Big Bass Splash Play Guide

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 Big Bass Splash, not the newer "Big Bass Splash 1000" title or the real-world Sealy Big Bass Splash fishing tournament.

  • 18+ only
  • Editorial site, not an operator
  • Licences checked in the UKGC register
  • Original 2022 game, not Big Bass Splash 1000
Big Bass Splash slot machine reels showing the fishing-themed symbols and money collect feature

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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.

ProviderPragmatic Play (developed by Reel Kingdom)
RTP published by Pragmatic Play96.71% official maximum
Reduced RTP builds operators may run95.67% and 94.60%
RTP printed in the game96.71%
VolatilityMedium
Maximum win5,000x bet
Reel layout5x3
How it pays10 paylines, pays left to right
Free spins trigger3, 4 or 5 scatters award 10, 15 or 20 free spins
Buy the bonus100x the current total bet
Bet range0.10 to 250 per spin
Release dateJune 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.

Sourced facts only

RTP, max win, and mechanics come from Pragmatic Play and SlotCatalog published data, never guesses.

Free demo, no signup

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 Big Bass Splash from Big Bass Splash 1000, Bigger Bass Splash, 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

No signup, no deposit. Play Big Bass Splash with virtual credits before deciding whether to play for real money.

Demo mode uses virtual credits only. No deposit or signup required.

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Where 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 Big Bass Splash rather than Big Bass Splash 1000. Brands that failed either check are not on this list.

BetMGM UK

UKGC-licensed

Ranks 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-licensed

Long-established British bookmaker with an online casino section carrying the original Big Bass Splash. Gambling Commission licence held by Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited.

Lottomart

UKGC-licensed

Lottery-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-licensed

Bingo-first British brand that also runs a slots lobby with this game. Gambling Commission licence held by BV Gaming Limited.

PlayOJO

UKGC-licensed

British 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.

See the full Where to Play guide

How the Free Spins and Money Collect Feature Works

Big Bass Splash 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 ways to win, built around an angling and lakeside theme with a fisherman wild character, tackle-box symbols, and a splashing bass as the top-paying icon. Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols on a single spin triggers 10, 15, or 20 free spins. Money symbols worth up to 5,000x your stake land on the reels carrying a cash value, and the game own rules panel says on page 2 that this value can be won only during the free spins feature. The fisherman wild is what collects it: whenever he lands inside the round, every money symbol showing at that moment is added to your total.

Scatters on the spin Free spins awarded What changes in the round
3 scatters 10 free spins The shortest version of the 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.

Values a money symbol can carry 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 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

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.

Up to five separate modifiers, such as extra money symbols, extra wilds, or extra starting spins, can apply before the feature even begins. That structure, rather than the base-game paytable, is where the swings come from: a money symbol worth 500x pays nothing at all until a wild arrives to collect it. 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. 1

    Launch the demo

    Open the free demo above, no account or download needed, to learn the 5x3 grid and money collect feature risk-free.

  2. 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. 3

    Watch for scatters

    3, 4, or 5 tackle-box scatter symbols trigger 10, 15, or 20 free spins.

  4. 4

    Track the money collect

    Every wild that lands collects the money symbols currently showing; during free spins, every 4th wild retriggers and raises the multiplier.

  5. 5

    Move to real money

    Once comfortable, 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 mechanics define how this slot pays out, beyond the base 10-ways grid.

Money symbols

Cash-value symbols 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 during the free spins round and collects every money symbol showing on the reels each time he lands.

Retrigger multiplier

During free spins, every 4th wild adds 10 more spins and raises the round multiplier to 2x, then 3x, then 10x.

Free spins round

3, 4, or 5 tackle-box scatters award 10, 15, or 20 free spins, where the money collect feature has the most room to build.

Big Bass Splash reels showing a money collect win with the fisherman wild

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.

Big Bass Splash intro screen shown before the first spin
Big Bass Splash intro screen shown before the first spin
Big Bass Splash base game reels in demo mode
Big Bass Splash base game reels in demo mode
Big Bass Splash reels after a demo spin
Big Bass Splash reels after a demo spin

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 you 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.

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Tasho Tashev

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?

Big Bass Splash 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 maximum win on Big Bass Splash is 5,000x your stake.

Is Big Bass Splash the same as Big Bass Splash 1000?

No. Big Bass Splash 1000 is a separate, newer Pragmatic Play/Reel Kingdom release with its own mechanics and its own maximum win. This page covers the original Big Bass Splash, released in 2022.

Is Big Bass Splash connected to the "Sealy Big Bass Splash" fishing tournament?

No. The "Sealy Big Bass Splash" 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. Our demo page embeds a free-play version that uses virtual credits, no signup or deposit required.

Is Big Bass Splash legal to play in the UK?

Yes, at an operator holding a Great Britain 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 Big Bass Splash on June 6, 2022, with a wide release on June 23, 2022.

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