Review: The Grand Show By Push Gaming

The Grand Show By Push Gaming

Key Points:

• Provider: Push Gaming

• RTP: ~ 96.28% (also found versions of 94.35%, 88.47%, 85.49%)

• Volatility: Medium

• Max Win: Up to 10,000× your bet

• Win Lines (Paylines): 20 fixed paylines on a 5-reel by 4-row base grid (expands to 5×8 in the Bonus Feature)

• Release Date: 17 July 2024 

• Our Rating: 84% — fun, polished, strong features; some may want even higher volatility or more innovation

Game Overview and Theme:

Step right up! The Grand Show throws open the curtains on a bright, colourful circus set-piece. Think popcorn stands, ringmasters, clowns, hot dogs, and popcorn, lots of popcorn. The base game is outdoors in front of circus tents during daylight, then things shift mood-wise: free spins bring in twilight or night, and the Bonus Feature takes you inside the big top, with more drama, lights, and bells.

The visual design is crisp, theatrical, with Push’s usual polish: animations are smooth, symbols detailed, soundtrack lively with that carnival flair.

It treads familiar thematic ground (circus slot), but does enough to feel fresh thanks to the presentation, lighting, and the “grand show” feel when features trigger.

Game Features:

Here are the main tricks in this show:

• Instant Prizes & Jackpot Symbols: Symbols can land in the base game and free spins with instant prize values (random cash values) or jackpot symbols. The jackpots are tiered: Mini (×10), Minor (×100), Major (×500), Mega (×1000), and the top “Grand” jackpot at 10,000× your bet.

• Collector Symbol (Top Hat): This symbol can land on reel 1. When it does, it collects any instant prizes or jackpot symbols that land either on the same reel or consecutively after it, turning relevant reels “red” to show active collection.

• Free Spins Feature: Triggered by landing 3+ Scatter symbols (ticket scatters). You get 10 Free Spins, and if you land more scatters (4 or 5), instant prize symbols during those free spins have higher minimum values (e.g. minimum ×5 or ×10). Also, there’s a chance to trigger the Bonus Feature via Top Hat symbols during Free Spins, carrying over prizes and jackpots.

• Bonus Feature: Triggered when Top Hat symbols land on both reel 1 and reel 5. This shifts you into a 5×8 grid. There’s a “Nudge Up” mechanic: bottom rows spin, pushing prize/in-stant/jackpot symbols upward. The rightmost reel has a multiplier UI, plus boosts. If you manage to fill all four rows in this bonus, you can hit the Grand Jackpot (10,000×) or get top rewards.

• Push Bet / Extra Bet Options: You can pay a premium on your bet to increase your chance of triggering certain features: one bet type raises Free Spins probabilities (~+40%), the other increases chances for the Bonus Feature (~+60%). As usual, raising the bet reduces value per spin long term but pushes features more often.

The Pros And Cons Of Playing

Pros:

• The 10,000× max win is very appealing. That “Grand Jackpot” gives the slot a high ceiling.

• Features are varied: you’ve got instant prizes, jackpot collection, multiple bonus paths (Free Spins, Bonus Feature) plus the Push Bets. Keeps gameplay interesting.

• Theme, graphics, animations are top-notch. The transitions (base → free spins → bonus) feel polished.

• Medium volatility means more balanced play: you’re less likely to go broken before triggering something compared to ultra-high vol slots. Good for players who like excitement but not constant heartbreak.

• The collector mechanic + bonus grid spin with “nudges” adds some suspense; pushing prizes up, boosts etc. gives satisfying moments when things align.

Cons:

• Even though features are varied, base game may feel a bit slow — if you don’t hit instant prizes / top hat combos early, spins may feel quiet.

• To really hit the big stuff (Grand Jackpot, big bonus wins) you need rare combos: Top Hats, bonus triggers, etc. So the spin-to-feature frequency matters a lot; for some players, that might feel frustrating.

• The Push Bet / Extra Bet options cost more per spin; could lead to chasing features or spending more to get the same experience — riskier bankroll wise.

• The thematic ground (circus / show) is well done, but not hugely unique among slots; players who’ve done a lot of “circus” themes might find it a bit familiar.

• Versions with lower RTP (e.g. 94.35% or even 85.49%) exist. If you're playing at a casino using a variant with a lower RTP, your expected returns are lower. So always check.

Summary and Rating (out of 100%):

The Grand Show is an entertaining mid-volatility slot that delivers a strong mix of classic showmanship and modern mechanics. It may not rewrite the circus slot playbook, but it gives a lot of fun moments, good visuals, and the possibility of a major jackpot if you're lucky.

• Theme & Presentation: 90% — colourful, polished, lively; Push Gaming delivers showtime atmosphere well.

• Feature Depth & Variety: 85% — multiple bonus mechanics, instant prizes, collector, bonus grid, Push Bets etc.

• Win Potential vs Risk: 82% — 10,000× gives a big upside, but rarer combos required; medium vol helps mitigate risk somewhat.

• Player Enjoyment & Replayability: 83% — good replay value, especially for players who enjoy features and feature-bets; some quiet stretches though.

Overall Rating: 84/100

If you like slots that combine spectacle with feature-rich gameplay (jackpots, bonus rounds, extra bet options), The Grand Show is well worth a spin. If you prefer frequent action or very high volatility, you might want to temper your bet size or try it in “Push Bet” mode so features come more often.

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