Big Bass Splash
Big Bass Splash by Pragmatic Play — Play at 20Bet South Africa
Big Bass Splash is the instalment in Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom's popular fishing franchise that introduced the two-scatter assist system, the pre-bonus modifier draw and, most importantly, a 5,000x maximum win — a significant step up from earlier entries in the series. Released in June 2022, it plays on a 5×3 grid with 10 paylines and a 96.71% RTP. The Fisherman Wild collects fish money values during Free Spins, a progressive level system raises the collection multiplier to ×10 by the fourth stage, and up to five pre-bonus modifiers can shape every bonus round before it begins.
Theme and Design
The game is set at a lakeside — looking out from the shallows toward a sunny shoreline, with the fisherman and his monster truck visible above the waterline. It's a relaxed, warm aesthetic compared to the deep-sea settings of earlier Big Bass games. Fish symbols are always on display with their random cash values visible on screen, building anticipation across every base game spin. The Fisherman Wild, arriving only during Free Spins, is the central figure — his appearance means money collection, and his absence sets up the moment his arrival becomes the most exciting spin of the bonus.
How to Play Big Bass Splash
Standard 5×3 grid, 10 fixed paylines from left to right. The base game wins are modest; the real value is in the Free Spins mechanics.
- Set your bet — Bets range from R2.00 to R5,000 per spin at 20Bet South Africa (based on the $0.10–$250 USD range).
- Base game wins — 3–5 matching symbols left to right. Monster truck pays 200x for 5-of-a-kind; royals pay 5x–10x. Fish symbols show random money values (2x–5,000x) that are only collected during Free Spins.
- 2-Scatter assist — When 2 Scatters land simultaneously, a random feature may produce a third: Nudge Respin (Scatters shift down, other reels respin) or Hook (pulls a 3rd Scatter into view). Both give the bonus a second chance to trigger.
- Free Spins — 3 Scatters = 10 spins; 4 = 15; 5 = 20.
- Pre-bonus modifier draw — Before Free Spins start, a fishing animation awards up to 5 modifiers: Extra Fish, More Fisherman, More Dynamite/Hooks/Bazookas, Level 2 Start (bonus begins at ×2), +2 Spins per trigger.
- Fisherman Wild — collect and substitute — Landing during Free Spins, the Fisherman instantly collects all visible fish money values and pays them out. He also substitutes for regular symbols on paylines.
- Level progression (every 4 Fishermen collected):
Level 2: ×2 multiplier on money collections + 10 extra spins
Level 3: ×3 multiplier on money collections + 10 extra spins
Level 4: ×10 multiplier on money collections + 10 extra spins (no retriggers after this) - Dynamite & Hook rescue features — Dynamite randomly adds fish when Fisherman is present without them; Hook brings in a Fisherman when fish are alone. Both prevent wasted spins.
- Buy Bonus — 100x your stake for immediate Free Spins entry. All RTP values apply equally.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Money Symbol Fish | Random values 2x–5,000x; collectible only in Free Spins by Fisherman Wild |
| 2-Scatter Assist | Nudge Respin or Hook complete a 3-Scatter trigger from 2 landing in base game |
| Pre-bonus Modifiers (up to 5) | Extra Fish, More Fisherman, More Dynamite/Hooks/Bazookas, Level 2 Start (×2 from spin 1), +2 Spins per trigger |
| Fisherman Wild | Free Spins only; collects all visible fish money values on landing; substitutes on paylines |
| Progressive Levels | 4 Fishermen = Level 2 (×2, +10); 8 = Level 3 (×3, +10); 12 = Level 4 (×10, +10); no retriggers after Level 4 |
| Buy Bonus | 100x stake for guaranteed immediate Free Spins |
RTP, Volatility and Game Stats
RTP: 96.71% as default — above the 96% industry average. Operators can offer lower settings at 95.67% or 94.60%; check the in-game info to confirm. Very high volatility: base game wins are frequent but small; all meaningful payout potential concentrates in Free Spins, specifically at Level 3 (×3) and Level 4 (×10) with high-value fish money symbols. Maximum win: 5,000x your stake. Bets: R2.00–R5,000 per spin. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly.
Play Big Bass Splash at 20Bet South Africa
Find Big Bass Splash in the Slots section at 20Bet — search by title or browse the Pragmatic Play catalogue. A free demo is available before playing for real money.
Frequently Asked Questions
The visible values on fish symbols are there to build anticipation — they show what you stand to collect when the Fisherman Wild lands alongside them during Free Spins. In the base game, fish symbols pay as regular payline symbols only. Their displayed cash values of 2x–5,000x become payable the moment a Fisherman lands in view during the bonus round and sweeps those values into your win total.
The maximum multiplier is ×10, reached at Level 4 after collecting 12 Fisherman symbols during Free Spins. At ×10, any fish money collection is multiplied tenfold — so a 500x fish symbol pays 5,000x, which is the game's maximum win. After reaching Level 4, you receive 10 final bonus spins but the feature cannot retrigger further.
Yes. Big Bass Splash is HTML5 optimised and runs on all iOS and Android devices through the 20Bet mobile browser or app, with all features available on any screen size.
