Big Bass Mission Revealed: Pragmatic Play Q&A with Anastasios Ioannidis

Q. Back in June, the iconic Big Bass fisherman embarked on arguably his most dangerous journey yet in Big Bass Mission Fishin’. What can you tell us about his latest adventure?

A. Everyone’s favourite fisherman does seem to have acquired a taste for action and adventure, following his recent trip to the Golden Lake and Day at the Races. As it expands, the Big Bass series from Pragmatic Play explores fresh creative themes, which can also shape new features and gaming experiences. In Big Bass Mission Fishin’, the fisherman takes on the role of a secret agent where all his equipment is given a spy-themed twist – trading his overalls for a scuba suit, his fishing rod for a grappling hook, and upgrading his bait box with a fancy new radar to search for fish.

Q. The game features a choice between free spins and the Stack the Cash bonus game. Which mission would you choose in real life: a risky adventure with uncertain outcomes or a more predictable path with fewer rewards?

A. I’d probably opt for the risky adventure! But in Big Bass Mission Fishin’, both features are packed with rewards. The free spins round is made even more exciting by the possibility of landing ‘top secret’ upgrades before the feature begins, and there are several levels to complete, each with an incrementing multiplier. Meanwhile, the Stack the Cash respins feature dials up the action with robo-crabs that can collect fish coin money symbols worth up to 25x and exploding mines that double the value of all money symbols and robo-crabs on the same reel.

The slot lets players pick between two bonus rounds, each with its exclusive rewards.

Q. If you were to encounter these fish and robo-crab creatures in real life, how would you interact with them?

A. Probably leap out of my wetsuit and run away! Those crabs look like they could pinch, and I wouldn’t want to be around when the mines start falling. I wouldn’t mind taking home a money fish coin, however – especially after a couple of win multipliers – but I don’t think I’d like it bouncing around in my pocket. But seriously, Pragmatic Play does a great job of bringing the games to life with superb graphics and animations, and Big Bass Mission Fishin’ is no exception.

Q. He’s been a cowboy, king, Santa Claus, and now a scuba-diving secret agent – what’s next for the fan-favourite fisherman?

A. He’s heading to Vegas! And he’s getting a complete neon makeover, so he will look the part. Big Bass Vegas Double Down Deluxe launches this month and will include many of the amazing features that players have come to expect from a Big Bass slot. As its name hints, the game doubles down on the wild collect mechanic in the bonus round, where two types of fisherman wild symbols are collected in different meters, each unlocking up to three levels with extra free spins and bigger multipliers. This enhanced feature can significantly extend the bonus game, creating even more chances to land a big win.

Q. Looking a little further ahead, can you tell us what’s in store for Big Bass in the future?

A. He’ll be back for the spooky season in Big Bass Halloween 2, a sequel to last year’s popular (and scary) slot. Then in November, before the decorations go up (maybe), he’ll return to Big Bass Xmas Extreme to spread more festive cheer. I’m sure there are plenty of new adventures in store for the fisherman next year, too, but we’ll have to wait and see!

Big Bass is a legendary slot series that has brought some of the all-time favourite games to the industry. While Big Bass Mission Fishin’ is an absolute success, Pragmatic Play is hiding an ace or two behind its sleeve for its future Big Bass releases. What can we say? Stay tuned for the updates at Slotsjudge and be among the first players to discover new Pragmatic Play slots!