Online Slots: Reels of fishy fun
Fishing is a hobby that is loved by many, and has reeled its way into the top 10 of the most participated hobbies around the world. So, it comes as no surprise that you can find an array of fishing Slots on the virtual casino floor.
With this in mind, we hooked onto Big Bass Bonanza and reeled it in for a closer inspection, to see just what keeps players coming back for more, and what exactly is involved when activating the bonus feature – Free Spins – so that the next time you play Big Bass Bonanza you’ll have a better understanding of the action taking place.
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Big Bass Bonanza
Set upon five reels and three rows, below the surface of the water, this game grid holds the potential to hook onto a prize hidden within the reels worth up to 2,100x your wager with every spin.
Get the reels in motion from 0.10 credits to 250 credits per spin – when your wager is set, simply hit spin and watch the reels and symbols come alive and swim into action.
Symbols
The symbols found within Big Bass Bonanza pay homage to the fishing theme, whilst also offering various prize amounts when a winning symbol combination has been created. The symbols and their values are as follows:
- Yellow 10, Green J, Red Q, Blue K and Purple A – worth up to 10x your wager
- Green and white fish in front of a yellow and orange ombre background – worth up to 20x your wager
- An open tackle box and a dragonfly – worth up to 50x your wager
- Fishing rod – worth up to 100x your wager
- A bearded fisherman hold his prized catch, in front of a sunset – the wild of the slot, only appearing in the Free Spins feature reels where he can substitute for all symbols
- Fish in a circle – the scatter of the game that holds the potential to unlock the Free Spins feature
Free Spins Feature
The free spins feature is activated by three or more scatters landing onto the reels within the same spin, awarding free spins for you to use.. How many free spins you’re awarded, depends on how many scatters unlocked the bonus round.
- Three scatters – 10 free spins
- Four scatters – 15 free spins
- Five scatters – 20 free spins
It is here, within the Free Spins feature, where you’ll potentially meet the bearded fisherman. Not only does he hold the power to substitute for all other symbols that spin onto the reels within the free spins to help create potential winning combinations across the rows, but he can also reel in fish to add to your bankroll.
Within the Free Spins round, the green and white fish arrive on the reels with a cash value attached to them. Each time the fisherman lands on the reels and these fish are present, he will cast his line and reel them in.
This isn’t the only added benefit of having fishermen land within the game grid – there’s a fisherman meter located above the reels.
For every four fishermen that arrive within a spin, they’ll award you 10 free spins to add to your tally, plus a multiplier, whilst also retriggering the reels to spin. For every four fishermen added to the meter, a new retrigger will be awarded, alongside an additional 10 free spins and a bump on your multiplier.
