Buffalo King Megaways slot

Buffalo King Megaways slot summary

Pragmatic Play, founded in 2015 and based in Gibraltar, also makes the original Buffalo King. This version moves the same theme onto six Megaways reels. Instead of a fixed grid, each reel shows a different number of symbols on every spin, so the number of winning ways moves around constantly. Tumbles, multiplier wilds and a scatter-triggered free spins round sit on top.

How Megaways ways to win are counted

The Megaways format comes from Big Time Gaming; its Bonanza, released in December 2016, peaks at 117,649 ways. In any Megaways game, the ways for a spin equal the number of symbols showing on each reel multiplied together. The maximum depends on the most symbols each reel can show, which for Buffalo King Megaways tops out at 200,704.

The rows in that table are examples to show the arithmetic, not the game's exact reel heights; the help screen sets those out. The key point is that more ways doesn't mean better value. The RTP stays at 96.52% however many ways a spin happens to show. Our ways to win page compares fixed and changing grids.

How the features work in Buffalo King Megaways

Tumbling reels

After any win, the winning symbols are removed and new ones drop into the gaps. If the new symbols form another win, that tumble pays too and the process repeats. One paid spin can therefore produce a chain of wins until no new combination forms. Our cascading reels guide explains the idea across different studios.

Wild multipliers of up to 5x

Wilds substitute for regular symbols and carry a multiplier of up to 5x. When several wilds form part of the same win, their multipliers combine, so a win with two or three multiplier wilds can grow sharply. The help screen confirms exactly how the values combine in your casino's version.

Free spins and the instant prize

Four or more scatters trigger the free spins and also pay an instant prize at the same time. During the round, three or more scatters add five more spins, which can extend the feature. Tumbles and multiplier wilds still apply inside the bonus, which is where the game's high volatility shows most. Exact spin counts and prize values are in the help screen.

We don't quote how often the free spins trigger. That figure isn't published in our checked data, and third-party estimates are not reliable.

Buffalo King Megaways RTP and the cost of play

A 96.52% RTP means a 3.48% house edge. On average, every £100 you stake costs £3.48, though any single session can run far from that. Here is the arithmetic at common stakes:

Tumble sequences take longer to play out than a plain spin, so real-world spins per hour tend to be fewer than the 1,440 ceiling. The theoretical loss page explains how casinos use the same sum, and the Wizard of Odds slots pages (opens in a new tab) give an independent view of slot maths.

A £20 budget on Buffalo King Megaways

• At 10p: £20 covers 200 spins before wins come back. Average cost on £20 staked: about 70p. The best way to give the free spins a reasonable number of chances.
• At 50p: 40 spins. Same 70p average cost on £20 staked, but there is a real chance of the session ending before four scatters land.
• At £1: 20 spins. Very short, and the result depends almost entirely on one or two tumble chains or a bonus.

The average cost per pound staked doesn't change with stake size. What changes is the number of spins and the spread of outcomes. With high volatility, a session ending at zero is a common result, so only play with money you are comfortable spending. Our guide to setting deposit limits shows how to lock a budget in.

Buffalo King Megaways max win: 5,000x

The cap is a ceiling on what one spin and its feature can pay. Reaching it would need large tumble chains with multiplier wilds, most likely inside the free spins, and it is a rare outcome. Compare it with Great Rhino Megaways, another Pragmatic game with up to 200,704 ways but a 20,000x cap, to see how the same grid can carry very different limits.

How to play Buffalo King Megaways

1. Open the game at a UKGC-licensed casino and check the help screen shows 96.52%.
2. Set a stake you are happy to lose. Every spin plays all ways shown on the reels.
3. Spin and watch the ways counter change as each reel shows a different number of symbols.
4. When a win lands, let the tumbles run: winners drop away and new symbols fall in until no more wins form.
5. Look out for multiplier wilds in wins; several in one win combine their multipliers.
6. Land four or more scatters for free spins and an instant prize; three more during the round add five spins.

Buffalo King Megaways online in the UK

The game follows Great Britain's slot rules. The maximum stake is £5 a spin for players aged 25 and over and £2 for players aged 18 to 24, as set out in the Gambling Commission's online slots stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab). The limit applies per game cycle, which runs from the start of a game until the stake is lost or any winnings are made available to you.

Since a Gambling Commission warning in January 2020, feature buy-ins are not offered to British players; the Commission's games warning for online operators (opens in a new tab) explains why. UK versions also have no autoplay, a 2.5-second minimum spin and no turbo. See our game design rules page for the full list.

Buffalo King Megaways against the original Buffalo King

The Megaways version has the higher RTP, but the original Buffalo King lists a far larger cap. Other games in the same family include Buffalo Blitz from Playtech; the buffalo slots page lists more. More Pragmatic Megaways games include Madame Destiny Megaways and Power of Thor Megaways. Browse every review on the slots hub.

Buffalo King Megaways pros, cons and myths

Myth: a spin showing 200,704 ways is more likely to pay overall. The game's maths already accounts for every reel height, and the long-run RTP doesn't change from spin to spin. Myth: wilds land more often after a losing streak. Each spin is random and independent; read do online slots have memory for why.

Where to play Buffalo King Megaways and partner offers

Our checked data doesn't confirm which partner casino carries Buffalo King Megaways, so check the game lobby. The welcome offers below are on selected slots, not this game. 18+ and terms apply.

• PlayOJO: 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p each when you make a first deposit of £10 or more. No wagering, so winnings are paid as cash. New UK customers only, not Northern Ireland; designated link only; not combinable.
• Coral: bet £10 or more on slots after depositing to get 100 free spins at 10p on selected games. Accept within 48 hours; use within 7 days; no wagering on winnings. Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards don't count.
• Ladbrokes: spend £10 or more on slots after depositing for 50 free spins a day over 10 days, up to 500, at 10p on selected games. Claim before 23:59 each day; spins expire after 7 days; no wagering. PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill, Moneybookers and prepaid card deposits don't qualify.

Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited, so you may not be eligible as a new customer at both. Our free spins value guide shows how to work out what 10p spins are worth.

18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.