Before the popular slot Big Buffalo Megaways™ came the original. This online slot takes us to the American West that was once (and in part, still is) inhabited by Native Americans. As you'll see later on in this slot review, you can expect to meet some wild animals that may net you some decent wins!
Big Buffalo is a slot game that includes six reels, five rows and 4,096 Ways to Win. The RTP (Return to Player) of this slot stands at 95.50% at the time of writing.
EXPLORE THE BIG BUFFALO SLOT
The American West is quite a saturated theme, and the Big Buffalo slot encapsulates it perfectly. Playing this wild slot comes with the prospect of big payouts, and there aren't any complicated game mechanics to make new players frown.
The game is played on a pretty conventional grid that looks great. Whether it is worth placing a deposit for is another matter altogether. Read on to find out what symbols and bonuses lie in store for you.
ABOUT THE GAME
Here's what you need to know before you play the Big Buffalo slot online.
STEP 1: HOW TO BET
In order to play Big Buffalo by Skywind Group, you must first set your ante bet sizes (coins value). The min. bet in this game stands at €0.40, whereas the max. bet is €28, or currency equivalent.
Once you've set your stake, you can go ahead and spin the reels! Keep in mind that the amount you net will be proportional to your stake value.
If you'd like to speed things up, the Big Buffalo slot includes the Autoplay option that can keep things moving without having to press the spin button every time.
For more information about how these features can be activated on your device, consult the game rules.
STEP 2: LEARN THE SYMBOLS
Big Buffalo includes many symbols reminiscent of the Wild West: nine through ace, a lynx, fox, wolf, eagle and a buffalo, which are stacked symbols to net you big wins.
The Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except for Free Games symbols (Scatter symbols). Speaking of which, Free Games icons are useful for unlocking the Free Spins round.
STEP 3: CHECK OUT THE BONUS FEATURES
With the highly advertised 100 free spins up for grabs, there was never any doubt that the Free Games feature would be the highlight of this slot machine. Here's how to win a free spin or two.
In order to unlock the Free Games bonus features, you must land Free Games icons (Scatters).
- Three Scatters award eight free spins
- Four Scatters award 15 free spins
- Five Scatters award 25 free spins
- Six Scatters award 100 free spins
Netting additional free spins is also possible! Here's how many free spins you can land upon landing the requisite Scatters during the Free Spins bonus round:
- Two Scatters award five free spins
- Three Scatters award eight free spins
- Four Scatters award 15 free spins
- Five Scatters award 25 free spins
- Six Scatters award 100 free spins
Wild symbols pack more of a punch during this bonus round. Wilds become Wild multipliers during free spins, offering random multiplier values of 2x or 3x when complementing winning combinations. The catch is that Wild multipliers can only land on reels two through six during the bonus round.
PLAY THE BIG BUFFALO DEMO
How could we close off this Big Buffalo slot review without a mention of the demo mode? As always, we recommend to start playing the slots' demo before trying some spins with your own money. If you're not sure what demos are, stick around!
The Big Buffalo slot demo mode, as well as other Skywind games, is a gaming mode available in all the top online casinos that includes all the same features and mechanics you can expect when digging into the actual gameplay.
The only difference is that you won’t be able to bag real cash prizes when testing out the free slot machines.
The video slot game provider — in this case, Skywind Group — allocates demo players a virtual money bankroll to spin this game for free. Although the Big Buffalo demo version offers the same payout as the base game, players won’t be able to grab any of the winnings they earn in the demo.
Remember that there may be registration required to take the Big Buffalo demo version for a spin. Also, depending on your jurisdiction, you may be asked to complete the verification process of your account to access the free-play version.
In cases where verification is not necessary, you may be able to play as a visitor without having to sign in — terms apply.
OUR THOUGHTS
With so many free spins up for grabs, Big Buffalo is definitely worth the bland spins in between bonus rounds. The Wilds bring something to the game that the base mode seriously lacks, that is, an exciting edge that can multiply payouts.
The fact that you can win great payouts during the bonus round with the same spin is a great tool, and it definitely helps the entertainment factor.
If you've enjoyed this slot and its symbols, you should consider trying the Big Buffalo Megaways slot. The Big Buffalo Megaways slot definitely doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it is a worthy continuation of its predecessor, which we've talked about in this review.
RULE BREAKDOWN
Big Buffalo is high-variance slot developed by Skywind. It includes six reels and four rows, and it offers 4,096 Ways to Win.
- The min. bet in Big Buffalo stands at €0.40, whereas the max. bet is €28, or currency equivalent.
- Big Buffalo includes many symbols reminiscent of the Wild West: nine through ace, a lynx, fox, wolf, eagle and a buffalo (which are stacked symbols). The Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except for Free Games symbols (Scatter symbols). Speaking of which, Free Games icons are useful for unlocking the Free Spins round.
- Unlocking the Free Spins bonus game requires three Scatters in the base game. Extra spins can be won by landing more Scatters, with a maximum of 100 free spins up for grabs. During the bonus game, Wilds become Wild multipliers, which offer a random multiplier value (2x or 3x) to any winning combination they land near.
- The RTP of Big Buffalo is 95.50%. The RTP is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.
