Buffalo King Megaways is a Pragmatic Play slot released in April 2021: six tumbling reels, up to 200,704 ways to win, high volatility and a maximum win of 5,000x the bet. The provider's game page lists a 96.52% RTP. Two UK operators publish lower figures for the same game - 94.51% at 7bet and 92.06% at Lottomart - so the return you actually play against depends on where you open it.
That gap is the most useful thing to know about this slot, and it is rarely shown side by side. Below you will find the reel layout, the rule for forming a win, what the wilds do in free spins, the stake limits British players meet, and the official demo where all of it can be watched at no cost.
Key figures for Buffalo King Megaways
In one line: a Pragmatic Play release of April 2021 with six main reels plus a horizontal reel on top, up to 200,704 ways, high volatility, a 5,000x cap and a 96.52% default RTP. The UK listings we saved set stakes between £0.20 and £5 per spin; an international review quotes 20 p/c to $/€125. The table separates the provider's figures from the operators' ones.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play | Operator and provider pages |
| Release | April 2021 (April 29, 2021 at 7bet) | UK operator pages |
| Ways to win | Up to 200,704 | Operator pages and review |
| Default RTP | 96.52% | Provider's game page |
| RTP at 7bet | 94.51% | 7bet (UK operator) |
| RTP at Lottomart | 92.06% | Lottomart (UK operator) |
| Volatility | High | UK operator pages |
| Maximum win | 5,000x the bet | Review and 7bet |
| UK stake range | £0.20 to £5 | 7bet and Lottomart |
| Free spins | 12, 17 or 22 for 4, 5 or 6 bonus symbols | Lottomart |
Reels, ways and the rule for a win
The grid has 6 main reels holding 2-7 symbols each and a horizontal reel holding 4 symbols, which sits above reels 2, 3, 4 and 5. The number of symbols on every reel changes from spin to spin, and that is what moves the count of ways up to its 200,704 ceiling. The Megaways mechanic is licensed from BTG. One operator page describes the height as 2 - 8 rows; the provider does not state a figure, so treat the exact maximum as unsettled.
A win needs 3 identical symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost; their position on a reel does not matter. The single exception is the top symbol - the Buffalo symbol pays for 2+. There are 12 total symbols: 10 to A card icons, then moose, wolves, cougars, eagles, and buffalo, plus a wild and a bonus symbol. Six buffalo pay 20x the stake. After any win the tumble feature removes the winning symbols and drops new ones in, and tumbling continues until no more winning combinations appear.
Sources disagree on where the wild lands: the review puts it on reels 2, 3, or 4, while Lottomart lists reels 2, 3, 4 and 5. The in-game paytable settles it, and the demo lets you open that paytable for free.
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Buffalo King Megaways free spins: how the round is won and what changes
Four, five or six bonus symbols start the round with 12, 17 or 22 free spins and pay 5x, 20x or 100x the total bet on top. The bonus symbol appears on all the reels. Three or more bonus symbols during the feature bring another five free spins, and the provider sets no limits on how often that can repeat.
Inside the round, wilds come attached with a 2x, 3x, or 5x multiplier. This is not the progressive type normally found in a Megaways game, where a counter climbs with every cascade. Here the value sits on the wild itself: all the multipliers that hit during a tumble sequence are multiplied together and applied to that sequence, and they reset between free spins. The practical consequence is plain - a long chain of tumbles with no wild in it carries no multiplier at all, so the round can end with very little.
Ante Bet and feature buy
The Ante Bet raises the cost of a spin by 25% and doubles the chance of triggering free spins. It does not affect symbol values, so it changes how often the bonus symbols land and nothing else. 7bet offers the Ante Bet to its UK players. The game's design also includes a feature buy for 100x the total bet, where available - and at 7bet, a UK operator, Buy Bonus is listed as not available. British players should expect to reach the round through bonus symbols only.
Buffalo King Megaways RTP: why there are three numbers
The provider publishes 96.52% as the default. It also uses flexible RTP, which may be lower depending on where you play, and the UK pages show exactly that: 94.51% at 7bet and 92.06% at Lottomart. None of these is wrong; each describes the configuration that operator runs. RTP is a theoretical average over a very large number of spins, so it tells you what the game keeps in the long run, not what a session will return. Before playing for money, open the information screen of the game at your casino and read the figure there.
High volatility means the return is delivered unevenly: many spins pay nothing, and a large part of the long-run payout sits in a small number of bonus rounds. The 5,000x cap is the most a single spin sequence can pay under the rules. Every spin is random and independent, so no stake size or pattern of play moves the odds.
How it differs from the original Buffalo King
The first game had a 6-reel, 4-row set-up with 4,096 ways; the Megaways version raises that to 200,704. The headline potential went the other way: the original advertised 93,750x, this one states 5,000x. Figures of the two games are easy to mix up, so check which title a page is describing before trusting its numbers. In a casino lobby, look for the word Megaways in the title on the loading screen.
What we like
- The provider publishes the default RTP on its own game page
- UK operators state their own RTP openly, so the configuration can be checked
- A clear win rule: 3 identical symbols on adjacent reels from the leftmost
- The official demo shows the base game and the free spins
What to keep in mind
- UK configurations return less than the default: 94.51% and 92.06% against 96.52%
- High volatility, with multipliers that reset between free spins
- Sources disagree on wild reels and on the maximum reel height
- Feature buy is not available at the UK operator we saved
Who should consider it
It fits players who like a changing grid and accept long quiet stretches as the price of a high-volatility game. It is a weak choice for anyone who wants steady small returns, and a poor one at a casino running the 92.06% build if another operator offers more. Treat the money you stake as the cost of entertainment, set a limit before you start, and try the demo first.
Our verdict
Buffalo King Megaways earns a middling-to-good editorial rating on our published methodology. The game explains itself well, the provider states its default return, and an official demo exists. The mark comes down because the published picture is not tidy: the return British players meet is lower than the default, and basic details such as wild reels and reel height differ between sources. The rating describes how clearly the product is presented. It says nothing about what any session will pay.
Variance simulator
Simplified model based on the published RTP and volatility, not the game's real math. For learning only — results are random and prove nothing about future sessions.
Buffalo King Megaways FAQ
What is the RTP of Buffalo King Megaways?
The provider's game page lists 96.52%. 7bet lists 94.51% and Lottomart lists 92.06%, because operators can run different configurations. Check the information screen where you play.
Who made Buffalo King Megaways?
Pragmatic Play. The Megaways mechanic used in the game is licensed from BTG.
What is the Buffalo King Megaways max win?
5,000x the bet. It is a cap set by the rules, not a likely result.
Is there a Buffalo King Megaways demo?
Yes. Pragmatic Play hosts an official demo on its game page. It opens after an age confirmation and needs no deposit.
Can I play Buffalo King Megaways on mobile?
Yes. The game is available on any device; Lottomart lists tablet, Android and Apple devices.
How many free spins can I get?
12, 17 or 22 for 4, 5 or 6 bonus symbols. Three or more bonus symbols during the feature add another five free spins.
