Buffalo King Megaways Overview: Insights, Tips & Demo
Buffalo King Megaways operates on a ways-to-win system with variable reel heights, making its payout structure somewhat unpredictable. The game's volatility is mainly found within its feature-based segments rather than in consistent base game wins. It can appear to be calm for periods before delivering significant wins when conditions are favorable.
Released:April 29, 2021
Buffalo King Megaways
Provider of the Game
Pragmatic Play
Themes
Wildlife
RTP
96.52%
Paylines
200,704 ways to win
Volatility
High
Max Win
5,000x
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Pros
Variability in Megaways format
Significant win potential exists
Familiar features from Pragmatic Play
Game sessions can change rapidly
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Cons
High variance with potential for extended dry spells
Ways to win may be perplexing for newcomers
Bonus results can be inconsistent
Fluctuations in bankroll are typical
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Notable Insights
Ways to win can exceed 100,000 based on reel height
"Megaways" is a patented feature, not merely a trend
Various casinos provide different RTP options
Functions quite differently than the original Buffalo King
Buffalo King Megaways Demo
Experience the Buffalo King Megaways demo to see the Megaways setup, tumble mechanics, and Wild multipliers during Free Spins, all without any financial risk.
How Buffalo King Megaways Distributes Wins
Buffalo King Megaways features aways-to-winmechanism (not traditional paylines). Wins are granted foradjacent symbols from left to rightstarting from the first reel. The maximum number of winning paths is:200,704 ways. Only thehighest winis awarded for each winning combination on the respective pay way; winnings on different ways areaddedtogether.
Game Interface
The main game interface showcases a 6-reel Megaways™ setup with Ante Bet options and cascading mechanics.
Tumble Feature (Cascading Wins)
Following a win: winning symbols vanish => remaining symbols drop down => new symbols fall from above => the game reassesses. This sequence persists until there are no additional wins. All wins from one base spin are calculated through the entire tumble sequence before the final amount is credited.
Free Spins Rules
During Free Spins - Wild multipliers can be seen on the reels throughout a tumble sequence.
Free Spins commence when4 or more BONUS symbolsappear anywhere:
4 BONUS =>12 Free Spins
5 BONUS =>17 Free Spins
6 BONUS =>22 Free Spins
Retriggers:While in Free Spins, 3 or more BONUS symbols grant+5 Free Spinswithwith no specified cap.
Wild Multipliers during Free Spins:Wilds may appear with2x, 3x, or 5xmultipliers. Multiple Wild multipliers can occur in a single tumble sequence.multiply togetherand the resulting multiplier is applied to theoverall tumble winfor that sequence.
Purchase Free Spins
Purchase Free Spins feature - costs 100 times the current total wager. This option is disabled when the 25x Ante Bet is active.
Purchase Free Spins is priced at100 times the current total wager. Upon purchase, the game activates the feature with a random 4/5/6 BONUS equivalent, providing12/17/22 spins.This option is disabled when the 25x Ante Bet is active.
Ante Bet choices:
20xStandard Play
25xDoubles the probability of winning Free Spins organically; increases BONUS symbols on the reels; disables Purchase Free Spins
Significant Win Illustration
An illustration of a substantial win payout during Free Spins, with multipliers accumulated from the tumble chain.
RTP, Volatility & Maximum Win
RTP (Base):96.52%
RTP (Ante Bet):96.49%
RTP (Purchase Free Spins):96.50%
Volatility:High
Maximum win limit:5,000x betif achieved during Free Spins, the round concludes immediately
Bet range:0.20 - 125.00
BONUS Symbol Payouts in Base Game
BONUS symbols can appear on all reels and also provide payouts in the base game based on count (not only as a trigger):
4 BONUS =>5x total wager
5 BONUS =>20 times the total wager
6 BONUS =>100 times the total wager
Wild (replaces all symbols except BONUS):only appears on the reels2, 3, 4, 5.
Buffalo King Megaways FAQ
Frequently asked questions regarding rules, triggers, and gameplay mechanics.
Yes. The Buy Free Spins feature costs100xthe current total wager. If25 times the Ante Betis active, the Buy Free Spins option is not available.
Announced RTP figures:96.52%(base)96.49%(Ante Bet)96.50%(for Buy Free Spins).
LandFour or more BONUS symbols in any positionon the reels.
Yes. During Free Spins, if you land3+ BONUSawardsan additional +5 Free Spinswiththere is no specified limit.
Wilds can feature2x, 3x, or 5xmultipliers. Multiple multipliers can occur in one tumble sequence.multiply togetherleading to the final multiplier being applied to theoverall tumble win.
The maximum win is limited to5,000x bet. If this limit is hit during Free Spins, the feature concludes instantly.
Every spin features a varying number of symbol positions on each reel, allowing for up to200,704 waysto win.