Buffalo King

Q: What is the RTP of Buffalo King?

Official RTP is 96.06% — slightly below Pragmatic's 96.5% standard. Always check the in-game version.

9.1/10

Release September 2018· Updated September 2026

The original Buffalo King (September 2018). BetsRank score: 9.1/10.

RTP

96.06%

Volatility

High

Max Win

5 000x

Grid

6×4

Bonus Buy

Yes

4 096 waysFree Spins multipliersWild multipliersAchat bonus 75x

9.1

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

The original Buffalo King (September 2018). RTP 96.06%, max win 5,000x.

Strengths

+4,096 ways to win
+Theoretically unlimited free spins retriggers
+Wild multipliers up to x5
+A cult classic

To consider

−RTP of 96.06% (a touch low)
−High volatility

About Buffalo King

Released in September 2018, Buffalo King is one of Pragmatic Play's most iconic slots, built around the American Buffalo theme (originally popularised by Aristocrat). It runs on a 6x4 / 4,096-ways format, RTP 96.06%, max win 5,000× your stake.

The visual world leans into a premium Wild West setting: imposing buffalo galloping across vast American plains, Rocky Mountain backdrops, and a dominant orange-brown-yellow western palette. Symbols include the premium buffalo, wolf, eagle, cougar, and low-pay 10/J/Q/K/A rendered in western typography.

Signature mechanics: 4,096 ways to win (every left-to-right combination with adjacent symbols pays), Wild multipliers x2-x5 (wilds landing during free spins carry attached multipliers), and theoretically unlimited retriggerable Free Spins with a global multiplier that increases on every retrigger (capped at x5).

The key differentiator vs Buffalo King Megaways: a FIXED-ways format (4,096 vs Megaways' variable up to 117,649) — more predictable sessions, more regular hits. Bonus buy is available at 100× the stake (banned in the UK).

Availability: widely distributed at regulated online casinos and at the top crypto-friendly sites we track. For fans of the Buffalo theme looking for the cult 4,096-ways version, it's the logical pick. See also Buffalo King Megaways (Megaways variant) and Buffalo King Untamed Megaways (max 20,000×).

Key features

▸6×4 format / 4,096 ways
▸Wild multipliers x2-x5
▸Retriggerable Free Spins
▸100x bonus buy

💰 Bonus Buy: 75x mise (interdit UK)

❓Buffalo King FAQ

What is the RTP of Buffalo King?▾

Official RTP is 96.

06% — slightly below Pragmatic's 96. 5% standard. Always check the in-game version.

Buffalo King vs Buffalo King Megaways?▾

Original Buffalo King: 6×4 / 4,096 fixed ways, max 5,000×, RTP 96.

06%. Buffalo King Megaways: 6 variable Megaways reels, equivalent max win of 5,000×, similar mechanics. Difference: 4,096 fixed ways vs variable Megaways.

What is the max win on Buffalo King?▾

5,000× your stake — reached via exceptional free spins with stacked retriggers and x5 wild multipliers.

Estimated max-win probability around 1 in 40,000 spins.

How do free spins retriggers work?▾

During free spins, 3+ additional scatters retrigger the bonus and add +1 to the global multiplier (capped at x5).

Retriggers are theoretically unlimited — on exceptional sessions, the x5 multiplier is reached before the bonus ends.

Is Buffalo King available to play?▾

Yes — it's widely distributed at regulated online casinos and at the crypto-friendly sites in BetsRank's top list.

It's one of the most accessible Pragmatic Buffalo titles.

Is it worth buying the bonus at 100× the stake?▾

For players chasing the big win with the budget for it, yes.

100× stake = €40 for a €0. 40 minimum bet. The bonus-buy RTP is generally higher than the effective base-game RTP.

Who is Buffalo King for?▾

Fans of the Buffalo theme looking for the original cult version with the 4,096-ways format.

Players who enjoy theoretically unlimited free spins retriggers. Skip it if you're after Megaways — go for Buffalo King Megaways or Buffalo King Untamed Megaways (20,000×) instead.