Bass Boss Megaways Slot Review

Bass Boss Megaways Slot Overview

I first picked up Bass Boss Megaways because I liked the original, and this upgrade from Red Tiger does feel like a proper step up. You get six reels using the Megaways engine, with two to seven rows and up to 117,649 ways on every paid spin. The whole thing plays out underwater, with a fisherman in his boat above the reels, ready to cast his line at any moment.

Every win triggers a Chain Reaction, so the winning symbols vanish and new ones drop in, which keeps the spins ticking over even when the base game feels quiet. Under the middle reels, a horizontal Sliding Reel introduces bigger fish, special scatters, and even instant entry to the bonus. That lane is where the real excitement sits when you are grinding sessions on Bass Boss Megaways.

How To Play Bass Boss Megaways

When I fire up Bass Boss Megaways I usually start with a modest stake, as the variance is high and the game can be swingy. Stakes begin at around 0.20 in your currency and rise from there depending on the casino setup. Wins land when you hit at least three matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right, including any help from the extra horizontal reel sitting underneath.

I like how clean the controls are, especially on mobile. You choose your stake, tap spin, or set up a batch of automated spins if that option is offered in your region. The Megaways layout adapts nicely to smaller screens, and the transparent reels over the blue water keep things clear even when the symbol count changes every spin. It is a very pick-up-and-play Megaways slot once you know the basics.

Symbols and Paytable in Bass Boss Megaways

The paytable in Bass Boss Megaways is quite straightforward. Low paying symbols are the usual 10, J, Q, K and A, paying between about 0.2x and 0.25x your bet for six of a kind. Premium symbols fit the fishing trip theme, with a rod, hat, lure box and boat paying up to 2.5x for a full screen hit. Without any Wild symbol, these icons do all the standard line work.

Where Bass Boss Megaways really comes alive for me is the Fish Scatter symbols, which act as Money Symbols rather than normal pays. On the main reels you see grey fish worth 0.5x, 1x, 2x or 3x your stake, plus blue fish worth 5x, 6x, 7x or 10x. They do not pay in combinations; instead, their instant values are collected whenever the fisherman's float lands on that reel during the Catch feature.

The horizontal reel below the main set hides the real trophies. Green fish in a one-by-two size carry 15x to 30x prizes, orange fish in a one-by-three size carry 50x to 200x, and the Golden Catfish in a one-by-four size can splash out 500x, 750x, 1,000x or a monstrous 2,000x stake. When the float lines up and connects with those, the paytable feels capable of serious catch potential.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x2.5
	5	x1.25
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x0.75
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.35
	3	x0.2
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.15
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	Bonus

Bonus Features in Bass Boss Megaways

Bonus action in Bass Boss Megaways starts with the Chain Reaction mechanic, which removes wins and drops fresh symbols for extra hits on the same stake. Above the reels the fisherman drives the Catch feature, randomly casting his float over a reel to collect any fish Money Symbols beneath it. Sometimes he throws Groundbait first, guaranteeing at least one fish per reel, and the float itself can carry random multipliers between x2 and x10.

The Sliding Reel adds more twists through its special icons. Fish School transforms every symbol on the reel above into grey or blue fish, then hands them straight to the fisherman. Underwater Mine explodes and collects every fish on screen in one go. Instant Contest Spins scatters jump you straight into free spins, while outside the UK there is a Feature Buy option that triggers the bonus for 110x your bet.

Bonus Buy Feature

Free Spins You can buy a round of free spins for 110x your bet.
Feature Cost:	x110 Bet
RTP:	95.66%
Volatility:	-

Contest Spins Free Spins in Bass Boss Megaways

In Bass Boss Megaways, Contest Spins are where I have seen the slot really pay. You trigger them by landing three to six Contest Spins scatters for 10, 15, 20 or 25 spins, or instantly via the special symbol on the Sliding Reel. During the round the fisherman casts on every spin, and a progress bar tracks fish caught over time, awarding extra eight-spin batches and multipliers of x2, x3, x5 and x10 as you climb levels.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Bass Boss Megaways

When I checked the game sheet, Bass Boss Megaways came with a default RTP of 95.68%, though some casinos run a 96% setting, and there are lower profiles at 94.78%, 92.72% and 90.76%. The slot is clearly high volatility, with a stated hit rate just under 29%. The headline max win sits around 25,500x stake, with published figures between 25,359x and 25,539x, while the bonus buy version runs at about 95.66% RTP.

My Verdict on Bass Boss Megaways

As a long-time slots player, I rate Bass Boss Megaways as a fun fishing game with real punch behind it. The base game has enough Chain Reactions and small fish collections to keep me spinning, even if the horizontal reel can feel quiet for stretches. When the fisherman lines up with Fish School or an Underwater Mine and scoops a bunch of big values at once, the slot shows what it can really do.

Where it shines for me is the Contest Spins bonus, especially once you climb the multiplier trail and start catching fish at x5 or x10. Those rounds can write the session, but you need a bankroll that can handle long spells with no feature. If you enjoy high variance Megaways games and like fishing themes, Bass Boss Megaways is well worth a few sessions when you fancy something energetic.

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