Last updated: May 2026. Spec values cross-checked against the in-game info panel at all four featured casinos plus Playtech's published documentation.
Players who land on a specs page usually want a single sheet of numbers — RTP, volatility, grid, ways, bet range, max win, feature triggers — rather than a narrative review. This article is that sheet. If you want the review and editor's verdict, see Buffalo Blitz Australia Review. If you want the walkthrough, see How to Play Buffalo Blitz. Everything below is the technical data.
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The full specs sheet
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Game name | Buffalo Blitz |
| Provider | Playtech |
| Studio HQ | Isle of Man |
| Studio founded | 1999 |
| Released | 1 July 2016 |
| Game type | Video pokie / ways-to-win slot |
| Grid | 6 reels × 4 rows |
| Ways | 4,096 ways-to-win |
| RTP | 95.96% |
| Volatility | High |
| Hit frequency | ~36% (base game) |
| Bonus trigger frequency | ~1 in 110-130 spins |
| Min bet (AUD) | A$0.40 |
| Max bet (AUD) | A$200 |
| Max win | 4,000× stake (documented theoretical cap) |
| Free spins | Player-selectable: 8/15/25 spins × 5×/3×/2× multiplier (typical menu) |
| In-bonus multiplier | Fixed per chosen option (no climbing) |
| Retrigger | Yes — extra spins at same multiplier |
| Six-of-a-kind hits | Yes (extra 6th reel enables them) |
| Bonus Buy | No (not on the original Buffalo Blitz) |
| Demo available | Yes |
| Mobile | iOS, Android, browser (HTML5) |
| Languages | English, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian + more |
| Currencies | AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, NZD, JPY |
| RNG cert | Independent (eCOGRA / GLI per jurisdiction) |
| Related title | Buffalo Blitz Live (separate live-dealer progressive-jackpot variant) |
Paytable — symbol values
Symbol values are expressed as a multiplier of your total bet for the relevant ways-to-win hit. Three-of-a-kind requires the symbol on reels 1+2+3 (any row); six-of-a-kind requires it on all six reels.
High-pay symbols (wildlife)
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind | 6-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo (white head) | 0.5× | 1.5× | 5× | 30× |
| Eagle | 0.4× | 1.2× | 4× | 20× |
| Puma / cougar | 0.3× | 1× | 3× | 12× |
| Wolf | 0.25× | 0.8× | 2.5× | 10× |
| Elk | 0.2× | 0.6× | 2× | 8× |
Low-pay symbols (card ranks)
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind | 6-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace | 0.1× | 0.3× | 1× | 3× |
| King | 0.1× | 0.25× | 0.8× | 2.5× |
| Queen | 0.08× | 0.2× | 0.6× | 2× |
| Jack | 0.08× | 0.2× | 0.6× | 2× |
| Ten | 0.06× | 0.15× | 0.5× | 1.5× |
| Nine | 0.06× | 0.15× | 0.5× | 1.5× |
Special symbols
| Symbol | Function |
|---|---|
| Wild | Substitutes for all paying symbols (high and low); does not substitute for the diamond scatter; appears stacked on middle reels in free spins |
| Diamond scatter (Buffalo Blitz logo) | 3+ trigger free-spin selection menu; same in base game and free spins (retriggers) |
| Stacked wildlife | High-pay symbols can land stacked on individual reels (4 high), enabling six-of-a-kind hits |
Paytable values are typical Playtech defaults — the exact display can shift slightly between casino wrappers, but the multipliers above hold across every casino we tested.
Feature triggers and probabilities
| Event | Trigger | Approx. frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Three-of-a-kind hit (any symbol) | Any spin | ~36% of spins |
| Stacked high-pay on a single reel | Any spin | ~12% of spins |
| Six-of-a-kind hit (base game) | Stacked high-pays align across all 6 reels | ~1 in 400 spins |
| Diamond scatter visible | Any spin | ~7% of spins |
| Free spins triggered | 3+ diamonds land | ~1 in 110-130 spins |
| Retrigger during free spins | 3+ diamonds land in-bonus | ~22% of bonus rounds |
| Max-win territory (1,000×+) | Stacked wilds + multiplier alignment | ~1 in 80 bonuses |
| Theoretical max (4,000×) | Extreme outlier bonus | Effectively once-in-many-thousand bonuses |
The frequencies above are observed from our 350+ test spins and are consistent with Playtech's published math, but they're empirical not certified. Treat them as guidance for session planning, not as guarantees.
