Pragmatic Play (Reel Kingdom) · Released June 2022
Big Bass Splash: Slot Machine by Pragmatic Play
A fishing-themed slot machine from Reel Kingdom, published by Pragmatic Play, with a 96.71% maximum RTP, a 5,000x maximum win and a Medium volatility rating printed in its own rules panel. This page covers the original 2022 game, not the newer "Big Bass Splash 1000" title or the real-world Sealy Big Bass Splash fishing tournament.
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- Original 2022 game, not the 1000 edition
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Key Stats at a Glance
Two different sources sit in this table, and the rows say which is which. Pragmatic Play publishes only the RTP on its game page; everything else comes from the GAME RULES panel inside the game itself, where the provider prints the win cap, the volatility rating and the pay direction.
| Provider | Pragmatic Play (developed by Reel Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| RTP published by Pragmatic Play | 96.71% official maximum |
| Reduced RTP builds operators may run | 95.67% and 94.60% |
| RTP printed in the game | 96.71% |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Maximum win | 5,000x bet |
| Reel layout | 5x3 |
| How it pays | 10 paylines, pays left to right |
| Free spins trigger | 3, 4 or 5 scatters award 10, 15 or 20 free spins |
| Buy the bonus | 100x the current total bet |
| Bet range | 0.10 to 250 per spin |
| Release date | June 6, 2022, wide release June 23, 2022 |
Read from: the official Big Bass Splash page at Pragmatic Play; SlotCatalog game data; In-game GAME RULES panel, page 4/7, read from the free demo; In-game GAME RULES panel, page 3/7, read from the free demo; Base game screen of the free demo, reels counted on the captured screenshot; In-game GAME RULES panel, page 2/7, read from the free demo.
Why Use This Guide
We publish only facts we can source, and we do not inflate RTP, max win, or operator claims.
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RTP, max win, and mechanics come from Pragmatic Play and SlotCatalog published data, never guesses.
Free demo, no signup
Players can try the exact money collect and free spins mechanics with virtual credits before risking real money.
Licences we actually checked
Every operator here was looked up by domain in the Gambling Commission public register, and we name the company holding the licence.
The right game, not a look-alike
We separate the original 2022 game from other games with a similar name: Big Bass Splash 1000, Bigger Bass Splash, Big Bass Bonanza and the Sealy fishing tournament.
Key Numbers at a Glance
96.71%
Max RTP
5,000x
Max Win
Medium
Volatility
Jun 2022
Release Date
Try the Free Demo
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Play for Real MoneyWhere to Play for Real Money
Every operator below was checked twice. We looked the domain up in the Gambling Commission public register and noted the company that actually holds the licence, then confirmed the operator carries a live page for the original game rather than the 1000 edition. Brands that failed either check are not on this list.
BetMGM UK
UKGC-licensedRanks first in UK search results for this slot with a dedicated game page. Operated under a Gambling Commission licence held by LeoVegas Gaming PLC.
Betfred
UKGC-licensedLong-established British bookmaker with an online casino section carrying the original Big Bass Splash. Gambling Commission licence held by Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited.
Lottomart
UKGC-licensedLottery-led British site with a full slots lobby, including a game page for this title. Gambling Commission licence held by Maple International Ventures Limited.
Heart Bingo
UKGC-licensedBingo-first British brand that also runs a slots lobby with this game. Gambling Commission licence held by BV Gaming Limited.
PlayOJO
UKGC-licensedBritish casino known for its no-wagering approach to bonuses, with a game page for this slot. Gambling Commission licence held by Skill On Net Limited.
Deposits at licensed British operators run through debit cards, PayPal and bank transfer. Credit cards have been banned for gambling since April 2020. See Payment Methods below.
How the Free Spins and Money Collect Features Work
This is a video slot developed by Reel Kingdom, Pragmatic Play's in-house studio, and released on June 6, 2022, with a wide release on June 23, 2022. It runs on a 5 reel, 3 row grid with 10 paylines, so its 10 ways to win all pay from left to right, and it is built around an angling and lakeside theme: a fisherman wild, tackle-box symbols and a fishing boat as the top-paying symbol. Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols on a single spin triggers 10, 15, or 20 free spins in the bonus round. The fish are also the money symbols. They carry cash values, and the possible values run from 2x up to 5,000x your stake. The game's own rules panel says on page 2 that a value can be won only during the free spins feature. The fisherman wild is what collects it: wilds appear on all reels during the round, and whenever one lands, every money symbol showing at that moment is added to your total. That is where the wins in this game come from.
| Scatters on the spin | Free spins awarded | What changes in the round |
|---|---|---|
| 3 scatters | 10 free spins | The shortest version of the bonus round, and the one you will see most often |
| 4 scatters | 15 free spins | Five more spins to reach the first retrigger, which needs four wilds |
| 5 scatters | 20 free spins | The rarest entry, and the only one that gives the 10x level a realistic chance |
| Buying the round | 3, 4 or 5 scatters land at random | Costs 100x the current total bet where the operator allows bonus buys |
Read from pages 2/7 and 3/7 of the in-game GAME RULES panel, captured 12 September 2026.
| Money symbol values | 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 100x, 200x, 500x, 1666x, 2500x, 5000x of the total bet |
|---|---|
| Who collects them | Every wild that lands collects every fish money symbol showing at that moment |
| Retrigger ladder | Every 4th wild collected adds 10 free spins and lifts the collection multiplier to 2x, then 3x, then 10x |
| Modifiers before the round | Zero to five are drawn at random: more fish, more fisherman wilds, more dynamites, hooks and bazookas, a start from level 2, or 2 extra spins |
| Where the round stops | A free spins round ends as soon as its total win reaches 5,000x the bet, and the remaining spins are forfeited |
Read from the In-game GAME RULES panel, page 2/7, read from the free demo and page 3/7 of the same panel, captured 2026-09-12.
