Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways Slot
The Big Bass series just keeps growing, and now we've got Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways from Pragmatic Play's Reel Kingdom studio. This one takes the familiar fishing theme and throws in not one but two different bonus features, plus the Megaways treatment for good measure.
If you've played any of the other Big Bass games, you'll feel right at home here. Same cheerful fisherman, same underwater setting, same kind of fish symbols swimming around the reels. But there's definitely more going on under the surface this time around.
How do you play Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways?
This slot uses the familiar Megaways setup where you've got six reels that can display different numbers of symbols on each spin. The number of ways to win changes constantly, going from a minimum of 64 all the way up to 147,456 - that's actually higher than many Megaways slots.
Betting starts at 0.20 and goes up to 250 per spin, so there's room for different budgets. Fair warning though - this is a high volatility game, so you might be sitting by the water for a while between the bigger catches.
The cascading reels feature works like most of these games, where winning symbols disappear and new ones drop down. Sometimes you get a nice chain reaction, other times the fish just aren't biting.
What is the bonus round in Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways?
Actually, there are two different bonus rounds in this game, which is where the "Hold & Spinner" part of the name comes from.
The Free Spins bonus triggers when you land three or more Scatter symbols (the fish on a hook). You get 10 free spins for 3 scatters, 15 for 4 scatters, 20 for 5 scatters, or 25 for 6 scatters. During this feature, the Fisherman Wild collects all the fish money values on screen when he appears. Every four Fisherman symbols you collect retriggers the feature with 10 more spins and increases the fish multiplier.
Then there's the Hold & Spin bonus, which activates when you get three or more Coin Money symbols on the reels. These Coin symbols stick in place while the other positions respin, and you get three respins to try and land more. Each new Coin or Diamond that lands resets your respins back to three.
What extra features does Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways have?
The cascading wins work throughout the game, both in regular play and during the bonus features. Every win has the potential to create follow-up wins as new symbols tumble into place.
There are several random modifiers that can kick in during the free spins bonus - things like adding extra fish symbols to the reels or guaranteeing a Fisherman Wild appears. These help keep the bonus rounds more exciting.
Like most Big Bass games, there's an ante bet option that costs 50% extra but increases your chances of triggering either bonus feature. There are also two bonus buy options: you can buy the free spins feature for 100x your stake, or the Hold & Spin feature for 120x your stake, though buying either feature doesn't guarantee you'll catch enough to cover the cost.
Where can I play Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways?
Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways is available right here at PokerStars Casino across desktop and mobile devices. Given the high volatility and the fact that there are two different bonus features, it's especially important to fish responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose. Remember: these fishing expeditions can be unpredictable.
What are the different symbols in Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways?
The lower-paying symbols are the standard playing cards (10, J, Q, K, A). The premium symbols include a tackle box, dragonfly, fishing rod, and float.
Special symbols are key to the action:
Fish Money Symbols: These appear with cash values and are collected by the Fisherman during the Free Spins.
Coin & Diamond Money Symbols: These trigger the Hold & Spin feature and hold fixed cash values.
Scatter Symbol: The fish on a hook. Three or more of these trigger the Free Spins round.
Wild Symbol (The Fisherman): He appears only during the Free Spins, substitutes for regular symbols, and collects the values from Fish Money symbols.
Cast Your Line for Double the Fun
Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways offers more variety than most fishing slots by giving you two distinct bonus features to aim for. The Hold & Spin feature adds a different kind of excitement compared to the traditional free spins, and having both options keeps things from getting repetitive.
If you're a fan of the Big Bass series or just enjoy fishing-themed slots with plenty of features, this one's worth dropping a line at PokerStars Casino.