Compare Buffalo Slots Side by Side: RTP, Ways, Max Win and Features
Pick two games and see where they actually differ, from the grid to the free spins to the states that carry them.
Head-to-head comparison
| Buffalo King | Buffalo King Megaways | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play | Pragmatic Play |
| Format | Online slot | Online slot |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Reels | 6x4 | 6x7 |
| Ways / lines | 4,096 ways | up to 200,704 ways |
| RTP | 96.06% | 96.52% |
| Volatility | High | High |
| Max win | 93,750x | 5,000x |
| US online states | Not confirmed | NJ, PA, MI |
| Free demo | Yes | Yes |
Head-to-head guides
Which numbers belong in a comparison
A head-to-head between two buffalo slots works best on five figures: standard RTP, the grid and ways count, max win, the free spins design and US availability. Volatility is a sixth, with a warning attached. Aristocrat and Pragmatic Play publish no volatility labels, so for most games here the level comes from an operator or a reviewer, and the comparison names which.
Max win needs the same care. Buffalo King’s 93,750x is a theoretical figure quoted by reviewers; Buffalo Gold Revolution’s 1,000x excludes its progressive jackpots; Buffalo Triple Power’s 2,500x is the top fixed jackpot at BetMGM, not a stated maximum multiplier. Set side by side without that context, these numbers mislead.
US availability is the column most comparisons skip. Buffalo Chief and Buffalo Gold Max Power are confirmed in all four legal states, Buffalo Gold Revolution only in New Jersey, and Buffalo King in none. For a player in Michigan, a stronger game that no licensed Michigan casino carries loses the comparison by default.
Why RTP versions differ
Many providers build one game at several RTPs and let each casino choose. Buffalo King Megaways exists at 96.52% and 94.51%, and Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey and Michigan has been reported on a 94.10% build. Buffalo Rising Megaways is published at 96.50% standard, 97.01% with the Bison Bet, and in 93% and 92.02% builds.
So a comparison of two RTPs is really a comparison of two defaults. The figure you get depends on the casino, and the game’s help screen shows the version it runs. Some differences come from the sources, not the game: the original Buffalo appears at 94.72% on two regulated casino pages and at 94.85% in BetMGM’s blog. Where that happens the comparison says so.
Comparisons worth starting with
Twelve pairings cover the questions players ask most. Buffalo King vs Buffalo King Megaways weighs 4,096 fixed ways against tumbling Megaways. Buffalo vs Buffalo Gold shows what the Gold Buffalo collection added to the original. Buffalo Link vs Buffalo Gold sets the hold-and-spin cabinet against the free games classic, and Buffalo Power vs Buffalo Hold and Win does the same for two online hold-and-win designs. Thundering Buffalo vs Jackpot Dash is a useful one for anyone who assumes sequels share a grid, since the original runs 720 ways and the follow-up 243.
Questions
Which number matters most when comparing two buffalo slots?
There is no single one, but the bonus round usually decides more than the base RTP. Two games one point apart in RTP can feel very different if one pays its free spins through multiplying wilds and the other through a rising cascade multiplier. Read RTP and max win together, then check whether the game is confirmed in your state.
Can a land cabinet be compared with an online slot?
Yes, on design. Buffalo Gold and Buffalo Link can be set against online games on features, layout and jackpot structure. They cannot be compared on RTP, because a floor cabinet's return is configured by the casino from a range of maths options and Aristocrat publishes no single figure for them.
Why does a comparison show two RTP figures for one game?
Because the sources disagree or the provider offers several versions. Buffalo Chief is listed at 94.03% by OLG and 95% in a BetMGM review; Buffalo Gold Max Power has a 94.11% version and a 95.8% version. The comparison shows the primary figure first and the other next to it, so neither is hidden.
Is Almighty Buffalo Megaways just Buffalo Rising Megaways under another name?
In maths and rules, effectively yes: White Hat Studios' rules sheet matches Blueprint's Buffalo Rising Megaways almost word for word, with a 96.5% RTP, 97.01% with the buy bet, and bets of 0.10 to 10. The difference that matters is the market. Almighty Buffalo Megaways is the edition confirmed at US casinos.