins credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay at Lunaro (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $10. 25x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 100 spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $10. 25x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20 per spin. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
Game availability varies by casino and country.
Themes:
Part of the Big Bass series.
Free demo Members
Try Big Bass Bonanza with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Pragmatic Play demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Big Bass Bonanza (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
Big Bass Bonanza is played on a 5×3 grid with 10 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.10 and $250. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Big Bass Bonanza guide: how winnings work, 4 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.20 a spin (medium–high volatility)
- What 96.71% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.29 on average
- 4 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, hold and win
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
- 2 RTP versions compared: 96.71%, 95.67%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Big Bass Bonanza
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.71% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 2,100x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 2,100x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $2,100; on $0.20 it is $420. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
What 96.71% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.71%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.29
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a medium–high volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
4 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, hold and win
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Hold and win
Landing enough special cash or coin symbols starts a respin feature: those symbols lock in place, the respin counter resets each time a new one lands, and their values are collected when the feature ends.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features. Use smaller stakes relative to your budget. A simple rule: bring at least 250 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.20.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Pragmatic Play offers this game at 96.71%, 95.67%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.71% version.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.71% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $32.90 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
For medium–high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 250 spins. This is what that means for Big Bass Bonanza (bets from $0.10 up to a maximum bet of $250).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 250 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.08 | Below the $0.10 minimum bet | $0.66 |
| $50 | $0.20 | Fits | $1.65 |
| $100 | $0.40 | Fits | $3.29 |
| $250 | $1 | Fits | $8.23 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
RTP versions (members only)
2 RTP versions compared: 96.71%, 95.67%
Pragmatic Play supplies Big Bass Bonanza in 2 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 95.67% version costs about $10.40 more on average than the 96.71% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.71% (best) | $3.29 | — |
| 95.67% | $4.33 | +$1.04 |
Open the game's rules or info screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
Seen a different version at a casino? How member RTP reports work
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Big Bass Bonanza?
Big Bass Bonanza is developed by Pragmatic Play and was released in 2020.
What is the RTP of Big Bass Bonanza?
The default RTP of Big Bass Bonanza is 96.71%. Pragmatic Play also supplies versions at 95.67%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Big Bass Bonanza high volatility?
Big Bass Bonanza is rated medium–high volatility. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features.
What is the max win on Big Bass Bonanza?
The maximum win on Big Bass Bonanza is 2,100x your stake, which is $2,100 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Big Bass Bonanza for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Pragmatic Play demo of Big Bass Bonanza free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Big Bass Bonanza have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Big Bass Bonanza in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Big Bass Bonanza?
Big Bass Bonanza is available at Velmora, Aurivo Casino and Lunaro, which carry Pragmatic Play games. Velmora's welcome offer includes 150 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- pragmaticplay.com Provider
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Pragmatic Play, shown to identify the game.
