Buffalo Blitz (Playtech) – Review & Demo Play

Buffalo Blitz - Overview

Playtech’s Buffalo Blitz drops me into a 6x4 set with 4,096 ways. Stakes start at 40p a spin, with stacked buffalo across every reel capable of snowballing wins. The AllWays engine pays left to right and the whole game hangs on the Free Games feature. Land 3 to 6 scatters for 8, 15, 25 or 100 free spins. During the bonus, Diamond Wilds carry 2x, 3x or 5x multipliers that apply to any win they help create, which is where the slot truly sings.

Slot Details for Buffalo Blitz

I rate Buffalo Blitz as high volatility, and the figures back that up. The RTP sits at 95.96%, with a 94.01% build seen in some places, so I always check the info panel first. Hit frequency is 21.38%, so expect a hit about once every 4 to 5 spins, while the bonus shows up on average every 132 spins. The bet range runs from 40p up to higher limits that vary by site, which makes bankroll management straightforward.

The 4,096-ways model forms wins from matching symbols on successive reels starting at the leftmost. Animals can pay from just two of a kind, which helps in the tougher stretches. The top outcome reaches 13,373x, driven by multipliers in free spins and stacked buffalo. I’ve had many sessions where the base ticks over, but the real step-change arrives in the feature. For me, that balance keeps the grind engaging without loading the base game with gimmicks.

Theme, Audio + Symbols in Buffalo Blitz

Theme-wise, Buffalo Blitz takes me to North American prairies under a moody sky. The visuals are clean and the orchestral soundtrack adds weight without getting in the way. Despite a 2016 release, it still looks tidy on mobile and desktop. The reels sit in a gold frame against deep blues and greens, which gives the animal set a decent pop. It’s a straightforward presentation that lets the ways-to-win mechanic and symbol set do the heavy lifting.

Low pays are 9, 10, J, Q, K and A. For six of a kind, they top out at 2.5x, 3x or 3.75x your bet depending on the rank. High pays are the bear, elk, raccoon, big cat and the buffalo. The buffalo is king, paying 7.5x for six, and it can land stacked on all six reels. In a 4,096-ways game that stacking matters, as multiple ways can connect across the grid in a single spin.

Two specials drive the feature. The Diamond Wild appears on reels 2 to 6 and substitutes for all pays. In free spins it adds a 2x, 3x or 5x multiplier to any win it helps form. The Free Games Scatter is the trigger, counting anywhere, and it’s also the key to retriggers. That setup, combined with stacked high pays, is why the bonus can go from quiet to lively in a heartbeat when the diamonds line up across the middle reels.

Buffalo Blitz Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x7.5
	5	x6.25
	4	x5
	3	x3.75
	2	x1
	6	x6.25
	5	x5
	4	x3.75
	3	x1.25
	2	x0.375
	6	x6.25
	5	x5
	4	x3.75
	3	x1.25
	2	x0.375
	6	x5
	5	x3.75
	4	x2
	3	x1
	2	x0.25
	6	x5
	5	x3.75
	4	x2
	3	x1
	2	x0.25
	6	x3.75
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	6	x3.75
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	6	x3
	5	x2
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.25
	6	x3
	5	x2
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.25
	6	x2.5
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	6	x2.5
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features in Buffalo Blitz

Buffalo Blitz keeps it simple with one main feature. Hit 3, 4, 5 or 6 Free Games Scatters for 8, 15, 25 or 100 free spins. Retriggers are on the table and they’re generous too, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 scatters during the round add 5, 8, 15, 25 or 100 extra spins. There’s no cap on the number of times this can happen. That endless potential is a big part of the slot’s appeal for me.

Diamond Wilds step up in the bonus with 2x, 3x or 5x multipliers applied to any win they help create. This is the lever that pushes results to the higher end, especially when ways connect across several reels. Pair those multipliers with stacked buffalo and the 6-reel format, and the feature can pick up pace fast. Outside the bonus, diamonds still substitute on reels 2 to 6, plugging gaps and keeping ways alive when the session runs cooler.

Buffalo Blitz - Expert Verdict

Buffalo Blitz is a cult favourite for a reason. I like the clean build, the 4,096-ways engine, and a bonus that can stretch thanks to unlimited retriggers and Diamond multipliers. The RTP is a shade under 96% and the variance is punchy, so long spells without features do happen. When it lands, though, the round has proper legs and the 13,373x ceiling feels ambitious yet believable. When I fancy a straight-up grind with serious free spins potential, this is still in my rotation.