Big Bass Bonanza 1000 VS Reign Of Rome – The Ultimate Slot Battle

In this slot showdown, we pit a fishing frenzy with massive max win potential against a gladiator-themed slot packed with epic battles and rich rewards. This time, Big Bass Bonanza 1000 by Pragmatic Play challenges Reign Of Rome, created by Hacksaw Gaming. 

Two titans enter the arena, but only one can walk away with the crown. Which one has what it takes to be the winner of this episode of slot wars?

Let’s dive into the action!

This round might be the most important for most players, because who doesn’t want big wins? When it comes to winning big, these two slots don’t mess around.

The latest addition to the popular Big Bass slot series offers quite a catch regarding possible wins. Coming at the recognizable 5x3 reel setup with 10 paylines, it offers a massive maximum winning potential of up to 20,000x the bet. Designed for players chasing that big catch, the game also features high volatility and an RTP of 96.51%. 

On the other hand, Reign Of Rome is a bit behind, but still comes with a big max win of 15,000x the stake. Its RTP is also slightly lower at 96.27%, while the volatility is at the same high level. Its playground is a bit bigger with 5 rows, 5 reels and 19 paylines, but still the fishing-themed slot takes this round due to a higher winning potential. 

Big Bass Bonanza 1000 sticks to its roots with its legendary free spins round with up to 20 free spins. Triggered by landing 3 or more Scatters, this bonus is where the magic happens. If you are missing a Scatter to activate the round, a Hook feature might randomly drag it onto the reels. 

Fish symbols come with attached random cash values from 2x to 1,000x the bet, and are collected by the Fisherman Wild. Wilds are also collected and every 4th one retrigger the round and increases the multiplier value - 2x for the first retrigger, 3x for the second and 10x for the third (last) retrigger.

What's new in this sequel of the beloved fisherman saga is the option to buy Super Free Spins. For 450x the bet, players get 10 free spins with much higher chances of hitting the fish Money symbols with 1,000x value - hence, the 1000 part of the slot’s name. The option of purchasing standard 10 free spins is also available for 100x the bet via Buy Bonus, while Ante Bet is there to help you increase the chances of hitting free spins naturally.

Reign Of Rome swings back with a vengeance, entering the ring with bonus features flying left and right, starting with Tribute Symbols and LootLines. 

Tribute symbols can appear in four unique forms during gameplay:

• Standard Adding Tributes deliver values ranging from 1x to 10x.
• Revealing Adding Tributes unveil larger rewards, revealing values between 15x and 500x.
• Standard Multiplying Tributes apply multipliers from 2x to 5x.
• Revealing Multiplying Tributes boost potential further, offering 6x to 25x multipliers.

These symbols award a cash prize based on the combined value in a LootLine formed when there is a winning payline of Tribute symbols on the grid. Multiplying Tributes multiply the value, while Adding Tributes are added. 

Three FS Scatters landing together trigger the Path To Power bonus round with 10 free spins. While the gameplay largely mirrors the base round, Tribute symbols with higher values are more likely to appear during this round.

If a batch of four Scatters hit reels at the same time, This is Rome feature with 10 free spins is activated. This mode has it all - includes all mechanics from the base game and Path To Power bonus round, plus introduces the LootBar system for an extra layer of reward potential.

This hidden mode is activated by landing symbols in the base game. You'll be awarded 10 free spins, and the bonus builds upon the This Is Rome feature 

Fight For Glory is another bonus feature, triggered with 5 FS Scatters in view. Awards 10 free spins, building up to the previous bonus round by giving the LootBar a head star with each of its five positions, starting at 20x.

Think that’s it? Not quite yet, as the game also has a Buy Bonus option with 5 different modes. That’s right, you can purchase each of the two bonus features, plus enhance chances to trigger bonus rounds or guarantee the Tribute symbol to appear. 

Where Big Bass leans into reliable, escalating features, Reign Of Rome offers greater variety and more dynamic action. Each bonus feels different, and the battle-style presentation adds excitement and suspense, making it the clear winner of this round. 

Big Bass Bonanza 1000 delivers a cheerful, cartoon-style underwater world. The upbeat, twangy soundtrack fits its fishing theme perfectly, but it’s more fun than fierce -great for casual players but not necessarily immersive. And also seen many times before as this is 25th sequel to the Big Bass series where visuals are pretty much the same. 

On the contrary, Reign Of Rome raises the bar with stunning artwork, dramatic orchestral music, and immersive animations. Every spin feels like stepping into a coliseum, and the high-stakes atmosphere keeps adrenaline levels high. Although the theme isn’t quite original, it is executed to perfection, adding to the thrilling gameplay. 

This round is mostly subjective as some players will prefer the Pragmatic’s cartoonish-looking slot over the darker slot dedicated to Ancient Rome warriors. However, Hacksaw has risen the bar with its attention to details, stunning graphics and superb animation. So, for technical point, this round goes to Reign Of Rome. 

While the Big Bass Bonanza 1000 has a bigger winning potential, Reign Of Rome impresses with its cinematic flair and inventive bonus features, offering more engaging gameplay. Also, its max win of 15,000x the bet certainly isn’t on the low side, while the abundance of bonus features creates better chances for hitting more frequent wins. 

It’s not common for a slot with a lower winning potential to become the winner of the slot war, but this time, it is a case. Mostly because it offers more original features compared to Big Bass 1000 that besides higher max win and an option to buy super free spins, doesn’t really offer something different compared to its predecessors.