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| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 3 |
| Paylines | 10 |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.10 - 375 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 5,000x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes |
| RTP | 96.07% |
| Our Rating | 6.5 |
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Game Overview
I’m not sure about you, but I’m beginning to lose track of all the adventures that the jolly fisherman from the Big Bass series of slot games has been on. The last time I checked in on his adventures, he had ditched the fishing off and had headed down to the track for a few pints in Big Bass Day the Races, so I had a rye smile on my face today when I saw the latest Pragmatic Play slot to feature him is titled Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake. Yes, you’ve guessed it, he’s back dangling his rod in the water, and this time with a King Arthur theme! Where will this series ever end! Stats-wise, we’ve got a 5-reel slot with 10 fixed ways to win an RTP of 96.07% and a maximum win of 5,000x.
You’re going to have seen most of what’s on offer in Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake before in previous releases, so you’ll have modifiers on hand in the base game and bonus round that can help you turn a losing spin into a winning one, which is always a major positive. As for the main bonus features, there are two that can be triggered. The standard free spins play out like many other variations of Big Bass, with the fisherman reeling in cash values when he lands simultaneously with them whilst also working his way along the win multiplier meter. We do see something a little different in the Golden Lake free spins bonus, with all regular symbols removed from the reels, leaving only blank cash and fisherman symbols.
If you’re like me, you’ll be wondering how it’s even possible for this game to offer anything new of interest. But then, on the other hand, you just can’t resist looking anyway. That’s why we’re here, so you can scratch that itch of intrigue without spending any money courtesy of our free Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake demo slot. It’s available to play below.
Big Bass Secrets Of The Golden Lake Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols
By my calculations, Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake is the 17th slot in the franchise, which is phenomenal when you think of the simplicity behind the game’s mechanics. With such a vast collection of slot games, inevitably, some are more popular with players than others, and we tend to see more players opting to spin the reels on our Big Bass Splash free play and Big Bass Keeping it Reel demo slots the most, although the Christmas Big Bass Bonanza demo tends to have an uplift around the festive period. So, the ultimate question, fellow slot fanatics, is, can Secrets of the Golden Lake be a worthy enough knight in shining armour? Let’s put it through its paces and find out.
We’ll kick things off at the paytable, and the most valuable symbol in the game is the Float, returning 200x the bet for a winning combination of five. Next comes the Fishing Rod at 100x, followed by the Fly and Tackle Box with equal payouts of 50x, and finally, wrapping up the premium pays are the Fish symbols, awarding 20x the bet for a completed line of five. Onto the low pays, we have the royals in play with the Ace and King sharing returns of 10x bet, and the Queen, Jack and Ten all awarding 5x for a five of a kind win. The Fisherman is the Wild symbol in the game and only appears in the free spins bonus, where he will substitute for all other regular symbols.
You can’t argue that the Big Bass games don’t cater for all players, as they all feature an impressive stake selection for you to choose from. This is again in play in Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake, with standing betting options ranging from a minimum of €0.10 a spin to a maximum of €250.
Big Bass Secrets Of The Golden Lake Slot Base Game & Modifiers
Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake is played over a traditional online slot format of a 5×3 reel formation featuring 10 fixed paylines. Players will achieve a payout if three matching symbols or more connect on consecutive reels from the leftmost reel first across an active way to win.
Scatter Respin
If a spin in the base game ends with two scatter symbols on the reels and they can both move down one position without leaving the playfield, a free respin will be awarded. This will cause the scatters to nudge down one position, giving you an extra chance to trigger the bonus round. Additionally, it’s also possible for a scatter to be randomly added to any reel position at the end of a losing spin.
Ante Bet
The ante bet option can be toggled on at the side of the reels at the cost of an extra 50% on top of your original stake. If you choose to play with this feature active, you stand a higher chance of triggering the bonus round.
Big Bass Secrets Of The Golden Lake Slot Bonus Features
There are two versions of the free spins bonus that can be triggered on Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake, and to gain access to them both, you will first need to land 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols in the base game, which will award 10, 15, or 20 free spins respectively. Once activated, you will be given 12 cards to choose from. If a bonus card is revealed, the standard free spins will be awarded, but if the Secrets of the Golden Lake is revealed, the Golden Lake free spins will be triggered.
Standard Free Spins Feature
During the standard free spins, all Fisherman symbols that land on the reels will collect any of the Fish Cash Symbols that are in view, with their values ranging from 2x to 5,000x. Additionally, every 4th Fisherman that lands will activate the next step on the progressive meter above the reels, where extra spins and win multipliers can be won.
Golden Lake Free Spins Feature
When the Golden Lake spins are activated, all regular paytable symbols are removed from the reels, leaving only Blank Spaces, Fish Cash Symbols and the Fisherman. Again, all Fishermen symbols that land will collect any fish cash symbols in view, and every 4th fisherman will trigger the next multiplier and free spin award on the progressive meter.
Whilst either of the free spin features is active, if there are fishermen on the reels but no money symbols, then it’s possible money symbols may appear randomly. If money symbols are on the reels and there is no fisherman at the end of a spin, a hook can randomly pull a fisherman into view. Finally, when a fisherman is on the reels, and there are no money symbols, a curtain animation can appear and change all other symbols into something else.
Bonus Buy
If you’re a regular player of bonus buy slot games, then you’ll be pleased to know you can buy your way into the standard free spins for 100x bet and the Golden Lake spins for 270x.
Pros
- Two bonus features to trigger.
- Free spins seem to activate with relative frequency.
Cons
- Below average RTP.
- Low maximum win cap of 5,000x.
Big Bass Secrets Of The Golden Lake Slot Review Final Thoughts
Had this been the original game in the Big Bass collection, I'm sure we'd all be equally excited about it. However, after 16 previous releases, it's hard to show much enthusiasm over the slot.Yes, the graphics and gameplay are crisp and smooth, as you'd expect from a seasoned developer, but don't expect to find too much originality here, as you'll be bitterly disappointed.
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