Black Bull (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Black Bull Slot Overview

Black Bull is an American nature slot full of wild animals, dreamy landscapes, and a money symbol collection feature. The 5‑reel, 4‑row, 20 payline grid sits on a prairie or desert backdrop with an enjoyably energetic rock‑infused soundtrack. Volatility is rated 4 out of 5, and the RTP is variable, with a default 96.51% and lower settings in some markets. Stakes run from 20p to £100 per spin, and it plays well on any device. The base game centres on collecting money symbols with wilds.

Symbols and Their Payouts in Black Bull

Nine regular symbols spin in Black Bull. J to A royals sit at the bottom of the paytable, each worth up to 2x your bet for five of a kind. Premiums step up with the lizard and bighorn sheep at 4x, the bald eagle at 7.5x, the wolf at 10x, and the black bull at 25x for five. Wins pay on adjacent reels from the left‑most side, and you need at least three matching symbols on a line to score.

The bag of gold wild is multipurpose. It substitutes for regular pays, forms its own wild line wins, and pays the same as the bull premium, up to 25x for five. The other key icon is the gold coin money symbol, which lands with a random value from 0.5x to 50x your total bet. Whenever wilds appear, they collect every money symbol in view, paying the combined value, and each wild on screen collects the full amount.

Black Bull Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x25
	4	x7.5
	3	x2.5
	5	x25
	4	x7.5
	3	x2.5
	5	x10
	4	x3.75
	3	x2
	5	x7.5
	4	x2.25
	3	x1.5
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x2
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.4
	5	x2
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.4
	5	x2
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.4
	5	x2
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.4
	Special

Black Bull Slot Features

Black Bull leans on a simple money collection mechanic. Money symbols show cash values on the reels, and wilds act as collectors. Land any number of money symbols with at least one wild, and the wilds scoop every visible value. Multiple wilds in view each collect the lot. At the same time, wilds substitute for all regular symbols and can create their own lines. Wild line wins pay the same as the top bull symbol.

The bonus round triggers when six or more money symbols land. Hit 6–11 to get 6 free spins, 12–17 for 8 free spins, or 18–20 for 10 free spins. Before the feature starts, the values from all triggering money symbols are collected and stored as a starting pot. This progressive pot sits above the reels and grows during the round. That stored value becomes the key to payouts whenever wilds appear in the bonus.

During free spins, every money symbol that lands adds its value to the pot, and each wild that hits awards the current total. For every six money symbols collected across the round, +2 extra free spins are added. If the option is available, you can buy the bonus for 75x the stake, and the RTP for bought bonuses rises to 96.69%. The feature ends if the 4,500x win cap is reached during the session.

RTP and Volatility in Black Bull

Black Bull runs on high volatility, marked as 4 out of 5 by the developer, and it comes with a variable RTP setup. The default RTP sits at 96.51%, with alternative settings of 95.12% and 94.24% used by some operators. Buying the bonus nudges RTP to 96.69%. The max win is 4,500x the bet, and the stated probability to hit the cap is 1 in 1,140,698. Stakes range from 20p to £100, with 20 fixed paylines in play.

How to Play Black Bull

Taking the bull by the horns starts with your stake. Set a playing budget, then choose a bet per spin between 20p and £100. Use the spin button on the right to set the reels moving, or open autoplay beneath it to select a number of automatic spins. The plus and minus buttons flanking the spin adjust your total bet. Tap the information icon to view the rules and paytable, and toggle sound via the speaker on the left.

Black Bull pays on 20 fixed lines, and wins require three to five matching symbols on adjacent reels from the left‑most side. The money collection shines when wilds land with visible coins, so I tend to keep sessions steady and let the base game tick over while chasing free spins. I have also used the bonus buy when available, at 75x the stake, to shortcut into the feature. As ever, stake sensibly and treat autoplay with care.

Graphics and Sound Effects in Black Bull

Load up the game and you are transported to a dusty, desolate landscape in the heart of the North American plains. The 5x4 grid sits in the centre of the screen, framed by a sunset sky where birds caw and the light glows. Symbols are highly detailed without clutter, and they can appear stacked to cover reels. The overall style is simple, yet the animations and pacing do enough to keep spins feeling lively.

The soundtrack stands out. It is an enjoyably energetic, rock‑infused take on Western‑style music that fits the genre and adds punch to wins and collect hits. Effects from eagles, wolves, and the bull accent the action without drowning the reels. I tend to leave the music on in this one, as it adds a bit of drive during stretches where the base game top‑ups are modest and I am waiting on the right wilds.

Final Thoughts on Black Bull

This is a fun game, even if it is pretty basic in theme and symbol design. The base game follows a standard money symbol collection formula, but things can heat up in free spins thanks to the progressive aspect. The max win is worth up to 4,500x your bet, and the adjustable RTP ranges are fair at the top setting. When I played, I did activate the bonus buy to hit the feature and landed some big wins, so I’ll be back.