Blast the Bass is a fishing-themed video slot from Belatra Games that takes a noticeable step away from the genre’s typically relaxed atmosphere. The main character sets out to land a catch using dynamite, while the gameplay revolves around cash symbols, collecting their values with the Fisherman Wild and multi-stage Free Games.
The game uses a 5×4 grid with 20 fixed paylines. Winning combinations are formed from left to right, starting from the first reel. The highest available RTP is 96.72%, volatility is high, and the maximum win is 5,000× the stake.
Symbols and cash value collection
Alongside the J, Q, K and A card symbols, the reels feature fish, a crab, an octopus and other themed images. The main special symbol is the Fisherman Wild. It substitutes for regular symbols while also acting as a collector.
Fish Symbols are assigned random values ranging from 2× to 1,000×, but do not award them on their own. A Fisherman Wild must be present on the grid for these values to be collected. Fish Coin symbols work in the same way and may carry values of 10×, 20×, 50× or 100× in the base game.
The random Fish Rain feature adds another layer to this system. When dynamite appears, new cash-valued Fish Symbols are added to the reels, and if a fisherman is present, their values are collected immediately.
Free Games
Three, four or five Scatter symbols trigger 10 free spins. Four Scatters apply an overall 2× multiplier to the bonus, while five apply a 3× multiplier. By unlocking subsequent stages in sequence, the entire round can be extended to as many as 45 spins.
Fish Coin symbols behave differently during Free Games. Each one gradually moves from top to bottom, increasing its cash value at every stage. If a Fisherman Wild appears before the symbol leaves the grid, the accumulated amount is collected. Several coins can be present on the grid at the same time, each at a different stage of its journey.
A separate counter tracks the Fisherman Wild symbols that land. Accumulating them unlocks further Free Games levels and additional overall multipliers, meaning the bonus develops in stages rather than being limited to a single set of spins.
Additional features
Some versions include a Bonus Buy with several options for triggering features directly, including standard and enhanced Free Games, Fish Rain and a separate Fish Coin mode. A Bet +25% option may also be available, increasing the cost of each spin and the likelihood of activating bonus mechanics. The availability of these options depends on the specific configuration.
Overall assessment
Blast the Bass is based on the familiar ‘cash symbol + collector’ format found in fishing slots, but develops it in several directions at once. Fish Rain adds new values to the grid, Fish Coin symbols move and grow during the bonus, while accumulating Fisherman Wild symbols unlocks successive stages of Free Games. As a result, the bonus section is the most complex part of the game’s mechanics.
Who the game may appeal to
The game may appeal to players who enjoy fishing slots with cash symbols, collectors and evolving bonus rounds. On our website, you can try the Blast the Bass demo and see how the Fisherman Wild, Fish Coin and Free Games features work without wagering real money.