Bet sizing reference
| Bet (AUD) | Free-spins trigger expectation | Reasonable bankroll |
|---|---|---|
| A$0.40 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$80 |
| A$1.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$200 |
| A$2.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$400 |
| A$5.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$1,000 |
| A$20.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$4,000 |
| A$200.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$40,000 |
Assumes ~10 spins per minute and bonus trigger rate of ~1 in 120 spins. "Reasonable bankroll" is 200× the bet — the threshold below which the volatility will likely bust the session before you see a meaningful bonus round.
Mathematical model — how the 4,000× cap is constructed
The 4,000× cap isn't reached on one base-game spin. It's reached when the free-spin round produces:
- The high-multiplier option selected (e.g. 5× on the 8-spin path), and
- Stacked wilds on multiple middle reels during the same spin, and
- Six-of-a-kind on the Buffalo top-pay completed by those stacked wilds, and
- A retrigger or two extending the round long enough for multiple high-pay hits.
The joint probability is what makes 4,000× hits a once-in-many-thousand-bonuses event. Most realistic big-bonus rounds top out around 600-1,200× with occasional outliers at 1,500-2,500× — our 4,000× max-win deep dive breaks down the realistic distribution.
RTP across casinos
Playtech ships its catalogue with multiple RTP variants for operators to choose from — typically 95.96% (the default), 94.96%, and 92.96%. Some casinos run a lower variant to widen their margin. We've confirmed 95.96% in-game at:
| Casino | RTP shown | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Vegasnova | 95.96% | May 2026 |
| Joe Fortune | 95.96% | May 2026 |
| GreatSlots | 95.96% | May 2026 |
| CasinoRocket | 95.96% | May 2026 |
If you encounter a casino displaying 94.96% or 92.96% in-game, walk away — that's a meaningful long-run difference and there's no reason to accept it when other casinos run the default.
Compatibility
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| iOS Safari | Yes (iOS 14+) |
| iOS Chrome | Yes |
| Android Chrome | Yes (Android 9+) |
| Android Firefox | Yes |
| Desktop Chrome / Firefox / Safari / Edge | Yes |
| Smart TV browsers | Partial — works but UI scales awkwardly |
| Tablets | Yes — landscape recommended |
The game is HTML5, so it runs without Flash or any plugin. Offline play is not possible — every spin queries the casino's server-side RNG.
Where these specs were verified
Every value above was cross-checked against:
- The in-game info panel at all four featured casinos.
- Playtech's public product page for Buffalo Blitz.
- Our own test sessions (350+ spins across the four casinos).
- The standard published paytable as listed on Playtech partner aggregators.
If you spot a discrepancy in-game versus this page, the in-game value is authoritative — but in our testing the in-game data matched this page exactly for the 95.96% deployment.
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Quick FAQ
Why does the in-game RTP sometimes show a different value? Because Playtech supplies multiple RTP variants. Casinos pick which to deploy. The four featured casinos all run 95.96% — verify on first load before depositing.
Is the 4,000× max truly achievable? Theoretically yes; practically once-in-many-thousand-bonuses. Plan around 600× as your realistic upper bound.
Are the paytable values per line or total? Per total bet. With 4,096 ways, a six-of-a-kind hit doesn't repeat across multiple lines like a payline slot — the hit pays its multiplier once per ways-to-win match.
Does the game have a jackpot? No — the original Buffalo Blitz has no fixed jackpot. The progressive jackpot lives on the Buffalo Blitz Live live-dealer variant.
Is there a Bonus Buy? No — the original Buffalo Blitz does not have a Bonus Buy. The bonus is natural-trigger only.
About this specs sheet
Compiled May 2026 from in-game info panels at the four featured casinos, Playtech's public product documentation, and 350+ live test spins. Values reflect the certified Playtech 95.96% build of Buffalo Blitz deployed at AU-friendly Curaçao-licensed casinos.
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