What makes Big Bass Splash different
Big Bass Splash is a 5-reel, 10-payline pokie by Pragmatic Play (developed by Reel Kingdom), released in 2021 as the sequel to Big Bass Bonanza. It keeps the core collect-and-win mechanic and adds multiplier values to the Fisherman wild symbol, raising the maximum win from 2,100x (original) to 4,000x.
Fisherman wild with multipliers
The Fisherman wild collects money (fish) symbols as in the original game. In Big Bass Splash, the Fisherman wild also carries a random multiplier of 2x or 3x, which applies to the total collected when it gathers fish symbols. Multiple Fishermen on the same spin each collect and multiply independently.
During free spins, the Fisherman wild collects all visible fish symbols from the entire grid (not just the same row as in the base game), and its multiplier applies to the full collection.
Free Spins
Three or more scatter symbols trigger free spins:
- 3 scatters: 10 free spins
- 4 scatters: 15 free spins
- 5 scatters: 20 free spins
A Bonus Respin feature can activate during the base game when 2 Fisherman wilds land — the third reel respins to try to complete a Fisherman combination.
How Big Bass Splash compares to Big Bass Bonanza
Big Bass Splash adds the multiplier to the Fisherman wild and increases the maximum win from 2,100x to 4,000x. The core mechanic is the same. The sequel is marginally more volatile due to the multiplier adding variance to each Fisherman collection event. Both games share 96.71% RTP.
What it costs per hour
At NZ$0.50 per spin and 400 spins per hour: NZ$200 wagered × 3.29% house edge = approximately NZ$6.60 expected loss per hour.
### Q: Does the multiplier on the Fisherman wild stack with another Fisherman?
A: Each Fisherman wild collects and multiplies independently. If two Fisherman wilds land during free spins, each gathers fish symbols visible across the full grid and applies its own multiplier separately — the totals are added together, not multiplied against each other. Two 3x Fishermen each collecting 500x worth of fish would produce 1,000x + 1,000x = 2,000x total, not 500x × 9x.
### Q: What is the Bonus Respin?
A: If exactly 2 Fisherman wild symbols land in the base game, a free respin activates on the remaining reel(s) in an attempt to land a third Fisherman. If the respin produces a third Fisherman, a full three-Fisherman combination is active. If not, the spin resolves with the 2 Fishermen that originally landed.
### Q: Is Big Bass Splash better than Big Bass Bonanza?
A: Big Bass Splash has a higher maximum win (4,000x vs 2,100x) due to the multiplier wild. Both games share the same RTP (96.71%) and similar volatility profile. If you prefer the Bonus Respin feature and the higher ceiling, Splash is the better choice. If you prefer the simpler, original mechanic, Bonanza remains a strong option.
Playing Big Bass Splash at NZ casinos
Big Bass Splash returns 96.71% over the long run — well above the 78% minimum return required at NZ land-based pokies venues. At the NZ$0.10 minimum bet, the 3.29% house edge produces an expected hourly loss of approximately NZ$1.32 at 400 spins. At the NZ$250 maximum bet that rises to approximately NZ$3,290. The NZ$0.10 minimum is among the lower starting points for high-volatility pokies, and the 10-payline format produces wins with reasonable regularity during base game play compared to cluster-pays alternatives.
High volatility is the defining session characteristic. The base game produces Fisherman wild collection events when the symbol lands, providing periodic larger base game wins through the collect-and-win mechanic. The multiplier on the Fisherman wild (2x or 3x) adds variance to each collection event. The free spins round, where the Fisherman collects from the entire grid rather than a single row and the multiplier applies to the full collection, is where the game’s significant outcomes occur. Sessions where Fisherman wilds appear frequently during free spins with high fish value coverage produce the largest results; rounds where few Fishermen appear produce modest returns.
The 4,000x maximum win requires multiple Fisherman wilds each carrying a 3x multiplier to collect high-value fish symbols covering the full grid during free spins — a statistical edge case. At NZ$0.10 per spin it represents NZ$400; at NZ$250 it represents NZ$1,000,000. Expected hourly cost at the NZ$0.10 minimum is approximately NZ$1.32; at NZ$0.50 approximately NZ$6.58.
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Q: What is the RTP of Big Bass Splash?
A: Big Bass Splash has an RTP of 96.71%. This means for every NZ$100 wagered over many sessions, the game returns an average of NZ$96.71 to players and keeps NZ$3.29 as the house edge. At NZ$0.10 per spin and approximately 400 spins per hour, the expected hourly loss is approximately NZ$1.32. Check the in-game information panel at your specific casino to confirm the RTP setting in use — some casinos apply lower settings.
Q: Is Big Bass Splash available at NZ casinos?
A: Yes. Big Bass Splash by Pragmatic Play is available at reviewed NZ casinos on this site. Check individual casino reviews for the current game library — availability can change as operators update their game catalogues.
Q: What is the maximum win on Big Bass Splash?
A: The stated maximum win is 4,000x your stake. At NZ$0.10 per spin this would be NZ$400.00. Maximum win figures represent the theoretical ceiling under optimal conditions — they are statistical outliers that occur rarely across millions of spins, not typical session outcomes.