9 Bass

Hook a potential win with 9 Bass, the online slot from Microgaming. This game takes players out onto the water, providing a glimpse below the surface at the possible treasures that might await. Net a prize combination, and players could win a maximum potential payout of x2000.

Fishing themed slots have become very popular in recent years, particularly since the release of the hit game Fishin' Frenzy in 2014. Created by Blueprint, Fishin' Frenzy's success led to a whole stream of angling-themed slots from other studios. There were also a number of Fishin' Frenzy sequels, such as Fishin' Frenzy Jackpot King and Fishing' Frenzy The Big Catch Megaways.

Players will be trying to hook a winner on a 5x3 board which includes 20 traditional paylines. The total min bet starts at just 0.20 and rises to a max total stake of 120.00. Volatility is medium which means there is typically a regular flow of smaller prizes, but of course, nothing is ever guaranteed! The average RTP is 96.24%, which is pretty standard for these types of slots.

The bright colours of the graphics start the game off with a bang. A glorious deep blue expanse of water is paired with rolling green hills and a galaxy-coloured sky. The result is striking, if not particularly sophisticated.

There's a curious blend of symbols on the reels, with classic slot icons mixing with fishing-related images. Included in the paytable is a series of fishing tackles, BARs, and a variety of Lucky 7s covered with splashes of water.

There's also a wild on the reels, which is very easy to identify as it's just the word "WILD". This symbol can stand in for any of the regular symbols to line up more possible winning matches.

Although this is a relatively simple slot, there are a couple of nice bonus features which make play more entertaining.

The first is a special fish symbol - a bass, to be precise. This is a scatter and can land on any of the reels. If players land three or more bass, then a cash prize will be paid. The more bass that land, the larger the potential payout. The top possible prize of x2000 is payable when 9 bass land in a single spin - hence the title of the game!

There is also a free spins round which is triggered when players land three or more free spins symbols. There’s no set number of free spins awarded as players must first spin a special bonus wheel. This wheel contains ten wedges, each with a different number of free spins and a multiplier. The maximum available is 30 free spins and a multiplier of x3.

The multiplier will apply to all wins in the free spins round, other than the bass cash payouts.

9 Bass from Microgaming is another fishing-themed slot that follows in the footsteps of many which have gone before. Simple to play, with reasonably modest potential prizes, it's a relaxing play for anyone who enjoys water and angling-themed games.