BUFFALO HOLD AND WIN SLOT REVIEW

Buffalo Hold and Win is an online video slot developed by Booming Games. The slot focuses on the Buffalo, the majestic creature that is commonly considered an emblematic icon of the American Wild west.

As the title suggests, Buffalo Hold and Win slot features the famous Hold and Win bonus feature, with three fixed jackpots. This, along with other bonus features including Wilds and Free spins, combine to unlock some generous payouts in this five-reel, 25 paylines slot. It is a high-volatility slot game with an RTP of 95.90%.

ABOUT THE BUFFALO HOLD AND WIN SLOT 

Buffalo Hold and Win is an wildlife-themed online slot focused on the majestic buffalo (the largest mammal in North America) and other notable American mammals. The game begins with an evocative voiceover announcing the title as a herd of buffalo stampedes across the scene. 

After the opening scenes, the gameplay settles to a classic American wilderness as the backdrop for the wooden-framed reels. The landscape is dotted with sparse greenery, with craggy, rusty-brown rocks similar to the grand canyon flanking the reels on both sides. 

In our opinion, the American wilderness background is an ideal backdrop for the game action. It is a perfect scene, with great visual depth and stunning visual effects that are sure to capture the player’s attention.  

A rousing Wild west-style music plays in the background, accompanied by various sound effects to add to the slot’s immersiveness. For instance, each time an animal symbol forms a winning pattern and creates a big win, a sound effect corresponding to the animal’s natural sound plays in the background,  emphasizing the slot’s theme even more.

GAMEPLAY 

WAGER

Buffalo Hold and Win is played on a classic five-by-three reel setup. The game has 25 fixed paylines, which means you don’t get to determine the number of active paylines you want on each spin. Instead, all 25 paylines of the slot are fixed. The minimum bet per spin in this slot is $0.25. To earn a payout in this game, you need to match three or more identical symbols on adjacent positions of a payline from left to right. 

SYMBOLS

True to its theme, the main symbols in Buffalo Hold and Win are North American mammals alongside classic card symbols. Expectedly, the animal icons are the high-paying symbols while the cards offer low winnings

Starting on the low end of the spectrum, the card symbols (A, K, Q, and J cards) offer a payout of 0.2x, 0.4x, and 2.0x when three, four, or five symbols are collected on a payline, respectively. These symbols show up more frequently in the base game. 

The high-value symbols include different mammals that will be familiar to anyone with a good knowledge of American wildlife. Offering the lowest payout is the wolf, which pays 0.4x, 1x, and 4x for three, four, or five symbols on a payline. Next is the mountain lion, with a payout of 0.4x, 2x, and 6x. The Bald Eagle pays 0.4x, 3x, and 8.0x. This bird, alongside the Buffalo, is considered the official national animal. The majestic buffalo offers the highest payout of 1x, 4x, and 10x. 

In addition to these standard symbols, Buffalo Hold and Win has a Scatter symbol represented by a large rock against a pink and gold sky. This symbol unlocks the slot’s free spins bonus round. The Wild symbol is the massive buffalo horn with the words “Wild” printed clearly on it. The Hold and Win feature is triggered by the gold coin symbol with a buffalo’s image on it. 

SPECIAL FEATURES

Buffalo Hold and Win has a Wild symbol that can substitute for any of the other symbols (except the Scatter) to form a winning pattern. This symbol may also appear as stacked Wilds on reels two to five.

As the title suggests, the highlight of the slot is the Hold & Win bonus feature. This feature is triggered when you manage to land at least six golden coin symbols on the reels in one spin. This will grant three respins at the start. However, landing a coin symbol during an ongoing respin will reset the tally back to three. 

During the Hold & Win feature, only value symbols will appear on the reels. Any value symbol that appears will also turn sticky, remaining on the reels until the bonus round ends. The value symbols range from 1x to 100x.

Buffalo Hold and Win also has three jackpot levels that are active during the Hold & Win bonus feature. Landing the mini coin symbol will trigger the Mini jackpot of 25x the bet amount. Similarly, the major coin symbol will trigger the Major jackpot of 100x the bet amount. The slot’s grand jackpot can only be triggered if you manage to fill the entire board with coin symbols. This will grant an instant payout of 1,000x the bet amount. 