The modifiers drawn before the bonus round, on top of the base game features, and that collect structure, rather than the base-game paytable, carry the potential for big swings: a money symbol worth 500x pays nothing at all until a wild arrives to collect it. Extra fish and extra wilds, two of the modifiers, appear on the reel strips at random, which changes the chance of a collect and the wins that can be collected in that round. Read our full review for a deeper breakdown, the demo page for the full symbol paytable, or our how to play guide for what that structure means when you are choosing a stake.
Getting Started in Five Steps
The short version of the flow, whether you are testing the free demo or playing for real money. The long version, including how to read the paytable and how to size a stake against a budget, is in our how to play guide.
- 1
Launch the demo
Open the free demo above, no account or download needed, to learn the 5x3 grid, the fish money symbols and the money collect feature risk-free.
- 2
Set your bet size
Bet range runs 0.10 to 250 depending on the operator. Start small: the game rates itself Medium volatility, but the money collect structure still swings hard inside a single round.
- 3
Watch for scatters
The scatter, the green bass marked SCATTER, appears on all reels. When 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols land on one spin, they trigger 10, 15, or 20 free spins.
- 4
Track the money collect
Every wild that lands collects the fish money symbols currently showing; during free spins, every 4th wild retriggers and raises the multiplier.
- 5
Move to real money
Once comfortable, players can pick an operator from our Where to Play guide, check its licence yourself in the public register, and set a budget before you deposit.
Symbols and Bonus Features
Four features define how this slot pays out, beyond the base 10-ways grid.
Money symbols
The fish carry cash values worth up to 5,000x stake. The rules panel says the value can be won only during free spins, where a landing wild collects it.
Fisherman wild
Appears on all reels during the free spins round, substitutes for every symbol except the scatter, and collects every fish money symbol showing each time he lands.
Retrigger multiplier
During free spins, every 4th wild adds 10 more spins and raises the multiplier for money symbol collection to 2x, then 3x, then 10x.
Free spins round
3, 4, or 5 scatters award 10, 15, or 20 free spins, where the money collect feature has the most room to build and up to five random modifiers can apply.
What the Game Looks Like Before You Load It
Three screens from the free demo above: the splash screen the game opens on, the reels at rest, and the same reels after a spin. The pages of the in-game rules panel, where the payouts and the bonus rules are printed, sit on our review page.
Captured from the free demo on 12 September 2026. Game and artwork are the property of Pragmatic Play.
How Deposits Work in the UK
Once players move to real money, deposits and withdrawals at licensed British operators run through a small set of methods.
Debit cards
Visa and Mastercard debit, the standard UK deposit route
Credit cards not accepted
Banned for gambling in Great Britain since 14 April 2020
PayPal and e-wallets
Widely supported, and they cannot be funded from a credit card
Open banking transfer
Pay direct from a bank account without card details
Withdrawals
Timing and limits are set by each operator, check before you deposit
Credit cards cannot be used for gambling in Great Britain, and that ban extends to e-wallets funded from a credit card. Withdrawal times and limits are set by each operator.
Written by Tasho Tashev
Slots & Crypto-Casino Editorial Author
Tasho Tashev covers slot mechanics and provider-published RTP data across an independent portfolio of game guides. On this site he tracks the Big Bass series by Pragmatic Play and checks operator licences against the Gambling Commission public register before any brand is listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bass Splash?
Big Bass Splash is a slot machine developed by Reel Kingdom for Pragmatic Play, released June 6, 2022 (wide release June 23, 2022). It runs on a 5 reel, 3 row grid with 10 ways to win, built around a fishing theme with a free spins round and a money collect feature.
Who developed Big Bass Splash?
It was developed by Reel Kingdom, Pragmatic Play's in-house studio, and published under the Pragmatic Play brand.
What is the RTP of Big Bass Splash?
The official maximum RTP is 96.71%. Operators can configure lower variants, published at 95.67% and 94.60%, so always check the info screen in the actual game at your chosen operator.
What is the maximum win?
The win cap is 5,000x your stake, and a free spins round ends as soon as it reaches that figure.
Is Big Bass Splash the same as Big Bass Splash 1000?
No. The 1000 edition is a separate, newer Pragmatic Play/Reel Kingdom release with its own mechanics and its own maximum win. This page covers the original game, released in 2022.
Is Big Bass Splash connected to the "Sealy Big Bass Splash" fishing tournament?
No. It is a real-world bass fishing tournament series unrelated to this slot machine. The shared name is a coincidence; this page is exclusively about the Pragmatic Play/Reel Kingdom video slot.
Can I play Big Bass Splash for free?
Yes. Players can use our demo page, which embeds a free-play version with virtual credits, no signup or deposit required.
Is Big Bass Splash legal to play in the UK?
Yes, for players in Great Britain at an operator holding a licence from the Gambling Commission. You can check any operator yourself in the Commission public register, which is searchable by domain name. See our Where to Play guide for the operators we verified there.
What is the volatility of Big Bass Splash?
The game rates itself Medium. That rating is printed on page 4 of the GAME RULES panel inside the game, which is the only place Pragmatic Play states it at all. Several slot databases list the game as high volatility instead, so if you have read that elsewhere, this is why the two disagree.
When was Big Bass Splash released?
Pragmatic Play released the game on June 6, 2022, with a wide release on June 23, 2022.
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