Tiger Rush from Thunderkick: Slot Review - big cat big rewards!

Step foot inside a tropical rainforest and go toe to toe with a fearsome tiger if you dare in this new release from renowned software studio Thunderkick. Did you know that the tiger is one of the most revered Zodiac symbols in Chinese culture? It is said to symbolise bravery, power, and is also referred to as the king of beasts. This mighty zodiac symbol is the main inspiration for this online slot. With all that being said, join us as we venture deep inside the dark jungle to seek out this illusive creature in the hopes of nabbing a big cash prize on the reels!

Tiger Rush is a 10 payline slot that comes with Expanding Wilds, Free Spins, Expanding Reels, and Respins.

Special Features

The first feature to highlight is the highest paying symbol in the game which is an image of a bird with an orange background. Land 5 of these symbols across an active payline and you will be celebrating with a nice payout worth 15X your bet.

The Wild symbol is represented by the Tiger of course and substitutes for all other symbols apart from the Scatter. This symbol only appears on reels 2, 3, and 4 in the main game and when it does show up then it will proceed to expand to cover an entire reel. When this happens, you will also be awarded a Free Respin with the Wild locking in place for the spin.

The Scatter symbol is depicted by an image of the game logo and only appears on reels 1 and 5. If you manage to land 2 Scatters or 1 Scatter with an adjacent Wild symbol then you will trigger the special Free Spins bonus round. The amount of Free Spins awarded depends on the number of combinations used to trigger it. For example, 2 Scatters awards 5 Free Spins but land 2 Scatters plus a Scatter with an adjacent Wild and you will receive 10 Free Spins.

In the Free Spins feature, the reels will expand from 10 to 25 paylines as it transforms into a 3, 5, 5, 5, 3 structure which greatly increases the odds of landing a big win on the reels. The Wild symbol is also active on reels 2, 3, and 4 to give up to 3 Wild Reels for each Free Spin and this feature can be retriggered by landing additional Scatters. For example, landing 2 Scatters simultaneously on the reels will get you another 5 Free Spins.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are quite impressive as it takes place inside a dark jungle bathed in sunlight and surrounded by fireflies and lots of tall bamboo sticks. Symbols are superbly designed and consist of a Tiger, a Bird, a Yellow Flower, as well as a variety of sparkling gemstones. The artwork for the Tiger deserves a special mention as it is visually stunning and reminiscent of a very famous old-school tattoo style. The animations are smooth as symbols zip up and down the reels and sparkle and glow with a cool neon-style effect when part of a winning payline.

The music is atmospheric and full of animal noises and gentle drum effects. It ties in really well with the Jungle theme of the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 10 paylines, a good RTP of 96.3%, and an excellent maximum payout worth 1,783X your initial bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.10, 0.20, 0.50, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 3.00, 5.00, 7.50, 10.00, 20.00, 50.00, 75.00, 100.00

Based on a bet of 0.10:

• Birds with Orange Background Symbol: 0.25 for 3X, 0.75 for 4X, 1.50 for 5X
• Yellow Flower Purple Background Symbol: 0.15 for 3X, 0.50 for 4X, 1.00 for 5X
• Yellow Gem Symbol: 0.06 for 3X, 0.14 for 4X, 0.50 for 5X
• Green Gem Symbol: 0.05 for 3X, 0.12 for 4X, 0.25 for 5X
• Red Gem Symbol: 0.04 for 3X, 0.09 for 4X, 0.18 for 5X
• Blue Gem Symbol: 0.04 for 3X, 0.08 for 4X, 0.16 for 5X
• Purple Gem Symbol: 0.03 for 3X, 0.07 for 4X, 0.14 for 5X

Our Verdict on Tiger Rush

This game comes from popular software provider Thunderkick and is a fun and enjoyable slot to play. It might seem complicated to play at first but after a few spins, it becomes super easy to follow. Tiger Rush features cracking visuals, a matching soundtrack, and a decent amount of bonus features. The Wild expanded quite regularly when playing to award a few decent wins although it took me a good few spins to trigger the Free Spins feature. However, it is definitely worth sticking around for as the reels expand to 25 paylines now with the possibility to land 3 fully Wild reels for each Free Spin! An additional bonus feature would have been nice here as it does feel like the game is missing something to really make it stand out from the rest. When it comes to variance, I found this slot to be Medium with a top prize worth 1,783X your total bet to aim for. For slots with a similar big cat theme, check out Exotic Cats and Golden Jungle.

Expand the reels to win a jungle-sized fortune when you play Tiger Rush!