Futebol Fever rules, paid reel respins and full-screen wins

Futebol Fever is PG Soft catalogue ID 1778752, code futebol-fever. The checked English rules file is version 1.0 r3, updated 21 July 2026. It describes a three-reel, three-row slot with 27 ways, optional paid respins of one reel and a separate award when one symbol covers all nine positions.

The current catalogue and r3 PDF agree on 96.75% RTP, medium volatility and a 2,000× maximum. An older indexed extract showed 96.73%, so the dated r3 file and current catalogue are the stronger evidence for this page. None of these sources confirms deployment by a New Zealand operator.

Verified specification

Field	PG Soft reference	Meaning
Identity	1778752 · futebol-fever	Exact catalogue entry
Rules file	1.0 r3 · 21 July 2026	Version checked
Layout	3 reels × 3 rows	Compact grid
Evaluation	27 ways · base bet 10	Adjacent-reel wins
RTP	96.75%	Current reference build
Volatility	Medium	Supplier classification
Overall hit rate	14.47%	PDF summary
Random multiplier	2×, 3×, 5× or 10×	Winning spins only
Maximum win	2,000× bet	Spin ends at cap
Reference stakes	€0.20–€200	EUR defaults only

The hit rate describes the long-run reference model and does not predict the next spin. The file does not break RTP into a feature component because there is no free-spin round documented in r3.

Reading the 27-way grid

Wins are evaluated across three adjacent reels in the 3×3 display. There are no fixed drawn paylines to activate individually. A symbol on the first reel must continue through matching positions on the next reels according to the way calculation shown in the paytable.

For a review, label the nine cells and preserve the stopped board. A full-screen arrangement is visually obvious, but ordinary ways still need the paytable value and number of matching positions on each reel. Do not import a line diagram from another football-themed game.

Paid individual-reel respins

At the end of any main-game spin, a single reel can be respun multiple times at an additional cost. This is not a free hold feature. The current result, chosen reel, quoted respin price and remaining account balance should all be visible before accepting another attempt.

The rules do not state one universal respin price in the PDF. It must be read from the loaded client. Because multiple respins are allowed, costs can accumulate even when the original stake remains unchanged. A responsible record treats each acceptance as a separate paid decision rather than folding every charge into the first spin.

A clean respin ledger

Start with the original round ID, total stake and 3×3 board. For each extra attempt, write the selected reel, additional charge, unchanged reels and resulting board. Keep a running sum of all charges. This makes it possible to compare the final award with total money committed rather than only the initial bet.

If the client does not disclose the charge before confirmation, stop and use Help or support. The existence of the supplier feature does not justify guessing its price or assuming it is equal to the base stake.

Full Screen Bonus Win

When one symbol occupies all nine reel positions, the Full Screen Bonus Win is awarded according to the paytable. The PDF does not print one universal cash value in extracted text, so the loaded paytable is required for a precise reconstruction.

The full-screen award is a board condition, not a separate free-spin mode. A screenshot should show the complete grid, symbol identity, stake and paytable entry. If a paid reel respin created the final board, include the cumulative respin cost in the session record.

Random multiplier on winning spins

Any winning spin may randomly receive 2×, 3×, 5× or 10×. The multiplier is not guaranteed after every win and is not selected by the player. Save the pre-multiplier win and displayed factor so the final credit can be checked.

The document does not state that the multiplier applies to losing spins, nor that paid respins raise its probability. Avoid turning a list of possible values into a frequency claim.

Stakes, cap and version evidence

PG Soft lists bet sizes 0.02, 0.2 and 2 across ten levels, producing default EUR stakes from €0.20 to €200. Those values identify the reference build and are not NZD limits.

The round stops at a total of 2,000× the bet. That cap includes the completed spin and any multiplier, but it is not a statement about probability. The current r3 document’s 96.75% figure should not be mixed with statistics copied from an older 96.73% extract.

Mobile and interruption checks

The supplier lists iOS, Android, HTML5, macOS and Windows, with a 1080×2340 portrait reference. On a phone, ensure the selected reel, quoted extra charge, current board, multiplier, paytable and history are all readable before confirming a respin.

