The Buffalo King slot is a 2020 Pragmatic Play game on 6 reels and 4 rows with 4,096 ways to win, stacked buffalo symbols and a default RTP of 96.06%. It is high volatility, and its free spins add wilds with 2x, 3x or 5x multipliers. The maximum win is 93,750× your stake.
96.06% default RTP: on average about 3.9p of every £1 staked is lost.
4,096 ways comes from 4 rows on each of 6 reels (4 × 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 × 4).
Three or more gold coin scatters give free spins; more scatters give more spins.
In free spins, wilds carry 2x, 3x or 5x multipliers that combine in the same win.
High volatility, with a 93,750× stake maximum win.
Developer
Pragmatic Play
RTP
96.06% (default)
Volatility
High
Layout
6 reels × 4 rows
Ways to win
4,096
Max win
93,750× stake
Released
2020
Buffalo King slot basics
Buffalo King is a buffalo-themed slot from Pragmatic Play, the Gibraltar-headquartered studio founded in 2015 whose catalogue includes Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza. It launched in 2020 and is a separate game from Buffalo King Megaways, which uses a different reel system.
The format is the 'big grid' style popular with buffalo and rhino slots: 6 reels, 4 rows and 4,096 ways to win. Buffalo symbols land stacked, so a column can fill with the same animal and join several ways at once.
A ways-to-win game pays for matching symbols on adjacent reels starting from the left, regardless of which row they sit in. With four positions on each of six reels, the number of possible routes is 4 multiplied by itself six times.
Ways-to-win arithmetic
Grid
Calculation
Ways
5 reels × 3 rows
3⁵
243
5 reels × 4 rows
4⁵
1,024
6 reels × 4 rows (Buffalo King)
4⁶
4,096
Stacked symbols make this format work. If two buffalo sit on reel 1 and three on reel 2, those combine into 2 × 3 = 6 separate ways before reel 3 is even counted. That's why a screen full of stacks can pay several times the line value from one spin.
How the features work in Buffalo King
Buffalo King keeps its bonus structure simple: a scatter-triggered free spins round with multiplier wilds. Casinos.com's Buffalo King guide (opens in a new tab) describes the same features; this explanation is ours.
Gold coin scatters
Three or more gold coin scatters anywhere on the reels start free spins. The more scatters you land, the more free spins you're given. The paytable in your app lists the exact number for each scatter count.
Multiplier wilds in free spins
During free spins, wilds carry a random multiplier of 2x, 3x or 5x. When a win includes more than one multiplier wild, their multipliers combine, so one win can be boosted well beyond any single wild's value. The help screen explains exactly how they combine.
Retriggers
Landing three or more scatters during free spins retriggers the round, adding more spins. A long round with several multiplier wilds is where the game's highest results come from.
Land three or more gold coin scatters in the base game.
Free spins are awarded; more scatters mean more spins.
Wilds landing in the round carry 2x, 3x or 5x multipliers.
Several multiplier wilds in one win combine their multipliers.
Three or more scatters during the round retrigger it.
Buffalo King RTP: what £20 buys and what play costs
The 96.06% default RTP leaves a 3.94% house edge. On a high-volatility game, though, the average is reached only over a very large number of spins; a single session usually ends well away from it.
£20 budget on Buffalo King
Stake
Spins for £20 with no wins
Average cost per 100 spins
Top prize at this stake
10p
200
39p
£9,375
50p
40
£1.97
£46,875
£1
20
£3.94
£93,750
The cost of time
UK rules set a minimum of 2.5 seconds a spin, so the most you can play is 1,440 spins an hour, or 360 in 15 minutes. At that fastest legal pace, 15 minutes at 10p means £36 staked and an average cost of about £1.42; at £1 it's £360 staked and about £14.18. Slowing down costs less.
The 93,750× maximum at the £5 cap for players aged 25 and over would be £468,750. It's a theoretical ceiling, not a likely outcome, and losses are the more probable result over time.
Buffalo King on mobile: screen and settings
Twenty-four symbol positions on a 6×4 grid is a step up from a 5×3 game, but still readable on a modern phone. The stacked buffalo are large, distinctive symbols, which helps. Orientation support depends on the casino's build, so rotate your phone to compare.
Like other online slots, Buffalo King runs inside your casino app or mobile browser; there's nothing extra to install. Our guides to landscape vs portrait mode and casino apps and battery life cover practical settings.
Search the app's lobby for 'Buffalo King' and make sure you open the original rather than the Megaways version.
Check the RTP in the info screen; 96.06% is the default.
If your app offers reality checks, use them for reminders of how long you've played; our reality checks guide explains them.
On Android, get casino apps from Google Play or the operator's official site; see Android casino apps.
Since a Gambling Commission warning in January 2020, feature buy-ins are not offered to British players, so the only route to free spins is landing scatters. See UK slot stake limits and the autoplay ban for details.
