Bushido Ways xNudge

Nolimit City Asia

Provider	Nolimit City
RTP	96.01%
RTP base / bonus	59.35% / 36.66%
Volatility	16.2 (provider index)
Max win	30000x
Bet range	0.2 - 100
Hit frequency	21.5%
Reels	5-4
Paylines	1024
Theme	Asia
Licences	UKGC
Release	2021-04-13

Features

bonus buy
free spins
wild
xNudge

Bushido Ways xNudge: RTP and specs

Bushido Ways xNudge is a slot machine by Nolimit City with an RTP of 96.01%, released in 2021.

Overview

Honour, Respect, Tribute, Glory, Fear and Revenge - Learn the way of the Warrior in Bushido Ways xNudge! The game features a 5x4 reel area, 1,024 ways that can expand up to 24,576 ways to win, Wilds / Sliced Wilds, Oni Transform and The Wild Geisha. The most honourable and fearless Bushido warriors get to experience The Journey’s End - which is only achievable by reaching the maximum payout of the game, 30,000x.

Description provided by Nolimit City.

Our analysis

Bushido Ways xNudge is a Nolimit City slot with an Asia theme, built on a 5-4 reel structure offering 1024 paylines. It was released on 2021-04-13. Its listed mechanics include free spins, wild symbols, the xNudge system and a bonus buy option, marking it as a ways-based title in the studio's lineup.

The features are centred on Japanese-styled spin rounds and wild behaviour. The game lists Shogun Spins and Geisha Spins as free spin modes, plus Wilds & Sliced Wilds and an Oni Transform mechanic. It also names The Wild Geisha and the Nolimit Bonus - Feature Buy Functionality, which provides the route to purchase entry into the feature. These mechanics combine the xNudge wild concept with the 1024-way payout structure.

In terms of risk, Bushido Ways xNudge carries an RTP of 96.01% and a volatility figure of 16.2 on the studio's scale. The maximum win is recorded at 30000x the stake, and the bet range runs from 0.2 to 100. The pairing of a moderate-to-lower volatility value with a high 30000x ceiling describes its particular balance of swing and top-end potential as drawn from these numbers.

Based solely on the documented specifications, Bushido Ways xNudge appeals to players who like a 1024-way structure paired with xNudge wilds and themed free spin modes, with the flexibility of a bonus buy. The 16.2 volatility alongside a 30000x maximum win frames it for those interested in high top-end potential, played across a stake range of 0.2 to 100. The 5-4 reel structure with Shogun Spins, Geisha Spins and the Oni Transform mechanic further suits someone who values distinct, themed bonus modes.

Editorial analysis by machinesasous.co, based on published data.

Bonus features

Bushido Ways xNudge offers 6 special features, as published by Nolimit City:

Shogun Spins: When landing 3 Bonus symbols, 8 Shogun Spins are awarded. Any additional Bonus symbol that lands awards +1 Shogun Spin. For every spin, at least one guaranteed single wild will land on reel 2, 3, 4 or 5. It is possible to upgrade to Geisha Spins by landing The Wild Geisha during Shogun Spins. Extra Geisha Spins are awarded equal to the multiplier achieved.
Geisha Spins: When landing 3 Bonus symbols at the same time as the The Wild Geisha lands, 8 Geisha Spins are awarded.\nFor each nudge the The Wild Geisha does, a sticky multiplier is awarded.\nExtra Geisha Spins are awarded equal to the xNudge multiplier. +1 spin is awarded if landing an extra Bonus symbol. +1 Geisha Spin is awarded if landing extra Bonus symbols during the bonus rounds. For every spin at least one guaranteed single wild will land on reels 2, 4 or 5.
Wilds & Sliced Wilds: There are single position Wilds on reel 2, 3, 4 and 5 and they substitute for any other symbol except for the Bonus symbols. The Wilds are sliced into 2 Wilds on reel 3, into 3 Wilds on reel 4 and into 4 Wilds on reel 5.\nIn The Shogun Spins and Geisha Spins they also copy themselves downwards to the bottom row before possible slice occurs.
Oni Transform: When landing Bonus symbols at the same time as stacked Samurai symbols, they transform in to the best paying symbol present on the reels. They will also transform all lower valued stacked Samurai symbols to the best paying symbol present on the reels.
The Wild Geisha: A 4-row high Wild symbol exists on reel 3 and it will always nudge to become fully visible when it lands. For every step that the Wild nudge, the win multiplier increases by 1. The Wild symbol substitutes for any other symbol except for Bonus symbols.
Nolimit Bonus - Feature Buy Functionality: Buy your way straight into the lucrative Shogun or Geisha Spins feature, with the option to trigger the Shogun spins for 75x bet and Geisha spins feature for 700x bet.

Play the demo

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How it works & rules

RTP: Bushido Ways xNudge has an RTP of 96.01%, the theoretical payout rate returned to players over the very long run. It is a statistical average, never a per-session guarantee. RTP definition · RTP vs volatility
Volatility: Bushido Ways xNudge volatility: 16.2. It describes how often and how big wins are. Understand volatility
bonus buy: A bonus buy option lets you trigger the bonus round directly.
free spins: A free spins round, usually triggered by scatter symbols.
wild: Wild symbols substitute for others to complete winning combinations.

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