Buffalo King Megaways is a high volatility pokie from Pragmatic Play, released in 2021, built on the six-reel Megaways engine that expands to as many as 200,704 ways to win. It takes the North American plains theme onto the Megaways format and pairs tumbling wins with a Free Spins round where wild multipliers stack up. RTP reaches 96.52% in the full version, and the maximum win is 5,000x the stake.
The draw is the sheer ways count and the multiplier wilds. Each reel can show a different number of symbols per spin, an extra reel above the grid feeds more in, and any matching symbols on adjacent reels pay. In the Free Spins the wilds carry multipliers that build through a tumble, which is where the bigger wins come from. There is an Ante Bet and a bonus buy for punters who want the feature faster. The summary below sets out the core numbers before we walk through how each part works.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release date | 2021 |
| RTP | 96.52% full version (operator variants 95.55% / 94.51%) |
| Volatility | High (5/5) |
| Max win | 5,000x the stake |
| Engine | Megaways - 6 reels, up to 200,704 ways |
| Min bet | AUD 0.20 |
| Max bet | AUD 100 (up to AUD 125 with Ante Bet) |
| Wild | Substitutes all except bonus; x2 / x3 / x5 in Free Spins |
| Scatter / Bonus | Triggers Free Spins |
| Free Spins | Yes - 12 to 22 spins |
| Ante Bet | Yes - +25% to double trigger odds |
| Bonus Buy | Yes - 100x the stake |
| Mobile | Full support - iOS and Android (HTML5) |
How to play Buffalo King Megaways
Set your total stake with the bet controls under the reels, from AUD 0.20 up to AUD 100. There are no fixed paylines - a win forms whenever three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels from the left, in any row position. Because the number of symbols per reel changes each spin, the ways count is recalculated every time, up to 200,704 at full expansion, with an extra reel above the main grid adding symbols.
Press Spin for a single round. Two options sit alongside the spin button: the Ante Bet, which adds 25% to your stake and doubles the chance of triggering the Free Spins, and the bonus buy, which pays a set price to jump straight in. Every win sets off a tumble, and the bonus symbol is the one to watch - four or more open the Free Spins.
Buffalo King Megaways rules
The paytable is led by the buffalo and the plains wildlife - the eagle, cougar and stallion - over a set of card royals. Values below show the shape of the table; exact figures can vary between casino builds, so check the in-game paytable before you have a go.
Symbols and payouts
| Symbol | Tier | 6 of a kind |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | High (premium) | Top payout |
| Eagle | High | High payout |
| Cougar / stallion | Mid-high | Mid payouts |
| A / K / Q | Mid | Mid royal payouts |
| J / 10 / 9 | Low | Lower royal payouts |
- Wild: substitutes for every symbol except the bonus symbol, and lands on the reels including the extra top reel. In the Free Spins it carries a x2, x3 or x5 multiplier.
- Bonus symbol: four or more trigger the Free Spins, and it also pays a scatter win - 5x, 20x or 100x the bet for four, five or six.
Buffalo King Megaways bonus features
Tumbling wins
Every winning combination is removed and new symbols drop into the gaps, with fresh symbols also feeding in from the extra top reel. Tumbles keep chaining as long as each new drop forms a win, so a single spin can pay several times over. The tumble is also what lets multiple wild multipliers combine within one Free Spins sequence.
Free Spins
Four bonus symbols award 12 free spins, five award 17 and six award 22. In the round, any wild that lands carries a x2, x3 or x5 multiplier, and within a single tumble sequence those multipliers add together and apply to the wild wins. The multiplier builds across the tumbles of one spin and then resets for the next, so the aim is a long cascade chain with several wilds on the board at once. Landing three or more bonus symbols during the round retriggers more free spins, with no cap on retriggers - a long feature is the main route to the 5,000x maximum win.
Bonus buy and Ante Bet in Buffalo King Megaways
Buffalo King Megaways gives you two ways to reach the Free Spins faster.
| Option | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Buy | 100x the stake | Direct entry to the Free Spins |
| Ante Bet | +25% to the stake | Doubles the chance of triggering the Free Spins naturally |
The two cannot be used together. Buying the bonus tends to lower the effective RTP a little, and the bonus buy is not available in every jurisdiction, so check that the option is present at your casino. The Ante Bet is the middle-ground option - you keep spinning the base game, just with better odds of the feature landing.
