Bull Rush El Matador is a land-based pokie from Konami Australia in the Classic Bull Rush line, with a Spanish bullfighting theme. It runs on a 15-position reel set (5 reels by 3 rows), and the main features are X-Tra Hit, the Bull Rush hold-and-spin feature and a Free Games round. Konami describes it as the first bull-based game in the Bull Rush family, released to Australian venues at the end of 2024. Konami does not publish an RTP or a fixed max-win multiplier; the return is configured per venue within state rules, and the top prize is the Grand Jackpot shown on the machine's jackpot panel.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Konami Gaming (Konami Australia) |
| Series | Bull Rush - Classic |
| Release | Late 2024 (Australian venues) |
| RTP | Not published; set per venue within state rules |
| Volatility | Not published by Konami |
| Max win | Grand Jackpot (value shown on the machine) |
| Grid | 5×3 - 15 positions |
| Bet range | Multi-denom; denominations set by the venue |
| Bonus Buy | No |
| Free Games | Yes - 6 from 3 'Fan' symbols |
| Jackpot | Yes - Grand, Mega, Maxi, Major, Mini + Bonus Credit Prizes |
| Cabinets | Dimension 27, Dimension 49, Dimension 75C, Dimension 43x3 |
| Mobile | No official online or mobile release from Konami |
How to play Bull Rush El Matador
Pick a denomination first. The Bull Rush cabinets are multi-denomination, and each venue decides which denominations are switched on. Then set your bet with the bet buttons on the cabinet panel and press Spin. State rules cap the maximum bet per spin, and autoplay is not offered on Australian venue machines, so every spin is started by hand.
Line wins pay left to right. Konami's game page does not list the number of lines, so check the help screens on the machine for the line count and the paytable before you start.
- Two or more Bulls on screen activate X-Tra Hit.
- Count the Bulls on every spin: 6 or more anywhere on screen start the Bull Rush Feature.
- Three 'Fan' symbols start the Free Games.
Bull Rush El Matador rules
The El Matador rules come from Konami Australia's game page. Konami does not publish symbol payouts. Check the machine's help screens for the active paytable and line values.
Symbols and payouts
- Bull: the trigger symbol. 6 or more start the Bull Rush Feature, and 2 or more activate X-Tra Hit.
- Gold Coin and Silver Coin: held during X-Tra Hit. Gold Coin prizes are collected by each X-Tra Hit symbol.
- Fan: 3 on screen trigger 6 Free Games.
- Wild: appears on the reels for line wins and is revealed by the Cape during Free Games.
Bull Rush El Matador bonus features
Bull Rush Feature
Six or more Bulls anywhere on screen start the Bull Rush Feature. Each Bull becomes a Bonus Prize symbol, and you get 3 Bonus Spins. Only empty positions spin; the prizes stay put.
When a new Bull lands during the Bonus Spins, all Bonus Prizes currently revealed are paid out. The Bull then converts into a Bonus Prize and the Bonus Spins reset to 3, so the feature keeps running as long as Bulls keep arriving within three spins.
Bonus Prizes can be Mega, Maxi, Major or Mini Bonus, or a Bonus Credit Prize, on any reel. Filling all 15 positions awards the Grand Jackpot.
X-Tra Hit Feature
X-Tra Hit is the smaller Bull feature and starts from just two Bulls on screen. No reels spin. Silver Coins and Gold Coins on screen are held, and each X-Tra Hit symbol collects every Gold Coin prize.
Once the X-Tra Hit win is paid, each X-Tra Hit symbol turns into a Silver Coin that reveals a Mega Jackpot, a Bonus Prize or a Credit Prize. Two X-Tra Hit symbols therefore collect the Gold Coins twice and add two Silver Coin reveals.
Free Games Feature
El Matador's free games lean on the Cape. It lands on the three middle reels and turns into either a Wild, which helps line wins, or a Bonus symbol, which feeds the Bull count. That makes the round a two-way bet: Cape reveals can push a line hit or move you closer to the six Bulls needed for the Bull Rush Feature.
- 3 'Fan' symbols trigger 6 Free Games.
- During Free Games, a 'Cape' symbol appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 and reveals either a Wild or a Bonus symbol.
- Free Games can be retriggered inside the feature.
Bull Rush El Matador on mobile
Bull Rush El Matador is a venue cabinet game. Konami Australia lists it on its Dimension cabinets, and it does not appear among the titles on Konami's iGaming page, which covers the games Konami supplies to online operators.
- No Konami app or official browser version for Australia.
- Demo builds on third-party sites are not published by Konami and may not match the venue maths.
- Cabinets: Dimension 27, Dimension 49, Dimension 75C, Dimension 43x3.
- To play the real game, you need a licensed pub, club or casino that runs it.
Our take
Bull Rush El Matador suits players who want the base Bull Rush formula with a free games round that can feed the hold-and-spin feature. It keeps the Bull Rush structure the series is known for: Bulls drive everything, and the jackpot tiers sit inside the hold-and-spin round.
Strengths
- Two Bull-driven features in the base game: X-Tra Hit from 2 Bulls and the Bull Rush Feature from 6.
- Six Free Games is the middle of the range across the Classic titles, and the Cape reveal gives each spin a second job.
- Rules are short enough to learn from the help screens in a couple of minutes.
Limitations
- Konami publishes no RTP or hit rate, so you can't compare return with other machines on the floor.
- The Grand needs all 15 positions filled, which is a rare outcome.
- No online release from Konami, so there is no way to try the real maths before you sit down at a venue.
Like every pokie, results are random and the venue return is below 100%. Set a budget before you sit down and treat the Grand as a rare outcome, not a target.
Bull Rush El Matador FAQ
What is Bull Rush El Matador and who makes it?
Bull Rush El Matador is a land-based pokie from Konami Australia in the Classic Bull Rush series, with a Spanish bullfighting theme. It is built around Bull symbols that trigger the Bull Rush hold-and-spin feature.
What is the RTP of Bull Rush El Matador?
Konami does not publish an RTP for the Bull Rush games. The return is configured by each venue within the minimum set by state rules. Online figures such as 96.09% have no Konami source.
How do you trigger the bonus in Bull Rush El Matador?
Six or more Bulls start the Bull Rush Feature, two or more activate X-Tra Hit, and three 'Fan' symbols award 6 Free Games.
Can you buy the bonus in Bull Rush El Matador?
No. There is no Bonus Buy or Ante Bet. Venue gaming machines in Australia don't offer feature buys, so every feature has to be triggered on the reels.
What is the max win in Bull Rush El Matador?
The top prize is the Grand Jackpot, awarded when all 15 positions are filled with Bonus Prizes. Konami does not publish a fixed multiplier; the Grand value is shown on the machine.
Can I play Bull Rush El Matador on mobile?
Not officially. Konami has not released Bull Rush as an online or mobile game for Australia, and demos on third-party sites are not Konami builds.
Where can I play Bull Rush El Matador?
In licensed Australian pubs, clubs and casinos that run the Konami Dimension cabinets. Availability differs by venue, so check the venue's gaming floor or ask staff.