Bison Rising Gold Strike

Bison Rising Gold Strike is a 6-reel, 4-row video slot developed by Blueprint Gaming. The game features 4,096 ways to win and offers a maximum potential payout of 10,000x the bet. With an RTP of 96% and bets ranging from 0.10 to 25, this slot aims to appeal to a wide range of players.

Theme and Atmosphere

The game is set against a backdrop of a rugged, dry landscape typical of the American West. The reels are populated with symbols representing the wildlife of the region, including wolves, bears, eagles, and the titular bison. The atmosphere evokes the untamed wilderness, with a blue sky dotted with clouds contrasting against the harsh terrain.

Core Gameplay and Mechanics

The base game utilizes a 6×4 grid with 4,096 ways to win. Winning combinations are formed by landing matching symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel. Lower-paying symbols consist of card values 9 through A, while higher-value symbols include various animals native to the American West.

The Wild symbol substitutes for all regular symbols to help create winning combinations. A notable feature is the Gold Strike Cash Collect, where cash values on the reels can be collected when a Collect symbol appears on reels 1 or 6.

Bonus Features

1. Gold Strike Cash Collect
   • Cash chip symbols can appear on the reels during any spin
   • If a Collect Scatter symbol lands on reels 1 or 6, all visible cash values are awarded
   • Cashpot chip symbols (Minor, Major, Mega) can also be collected, awarding 25x, 25x, or 2,500x the bet respectively
2. Bonus Scatter Symbols
   • Landing 3 or more Bonus Scatter symbols triggers the choice between two bonus games
   • Additional scatters award instant prizes: 4 scatters give 20x, 5 award 100x, and 6 grant 500x the bet
3. Wild Strike
   • Begins with 8 free spins
   • Features an increasing Wild Multiplier
   • Each Wild that lands adds to the Wild trail, increasing the multiplier by +1
   • All wins during this feature are multiplied by the current Wild Multiplier value
   • Additional spins can be won by landing 2 or more Bonus symbols
4. Cash Strike
   • Starts with 1 spin
   • Only Cash, Pot, Collect, and Lightning Bolt symbols appear on the reels
   • Collecting Cash symbols adds to the Cash Strike trail
   • Reaching certain milestones awards extra spins and multipliers
   • Continues until all spins are used
5. Feature Buy
   • Players can purchase entry into the bonus round for 75x the bet
   • Guarantees at least 3 Scatter symbols to trigger the Free Spins Bonus
   • Allows choice between Wild Strike or Cash Strike

A standout aspect of Bison Rising Gold Strike is its dual bonus game system. Players must choose between the Wild Strike feature, offering multiple spins with an increasing multiplier, and the Cash Strike feature, which provides a single, highly volatile spin with the potential for significant multipliers. This decision adds an element of strategy and personal preference to the gameplay, catering to different risk appetites and play styles.