If connectivity fails after payment, reopen history before pressing Spin again. Record whether the extra charge and resulting board were server-settled. An interrupted animation does not by itself prove that a paid attempt was cancelled.

Demo and New Zealand boundary

The official catalogue may expose a supplier preview, but the sponsored buttons here are not an official Futebol Fever demo. Preview access may be age- or territory-restricted.

Catalogue inclusion does not prove that a New Zealand-facing operator carries the game. No statement here confirms access through 22Bet or the use of NZD.

Who may prefer the format

The game may suit readers who want a small board and can account for optional extra charges carefully. It may be unsuitable for anyone seeking Free Spins, a fixed cost per completed sequence or a low-volatility profile. The football presentation does not make a paid respin cheaper or safer.

Worked respin record: price before outcome

The individual-reel control is easiest to audit as a purchase followed by a new reel result. Start with the settled base grid and identify the exact reel selected. Before confirming, copy the additional price shown by the interface. Then preserve the replacement symbols and the recalculated 27-way award. The crucial distinction is that the price is known before the random replacement; a successful-looking outcome cannot retroactively justify an undisclosed charge.

For example, suppose the original spin costs one stake unit and the client offers a respin of the centre reel for an additional displayed amount. The base spin and the respin are two cost entries attached to one evolving grid. If the new centre reel does not improve the result, the respin price is still spent. If the control remains available again, the next use requires another price check because the rules allow the operation multiple times. Do not assume that the first quote remains fixed for every later choice.

The Full Screen Bonus Win follows a different path. It depends on the final grid becoming one symbol across all nine positions. A visually similar board with eight matching icons and one different icon does not qualify. Capture the whole 3×3 grid rather than a cropped animation, then compare the awarded amount with the relevant full-screen entry in Help. This feature is not evidence of a Free Spins mode; the checked r3 document does not list one.

The random 2×, 3×, 5× or 10× factor is also conditional. It can be awarded on a winning spin, and the history should show both the ordinary win and applied factor. It should not be inserted into calculations for a losing result or treated as selectable. If a paid reel respin ultimately creates a win carrying the factor, keep three lines in the ledger: total stake spent, pre-factor win and final multiplied award.

That record makes the 2,000× cap interpretable. The cap limits the completed game award; it does not set the likelihood of reaching it and does not erase additional respin costs. A reader comparing sessions should therefore use net spend and the final server history, not the most dramatic number displayed during the animation.

Evidence checklist

1. Match ID 1778752 and code futebol-fever.
2. Confirm 96.75% and r3 in loaded Help.
3. Save the original 3×3 board and stake.
4. Record each chosen reel and added respin cost.
5. Capture any 2×, 3×, 5× or 10× award.
6. For a full screen, preserve the paytable entry and all nine cells.
7. Compare total charges with final settlement.

FAQ

Is a reel respin free?

No. The checked rules explicitly say it is offered at an additional cost.

What multipliers can appear?

Winning spins may randomly receive 2×, 3×, 5× or 10×.

What triggers the Full Screen Bonus Win?

One symbol must occupy all nine reel positions.

Does r3 have Free Spins?

No Free Spins feature is documented in the checked file.

What are the RTP and cap?

The current r3 PDF and catalogue state 96.75% and 2,000×.

Is New Zealand availability confirmed?

No. Supplier listing is not proof of local operator deployment.

Sources

• PG Soft, Futebol Fever Game Information, version 1.0 r3, updated 21 July 2026.
• PG Soft official catalogue record for ID 1778752, checked 8 October 2026.

How to verify the version you can actually open

A provider page proves that a title exists and describes the supplier's intended rules. It does not prove that a casino accepts players in New Zealand, that the title is enabled for a particular account, or that the highest published RTP is the version in the lobby. Treat availability, operator eligibility and product configuration as three separate checks.

Start with identity, then configuration

Open the game only through the authenticated casino lobby. The information or help panel should identify PG Soft, the exact title and the active mathematical return. Compare the reel or grid layout, paylines or cluster rules, named features and symbol behaviour with the official product material. Similar artwork or a matching title is not enough when the help file is missing or inconsistent.