Buffalo King Megaways on mobile
Buffalo King Megaways is built in HTML5 and runs in the browser on both iOS and Android, with no separate download or native app required.
- We tested on an iPhone 14 in Safari and a Samsung S23 in Chrome, on standard Australian 4G and home broadband.
- The six-reel grid and the top reel hold their layout in portrait, and the ways counter stays readable as the board expands and shrinks between spins.
- The tumbles and the multiplier wilds in the Free Spins play out the same on a phone as on desktop.
- Load times were short on both devices, and the artwork stays sharp at full 200,704-way expansion without slowdown during long tumble chains.
Our take
Buffalo King Megaways suits punters who like a big-ways Megaways pokie with stacking multiplier wilds and can handle high variance. Its strengths are the up-to-96.52% RTP in the full version, the huge 200,704-way ceiling, the wild multipliers that combine through a tumble, and the choice of an Ante Bet or a bonus buy to reach the feature.
The limits are worth stating. The 5,000x max win is solid but not among the highest in the Megaways field, the RTP varies by casino with versions at 95.55% and 94.51%, and the free-spins multiplier resets between spins rather than running unlimited, so you need a long cascade in a single spin for the big hits. High volatility means the base game can run quiet. For punters who want a proven Pragmatic Play Megaways with multiplier wilds, it holds up; anyone chasing a very high max win or a persistent multiplier should look elsewhere.
Buffalo King Megaways FAQ
Who makes Buffalo King Megaways?
Buffalo King Megaways is developed by Pragmatic Play and was released in 2021. It is the Megaways version of the studio's Buffalo King pokie.
What is the RTP of Buffalo King Megaways?
The RTP is 96.52% in the full version, but Pragmatic Play offers operator versions at 95.55% and 94.51%, and buying the bonus lowers the effective return. Check the figure in the game's paytable before you play.
How do you trigger the Free Spins in Buffalo King Megaways?
Land four or more bonus symbols - four award 12 spins, five award 17 and six award 22. You can also use the Ante Bet to double the trigger odds, or buy the feature directly.
Can you buy the bonus in Buffalo King Megaways?
Yes. The bonus buy costs 100x the stake for direct entry to the Free Spins. It is not available in every jurisdiction, and it cannot be combined with the Ante Bet.
What is the maximum win in Buffalo King Megaways?
The maximum win is 5,000x your stake, reached through the wild multipliers during a long Free Spins run.
Is Buffalo King Megaways available on mobile?
Yes. The game is HTML5-based and runs in the browser on iOS and Android, with the tumbles and multiplier wilds working the same as on desktop.
Where can you play Buffalo King Megaways?
Buffalo King Megaways is available at a range of licensed Australian-facing casinos.
Player reviews of Buffalo King Megaways
- James, Sydney (2026): "The multiplier wilds are the go. Got 17 spins from five bonus symbols, one spin tumbled four times with a couple of x5 wilds stacked, and it paid around x350 the stake. Rare, but that's the pokie."
- Sarah, Melbourne (2026): "200,704 ways sounds massive but you need the tall symbols to line up. High volatility - long dry runs, then a big-ways board connects. I run the Ante Bet to get the feature more often."
- Tom, Brisbane (2026): "Bought the bonus a few times at 100x. Some rounds fizzled, one paid it back and then some. Just watch the RTP - one casino I tried ran the 94.51% version, a bit rough."
- Emma, Perth (2026): "Had a burl on my iPhone and the reels stayed clear even at full ways. Average session around x80. The multiplier resetting between spins caught me out at first - you want the long cascade."
- Nick, Adelaide (2026): "Solid Megaways. The 5,000x cap is a touch low next to some, but the tumble with stacked wilds is satisfying when it runs. Retriggers kept one feature going a fair while."
- Chloe, Sydney (2026): "Fair 96.52% if the casino runs the full version. No jackpot, it's all about the multiplier wilds in the bonus. The Ante Bet's a nice middle option between plain spins and buying it outright."
