Release the Bison

Release the Bison Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	2024-04-25
Theme	American frontier, wildlife, bison
Layout	5 reels, 4 rows
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.20–240 (can increase to 300 with Ante Bet)
Core Mechanics	Wild Respin feature with roaming wilds and increasing multiplier, Guaranteed Win on non‑winning spins (10x–40x), Free Spins with roaming/ sticky wilds and multiplier increases, Ante Bet to boost free spins chance, Bonus Buy to access free spins directly
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Platform	HTML5, mobile compatible

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	leopard, hyena, eagle, wolf	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	bison (wild)	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	bison	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	diamond bonus symbol	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Release the Bison Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Wild Respin	4 or more wilds in base game	1 respin	Wilds roam and multiplier increases by 1x per new wild	Up to 5 respins and multiplier up to 5x
Guaranteed Win	Random on non‑winning spin	10x to 40x bet	Transforms losing spin into win
Free Spins	Collect 3+ scatters or via Bonus Buy/Ante Bet	8–18 free spins with 1x–5x multiplier	Roaming/sticky wilds, meter collects wilds to award extra spins and increase multiplier	Up to 10 wilds collected increases multiplier and awards extra spins
Ante Bet	Player opts in		Increases chance to trigger Free Spins	Raises max win potential from 240 to 300 bet range
Bonus Buy	Player purchases		Directly triggers Free Spins with set scatters	Options cost 80x, 150x or 300x bet depending on scatters

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Release the Bison?	The RTP is 96.54%.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 3000x the bet.
How does the Wild Respin feature work?	Landing four or more wilds triggers respins where wilds roam and multiplier increases by 1x per new wild.
What does the Guaranteed Win feature do?	A non‑winning spin can randomly convert into a win of 10x to 40x the bet.
How are Free Spins triggered?	Free Spins trigger by collecting three or more scatters or via Bonus Buy or Ante Bet options.
What does the Ante Bet do?	Ante Bet increases your bet by 25% and boosts the chance to trigger Free Spins.
Can I buy Free Spins directly?	Yes. You can purchase Free Spins for 80x, 150x or 300x the bet depending on number of scatters.

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