Buffalo King review: pros and cons
Advantages
Stacked symbols suit the 4,096-ways format
Multiplier wilds combine in free spins
93,750× stake maximum win
More scatters mean more free spins
Drawbacks
High volatility can mean long dry spells
Few features outside the free spins
Default 96.06% RTP; lower versions may be in use
Easy to confuse with Buffalo King Megaways in a lobby
Buffalo King vs similar 6-reel slots
Several slots use the same 6×4, 4,096-ways layout. Raging Rhino from WMS (now Light & Wonder) adds 2x or 3x multipliers to winning wilds in free spins, and Buffalo Blitz from Playtech covers the same theme. The Megaways sequel trades fixed rows for changing reel heights.
Our partner offers are spin offers on named or selected slots; none is on Buffalo King, and we can't confirm which partner lobbies carry it. Each offer is 18+ and terms apply.
PlayOJO: first deposit of £10 or more for new UK customers (excluding Northern Ireland) brings 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, 10p each; no wagering and winnings paid as cash; available only through the designated offer link.
Coral: deposit, then bet £10+ on slots for 100 free spins on selected games at 10p each; accept within 48 hours, valid 7 days, no wagering on winnings; Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards don't qualify.
Ladbrokes: deposit and spend £10+ on slots to get 50 free spins a day for 10 days, up to 500 in total at 10p each on selected games; claim by 23:59 each day, use within 7 days, no wagering.
Coral and Ladbrokes share an operator, LC International Limited, so holding new accounts at both may not be possible. Read our PlayOJO welcome bonus guide for how its spins are credited.
None of these welcome offers is on Buffalo King; they're spin offers on named or selected slots. 18+, terms apply.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain). If you already hold an account with one Entain brand, you may not be able to open another; check the terms first.
Significant terms: 18+. New UK customers (excluding Northern Ireland). First deposit only. Minimum deposit £10. 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, £0.10 each. No wagering requirements; winnings paid in cash. Cannot be used with any other offer. Only available to players who arrive through the designated offer link. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our PlayOJO app reviewLicence: Skill On Net Limited, Gambling Commission account 39326. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Coral app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Time limitClaim daily for 10 days; each batch valid 7 days
Worked valueUp to 500 spins at £0.10 (up to £50 in spins)
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only, from 14/11/25 until further notice. Certain deposit methods excluded. Deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day during the first 10 days after first deposit and registration (max 500, £0.10 each, selected games, claim before 23:59 each day, valid 7 days). No wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Ladbrokes app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Buffalo King?
The default RTP of Buffalo King is 96.06%, so the house edge is 3.94%. Across a very large number of spins, that averages out at roughly 3.9p lost per £1 staked. Casinos may run a lower version, so check the RTP in the game's info screen. Our guide to finding RTP in an app explains where to look.
How many ways to win does Buffalo King have?
Buffalo King has 4,096 ways to win. The number comes from 4 rows on each of its 6 reels: 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 = 4,096. Matching symbols pay on adjacent reels from the left in any row. Our mobile Megaways guide explains how changing reel heights push ways much higher.
How do you trigger free spins in Buffalo King?
You trigger free spins by landing three or more gold coin scatters anywhere on the reels, and more scatters give more spins. Three or more scatters during the round retrigger it. Feature buy-ins are not offered to British players since a Gambling Commission warning in January 2020. Our free spins glossary explains the general idea.
How do the multiplier wilds work?
During free spins, wilds land with a random 2x, 3x or 5x multiplier. If more than one multiplier wild is part of the same win, their multipliers combine to boost that win further. The exact method is in the game's help screen. Our multiplier glossary entry covers how multipliers work in general.
What is the max win on Buffalo King?
The maximum win on Buffalo King is 93,750 times your stake. That's £9,375 at 10p, £93,750 at £1 and £468,750 at the £5 stake limit for players aged 25 and over. A result that size is extremely rare. The house edge means losses are the likelier outcome over time.
What's the difference between Buffalo King and Buffalo King Megaways?
Buffalo King uses a fixed 6×4 grid with 4,096 ways, while Buffalo King Megaways changes reel heights for up to 200,704 ways and adds tumbling reels. The original has the higher listed maximum, 93,750× against 5,000×, and the Megaways version lists a 96.52% RTP. Read our Buffalo King Megaways review.
Is Buffalo King high volatility?
Yes, Buffalo King is rated high volatility. Most of its potential sits in the free spins round, so you may go a long time between features, and results swing more than on medium-volatility games. Budget for dry spells and set limits first. See what volatility means on a slot app.
Can I play Buffalo King on an iPad?
Yes, if your casino app carries it, Buffalo King plays on iPad as well as iPhone, and a larger screen makes the 6×4 grid easier to read. Search the lobby and check the RTP before you play. Our iPad casino apps page covers compatibility and requirements.
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