Big Bass Halloween 3: Slot Overview
Editor’s note: This review is based on an early access version of the game. Details may be updated after the full release.
If there’s one thing that seems immune to impermanence, it’s Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom’s Big Bass Bonanza franchise. While empires crumble and stars fade, this series just keeps expanding, spawning new editions at a steady pace. The latest addition is Big Bass Halloween 3, which borrows its mechanics from Big Bass Vegas Double Down Deluxe but cloaks them in a grisly zombie-horror theme.
Forget tranquil fishing trips — Big Bass Halloween 3 is set firmly on land, where gore replaces sunshine and anglers resemble the undead. Blood-smeared handprints stain the glass behind the reels, and splatters accompany win count-ups, creating a chilling contrast to the usual cheerful fishing vibe. Underneath the makeover, though, the game retains the familiar Big Bass format: a 5×3 grid with 10 paylines, where wins pay left to right. Stakes range from €0.10 to €250, and players can skip the pared-back base game by opting for one of the two bonus buy options. Volatility is high, and the 96.5% RTP applies consistently, whether playing normally or with the ante bet, which boosts the stake by 50% in exchange for increased free spins odds.
As for the symbols, the low pays are 10–A royals, while premiums include fish, backpacks, axes, lures, and even Combi vans. Five-of-a-kind wins deliver 5x to 10x the bet for royals and 20x to 200x the bet for premiums. The game also introduces two wild fisherman symbols, though they only appear during the free spins bonus, where they substitute for all regular pay symbols.
Big Bass Halloween 3: Features & Free Spins
Free Spins
The free spins round is the heart of Big Bass Halloween 3, triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols, awarding 10, 15, or 20 spins respectively. During the feature, the wild fisherman symbols finally come into play, substituting for regular symbols and collecting all visible fish money values on the reels.
Each wild collected is also tallied, and for every four wilds gathered, players are awarded 10 extra spins with an upgraded win multiplier. These multipliers progress in steps of x2, x3, and x10, dramatically boosting the payout potential as the feature extends.
Double Chance / Ante Bet
Players looking to boost their chances of hitting the free spins can activate the ante bet, which increases the stake by 50% but also raises the frequency of scatter appearances.
Bonus Buy Options
For those who’d rather skip the wait, two bonus buy options are available:
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Standard Bonus Buy: Direct access to free spins for a set cost.
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Super Bonus Buy: A pricier option that increases the odds of entering the feature with more scatters, and thus, more spins from the start.
Together, these features make Big Bass Halloween 3 both familiar and flexible, offering multiple ways to access its core bonus while staying true to the Big Bass formula — just with a bloodier, horror-styled twist.
Big Bass Halloween 3: Slot Verdict
Big Bass Halloween 3 proves once again that Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom know how to keep the Big Bass franchise alive — or in this case, undead. By re-skinning the familiar mechanics of Big Bass Vegas Double Down Deluxe with a gory horror makeover, the duo delivers a game that feels both familiar and fresh. The blood-smeared visuals, zombie fisherman, and eerie ambience give the series a darker personality, which might appeal to players who enjoy seasonal or spooky twists on tried-and-true formulas.
On the gameplay side, nothing groundbreaking has been added. The 5×3, 10-payline structure, wild fisherman collectors, and progressive free spins multipliers are all mechanics fans will instantly recognize. The addition of two bonus buys and the ante bet option ensures quicker access to the action, which helps alleviate the slow pace of the base game. The 96.5% RTP and high volatility maintain the risk/reward profile the series is known for, with the potential for large but unpredictable payouts.
The downside is the lack of innovation. Beyond its cosmetic shift to a Halloween theme, the slot plays almost identically to past Big Bass titles. For long-time fans, this could feel like another filler release rather than a must-play evolution.
Overall, Big Bass Halloween 3 is a solid seasonal entry. It offers the same tried-and-tested Big Bass thrills, wrapped in a spooky package that’s fun for Halloween sessions. But if you’ve grown tired of the formula, the blood and zombies won’t be enough to reel you back in.