Release the Bison - Real Money & Demo Play

Pragmatic Play is trading the ocean floor for the open range in Release the Bison, a wilderness themed slot that moves the high-stakes action of its Release the Kraken series into the frontier. While the backdrop is a postcard-perfect scene of soaring mountains and golden meadows, the gameplay is anything but sleepy. Release the Bison leans into the fast-paced, high-volatility style of its predecessors, trading tentacles for horns to deliver a fresh take on a fan-favorite mechanic.

It's a game designed for those who enjoy a polished aesthetic paired with a math model that doesn't pull any punches. Whether you're a fan of the series previous sea bound titles or just looking for a new trail to blaze at BetWright, this stampede offers plenty of opportunities to see if the grass really is greener on the other side of the canyon.

RTP, Volatility & Stake Range

• RTP (Return to Player): 94.52%
• Volatility: High
• Bet Range: £0.20 – £4 per spin
• Max Win: 3,000x stake

How to Play Release the Bison

To get started with Release the Bison on BetWright Casino you just need to follow these simple steps:

• Set Your Bet: Use the + and - buttons near the spin button to adjust your bet size, with a minimum wager of £0.20.
• Access the Info Menu: Click the ‘i’ symbol to view the paytable, game rules and special features. We've included the paytable here to make things easy.

• Adjust Settings: Toggle sound and other key settings to tailor your experience.
• Spin the Reels: Hit the spin button to set the reels in motion.

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Release the Bison Demo

Not quite ready to jump into the stampede just yet? The Release the Bison demo lets you get a feel for the game without putting any skin in the game. It's a mirror image of the real deal, so you can test the wild respins and high-mountain multipliers exactly as they play in a live session. It's the best way to see if you actually enjoy the game’s quirks before you commit a single penny.

We provide these demo versions because we know it's easier to enjoy an online slot, once you already understand how everything works. If you decide the frontier life is for you, switching from practice to real-money play, it's quick and easy.

Visuals, Gameplay & Soundtrack

Release the Bison gives players a beautifully crafted world of wild animals and rugged landscapes. The reels are framed by weathered wooden totems and a scenic view of expansive grasslands extends far into the horizon. Spins reveal intricately designed symbols, from towering bison and wolves to eagles and mountain lions, all rendered with a realistic yet artistic touch. Think of Buffalo King Megaways but set in the mountains.
The audio complements the theme perfectly, with the sound of wind rustling through the grass, animal calls, and rhythmic drumbeats creating a sense of adventure.

Bonus Features

Release the Bison keeps a familiar foundation but switches things up with a fresh mix of features, including wild respins, guaranteed wins and a dynamic free spins round.

Wild Respins Feature

In the base game, landing four or more wild symbols activates the respins feature. During this mode, wilds begin roaming across the reels, shifting to new positions after each respin while wins are paid in between. Every new wild that lands adds an extra respin, increases the overall multiplier by +1 and joins the roaming group. Scatter symbols that appear during this feature are collected and if at least three are gathered by the end, the free spins round is triggered.

Guaranteed Win

From time to time, a non-winning spin can be transformed into a guaranteed payout, worth between 10x and 40x the stake, helping keep the gameplay feeling active.

Free Spins

Landing three or more scatter symbols triggers the free spins feature. Occasionally, if two scatters land, a respin may occur on the remaining reels, offering a chance to land a third and activate the bonus.

Before the round begins, a wheel determines both the number of free spins and the starting multiplier, based on how many scatters triggered the feature. Three scatters award between 8 and 18 spins with a multiplier of x1 to x5. Four scatters increase the starting multiplier to between x2 and x5, while five scatters award 10 to 18 spins with a multiplier ranging from x3 to x5.

During free spins, any wild that lands becomes a roaming wild, staying on the reels for the entire round and moving to a new position between spins. Wilds are also tracked in a collection meter. From the fifth collected wild onwards, each additional one awards an extra free spin and increases the multiplier by +1, up to a maximum of 10 collected wilds.

Summary

Release the Bison takes a familiar formula and gives it a fresh setting, swapping deep sea chaos for wide open landscapes without losing that fast-moving feel. It keeps things simple on the surface but once the respins and roaming wilds start building, the pace quickly picks up and each spin feels like it has more going on.

The free spins round adds a bit more structure, with multipliers and extra spins gradually stacking as the feature plays out. It’s a steady build rather than an instant burst, which suits the overall flow of the game. If you’ve played The Dog House Megaways, you’ll recognise a lot of the elements from the sticky wilds bonus.