Fish 'n' Nudge Big Catch by Push Gaming: what you need to know
Push Gaming's five-reel fishing slot nudges Net Symbols down each spin in the base game and bonus round, pays across 20 lines, and returns 96.44% of stakes to players over time.
From static reels to moving symbols: the nudge mechanic
Net Symbols nudge down each spin. You're spinning 5 reels across 4 rows with 20 fixed paylines running left to right. Fish 'n' Nudge Big Catch drops you into an ocean-themed setting where the main action happens through Net Symbol overlays. These land in vertical stacks of 4 and nudge down one position each spin, carrying Fish Symbol instant prize values with them until they slide off the reel. The game launched in July 2025 from Push Gaming and combines fishing aesthetics with a mechanic that keeps symbols moving through your spins.
When nudges and big spins align. You'll find this game suits players hunting bigger wins across longer play sessions, since the nudging mechanic and Free Spins Feature can build across multiple spins. The bet range spans from NZ$0.10 to NZ$100, so you can start small or go large. If you prefer faster rounds with frequent small wins, the mechanical nature of nudges and instant prizes keeps things moving, though the Free Spins Feature is what creates the larger payouts you'd chase here.
What happens after the bonus lands. The Free Spins Feature is the heart of your session. Landing 3, 4 or 5 Bonus Symbols triggers it, and you enter unlimited free spins carrying a Lock Meter and Multiplier Meter on each reel. One lock removes per spin, then Net Symbols continue their nudge down. Boat Symbols lock additional Net Symbols in place, Boost Symbols step up your multiplier, and the feature keeps running until no Net Symbols remain on screen. This is where the real potential unfolds.
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Fish 'n' Nudge Big Catch
What happens when you spin this slot
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Screens and symbols: base game to free spins
See what each symbol pays you
The payouts below show what you win at a bet of NZ$0.20, and matching more symbols pays you more.
Top payers
Fisherman wild2+ NZ$0.10 · 5+ NZ$4
Lighthouse2+ NZ$0.10 · 5+ NZ$4
Tackle box3+ NZ$0.20 · 5+ NZ$2Standard symbols
Fishing rod and reel3+ NZ$0.12 · 5+ NZ$1.20
Fish symbol3+ NZ$0.10 · 5+ NZ$1
Green fish charm3+ NZ$0.08 · 5+ NZ$0.80What happens when the bonus round starts
Triggering your free spins. Land 3, 4 or 5 Bonus Symbols to start. Each reel has a Lock Meter and a Multiplier Meter. One lock releases per spin while Net Symbols nudge down. Boat Symbols anchor nets in place and add new ones; Boost Symbols step up the multiplier. Spins continue until all Net Symbols leave the reels.
Push Bet: the cost of better odds. Toggle this option before you spin to pay 1.2x your stake. It raises the chance of landing Bonus Symbols and shifts the reel weightings in the base game. With Push Bet on, the RTP is 96.40% instead of the standard 96.44%.
When you want to skip the base game. Jump straight into free spins at 1x multiplier on each reel. You pay 68.6 times your base bet. This version of the game returns 96.31% RTP, slightly lower than the standard game.
Mid-tier multiplier for faster play. Skip to free spins with all reels starting at 5x multiplier. The cost is 209.5 times your base bet. This bought bonus has an RTP of 96.35%, between the lower and higher multiplier purchases.
Your average return across all play modes
RTP is a long-run average calculated over millions of spins. Each figure below applies only to the specific condition shown next to it: the standard game, a paid bonus buy, or an ante bet. Your session will differ.
RTP 96.44% · Standard game
RTP 96.28% · Bonus Buy: Random Free Spins
RTP 96.31% · Bonus Buy: Initial Reel Multipliers x1
Fish 'n' Nudge Big Catch cannot promise when bonuses arrive
When does the bonus land? When the Free Spins Feature triggers depends on random symbol combinations. You might trigger it on your first spin or wait many spins. No pattern tells you when it's coming.
Your session sits outside the long-term average. Your session result is determined by the random outcome of each spin. Two players betting the same amount will see completely different results. The 96.44% RTP applies only across thousands of spins by many players.
That big win remains unlikely in your session. The maximum possible win exists but is reached extremely rarely. You may never see it. Plan your budget knowing the ceiling is theoretical, not a reasonable target.
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How to buy into the free spins feature
Your first shortcut to the bonus
Skip the base game and jump straight into free spins with a x1 starting multiplier on all five reels. At a NZ$1 bet, this costs NZ$68.60.
When you want a stronger start
Fish 'n' Nudge Big Catch lets you start the bonus round with a x5 multiplier already running on each reel. The cost at NZ$1 is NZ$209.50.
The maximum starting multiplier
Jump in with the highest starting boost: a x10 multiplier across all five reels from the first spin of free spins. Cost NZ$359 at your NZ$1 bet.
Fish 'n' Nudge Big Catch surprise entry
Buy free spins without knowing which multiplier you'll start with. The game picks one at random for you. At NZ$1, this feature costs NZ$180.
Fish 'n' Nudge Big Catch with push bet
Toggle this ante-style bet to increase the chance the bonus comes your way in the base game. Costs NZ$1.20 instead of NZ$1 per spin.
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How to keep this slot enjoyable
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Decide your stopping point. Choose when you will stop playing, whether you are ahead or behind. Planning your exit point before the session helps you walk away at the right moment.
Set account limits. Use your account's deposit limits and loss limits to control your spending. These tools work in the background, keeping your play within the boundaries you have set.
Support when you need it. Take a break or use self-exclusion if Fish 'n' Nudge Big Catch stops being fun. Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand, Gambling Helpline New Zealand and The Salvation Army Oasis offer support.