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GreatSlots review · Booming Games · 2021

Buffalo Hold and Win Slot Review

Buffalo Hold and Win keeps the setup familiar: five reels, animal symbols, stacked wilds, and a bonus round that locks prize symbols. It is not a huge-ceiling slot by modern standards, but it gives each feature a clear role.

Buffalo Hold and Win themed artwork
Booming Games
4.0
Buffalo Hold and Win
RTP 95.91%High1,200x betNorth American wildlife5 reels x 3 rows

GreatSlots score

4.0/5

Best for

players who like coin-locking respins and stacked wilds

A practical wildlife slot for players who want Hold and Win structure without a complicated paytable.

GreatSlots quick summary

Buffalo Hold and Win is a 25-line wildlife slot built around stacked wilds, free spins, and a coin-locking Hold and Win round.

How the slot works

Buffalo Hold and Win pays on 25 fixed lines across a 5x3 layout. Regular wins come from matching symbols from the left, while stacked wilds on later reels can improve ordinary line results.

The bonus side is more important. Free spins narrow the symbol mix, while the Hold and Win round locks value symbols and resets the respin counter whenever another one lands. Filling the board or collecting top awards is where the stronger results sit.

Bonus features

  • Stacked wilds can land on the later reels and help complete line wins.
  • Three scatters on the middle reels trigger 8 free spins.
  • Six or more value symbols trigger the Hold and Win round with locked symbols and three respins.

Pros

  • +The Hold and Win trigger is easy to understand.
  • +Stacked wilds keep the base game from feeling completely flat.
  • +The 25-line layout stays readable on desktop and mobile.

Cons

  • -95.91% RTP is below many newer slots.
  • -1,200x cap is modest for a high-volatility profile.
  • -The wildlife theme is familiar and does not add much surprise.

Who this slot is for

This slot suits players who like simple Hold and Win games where the goal is visible from the start. It is also a comfortable step up from basic line slots because the bonus rules are not hard to remember.

Players chasing huge multipliers should look elsewhere. The slot is feature-forward, but the cap is lower than many modern bonus-chase games.

Mobile play

The mobile version is easy to follow because the grid is compact and the locked value symbols are clear during respins.

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FAQ

Who made Buffalo Hold and Win?

Buffalo Hold and Win is from Booming Games.

What is the RTP?

The listed RTP is 95.91%.

How does the Hold and Win feature start?

It starts when six or more value symbols land, locking them in place and awarding three respins.