Big Bass Splash is a fishing-themed video slot developed by Pragmatic Play, released in 2021 as the second title in the Big Bass series following the success of Big Bass Bonanza. Built on a 5-reel, 3-row layout with 10 fixed paylines, it retains the core mechanic of its predecessor while introducing an underwater setting and a new Money Collect feature that adds an extra layer to the base game. The series has become one of the most consistent performers in the Pragmatic Play catalogue, and Big Bass Splash has established itself as the preferred variant for players who want the familiar fish-collecting bonus with slightly expanded mechanics.
The free spins round remains the headline feature — triggered by three or more scatter symbols, it activates the fisherman wild mechanic where each Fisherman that lands collects all visible money symbols and converts their total value into a single cash prize. The new addition in Big Bass Splash is the Money Collect symbol in the base game: when a Money symbol and a Collect symbol land on the reels simultaneously outside of free spins, the Collect triggers an immediate cash award equal to the value shown on the Money symbol. This gives Big Bass Splash more base game activity than the original, reducing the reliance on free spins triggers alone to generate returns. With an RTP of 96.71% matching Big Bass Bonanza and the same high volatility profile, the two games are closely comparable — the choice between them largely comes down to preference for the above-water or underwater setting.
The Money Collect feature in the base game can award cash prizes without needing to trigger free spins — worth watching for during regular play.
The Fisherman symbol acts as a wild during free spins and collects all visible money symbols when it lands, converting their combined value into a single instant cash prize. Multiple Fishermen landing in one spin multiply the collection effect.
A new mechanic exclusive to Big Bass Splash. When a Money symbol and a Collect symbol appear on the reels simultaneously during the base game, the Collect triggers an immediate cash award equal to the value shown on the Money symbol — no free spins required.
Land 3, 4 or 5 scatter symbols to trigger 10, 15 or 20 free spins respectively. Additional scatters during the bonus round retrigger the feature. All Fisherman Wilds during free spins collect money symbols and convert them to cash prizes.
