Slot Wars: Captain Kraken Megaways VS Big Bass Rock and Roll

Two of Pragmatic Play’s heavyweights go head-to-head in this week’s Slot Wars showdown. Captain Kraken Megaways brings pirate grit, kraken might, and Megaways chaos, while Big Bass Rock and Roll Enhanced RTP turns up the dial with neon guitars, fishing fun, and an unbeatable RTP. Both have strong cases, but only one can win. Let’s see who comes out on top.

When it comes to the cold, hard numbers, Big Bass Rock and Roll Enhanced RTP struts onto the stage with a serious advantage. Boasting a staggering 98% RTP, it stands tall as one of the most generous returns you’ll find across modern slots, giving players near unmatched value per spin. Pair this with its 5,000x max win multiplier, and the fisherman-turned-rockstar proves he knows how to hook bankrolls as well as bass.

Captain Kraken Megaways also promises plenty of excitement, offering a 5,000x prize cap and a 96.55% top RTP setting. While this is still a very solid RTP for a high-volatility Megaways slot, it can’t quite compete with Big Bass Rock and Roll’s enhanced edge. The Kraken’s hit frequency of 1 in 4.74 spins and a 1 in 438 chance of triggering Free Spins provide steady rhythm in the base game, but ultimately, the fisherman’s guitar solo drowns out the pirate shanties.

Big Bass Rock and Roll takes the lead in Round 1!

Here’s where Captain Kraken Megaways unfurls its sails and brings the heavy artillery. Pragmatic Play armed this slot with a tumble mechanic, where every winning combination disappears to make way for new symbols, chaining wins together. Add to that the money collect system, with symbols worth from 1x up to 25x plus Minor, Major, and Grand jackpots worth 40x, 200x, and 2,000x, and suddenly you’ve got treasure worth chasing.

But the real storm arrives with the Respins feature. Triggered by a Respins symbol landing alongside money symbols, this round locks cash values in place and gives players 3 spins to add more. Every new symbol resets the counter, while special modifiers on the top reel—Collect Reel, Collect Screen, Multiply Reel, and Multiplier Screen—can snatch, stack, and supercharge prizes by up to x100 multipliers. It’s a Hold & Win round with genuine bite, offering both persistence and explosive potential. 

Big Bass Rock and Roll brings its own arsenal of features, led by the fan-favorite Free Spins with money collection mechanics. Here, the fisherman Wild collects all visible money symbols, and the dual Wild system introduces both red and blue fisherman variants. Each has its own retrigger path, with multipliers rising as you collect more, keeping tension sky-high as two progress trackers climb simultaneously. The result is dynamic and exciting, but it leans heavily on familiar Big Bass mechanics, albeit with a rocking facelift.

In terms of originality and depth, Captain Kraken Megaways storms ahead in this round.

Captain Kraken Megaways wins Round 2. The score is now level at 1:1!

This is where personal taste comes into play, and Pragmatic Play has delivered two very different but equally polished packages. Big Bass Rock and Roll explodes with neon-drenched visuals, a fisherman reimagined as a full-blown rockstar, and a soundtrack of guitar riffs that give the slot an energy rush with every spin. It’s tongue-in-cheek, humorous, and gleefully over the top.

Captain Kraken Megaways, on the other hand, leans into cinematic high-seas drama. From the cannon firing on the left to the eerie skull cave on the right, the entire setting feels like a pirate’s paradise. Waves crash against the wooden ship, the reels are alive with anchors, crew members, and the monstrous kraken itself, and the audio leans heavily into orchestral swells and adventurous themes. It’s immersive, theatrical, and designed to make you feel like you’re standing on deck, cutlass in hand.

Both games shine, but in terms of sheer atmosphere, Captain Kraken Megaways edges ahead by the slimmest of margins.

Captain Kraken Megaways wins Round 3, and you know what that means…

After three fierce rounds, the results are in, and Captain Kraken Megaways is this weeks grand winner!

Despite Big Bass Rock and Roll’s jaw-dropping 98% RTP and reliable 5,000x cap, Captain Kraken Megaways emerges victorious. Its creative respins round, stacked money collect modifiers, and captivating pirate atmosphere prove enough to tip the balance.

Both slots are worthy contenders—Big Bass Rock and Roll appeals to those who value steady value and the charm of its iconic series, while Captain Kraken Megaways caters to players hungry for innovation and cinematic flair. But in this Slot Wars clash, the kraken’s tentacles wrapped tighter around the crown.