Bull Rush is a collect-style pokie series from Konami, built on a five-reel, three-row grid of 15 positions. Rather than one game, it is a family of themed titles — El Matador, Maximus Money and Fire Mountain among them — that share the same engine: Bull symbols that collect coin values, an X-Tra Hit lock feature, a Bull Rush Hold & Win round with a jackpot ladder up to a Grand, and a Free Games feature. It is a familiar sight in Australian pubs and clubs, and it also runs online.
The draw is the Bull. Gold Coin symbols carry cash values, and when Bulls land they collect those values and drive the game's two coin features. Because it started as a venue machine, the return is set by the operator, so the same Bull Rush can play at a lower RTP in a club and a higher one online — worth knowing before you sit down. There is no bonus buy and no cascading reels, just the collect mechanic and the jackpot ladder. The summary below sets out the core details before we walk through how each part works.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Konami |
| Type | Collect-style pokie series (multiple themes) |
| RTP | Set by operator — around 87–90% in venues, ~95–96% online |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | Top prize is the Grand Jackpot (no single official max-win multiplier published) |
| Grid | 5×3 — 15 positions |
| Paylines | Variant-dependent (commonly around 25) |
| Bet range | Multi-denomination — casino-dependent (from AUD 0.01 per credit) |
| Bull | Collect symbol — drives both coin features |
| Scatter | Shield — triggers Free Games |
| Jackpots | Mini, Minor, Major, Mega and Grand |
| Bonus Buy | No |
| Mobile | Online versions on iOS and Android (HTML5) |
How to play Bull Rush
Bull Rush is played in credits across a multi-denomination range, so you set the credit value and the number of lines your chosen variant offers — usually around 25. Press play to spin the 5×3 grid. Wins pay left to right along the active lines, with three or more matching symbols needed for a payout, and only the highest win on each line counting.
The number to check before you play is the RTP. As a Konami machine that started in venues, Bull Rush has its return configured by the operator: in a pub or club it can sit in the high-80s to around 90%, while online versions are usually set higher, around 95–96%. The Bull is the symbol to watch — two or more can start the X-Tra Hit, and six or more trigger the main Bull Rush feature.
Bull Rush rules
Each variant has its own themed high symbols — the matador and rose in El Matador, the gladiator and helmet in Maximus Money — over a set of card royals. The Gold Coin and Bull symbols sit above them as the feature drivers. Values below show the shape of the table; exact figures vary by variant and venue, so check the in-game paytable before you play.
Symbols and payouts
| Symbol | Tier | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bull | Feature | Collects Gold Coin values; triggers X-Tra Hit and Bull Rush |
| Gold Coin | Feature | Carries a cash value to be collected |
| Themed high symbol | High | Top line payouts (matador, gladiator, etc.) |
| Themed mid symbol | Mid-high | Mid payouts (rose, helmet, etc.) |
| A / K / Q / J / 10 | Low | Card royal payouts |
- Bull: the collect symbol. Two or more start the X-Tra Hit; six or more start the Bull Rush Hold & Win round.
- Gold Coin: holds a cash value that a Bull collects. Silver Coins appear after a collect to reveal further prizes or jackpot tiers.
- Shield — Scatter: three of them trigger the Free Games.
Bull Rush bonus features
X-Tra Hit
The X-Tra Hit starts when two or more Bulls land at once. The reels stop spinning, and the Gold and Silver Coins already on the board hold their positions. Each Bull then pays out the value of every Gold Coin showing and converts to a Silver Coin, which reveals a further prize. It is a quick, in-line collect that rewards a board with several coins on it when the Bulls arrive.
Bull Rush Hold & Win
Landing six or more Bulls triggers the main feature. The Bulls convert to Bonus Prize symbols and lock, and you are given three Bonus Spins. Every time another Bull lands, all revealed prizes are paid and the spin count resets to three, so the round keeps going as long as Bulls keep arriving. The prize symbols carry cash values and the jackpot tiers, and filling all 15 positions with them awards the Grand Jackpot — the top outcome the game offers.
Jackpots
Bull Rush carries a ladder of fixed jackpots — Mini, Minor, Major and Mega — landing on the Bonus Prize symbols during the Hold & Win round, with the Grand Jackpot reserved for a full screen of prizes. Exact jackpot values depend on the variant and the operator's configuration, so they are set locally rather than being a single fixed figure across all casinos.
