How the Buffalo Bonus Works
This slot ditches Free Spins for a Hold & Win minigame triggered by the Buffalo Bonus. When active, the Wheel of Fortune spins and delivers one of three outcomes:
- Hold and Win Extreme – adds Value symbols until the count reaches 6, then launches the minigame.
- Major Bonus – instant payout of 100x the bet.
- Mini Bonus – instant payout of 25x the bet.
Coins are collected by the game’s logo (aesthetic representation of the bonus feature). The Hold & Win mechanic is the slot’s centerpiece – no stacked symbol cascades or progressive multipliers in base game, so the bonus is where the game grows teeth.
Betting / Buy / and Volatility
Booming Games keeps betting configurable across the board. The Spin button unlocks Quickspin, Turbo, and Autoplay modes for faster play. Medium volatility means payouts land steadier than high-variance beasts, but the x4000 max win sits modest by modern standards.
Bonus Buy costs 100x the selected bet when your jurisdiction allows it – instant access to the Wheel of Fortune without waiting for natural triggers. Wilds and scatters appear in groups, so base game hits cluster rather than scatter thin.
Grid / RTP / and Hit Rate
5 reels, 436 paylines, 95.91% RTP (highest tier). The game supports alternative RTP settings depending on operator configuration. No cascading reels or unlimited Free Spins – the Hold & Win minigame is the only bonus mechanic on offer. Hit frequency leans medium due to the payline count and grouped symbol landings.
What's Missing
The prequel featured Free Spins; this version abandons them entirely for the Hold & Win focus. No wild multipliers in base game, no progressive bonus multipliers during the minigame. The slot strips mechanics to spotlight the Wheel of Fortune and the Hold & Win trigger – a deliberate design choice, not an oversight.
