Buffalo King Megaways at a glance
Buffalo King Megaways from April 2021 brings the American prairie to six reels with over 200,000 ways to win. New symbols drop in after every win.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Released
- April 2021
- Ways to win
- up to 200,704 Megaways
- RTP
- 96.52%
- Volatility
- high
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Hit rate
- 28.41%
- Bonus buy
- no
Rules: how Buffalo King Megaways works
Buffalo King Megaways is a Megaways slot. The number of symbols per reel changes on every spin, so the number of ways to win varies from spin to spin, up to a maximum of 200,704. Wins are counted from left to right on adjacent reels.
After every win the winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in from above (tumble or cascade). A single spin can therefore trigger several wins in a row until no new combination forms.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.52%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 5,000x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €5,000; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
Four to six bonus symbols pay up to 100x the stake and award 12 to 22 free spins. In the bonus, every wild carries a 2x, 3x or 5x multiplier. Three or more bonus symbols in the free spins add five more spins, with no limit.
Scatter symbols trigger the free spins. How many scatters you need and how many spins you get is shown in the paytable; in most games of this kind the free spins can be retriggered during the bonus.
Multipliers boost wins in this game many times over. What matters is whether they apply to a single win only or add up during the free spins: that difference is exactly what makes the bonus round so swingy.
Play the Buffalo King Megaways demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
Buffalo King Megaways with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). Buffalo King Megaways is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €1.00 per spin, that is 1,500 spins. With an RTP of 96.52%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €52.20. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
According to published game data, about 28.41% of spins end in a win, so on average every 3.5th spin. Many of those hits are smaller than the stake, though.
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with high volatility: plan a budget for about 300 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €150. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
A popular Megaways classic with a fair 96.52% RTP.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
Buffalo King Megaways is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try Zombie School Megaways, Wild Celebrity Bus Megaways and Fury of Odin Megaways. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