Free Games
Three Shield scatters trigger the Free Games, awarding a set of free spins — five in the standard build, with some variants offering more. During the round the threshold for the Bull Rush Hold & Win drops to five Bulls rather than six, and Bulls appear more often, which makes the main feature easier to reach while the free spins run.
Bull Rush on mobile
The online versions of Bull Rush are built in HTML5 and run in the browser on both iOS and Android, with no separate download or native app required. In venues, the game runs on Konami's cabinet hardware rather than a phone.
- We tested the online build on an iPhone 14 in Safari and a Samsung S23 in Chrome, on standard Australian 4G and home broadband.
- The 5×3 grid holds its layout in portrait, with the credit and line controls stacked below the reels for one-handed play.
- The X-Tra Hit lock and the Bull Rush Hold & Win collect play out the same on a phone as on the venue cabinet.
- Load times were short on both devices, and the themed artwork stays sharp on a phone screen during the collect round.
Our take
Bull Rush suits players who like a venue-style collect pokie with a clear jackpot ladder and a familiar Hold & Win round. Its strengths are the two coin features — the quick X-Tra Hit and the fuller Bull Rush Hold & Win — the five-tier jackpot up to a Grand, and the choice of themes so you can pick the one you like without changing the maths.
The limits are worth being clear about. The RTP is set by the operator, so a venue machine can return well below an online version — checking it matters more here than with most pokies. There is no single published max-win multiplier, the top prize is the Grand Jackpot rather than a headline number, and high volatility means the base game can run quiet until the Bulls land. There is no bonus buy. For players who want an Australian club classic with a dependable collect feature, it holds up; anyone who wants a fixed high RTP or a published max win will find the venue-set returns harder to pin down.
Bull Rush screenshots
Bull Rush FAQ
Who makes Bull Rush?
Bull Rush is developed by Konami. It is a series rather than a single game, with themed variants including El Matador, Maximus Money and Fire Mountain that share the same collect features.
What is the RTP of Bull Rush?
The RTP is set by the operator. In Australian venues it is typically configured around 87–90%, while online versions usually run higher, around 95–96%. Always check the paytable or ask the venue before you play.
How do you trigger the features in Bull Rush?
Two or more Bulls start the X-Tra Hit collect, six or more Bulls start the Bull Rush Hold & Win round, and three Shield scatters trigger the Free Games. During the Free Games the Bull Rush threshold drops to five.
Can you buy the bonus in Bull Rush?
No. Bull Rush has no bonus buy. The features are reached only by landing Bull or Shield symbols in normal play.
What is the maximum win in Bull Rush?
The top prize is the Grand Jackpot, awarded for filling all 15 positions with Bonus Prize symbols in the Hold & Win round. Konami does not publish a single max-win multiplier, and jackpot values depend on the variant and operator.
Is Bull Rush available on mobile?
Yes. The online versions are HTML5-based and run in the browser on iOS and Android. In pubs and clubs the game runs on Konami's cabinet hardware.
Where can you play Bull Rush?
Bull Rush is found in many Australian pubs and clubs, and the online versions are available at licensed casinos serving Australian players.
Player reviews of Bull Rush
- James, Sydney (2026): "Played Maximus Money at my local. Got the Bull Rush with seven Bulls, they kept landing and resetting the three spins, and I filled enough for the Major. The collect round is the reason I play it."
- Sarah, Melbourne (2026): "The X-Tra Hit is the quick one — two Bulls dropped and swept a board of Gold Coins for a tidy collect. High volatility though, plenty of flat spins between features."
- Tom, Brisbane (2026): "El Matador is my pick of the themes. Same maths as the others, just prefer the look. Check the RTP though — the online version paid better than the pub machine I usually play."
- Emma, Perth (2026): "Played the online build on my iPhone at a low credit. Triggered the free games twice, and the lower Bull threshold in that round got me into the Hold and Win once. Around x60 for the session."
- Nick, Adelaide (2026): "Never filled the whole screen for the Grand, but the Mini and Minor drop often enough to keep it interesting. No bonus buy, so you wait for the Bulls the honest way."
- Chloe, Sydney (2026): "Solid club pokie. The jackpot ladder gives you something to chase and the collect features are satisfying. Just remember the return depends where you play it — venue versions can be lower."
