Wolf Moon Rising

Wolf Moon Rising is a 5-reel, 3-row video slot from Betsoft, released on 27 August 2019. It runs on 25 fixed paylines, carries an RTP of 96.53%, and sits at medium volatility. The theme centres on North American wilderness at night - wolves, eagles, mountain lions, and buffalo set against an Aurora Borealis sky. The slot's headline mechanics are an instant-win Wolf Moon symbol and a 12-spin free spins bonus with 2x multiplier and bidirectional pays.

Wolf Moon Rising: Key Stats

Provider	Betsoft
Release Date	27 August 2019
RTP	96.53%
Volatility	Medium
Reels / Rows	5 x 3
Paylines	25 (fixed)
Min Bet	£0.25
Max Bet	£5.00
Max Win	20,196x stake
Free Spins	12 (2x multiplier, pays both ways)
Wild Symbol	Elemental Wild
Scatter Symbol	Feather Talisman

Theme and Design

The setting is a remote North American landscape at night, lit by the Northern Lights. Symbols on the reels include an Ice Wolf and a Fire Wolf (the two top-paying premiums), an eagle, a mountain lion, a buffalo, and standard playing card values from 9 through Ace. The visual production is typical of Betsoft's 2019 output - polished 3D-style art, smooth animations, and a soundtrack that fits the atmosphere without becoming intrusive.

The Wolf Moon symbol - a howling wolf silhouetted against a full moon - sits outside the usual paytable and triggers instant cash prizes whenever it appears. This keeps the base game more eventful than many 25-payline slots where spins between bonus triggers feel empty.

RTP, Volatility, and Betting Range

The 96.53% RTP is comfortably above the UK online slot average of around 96%. Medium volatility means the game produces a reasonable frequency of smaller wins alongside occasional larger payouts in the bonus. It is not the type of slot that goes 200 spins without paying anything, but it is also not a high-hit-rate grinder.

Betting is constrained compared to modern Betsoft titles. The range runs from £0.25 to £5.00 per spin, with coin values between 0.01 and 0.20 across 25 fixed coins. There is no way to adjust paylines. For players used to £0.10 minimum bets, the £0.25 floor is worth noting before starting a session.

Features

Wolf Moon Instant Win (Fortune Under the Full Moon)

Every time a Wolf Moon symbol lands anywhere on the reels during the base game, it pays an instant cash prize equal to 50% of your total bet. This is separate from the main paylines - you collect it regardless of what else is on the reels. Multiple Wolf Moon symbols on the same spin each award their own instant payment, so landing three at once pays 150% of stake from that symbol type alone.

Elemental Wild

The Elemental Wild substitutes for all standard paying symbols. It is active in both the base game and the free spins round. The wild also holds its own pay value - a five-of-a-kind wild combination is the second-highest payout in the game after the Fire Wolf.

Feather Talisman Free Spins

Landing three or more Feather Talisman scatter symbols anywhere on the reels triggers 12 free spins. During the bonus, two changes apply simultaneously: all wins are doubled (2x multiplier), and paylines pay in both directions - left to right and right to left. A winning combination can form from either end of the reels, which effectively doubles the number of ways a line can produce a payout without adding more paylines.

The free spins round cannot be retriggered. The maximum win figure of 20,196x stake is achievable during the bonus, where the combination of 2x multiplier and bidirectional pays with full-screen wilds creates the conditions for the game's top payouts.

Gamble Feature

After any paid win, there is an option to gamble the amount on a coin flip. Correct prediction of heads or tails doubles the win; incorrect prediction forfeits it. The gamble feature is optional and adds no guaranteed value - it is a 50/50 proposition that reduces expected return on each use.

How Wolf Moon Rising Compares to Other Wolf-Themed Slots

Wolf-themed slots are a crowded category. Wolf Cub from NetEnt (1024 ways, 96.32% RTP) focuses on avalanche mechanics and stacked wilds in the free spins, whereas Wolf Moon Rising uses a more conventional payline structure with the instant-win Wolf Moon symbol as its distinguishing feature. Wolf Gold by Pragmatic Play offers a 96.01% RTP with three progressive jackpots and a money respin bonus that Wolf Moon Rising does not have.

For players who want straightforward free spins with a multiplier and an active base game rather than chasing a jackpot, Wolf Moon Rising is competitive. The 96.53% RTP edges out both Wolf Gold and Wolf Cub on that metric. Big Bad Wolf from Quickspin (97.34% RTP, medium volatility) is the stronger comparison if RTP is the priority.

Mobile Compatibility

Wolf Moon Rising runs on Betsoft's HTML5 platform and is compatible with iOS, Android, and desktop browsers without a download or plugin. The 5x3 grid scales cleanly to smaller screens, and the controls are usable in portrait or landscape on a phone. Betsoft's 2019 titles were built with mobile as a primary target, and this one reflects that.

Where to Play Wolf Moon Rising

Wolf Moon Rising appears in the lobbies of most UK-facing online casinos that carry Betsoft's catalogue. Betsoft holds a Malta Gaming Authority licence and supplies games to UK-regulated operators. Check that any site you use holds a valid UKGC licence before depositing.

Verdict

Wolf Moon Rising is a solid medium-volatility slot built around two complementary mechanics: an instant-pay base game symbol that keeps small rewards coming between bonus triggers, and a free spins round where the 2x multiplier combined with bidirectional pays gives the bonus real ceiling potential. The 96.53% RTP is one of the stronger figures in its class. The £0.25 minimum bet and £5.00 maximum make it inaccessible to players on very low budgets, but within those constraints it performs reliably. Compare it to Untamed Wolf Pack or Cool Wolf if you want more options within the same wildlife theme.

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Wolf Moon Rising RTP and Variance

Wolf Moon Rising has an RTP of 96.53%, which is above average. See our highest RTP slots for the best returning games. Low volatility means frequent smaller wins - your balance stays steadier and sessions last longer. See more low volatility slots.

At the minimum bet of £0.25 per spin, a £10 deposit gives you 40 spins with a statistical expected return of £9.65. Read our slot betting strategy guide for tips on managing your bankroll.