Big Bass Bonanza Keeping It Reel

Fishing slots are not exactly an uncommon concept in the realm of online slots. However, the best ones all bring something unique to the table. Big Bass Bonanza - Keeping it Reel is perhaps a perfect example of this, even though it is based on the original Big Bass Bonanza. This game just so happened to be one of the most popular releases that Pragmatic Play has ever produced.

Of course, the provider has a variety of other titles that have also been a hit with punters. This includes some big-name slots such as Fruity Party and Sweet Bonanza, both of which soared to the top of many online casinos.  

Big Bass Bonanza - Keeping it Reel is played on a 5 x 3 slow that is submerged just below the water level of a scenic estuary. The background of this slot is animated, too, with various marine animals swimming just below the board. Players can spin for a minimum of 0.10, which will cover all of the ten paylines. Finally, Big Bass Bonanza– Keeping it Reel comes with a maximum potential win of 10,000x the stake size.

The symbols in this game are similar to the original, with the standard 10, J, Q, K, and A symbols all making an appearance. Up from here is a tackle box, dragonfly, fishing rod, and a float, which can award players with 50x, 50x, 100x, and 200x, for matching 5, respectively. 

Like with most Pragmatic Play games, there are also some special symbols to look out for. There are four different types of fish icons, all of which can display a value that is based on a multiple of the stake size. There is a wild symbol, shown as a fisherman holding a bass, and a scatter symbol, shown as a bass leaping out of the water.

There is only one bonus within Big Bass- Keeping it Reel. However, it's a mode that is enjoyed by many punters. To trigger the bonus, players need to land 3, 4, or 5 of the aforementioned scatter symbols to be awarded with 10, 15, or 20 free spins to start.

During this mode, a standard and golden wild are added to the reels, which act as the collect icons. Whenever these appear in view alongside a fish containing a cash value, they will be hooked and placed into the net at the top left of the board. Golden wilds not only collected the value of any fish on the screen but also the value of the net itself. 

When these wilds appear, they will add progress to the bar at the bottom of the screen. For every four, ten additional free spins will be awarded, with the multiplier also increasing by 2x, 3x, and 10x along the way. It's also worth mentioning that both standard and golden wilds will add progress to this bar.

There is also an ante bet, which increases the stake size by 50% for an increased chance to land scatter symbols. Alternatively, players can purchase the bonus, at the cost of 100x the current bet size.

While this game does share a lot of similarities with the original, there are some unique concepts within the bonus mode that help to keep things fresh. All in all, the exciting features and immersive visuals of Big Bass Bonanza - Keeping it Reel make it a slot that appeals to many punters!