Buffalo Extreme Hold & Win Slot Review
Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme is a North American wildlife-themed slot featuring a 5×3 grid and 25 fixed paylines. The game has an RTP of 95.50%, medium volatility, and a hit frequency of 25%, offering a more balanced gameplay experience. The betting range spans from 0.25 to 500 credits per spin, with a maximum win potential of 4,000x. The Hold and Win bonus round serves as the game’s main feature, offering a chance to win one of the fixed jackpots.
Symbols and Paytable
The high-paying symbols include Bison, Eagle, Puma, and Wolf, awarding between 0.4x and 4x for a full combination. Card ranks A, K, Q, and J act as low-paying symbols, offering payouts from 0.2x to 1.2x. There is no Wild symbol, as all bonus mechanics are tied to special symbols.
Bonus and Special Features
The Buffalo Bonus replaces the free spins from the previous version. It can randomly activate on any spin where fewer than six bonus symbols land. This triggers the Wheel of Fortune, which may award:
- Hold and Win Extreme – adds missing symbols to trigger Hold and Win;
- Major Bonus – awards a 100x jackpot;
- Mini Bonus – awards a 25x jackpot;
- 1x-5x All Coins – multiplies the total coin value by x1 to x5.
The Hold and Win Extreme feature is triggered by landing six or more bonus symbols or via the Buffalo Bonus. The round plays across four game boards, with only one initially active. To unlock additional boards, players must collect 3, 9, and 9 more bonus symbols. A fully filled board doubles its value, and if all 60 positions are filled, the Grand Jackpot (1,000x) is awarded.
Bonus Buy Feature
The Buy Bonus option allows players to enter the Hold and Win round immediately for 100x the bet, but availability depends on the casino and jurisdiction.