Big Bass Bonanza 3 Reeler Slot
Get your fishing gear ready because our favorite fisherman is back for a new underwater adventure in Big Bass Bonanza 3 Reeler.
Released in December 2023 by Reel Kingdom (as part of the Pragmatic Play family), this slot takes the popular fishing series and shrinks it down to a classic three-reel format.
And honestly, who wouldn't want another chance to join the fishing frenzy that's been hooking players since the original game launched?
How do you play Big Bass Bonanza 3 Reeler?
Time to cast your line into this simpler version of the Big Bass series. Unlike the previous games with their five-reel setup, this one's got just three reels and three rows with five paylines , making it more like those old-school slots but with the fishing theme we all know.
You can place bets from 0.10 up to 250 per spin, so there's room for everyone from casual anglers to deep-sea pros. As always, remember to fish responsibly: make sure you set your limits before you start casting your line.
Extra features in Big Bass Bonanza 3 Reeler
Even with its simplified three-reel layout, this game still packs in all the features that made the Big Bass series a hit.
The main attraction is the Free Spins bonus round, which triggers when you land three scatter symbols. You start with 10 free spins, but you can get extra free spins depending on where the scatters land - two extra spins for each scatter on the top row and one extra spin for each scatter on the middle row.
During free spins, the fisherman wild appears and collects all the fish money values on screen when he lands.
Every four fisherman wilds you collect will retrigger the feature with 10 more free spins and increase your fish money multiplier - first to 2x, then to 3x, and finally to 10x for the third retrigger. After you hit the 10x multiplier, you can still get additional free spins for collecting more wilds.
The bonus round also features three random modifiers that can give you a boost:
- Dynamite: Adds fish money symbols if there's at least one wild to collect them
- Hook: Pulls a wild onto the screen if there are fish but no wild to collect them
- Bazooka: Changes symbols when a wild is present but there are no fish
There's also a random hook feature in the base game that can drag up to three scatters onto the reels to help trigger the bonus round.
Spanish players can also use the Ante Bet feature (costs 50% extra) to increase their chance of triggering the bonus round, and there's a Bonus Buy option for 100x the stake
There's even a Super Bonus Buy for 300x the stake, which makes the bonus round easier to retrigger (only 3 wilds needed instead of 4) and boosts the top multiplier from 10x to 20x.
Where can I play Big Bass Bonanza 3 Reeler?
You can play Big Bass Bonanza 3 Reeler right here at PokerStars Casino as part of our ever-growing collection of fishing-themed slots.
The game works great on all devices: desktop computers, tablets, and mobile phones. So you can enjoy some fishing action whether you're at home on your computer or waiting for the bus on your phone.
The game adapts well to smaller screens too, which is pretty important for a three-reel game where you need to see all the symbols clearly.
What are the different symbols in Big Bass Bonanza 3 Reeler?
Being underwater means you'll see plenty of familiar symbols if you've played any of the previous Big Bass games.
On the simpler side, there are classic playing card symbols (10, J, Q, K, A) which make up the lower-paying icons. Moving up in value, you'll find fishing gear including a tackle box, dragonfly, fishing rod, and a float (which is the highest-paying regular symbol).
The game keeps the two special symbols that made the series famous. First, there's the fisherman wild, who only appears during the bonus round and substitutes for all symbols except the scatter. He also collects any money fish values when he lands.
Then there are the fish money symbols, which can randomly take values from 2x all the way up to 5,000x your bet.
The scatter symbol shows the fishing haul with "scatters" written across it. Landing three scatters triggers the free spins feature, but there's also a random hook feature in the base game that can help pull additional scatters onto the reels when you're just one or two short.
Cast Your Line One More Time?
Big Bass Bonanza 3 Reeler feels like Pragmatic Play's attempt to give us the Big Bass experience in a more compact, classic slot format.
While it doesn't reinvent the fishing wheel, it does deliver the familiar collecting mechanic that fans of the series love. The 3x3 grid with only five paylines makes it simpler than its predecessors, but all the key elements are still there.
Just be aware that with the smaller grid comes fewer winning opportunities in the base game; this is definitely a feature-focused slot.
So grab your rod and tackle box, and see if you can reel in something worthwhile in this more compact fishing expedition. And hey, at least the fisherman hasn't retired yet.