Bigger Bass Bonanza

Play Bigger Bass Bonanza and go for the jackpot

Following the success of Big Bass Bonanza, Pragmatic Play brings us an improved new version. Titled Bigger Bass Bonanza, the casino game provider has taken the universe and core principle of the original slot machine and boosted it to entice players to give it a try.

What makes Bigger Bass Bonanza so appealing? And what's the difference from Big Bass Bonanza?

These are the questions we'll be answering in this guide.

Please note: if you'd like to practise in a 100% free demo mode, click the link a little further up the page.

What is Bigger Bass Bonanza?

Pragmatic Play enjoys modernising its most popular slot machines. After Sweet Bonanza (which became Sweet Bonanza 1000), Gates of Olympus (Gates of Olympus 1000) and Sugar Rush (Sugar Rush 1000), here comes Bigger Bass Bonanza.

If you've played Big Bass Bonanza, you'll quickly notice that the developer has added a row. We're still on 5 reels, but the extra row takes the paylines from 10 to 12.

Looking closely, the graphics have also been improved. The bubbles between each column are animated and certain symbols (including the fisherman) have been reworked.

Speaking of symbols, the dragonfly has disappeared, making way for the fishing boat, which becomes the highest-paying element (provided you line up between 2 and 5 of them).

On the technical side, the RTP remains the same (96.71%). However, the volatility moves from high to extreme, meaning wins are even rarer than in the previous version but potentially far more significant.

How to play Bigger Bass Bonanza?

The principle is simple: line up identical symbols on the paylines. Ideally, you want to land the fishing-themed symbols, which pay out more than the classic symbols (A, K, Q, J and 10).

But first, you need to place your bet between €0.12 and €240, bearing in mind that the more you wager, the more you stand to win.

Indeed, fish symbols offer monetary values linked to bet multipliers (between 2x and 4,000x), provided you line up 5 of them to receive the displayed amount (lining up 3 or 4 awards a smaller sum).

Worth noting: the game offers an automatic spin option, designed to let the reels spin automatically and collect rewards at the end of the draws. To use it, set the number of automatic rounds (between 10 and 1,000) and choose your parameters. By activating turbo mode and the "skip screens" setting, for example, you'll see the rounds fly by at incredible speed.

Don't hesitate to test different configurations to find the one that best suits your needs. That's exactly what demo mode is for.

Symbols and game features

The basics are covered. To go further, let's look at the special symbols.

Starting with the wild symbol (the icon representing a fisherman holding a fish). In the base game, this symbol substitutes for all others, making it easier to complete paylines.

The scatter, meanwhile, awards between 10 and 20 free spins (if you land between 3 and 5 scatters). But that's not all! Because free spins are, in reality, bonus phases that offer the chance to win big.

During this phase, fish symbols appear much more frequently, allowing you to land far more attractive rewards. Furthermore, each wild symbol that appears collects all nearby fish without needing to line them up. It then positions itself on the line that appears at the top of the screen. If you collect 4 before the end of the free spins, you're awarded 10 new free spins with a 2x multiplier on all your winnings. Collect 4 again and you receive 10 additional free spins with a 3x boost. And if you're lucky enough to collect 4 once more, you enjoy a final free phase of 10 spins with a 10x multiplier.

At that point, you'll understand that if you reach this phase, you stand a very strong chance of winning the much-coveted jackpot.

Tips for maximising your chances of success

Rather than keeping you in suspense, let's be clear: slots do not allow you to manipulate the game to maximise your chances of winning. Governed by an algorithm that makes every round entirely random, you never know what you're going to get. So when you launch a game, all you can do is hope that luck is on your side.

That said, while it's not possible to influence the game itself, you can think carefully about your betting strategy and your bankroll.

The goal is to play for as long as possible in the hope of triggering a bonus phase and winning the big prize.

In other words, rather than betting big on a few rounds, it's better to think long-term by betting small. Of course, nothing stops you from occasionally placing larger bets. But if you want to maximise your chances of winning money (or recovering your bets), prioritise minimum bets and longer sessions.

Our advice: use the well-known D'Alembert technique, which involves increasing or decreasing your bets based on the outcome (+1 unit after a loss and -1 unit after a win).

Furthermore, don't hesitate to make use of the bonuses offered by the best online platforms. It's not uncommon for casinos to offer bonuses with or without a deposit, free spins and regular promotions — the best way to play without breaking the bank.

Do watch out for wagering requirements, however.

In any case, whether you want to try Big Bass Bonanza or Bigger Bass Bonanza, both versions of this popular game are available for free on TnBet — ideal for getting a feel for each and choosing the one you prefer.

That said, if you enjoy jackpots and modern casino games, we'd recommend going for this second version, which is ultimately a more evolved take on Big Bass Bonanza.