Big Bite at Palace Casino: what you need to know before playing
Push Gaming's ocean-themed slot pays across 10 paylines with an Orca Multiplier that builds through Free Spins, backed by a 96.38% RTP.
Big Bite: an ocean-themed grid with collector symbols
How the collector symbol works. Big Bite is a 5-reel ocean-themed slot released in February 2024 by Push Gaming. Its base game runs on a 5x3 grid with 10 fixed paylines, where wins are counted from the leftmost reel. The main mechanic centres on the Orca collector symbol, which appears on reels 1 and 5 and gathers Fish and Jackpot instant prizes that land on reels 2-4 in the same spin. Landing the Orca with the Grand Jackpot symbol awards the game's maximum win outright.
Who this slot is built for. Big Bite suits players seeking volatile payouts with a high maximum win of 10,000 times the stake. It accommodates a wide range of budgets, from NZ$0.05 to NZ$100 per spin. The grid expands during the Free Spins feature, creating more winning opportunities. Players keen on bonus rounds and multiplier builds will find the Orca progression mechanic rewarding, while those preferring frequent small wins may find longer stretches between payouts.
Base game expands into bonus round. The Free Spins feature transforms the grid to 5x5 with 20 paylines and introduces the Orca Multiplier. Triggering 3, 4 or 5 Bonus symbols in the base game awards 10 Free Spins at a starting multiplier of x1, x3 or x10 respectively. A progression meter collects Orca landings; each of four levels reached adds 5 extra spins and increases the multiplier, climbing to x2, x3, x5 and x10 in order.
Read moreThe figures that shape your play
You'll know what each figure on the pay screen means for your bets and wins.
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NZ$1 000 000
Big Bite from start to finish
Set your stake, watch the grid, collect prizes or trigger free spins, then set your next bet.
How does the game display your spins?
How Big Bite's free spins and bonus buys work
When bonus symbols align. Three, four or five Bonus Symbols in the base game award 10 Free Spins with an Orca Multiplier starting at x1, x3 or x10. The grid expands to 5x5 with 20 paylines. A Progression meter tracks Orca landings; reaching each of four levels adds five spins and raises your multiplier to x2, x3, x5 or x10 in sequence.
Entry-level bonus buy. Pay 43 times your base bet to enter free spins at Orca Multiplier x1 with 10 initial spins. At NZ$10 bet, this costs NZ$430. Your RTP for this purchase rises to 96.74%, compared to 96.38% for the standard game.
Mid-tier multiplier boost. Pay 93 times your base bet to start free spins at Orca Multiplier x3 with 10 initial spins. At NZ$10 bet, this costs NZ$930. This purchase option offers an RTP of 96.84%, the highest among bonus buy choices.
The highest entry multiplier. Pay 212 times your base bet to begin free spins at Orca Multiplier x10 with 10 initial spins. At NZ$10 bet, this costs NZ$2,120. Your RTP climbs to 96.79% when you use this purchase, sitting between the x3 and entry-level options.
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Big Bite demo versus playing for cash
Play Big Bite free to learn the grid, features and Orca collector without risking money.
Paid features: multipliers and symbol boosts
What does multiplier x1 cost?
Start your free spins round with an Orca Multiplier of x1. This option costs NZ$430 at a NZ$10 stake, with an RTP of 96.74%.
Stronger start from x3
Open free spins with an Orca Multiplier of x3 instead of x1. At a NZ$10 stake, you'll pay NZ$930, and your RTP becomes 96.84%.
Buy the x10 multiplier
Launch free spins already running at an Orca Multiplier of x10. This purchase costs NZ$2 120 when you're betting NZ$10, shifting your RTP to 96.79%.
Random Bonus Symbols added
Big Bite adds random Bonus Symbols to your base game spin in exchange for NZ$750 at a NZ$10 stake. Your RTP moves to 96.77% for that spin only.
Boost your trigger chance
Raise your stake by 20% to activate Push Bet, which increases your odds of landing three Bonus Symbols by 59%. At NZ$10, your bet becomes NZ$12, and your RTP shifts to 96.45%.
Big Bite cannot be predicted before you play
When the bonus lands stays random. The bonus round arrives without warning. No spin count, no pattern, and no choice you make will bring it closer. When three Bonus Symbols land, free spins start; until then, only the base game runs.
One spin cannot predict the next. Your account balance after ten spins, ten hours or ten months depends on when you stop and where the reels land. The RTP shows what the game pays back across millions of plays, not what your session will bring.
The top prize stays out of reach. Big Bite can award up to NZ$1,000,000 at the maximum bet. That ceiling is real but unreachable for almost every player. The 96.38% RTP reflects all outcomes, common and extreme alike.
Your stake: standard play versus bonus buy
RTP is a long-run average over an extremely large number of spins. Each figure here applies only to the specific game mode or paid feature listed next to it. The standard game RTP of 96.38% forms the baseline; all other figures apply when you activate the stated mode or purchase.
RTP 96.38% · Standard game
RTP 96.45% · Push Bet active
RTP 96.74% · Bonus Buy: Multiplier x1
Predicting wins versus discovering them
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How can you play responsibly?
Set your session amount. Decide on your session budget before you start spinning. Once you set that amount, treat it as money already spent and don't top it up mid-session.
Know when to quit. Plan when you'll stop playing, whether you're winning or losing. A win can feel like a reason to keep going, but it's the right time to walk away.
Limits before limits are tested. Use the deposit and loss limits available on your Palace Casino account. Before then, not after: these tools work best when they're already in place.
Fun stops here. When Big Bite stops being fun or you feel it's controlling your time, pause your account or self-exclude. Help is available through the Gambling Helpline New Zealand or The Problem Gambling Foundation.