When the supplier publishes several RTP values, report all of them as configurations. Do not assume the highest option is deployed. RTP is a theoretical long-run measure across a very large number of rounds; it is not a refund rate for one player and cannot predict the next result. Volatility is different: it describes how unevenly results are distributed on the provider's scale.

Read stake controls as money, not interface decoration

Provider sheets often quote a reference range in euros. That range does not establish New Zealand-dollar support or the limits in a specific account. Before a paid round, identify the total amount that will leave the balance. If the interface separates denomination, coins and lines, verify the combined total. If Extra Bet is active, calculate its full cost before pressing spin.

Feature-buy prices are multiples of the current bet, not promised returns. A 100x purchase at a $1 stake costs $100; at a $2 stake it costs $200. Availability can vary by market and some mathematical configurations may not support the control. If the live help does not explain the price, delivered feature and active RTP, leave the option unused.

Keep simulation figures in their proper scope

A game sheet may publish a maximum result observed in a large simulation. That is not automatically the contractual maximum payout and never describes a likely session. Preserve the provider's wording, sample size and configuration. Check the live rules for a binding cap and the operator terms for any separate payout limit. Do not turn an extreme result into a promotional headline.

Audit a disputed round

If an animation freezes or a connection drops, do not repeat the wager immediately. Reopen the game through the authenticated lobby and inspect round history. Record the time, total stake, balance movement and round identifier. The result can be settled by the gaming system even when the device never displays the final animation. Send evidence through verified operator support; never disclose a password, recovery phrase or one-time code.

Read the paytable as a calculation document

The paytable should explain what creates a win, which symbols substitute, where special symbols can land and how multiple awards combine. For line games, confirm direction and active paylines. For cluster games, confirm adjacency, minimum group size and the order of collection. For respins, identify what remains locked, what resets the counter and what ends the feature. A graphic effect can illustrate those rules but cannot replace them.

Separate addition from multiplication. Several prize values may be added before a multiplier applies, while reel-specific multipliers can sometimes multiply together only when each reel participates in the same win. Reconstruct one low-stake result from game history. If the arithmetic cannot be matched to the help file, stop and ask the operator rather than guessing.

Do not confuse hit frequency with a profitable round

Provider sheets can publish hit frequency or category probabilities. A hit simply means a round returned a qualifying amount; it can be smaller than the stake. “Big”, “Mega” or “Epic” thresholds are provider reporting categories, not promises. They are useful for comparing mathematical versions only when definitions and samples are the same.

Random outcomes do not become due after a long gap. A feature that appeared repeatedly in a demo or marketing clip has no obligation to repeat in a funded session. Previous rounds do not create a debt from the next random result.

Confirm market and device behaviour independently

A title can exist in the supplier catalogue while an operator disables it for a territory, currency, device or bonus. Language localisation is not evidence of legal availability. Confirm the operator's identity, accepted countries and current lobby separately from the provider review.

On mobile, verify that balance, total bet, feature state and help remain visible without overlap. On desktop, check that browser zoom does not hide a purchase control or change the apparent denomination. Mathematical configuration should not change merely because the screen changes; if the help shows another RTP, treat it as a different deployment and record it.

Keep a compact evidence record

For any fact used in a review, save the title, provider, official URL, document date when available, access date and exact territorial scope. For a live session, add the operator domain, Game ID, RTP, currency and a non-sensitive screenshot of the help panel. This makes later corrections possible when a supplier updates a sheet or an operator changes configuration.

Missing information should remain missing. Do not estimate an RTP from results, convert a euro reference range into an operator's NZD limit, or treat another casino's configuration as evidence. A transparent “not confirmed” is more useful than a precise-looking number without the correct source.

Use limits that survive the feature design

Collection meters, expanding grids, sticky symbols and near misses can make a session feel unfinished. Unless the rules explicitly preserve progress, the visible state has no value after the round or feature ends. Set a money limit and time limit before launch, count feature buys immediately, and stop at the limit even when a meter appears close to an upgrade.

No random game is an income plan. Do not borrow, use essential funds or raise the stake to recover a loss. If play stops feeling recreational, use timeout, deposit-limit or self-exclusion tools and consult the site's responsible gambling guide.