Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch Demo
Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch Slot Review
We’re returning to the high seas for a chance to reel in even bigger prizes in Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch, courtesy of Push Gaming!
After a successful fishing trip in their previous release, Fish ‘n’ Nudge, Push Gaming transforms the game into a promising sequel, where the seas are filled with even bigger Cash Prizes.
Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch takes gameplay to the next level by introducing a modified Free Spins feature, which introduces Upgrades and Multiplier Boosts for an exciting payout potential.
While keeping to the charming Fishing theme and characteristics of the original, Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch dives deeper to reveal even more action and anticipation. With numerous twists on a beloved mechanic, this game will captivate existing players and make a lasting impression on newcomers.
With a theoretical RTP of 96.46% and a low volatility classification, Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch can reel in up to 3,094x your bet. Without further ado, get ready to cast your rods into the deep, blue unknown of Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch!
Base Game & Features
Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch is the latest low-volatility release from Push Gaming, consisting of 5 reels, 4 rows, and 20 fixed pay lines. Winning combinations occur when 3-5 identical symbols appear on reels 1-5, on adjacent reels, starting from reel 1.
There are 10 paytable symbols available, including Wilds, represented by lighthouses, tackle boxes, fishing rods, fish, and a variety of shells and bait. Each paytable symbol includes a fixed payout between 0.1x and 20x your bet (including Wilds).
In the base game, Wild symbols substitute for all paytable symbols except Scatter symbols and Net positions. Furthermore, Fish symbols appear with a random Cash Prize between 0.5x and 100x your bet.
Net Positions & Fish Symbols
During gameplay, special Net Positions can overlap random reels, appearing in stacks of 4.
After wins are evaluated and the spin button is pushed again, the visible Net Positions will nudge down by 1 position while all other reels spin. This process continues until no visible Net positions are remaining on that particular reel.
Net positions are responsible for collecting the total Cash Prize of any Fish symbol that lands within them. Alternatively, matching 3-of-a-kind (fish symbols) from left to right, starting from reel 1, will award a win line.
Fisherman Wilds
Whenever a Fisherman Wild symbol lands within a Net Position, it will collect the Cash Prizes of all Fish symbols on the reels, regardless of whether they’re in a Net Position or not.
Push Bet & Bonus Buy
Players outside the UK jurisdiction can purchase one of the following Bonus Buy options:
- Free Spins Multiplier x1: Triggers the feature with 3 Scatters and a Multiplier of x1 for 68.6x your bet (RTP 96.31%)
- Free Spins Multiplier x5: Triggers the feature with 4 Scatters and a Multiplier of x5 for 209.5x your bet (RTP 96.35%)
- Free Spins Multiplier x10: Triggers the feature with 5 Scatters and a Multiplier of x10 for 359x your bet (RTP 96.40%)
- Random Free Spins: Triggers with 3, 4, or 5 Scatters and their respective Multipliers for 180x your bet (RTP 96.28%)
Alternatively, UK players and other countries can participate in the Push Bet Feature for 1.2x their current bet. With this feature active, your chance of triggering the Free Spins mode is increased (RTP 96.40%).
Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch operates a fixed max win potential of 3,094x your bet. If a game round exceeds this figure, the current mode will end, and the player returns to the base game with this figure in tow.
Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch Free Spins
The Free Spins mode is triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatters in the base game, awarding the following outcomes:
- 3 Scatters: Awards a starting Reel Multiplier of x1
- 4 Scatters: Awards a starting Reel Multiplier of x5
- 5 Scatters: Awards a starting Reel Multiplier of x10
During this round, each reel has a special Multiplier Meter directly above it. The round begins with reels 2 & 4 stacked with Net Potions, and all 3 lock positions filled. For each spin, a Lock on the meter is removed.
When all locks are removed, the fixed Net Positions on reels 2 & 4 begin to nudge down by 1 position for each spin. This mode continues until there are no more Net Positions visible on the reels.
Special Symbols
Also available during this round are 2 Special symbols that award the following Modifiers:
- Boat: Can add and lock Net Positions on the reels. When the lock meter is inactive and no Net positions are present, the reel is filled with locked Net Positions. However, when the lock meter is inactive and Net Positions are available, the meter awards 3 locks and the remaining reels are filled with Net Positions. Please note that any active lock meters will reset to 3.
- Boost: Increases the current Reel Multiplier by +x1. Please note that the Boost symbol is activated before any wins are paid out.
Our Honest Verdict
Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch is a charming addition to Push Gaming’s extensive portfolio, which transitions their beloved Fish ‘n’ Nudge release into a promising sequel. The key mechanics and elements that made the previous release so effective have been maintained in this release.
In celebration of the new release, Push Gaming has introduced several new elements throughout gameplay, including specific changes to the Free Spins mode. The addition of Lock Meters and Multiplier Reels is widely appealing, as is the higher frequency of larger Cash Prizes upon Fish symbols.
Upon first appearances, Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch looks to be desirable for a sequel slot, while on paper, it’s not all it cracks up to be. The statistics reveal that it’s unlikely to outrank its predecessor thanks to its low volatility score and sub-par max win cap of 3,094x your bet.
Another disappointing factor is the lower Fish Prizes when compared to Fish ‘n’ Nudge, which drop from 1,000x to 100x your bet. However, this difference is supported by the immense abilities of the individual Reel Multipliers during Free Spins.
All in all, Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch is not quite as rewarding as its sibling slot; however, it still utilises key components and characteristics that continue to flourish in the original release.
*The images found in this slot review are currently from Demo Play. On average, our reviews are written prior to the initial release date and before real play is available.
