Big Bass Halloween

Big Bass Halloween is Pragmatic Play’s spooky twist on their popular slot Big Bass Bonanza. Released in October 2023, the creepy graphics and mysterious soundtrack have since been instrumental in putting slot fans in the Halloween spirit across the globe.

Big Bass Halloween and the original Big Bass Bonanza share quite a few features. In fact, the two games are practically identical in terms of gameplay, with plenty of cosmetic differences. They both feature a 5-reel, 3-row format with the same 10 predefined paylines. Both games are also of medium-high volatility, offering a maximum win of x2,100 your bet. They have the same number of symbols, though there are some differences in the payouts and style, which we will take a look at in the following section.

The free spins round works in the same manner for both games. To trigger it, mou need to land at least 3 Scatter symbols. The more Scatter symbols you land, the more free spins you are rewarded with! You can also retrigger the Free Spins and increase your multipliers by collecting Wild symbols, just like in the original game.

Our Big Bass Bonanza review includes a comprehensive description of how the game works, including symbol functionalities, free spins and win mechanics. Most of that also applies to Big Bass Halloween, so feel free to check out the review. For a look at the features that the two games don’t share, keep reading!

Big Bass Halloween offers a 96.06% RTP, which is lower than the original’s 96.71% RTP. Additionally, Big Bass Halloween may offer you the choice to increase your chances of unlocking the Free Spins round by using the x15 bet multiplier.

You may also be able to buy into the free spins round, depending on the casino you are playing at.

The most obvious difference lies in the theme. Where Big Bass Bonanza alludes to a sunny day of fishing with a good catch, Big Bass Halloween is spookie, eerie and dark. Our beloved fisherman is pictured here with a spine-chilling smile on his face, sporting a large raincoat and rain hat and brandishing a massive hook. The once-sunny lake is now stormy and gloomy, with lightning crashing down at regular intervals. The music is also creepier, with bell chimes and what sounds like an out-of-tune music box.

Regarding the symbols, the plain, fishing-themed symbols of the original get a haunting twist in this version, with bloody hooks and frenzied-looking crows. The Scatter symbol is the same fish, but covered in blood… You get the picture. It all certainly accentuates the Halloween theme!

Big Bass Halloween takes everything that’s great about Big Bass Bonanza and adds a spooky twist to it. The mechanics are the same, familiar and certainly enjoyable, able to hook you for hours of fun play. Overall, if you enjoyed the original Big Bass Bonanza, then Big Bass Halloween is definitely worth a few spins, especially if you’re wanting to get into the spirit for the Spooky Season!

If you'd like to expore a game with a similar theme but different gameplay then check out our review on Big Bass Halloween II, Pragmatic's second horror-themed slot in the series.