Big Bass Bonanza Megaways

Pragmatic Play took the Big Bass series up a notch with Big Bass Bonanza Megaways, adding six ever-shifting reels and the famous Megaways™ engine. Every spin reshuffles the grid to show between two and seven symbols per reel, so the number of ways to win can soar to 46,656. Paired with crisp water animations and a soaring soundtrack, it feels like you’re casting a line off the back of a tinny at sunrise.

Core symbols and special icons

The game is packed with fishing paraphernalia, but a few symbols deserve extra attention:

• Perch – the prized catch and the highest-paying regular icon.
• Fishing rods, tackle boxes and dragonflies – solid mid-range payers that keep the reels ticking over.
• Nautical card royals (10–A) – the low-value fillers that land most often.
• Fisherman Wild – drops in to collect any visible cash fish.
• Money fish – ordinary fish showing cash prizes worth 2 ×–50 × your bet.
• Golden Fish – a monster catch worth up to 4 000 × your stake.
• Scatter – the ticket to Free Spins.

Together these symbols set up a straightforward pay hierarchy while adding a dash of Megaways-style excitement.

A cascading-wins mechanic clears every winning combo so new symbols can drop in, creating chain reactions that often turn a single hit into a streak. Those cascades are the heartbeat of the base game and the reason even “nothing” spins feel alive.

Free-Spin bonus

Landing three or more scatters anywhere launches the feature that can reel in the game’s biggest payouts. The more scatters you hit, the longer the round starts:

• 3 scatters — 10 Free Spins
• 4 scatters — 15 Free Spins
• 5 scatters — 20 Free Spins
• 6 scatters — 25 Free Spins

Free-Spin rounds begin at Level 1 with a 2 × collector multiplier, but every four Fisherman Wilds you catch bumps you up a level and adds +10 extra spins:

• Level 2: 3 × multiplier
• Level 3: 4 × multiplier
• Level 4: 10 × multiplier

Unlimited retriggers are possible, and Golden Fish appear more frequently here, so late-stage spins can explode in value. When a Fisherman lands but no fish are on screen, a helpful hook animation can yank in cash fish, keeping the momentum alive. In short, Free Spins are where bank-balance-changing wins hide.

How to play Big Bass Megaways in Australia

Bet sizes range from A$0.20 to A$100 per spin, and you can toggle Quick Spin or set up Autoplay for hands-free sessions. Mobile and desktop versions share the same controls, although portrait mode on phones tucks the spin button neatly under your thumb. Mastery comes from understanding when to crank the stake and when to coast while waiting for the next bonus cycle.

RTP & volatility

Big Bass Bonanza Megaways runs on a healthy 96.70 % RTP and high volatility, meaning long dry spells can be followed by monster hits. Key metrics help set expectations:

• Hit rate: about one win every 4 spins.
• Bonus trigger rate: roughly one Free-Spin round every 150 spins.
• Maximum win: 4 000 × your stake.

Knowing these numbers lets you tailor stake size and session length to your appetite for risk.

Tips & strategy

A disciplined bankroll and a cool head are essential in a pokie this swingy.

• Keep at least 200 × your base stake in reserve to survive downswings.
• Set a 40 % loss cap per session so a bad run never wipes you out.
• Track bonus frequency: if you’re deep into a session without a feature, consider upping the stake for a few spins.
• Press harder in Levels 3–4: the 4 × and 10 × multipliers, plus enhanced Golden Fish odds, are prime time for big bets.
• Dial back during cold patches: lower volatility in the base game doesn’t last long, so conserve funds until cascades spark up again.

Following these guidelines helps you stay afloat through lulls and be ready to haul in a trophy-sized payout when the river finally runs hot.

Big Bass Megaways FAQ