Buffalo of Wealth

After a couple of wild adventures in fantasy and ancient lands such as Rise of Orpheus, Play’n GO has decided to take players deep into the wilds of the American plains with Buffalo of Wealth. The 5×4 slot is a vibrant online game packed with scenic landscapes and expanding reel potential.

Although the studio took a minimalist approach in design and mechanics, the game charms players with an immersive outdoor setting. Of course, there’s also the gradually increasing paylines, and the prospect of winning up to 7,000x the stake.

Sure, it’s not reinventing its genre, but Buffalo of Wealth sticks to the basics and does it well. Players will mostly enjoy the game features that include a Bonus Game, Multiplier Wilds, and more. There’s no Buy Bonus, as usual.

To start your session in Buffalo of Wealth, first make sure to set your bet between the minimum of $/€0.05 and the maximum of $/€100 per spin.

Then hit the reels. Once the reels are spinning, wins will be awarded for matching three or more symbols on reels from left to right. In the base game, there are 1,024 default ways to win when you first start the game. However, they increase significantly during the bonus round, so you can potentially get up to 32,768 ways to win.

Multiplying Wilds, called Wilderness Wilds, can land on the grid at any point to also boost the combo-making on the screen. They carry Multipliers which increase payouts, too. Of course, the entire point of the game is to enter the Bonus Game.

The game has very high volatility, so players are advised to be extra vigilant and not overdo it with huge bets at first. The RTP is 96.20%, which is the industry default. But there’s a bunch of other RTP variants, all of which are lower than this one, so make sure to check before playing. The hit rate means you can win every 5.23 spins.

Buffalo of Wealth welcomes a wide range of players by supporting bets from $/€0.05 to $/€100 per spin. Though, we recommend starting with smaller bets and then slowly increasing them as you feel comfortable as the game has very high variance.

In terms of payout potential, regular symbols award between 1x and 3x the stake for five-of-a-kind wins, while five wild symbols can pay up to 5x. Wilderness Wilds may come with x1, x2, or x3 multipliers, and they also unlock additional ways to win when they appear as x2 or x3. The theoretical maximum win is 7,000x your stake, though the game’s high volatility means such wins are rare and often hard-earned.

Buffalo of Wealth doesn’t clutter the experience with excessive features. Instead, it relies heavily on two key mechanics: the Wilds and the Bonus game.

Wilderness Wilds

Wilderness Wilds can appear during both base and bonus gameplay, acting as multiplier wilds with x1, x2, or x3 values. These wilds not only increase win potential but also expand the number of paylines when they come with x2 or x3 multipliers.

Free Spins

The main attraction, however, is the free spins round. Triggered by landing three or more Coin scatters, players are given 8 spins to start. Additional Coin symbols help unlock up to four locked rows, expanding the grid to a maximum 5×8 layout. Each time a new row is unlocked, the free spin counter resets to 8, up to a max of 40 spins. The gradual unlocking mechanic adds pacing and tension to what would otherwise be a fairly straightforward feature.

Buffalo of Wealth performs smoothly on mobile devices, whether Android or iOS. The crisp graphics, vibrant wildlife animations, and minimal UI make it an ideal candidate for mobile play. The expanding reels are handled cleanly without clutter, ensuring an intuitive experience even during dynamic free spin sequences.

Theme, Visuals & Sound

Visually, Buffalo of Wealth is striking. It sets its action against a rich, painterly backdrop of waterfalls, forests, and distant peaks, which is a serene vision of nature that contrasts with the volatility of the gameplay. The buffalo and other animal symbols are well-illustrated, and the animation work is understated yet effective. A gentle ambient soundtrack complements the outdoorsy vibe, though it shifts during free spins to build tension.

Our Experience Playing Buffalo of Wealth

We found Buffalo of Wealth to be a mixed experience. On one hand, it’s graphically polished and easy to pick up, offering a digestible feature set that doesn’t overwhelm. On the other, the base game felt a bit hollow, with little more than basic spins and the occasional multiplier wild to break the repetition. The real action begins in the bonus game, where unlocking rows and chasing expanded ways added tension and excitement.

Despite multiple bonus triggers during testing, the game’s 7,000x max win potential always felt distant. Free spins could drag if Coins failed to land, and even with a fully unlocked board, returns varied significantly. Still, it delivers a cohesive experience for players seeking beauty and simplicity over complexity.

How We Rate Games

We evaluate every game based on originality, visual appeal, feature innovation, payout potential, and mobile compatibility. Buffalo of Wealth scores high on presentation and mobile performance. Simply put, it’s a gorgeous slot that looks stunning on any screen. However, in terms of originality and payout dynamics, it plays very safely. While the expanding reels mechanic and multiplier wilds do add interest, they aren’t groundbreaking.

For players who prefer low-friction slots with occasional bursts of excitement, Buffalo of Wealth checks the right boxes. But for thrill-seekers craving volatility spikes and layered features, it may feel underwhelming.