Editorial note: this is a general guide to how Buffalo Rising Megaways works. Slot rules, feature availability and RTP can vary between operators and game versions, so always check the in-game information panel before you spin. Slots are games of chance — nothing here is a prediction of results, and no strategy changes the odds.
Buffalo Rising Megaways slot review
Buffalo Rising Megaways is Blueprint Gaming’s Wild West stampede on the Megaways engine: up to 117,649 ways to win, cascading reels and a free spins round with a multiplier that climbs after every cascade and has no upper limit. Blueprint now lists the game as Bison Rising Megaways, so either name may appear in the game.
How Buffalo Rising Megaways plays
Six reels show between two and seven symbols each, plus a horizontal top reel above reels two to five, so the number of ways changes on every spin. Winning symbols are removed and new ones drop in, and the cascades continue until no new win forms.
The wild lands only on the top reel and substitutes for everything except the scatter. Mystery symbols can land anywhere and all reveal the same random symbol, which can set up a full-screen cascade in one go.
The free spins choice
Four or more scatters start the free spins, and you pick how you want the round to run: 15 spins with the multiplier starting at x1, 10 spins starting at x5, or 5 spins starting at x10 — each with extra spins for every scatter above four — or a Mystery Choice that picks for you.
During the round the multiplier rises by one after every cascade and has no cap, so a long chain of cascades can build it quickly. Scatters landing on the top reel add more spins: three give five extra spins and four give ten.
RTP, volatility and top wins
Blueprint publishes a standard RTP of 96.50%, with 93% and 92.02% versions also offered to operators. The in-game information panel shows the live figure.
Blueprint gives it its top volatility rating, so this is a game for players comfortable with long gaps between wins. Published top-win figures vary between sources, so check the game rules for the cap in your version.
All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to this slot game are subject to change at any time.
Game information
| Provider | Blueprint Gaming (Megaways under licence from Big Time Gaming) |
|---|---|
| Released | 2018–19 (sources differ) |
| Reels and ways | 6 reels plus a top reel, up to 117,649 ways |
| RTP | 96.50% standard (93% and 92.02% versions exist) |
| Volatility | High |
| Stake per spin (UK) | From 10p. UK stakes are capped at £5 a spin (£2 for players aged 18 to 24) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Rising Megaways the same as Bison Rising Megaways?
Yes. Blueprint now lists the game as Bison Rising Megaways, and reviewers describe it as the same game renamed.
How do you trigger the free spins?
Land four or more scatters. You then choose 15 spins from x1, 10 spins from x5, 5 spins from x10, or a Mystery Choice.
Does the free spins multiplier have a limit?
No. It rises by one after every cascade in the round, with no upper limit.
Can you buy the bonus in the UK?
No. Bonus-buy options are not offered on UK-licensed sites, and the feature would also exceed the UK stake limit.
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