The Grand Show (Push Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

The Grand Show Slot Game

I went in expecting a casual circus number and that is what Push Gaming delivers here. The Grand Show runs on a 5x4 layout with 20 paylines, stakes from €0.05 to €100, medium volatility and a default RTP of 96.28%. The scene shifts with each phase, daytime tents in the base, night for free spins, then inside the big top for the Bonus game. Instant Prize symbols, Jackpot symbols, and a quirky Bonus feature sit at the core, giving a familiar setup a fresh nudge.

I found this one a touch toned down compared to the studio’s more punishing hits, which suits sessions where I want steady spins and clear feature routes. It looks straightforward, yes, but the Top Hat collector and the inside-the-tent Bonus shift the tempo. When the grid expands and row multipliers come into play, the game shakes off the generic feel and shows where the entertainment sits. That mix kept me spinning longer than I planned.

Symbols and Payouts in The Grand Show

On the paytable, low pays are J to A in a circus font, paying 2x to 4x the bet for five of a kind, depending on the rank. Lines pay from the leftmost reel, and you need matching symbols on consecutive reels. I had plenty of small tickovers from these, which matters in a medium game. The presentation leans into balloons and bright trims, so even the fillers fit the theme well.

The high pays are popcorn, a hotdog, a clown, and the ringmaster, with full lines paying from 12x up to 100x the bet. The Tiger Wild can land on all five reels, substitutes for regulars, and a line of five wilds also pays 100x. Most picture wins came in sets of three or four for me, though the reels can drop a chunky five-line when the grid lines up neatly.

The Grand Show Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x100
	4	x16
	3	x4
	2	x1
	5	x40
	4	x8
	3	x2
	5	x16
	4	x4
	3	x1
	5	x12
	4	x3
	3	x0.8
	5	x4
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.4
	5	x4
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.4
	5	x2
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.2
	5	x2
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.4
	Wild
	5	x100
	4	x16
	3	x4
	2	x1

Instant Prizes & Jackpots in The Grand Show

Instant Prize symbols land with values from 1x to 500x the stake, and Jackpot symbols come as Mini 10x, Minor 50x, Major 250x, Mega 1000x, and Grand 10000x. Top Hat symbols can appear on reels 1 and 5. When the Top Hat lands on reel 1 with prizes on consecutive reels from the left, it collects them. These prize symbols can land anywhere, so early reel coverage is the key trigger.

Free Spins in The Grand Show

Ticket scatters start free spins. Hitting 3, 4, or 5 scatters awards 10 spins each time, with a twist. With four scatters, Instant Prize symbols come with at least x5 values, and with five scatters they carry at least x10 values. During the feature, landing 3, 4, or 5 tickets adds +3, +4, or +5 spins. Otherwise the mode mirrors the base, though I noticed Top Hats showing up a bit more often.

Bonus Feature in The Grand Show

Land Top Hat symbols on both the leftmost and rightmost reels to trigger the Bonus Feature. Any Instant Prize or Jackpot symbols on the triggering spin carry over. You get 6 spins on a 5x8 board where only the bottommost positions spin. The rightmost column holds row multipliers that apply at the end. It feels like being pulled into the tent for the headline act, and this is where the slot livens up.

On the bottom of reels 1 to 4, Instant Prize symbols, Jackpot symbols, or a Nudge Up icon can land. When a prize lands on the bottom row, it moves up by one step before the next spin; prizes meeting on a space merge into one with combined value. Fill all four top cells and the Grand Jackpot pays and ends the feature. On the bottom of reel 5, special icons also appear.

Those rightmost specials include Nudge All, which pushes every prize up by one, an icon that increases all multipliers on that reel, and a Retrigger granting +1 to +3 spins. When your spins run out, each prize is multiplied by the value shown on its row and the total is paid. If the Bonus starts during free spins, you go back afterwards to play out the remaining spins. Prizes stack neatly as they climb, so a late merge can swing the outcome.

Push Bet and Feature Buy in The Grand Show

I often flip on Push Bet here. One setting raises the total stake by 40 per cent and improves the chance of triggering free spins, and the other raises the stake by 60 per cent to improve the chance of landing the Bonus Feature. With those toggled, the theoretical RTP nudges to 96.35 per cent and 96.38 per cent respectively. Whether that suits you depends on bankroll and appetite for quicker feature access.

If you prefer buying in, the options are clear. Free spins with 3 scatters cost 46.4x the bet, with 4 scatters 86.6x, with 5 scatters 147x, or a random free spins entry for 75x. The regular Bonus Feature is 58.6x, while the Super Bonus Feature, where prizes start at a minimum of x10, is 450x. I tried several of these and found the big-ticket option very swingy but exciting. Your mileage will vary.

The Grand Show Slot Verdict

I had fun here, even if the base game can feel familiar. The static jackpots sit above the reels, but the main event for me is the inside-the-tent Bonus, where prizes climb and row multipliers do the heavy lifting at the end. The package comes with a 10,000x max win, steady medium pacing, and a collector that keeps the base from drifting. It is not a reinvention, yet it plays well.