How to Trigger Free Spins
Free Spins land when players hit three or more Scatter symbols in the base game. The payout table is clean: three Scatters reward 10 spins, four reward 15, and five reward 20. There is also a random third Scatter chance if two land – a small mercy when the wait feels long.
Once triggered, players pick a card at random. This card determines whether the game enters standard Free Spins or the Golden Lake Free Spins round. Two distinct paths, same trigger.
Standard Free Spins Mechanics
In the standard Free Spins round, the Wild Fisherman collects Fish Money Symbols instantly when they land on the same spin. Fisherman symbols are also tracked – every fourth collection awards 10 additional spins plus a multiplier. Retriggers apply a global multiplier: 2x on the second retrigger, 3x on the third, and 10x on the fourth.
Fish Money Symbols display values between x2 and x5000 and cannot be collected in the base game – they only activate during bonus rounds.
Golden Lake Free Spins – The Twist
The Golden Lake variant strips the grid. Standard symbols are removed entirely and replaced with blanks, Fish Money Symbols, and Fisherman Wilds. The Fisherman still collects Money Symbols, but now Money Symbols also pay out directly if they land across a payline. Retrigger and multiplier rules remain the same – 10 spins and a multiplier for every fourth Fisherman collection, with 2x / 3x / 10x global multipliers on retriggers.
The game also adds a helping hand: Money Symbols can appear randomly during Golden Lake spins if a Fisherman is on the reels. Fisherman symbols can be hooked onto the grid if Money Symbols are present but no Fisherman. Symbols transform if a Fisherman lands with no Money Symbols. These are small nudges, but they matter when the bonus is running thin.
Bonus Buy Option
Depending on your location, the game may offer a bonus buy feature – players can pay to skip the base game and enter Free Spins or Golden Lake directly. Betting ranges vary between casinos, so check your operator’s settings before committing.
RTP / Max Win / and Volatility
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RTP (Default) | 96.07% |
| Max Win | 5000x stake |
| Volatility | 5/5 (Highest) |
| Grid | 3×3 |
| Paylines | 10 (Fixed) |
The math is standard for the Big Bass series. A 96.07% RTP sits around average for modern slots. The 5/5 volatility rating means long dry spells between wins, but when the bonus lands, the multiplier stacking can push payouts hard.
Base Game and Betting
The base game keeps things conventional. Wins form when matching symbols land three or more across a payline. Controls sit below the reels – use the +/- buttons to adjust stake between spins. Minimum bet is 0.1, maximum is 250. No wilds in base play – the Fisherman only appears during Free Spins.
