The fisherman is back, but this time he’s armed with a chainsaw! The game has a spooky vibe, filled with bugs, dead fish, and a creepy atmosphere. Let’s dive into the newest Halloween-themed slot from Pragmatic Play, in partnership with Reel Kingdom, called Big Bass Halloween 2.
Game Overview
Big Bass Halloween 2 has 5 reels and an RTP of 96.71%. In this high volatility game, you can win up to 5000x your bet! There are 5 lower tier symbols that don’t pay much, and they are presented as letters from 10 to A that can give you between 0.2x and 10x of your bet. There are also 5 higher-paying symbols, which can reward you with payouts ranging from 0.5x to 200x your bet. If you land 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols, you’ll trigger the free spins feature, granting you 10, 15, or 20 free spins. Before the free spins start, a bonus modifier is applied, such as extra fish or more Wild fishermen, to help boost your winnings.
Big Bass Halloween 2 Hit Frequency
In Big Bass Halloween 2, the base game hit frequency reaches 1 in 7.32, giving players a reasonably good chance of securing wins. Its free spin mechanics imply that in the base game, one could manage to trigger free spins 1 in every 113, making those rounds an infrequent but highly thrilling chance to grab more prizes. For players who wish for substantial life-changing wins, its frequency to hit over 1,000 times your stake stands at 1 in every 85,761. Maximum win, on the other hand, would be the rarest of them all with a frequency of 1 in 3,086,876, giving players an ultra-rare chance in landing these life-changing prizes.
Big Bass Halloween 2 - Free Spins and Features
In the base game, if you land 2 scatter symbols, there’s a possibility the third one will appear thanks to a hook or a respin. During the respin, the scatters move down without leaving the grid, giving you another attempt. Hitting 3, 4, or 5 scatters triggers 10, 15, or 20 free spins, respectively. Before the free spins start, you’re awarded 0 to 5 bonus modifiers. These modifiers are:
More Fish – Add more fish symbols to the reels.
More Fisherman – Increases the number of wild fisherman symbols.
More Dynamites, Hooks, and Chainsaws – Adds more of these features to the game.
Start From Level 2 – The progressive feature begins at level 2.
+2 Spins – Start with 2 extra free spins, and retriggers also give +2 spins.
During the free spins, each wild symbol collects(Cash Collect feature on Spinaspin) the value of all fish (Money symbols) on the screen. The Money symbols can be worth between 2x and 5,000x your bet. Wilds are also collected as you play. For every 4 wilds collected, you’re awarded 10 more free spins, and a multiplier applies to the Money symbols collected. On level 2, it’s a 2x multiplier, on level 3 it’s 3x, and on level 4 it’s 10x. Once you reach level 4, no more retriggers are available.
There are also some additional features during free spins:
Chainsaw – If there’s a fisherman but no fish, the chainsaw can transform all symbols except the fishermen into something else for more chances to win.
Dynamite Spin Feature – If you have fishermen on the reels but no fish, dynamite can randomly bring fish money symbols onto the screen.
Hook – A hook can pull fishermen onto the reels when fish are present, but no fishermen are visible.
Big Bass Halloween 2 - Final Thoughts
Big Bass Halloween 2 brings a spooky twist to the popular Big Bass series with its creepy fisherman and haunted theme. With exciting features like free spins, wild fishermen, and modifiers that can boost your chances of winning, it keeps the gameplay engaging and full of surprises. The chance to win up to 5,000x your bet makes it even more thrilling. The random hooks, dynamites, and chainsaws add an extra layer of fun to the experience, making this slot a must-try for both fans of the original game and newcomers looking for some Halloween-themed excitement.
Fun fact: The Big Bass series character of the fisherman is driven by traditional fishing folklore and legends where fishers are more often than not portrayed in those stories as giants among mere mortals, fighting delirious sea monsters. In Big Bass Halloween 2, that fisherman gets a spooky turn. Mixing elements of horror and humor makes him both a fearsome figure and a charming mascot for this adventure on Halloween.
