Nudge Slots
While much focus on the slots features has ended up on the video slots category, the fruit slots born in the UK have also had a taste of unique features. Firstly, with fruit machines, you will mostly find them in three reels and will only have a single pay line. These classic fruit machines come with several skill-based elements that include the nudge feature. Great decision-making and good timing will be the key aspects while using the nudge feature!
Note: Some video slots are also designed to award nudges. Untamed Slots by Microgaming are some of the perfect examples.
How Does It Work?
After the end of any spin on either of the fruit machines, you will be awarded random nudges. The nudge will allow you to move either of the three reels down by one position or multiple positions in other cases. This is key in forming a winning combination and explains why the close shave on your spin can be corrected to winning combinations through the nudge feature. This is one of the reasons that the feature requires a bit more skill and good timing.
If the skills are employed and the nudge feature is used rightly, a player can expect sizeable wins. In simpler terms, the nudge feature lets you alter the outcome of the spin you take to provide an avenue of getting a payout.
When Do They Appear?
As seen from our explanation, the nudge feature or nudges, depending on the slot, will appear mostly on the fruit machines. But how will they be activated? They will be activated at the end of a spin after a ‘near-miss’. Remember, nudges will be randomly awarded meaning you might get one nudge feature or multiple of them. The intention will be for the player to match up 3 same-kind symbols to create the win.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Nudge Feature
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The major advantage of the nudge feature is that it gives a lifeline to what would be originally concluded as a lost opportunity. A ‘near-miss’ payout can be corrected by moving the reel down by one position or multiple positions to match up three (3) same-kind symbols.
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One of the downsides of the nudge feature is that it requires a bit of skill. This is one feature that works well with experienced slot lovers and may pose a challenge to beginners. Secondly, fruit machines form the minority group of slots for their ‘old-fashioned’ setting. Therefore, most casinos will have a few fruit machines that players can try.
Forms of the Nudge Feature
Besides the nudge feature, the fruit machines will also have a ‘hold’ feature. As the name suggests, the feature will be used to ‘hold’ a reel in place after a spin. The next spin you take will move the other two reels without action on the reel held. This gives a head start on what one of the three symbols will be.
The hold feature can be used in two ways. The first way is booking a small win by holding a symbol that needs a single copy of it appearing on the reels to form a winning combination. The second way is booking a high-value win by holding a jackpot symbol or any high-paying symbol to massively increase your odds of winning.
Top Slots with the Nudge Feature
Some of the top slots with the nudge feature include:
- Super Nudge 6000 – A 3-reel slot that hosts several features including super meter and nudges. While scatters and wilds are not available, a player can trigger up to three (3) nudges to help win the game.
- Big 7 – A 3-reel slot that hosts features including nudges. Up to three (3) nudges are awarded to move the reels and create a win. The highlight is that a jackpot is awarded.
- Ocean Princess – A 3-reel slot that hosts features including hold and re-spin. The minimum bet is placed at 0.01 coins while the maximum is at five (5) coins.