If things go right, this respin feature can last for a long time, which is great because of the other bonuses associated with it. Note that only one mini and one major jackpot can be triggered in this bonus game.  

BUFFALO HOLD AND WIN FREE SPINS FEATURES

Buffalo Hold and Win has a Scatter symbol for unlocking the free spins bonus round. This symbol will only land on reels two, three, and four. Landing three Scatters on the reels grants an instant payout of 4x the bet amount while also granting eight free spins. 

Apart from the slot's built-in free spins feature, another way to get free spins is through casino bonuses. Real money casinos typically give players free spins as part of various promotions and bonuses. 

For instance, newly registered players on EnergyCasino will get no-deposit free spins as a welcome bonus when they register at the casino. As the name suggests, a no-deposit bonus is granted even before a player makes their first deposit at the casino. This way, they can start spinning the reels and earning payouts right out of the gate.

Older players can also take advantage of ongoing promotions such as EnergySpins rewards, deposit bonuses, and loyalty rewards to claim free spins. These bonuses are subject to specific terms and restrictions depending on the casino and the type of bonus offer.

BUFFALO HOLD AND WIN FREE PLAY (DEMO)

You can play Buffalo Hold and Win in demo mode on EnergyCasino. This is a free version of the slot that allows you to practice or play for fun without spending out of your real money bankroll. 

In the Buffalo Hold and Win demo version, you’ll get virtual coins from the casino. You can use these virtual coins to bet on reel spins just like you’re betting with real cash. You can stick with this demo game for as long as you want.

The demo version of this game is just like the premium variant, with the same set of base game and special features. The only difference is that you cannot withdraw any money you win in demo mode out of the casino as real cash. 

You can access the Buffalo Hold and Win free play version on EnergyCasino by simply selecting the play demo option. Players living in certain jurisdictions may be asked to signup and verify their accounts before they can play demo games. However, this isn’t always the case. If the law in your location allows it, you can start playing as a visitor, without registering for an account.  

OUR THOUGHTS ON BUFFALO HOLD AND WIN SLOT

Booming Game's Buffalo Hold and Win online slot has a pleasant theme with crisp designs and animations. In addition to its immersive appearance, this game is also loaded with impressive bonuses from the standard Hold and Win feature to free spins and three jackpot opportunities. Your wins will max out at 1200x the wager, which is a little disappointing for a slot with so many bonuses. Wins are also infrequent, adding to the suspense of playing this high volatility slot game.  

GAME RULES 

Buffalo Hold and Win is an online casino slot by Booming Games. It features the famous Hold and Win feature with instant cash prizes and three jackpot levels. 

This game is played on a five by three grid with 25 fixed paylines. The minimum bet per spin is $0.25. To earn a payout, you need to land three or more symbols on adjacent reels of a payline from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel. 

• The Buffalo Hold and Wins slot has eight standard symbols. It also has a Wild, a Scatter, and a golden coin symbol. 
• The Wild can stand in for any of the other symbols to form a winning pattern. It also appears stacked on reels two to five, helping you earn more payouts. 
• The Scatter symbol triggers the free spins bonus round, with eight free spins when three or more symbols land on the reels. It will also grant instant winnings of 4x the bet amount. 
• The highlight of this slot is the Hold and Win bonus. This is triggered by landing six or more golden coin symbols on the reels in one spin. 
• When this feature is triggered, you are granted three respins during which only value coin symbols will appear on the reels. The golden coins that triggered the win and any other coin symbol that appears during the respins will turn sticky until all three respins are used up. 
• Landing another golden coin symbol will reset the respin count to three. The value symbols range from 1x to 100x.
• The 25x coin is the minor jackpot, while the 100x coin is the major jackpot. You can also trigger the Grand Jackpot of 1000x the bet amount by filling up all 15 reel positions with coin symbols. 
• Buffalo Hold and Win has an RTP of 95.90%. This is the current RTP at the time of publishing this review, but it may be subject to changes in the future. 

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