Wild Wild Bass Slot Review

Wild Wild Bass Slot Overview

Wild Wild Bass is a fishing-themed video slot from Stakelogic and Hurricane Games that I keep coming back to when I fancy a volatile session. It runs on a 6 reel layout with rows set at 3-3-4-4-4-4 to start, giving 2,304 ways to win before any expansion. The gameplay revolves around wild fisherman symbols, bass cash symbols and two main features called Big Catch and Insane Catch.

When two wilds land together on the first two reels, Wild Wild Bass really wakes up. Reels three to six expand by up to two rows each, increasing the grid to a maximum of 5,625 ways. During these moments the bass cash symbols finally matter, as every visible fish can be collected. The Insane Catch variation adds free spins and multipliers, giving the slot its trademark win spikes.

Wild Wild Bass slot theme, graphics, & sound

I like the laid-back theme in Wild Wild Bass. You are dropped beneath the ocean surface, with shoals of fish, coral and bubbles framing the reels. A fisherman, seagull, fishing rod, tackle box, floats, lures and lifebuoys make up the main icons, while card ranks fill the lower positions. The whole thing feels like a relaxed fishing trip, which contrasts nicely with the fairly aggressive math model.

Visually, Wild Wild Bass does a tidy job for this style of game. The underwater backdrop ripples gently, small fish shoot by, and the reels are separated by static bubbles so wins stay clear even when the grid expands. Premium symbols such as the rod, seagull and bait box pop against the blue, and the bass symbols stand out in green with golden fins when they show their cash values.

The sound in Wild Wild Bass leans on a lively folk-style tune that fits the fisherman theme, with banjo and strings carrying the main rhythm. Soft wave effects roll under the music, and hits or feature triggers get their own audio stings without becoming tiring. I often leave the sound on for this one, as it matches the visuals and helps sell the whole sea fishing atmosphere.

Wild Wild Bass Symbols and Paytable

In Wild Wild Bass the paytable is split into low, medium and high paying sets, which I always check before I start. The low symbols are 9, 10, J, Q, K and A, giving around 1x to 2x your stake for six of a kind hits. Medium symbols include the tackle box, lifebuoy and float, worth up to about 5x for a full way combination on the 6 reel grid.

The real premiums in Wild Wild Bass are the seagull and fishing rod, which can pay up to 15x your bet for six matching symbols across the reels. On top of that sit the special icons. The fisherman wild appears only on reels one and two, while the green bass cash symbol and the Insane Catch symbol do not form regular wins at all, instead powering the main bonus features.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x10.7
	5	x7.14
	4	x3.75
	3	x0.71
	6	x10.7
	5	x7.14
	4	x3.75
	3	x0.71
	6	x3.57
	5	x2.14
	4	x1.07
	3	x0.5
	6	x1.75
	5	x1.07
	4	x0.71
	3	x0.35
	6	x1.75
	5	x1.07
	4	x0.71
	3	x0.35
	6	x1.42
	5	x0.71
	4	x0.42
	3	x0.28
	6	x1.42
	5	x0.71
	4	x0.42
	3	x0.28
	6	x1.42
	5	x0.71
	4	x0.42
	3	x0.28
	6	x0.71
	5	x0.42
	4	x0.28
	3	x0.14
	6	x0.71
	5	x0.42
	4	x0.28
	3	x0.14
	6	x0.71
	5	x0.42
	4	x0.28
	3	x0.14
	Special
	Special
	Wild

Wild Wild Bass slot RTP & variance

From a numbers point of view, Wild Wild Bass runs on high volatility with an RTP around 96.1%, although I have seen it quoted at 96.01% as well, depending on version. In practice that means long stretches of dead spins broken by sudden flurries when the features hit. Max win has been listed as up to 10,000x your bet in some material, while other reviews mention roughly 1,289x.

How to play the Wild Wild Bass slot

Getting started with Wild Wild Bass is straightforward even if you are new to this style of ways slot. I set my stake using the plus and minus buttons next to the spin control, then hit spin or autoplay and let the reels run. Any wins are counted automatically according to the current number of ways, and you can open the paytable and rules from the small menu icon.

I usually tweak the sound with the speaker button, as the game runs fine either muted or fully audio. Because the slot is highly volatile, I tend to keep stakes modest and sessions time-limited, especially when using the Super Stake option. Self-exclusion, deposit limits and timeouts are always there through your casino account if you feel the variance in Wild Wild Bass is starting to bite too hard.

Wild Wild Bass overview of bonuses

The wild fisherman symbol in Wild Wild Bass does far more than simple substitution. When you land wilds on both reels one and two in the base game, the Big Catch feature triggers. Reels three to six grow by up to two extra rows each, taking the ways to win up to 5,625. At the same time, every bass cash symbol on the screen is collected and paid instantly.

If one of those spins lands an Insane Catch symbol on reel six alongside the two wilds, you switch into the Insane Catch feature, which awards between two and four Insane Spins. For these spins, reels one and two combine into a single multiplier reel, showing values from 2x to 5x. Reels three to six split into twenty mini reels that can land bass, extra Insane Catch symbols or blanks only.

Wild Wild Bass also gives you a Super Stake button, which doubles the bet size and adds more wilds to the base game, effectively increasing the chance of hitting Big Catch or Insane Catch. Some versions include a Gamble feature where you can risk any win on a red or black choice, and a Bonus Buy that lets you jump straight into Insane Catch for a fixed price when available in your region.

Wild Wild Bass slot summary

As someone who plays a lot of fishing slots, I find Wild Wild Bass a solid if occasionally frustrating option. The stacked bass symbols can clog the reels when no feature is active, yet collecting big clusters during Big Catch or Insane Catch feels great, especially with a 5x multiplier in play. Graphics, sound and features all work together well, as long as you are comfortable with the sharp swings.

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