Set off into the wild plains of North America and go on an adventure with the majestic buffalo in the Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme slot game at SkyCrown Casino. This 30-payline video slot packs all the excitement of the buffalo stampede with smooth graphics, ambient soundtrack, and a chance to score big wins. The moment you load the game, a herd of buffaloes races across the reels with dust swirling in their wake. The 5×3 grid is set against a reddish canyon backdrop as you hear buffalo calls echoing in the distance. The high-paying buffalo symbol dominates the reels along with other themed icons like eagles, wolves, and tribal drums.

History and Evolution

The Buffalo slot series was launched in 2008 by Aristocrat Gaming and has since gained tremendous popularity at both online and land-based casinos. Building on the success of the original Buffalo slot, various sequels have been released over the years like Buffalo Stampede, Buffalo Grand, and Buffalo Gold. The Buffalo Hold and Win mechanic was introduced in the Buffalo Chief slot in 2020. Due to positive player feedback, Aristocrat Gaming decided to integrate this feature into the Buffalo franchise. The latest iteration is Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme which takes the excitement up a notch with higher multipliers during free spins.

Gameplay Mechanics

Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme has 5 reels, 3 rows, and 30 fixed paylines. The minimum bet is $0.30 and the maximum bet is $150 per spin. The game features expanding reel wilds, up to 20 free spins, locked wild reels, and 5 buffalo gold jackpot bonuses. During a spin, if a full stack of buffalo lands, it can randomly expand to cover the entire reel and act as an expanding wild. When you trigger the bonus wheel, you get to spin it to win one of the five progressive jackpots worth up to $25,000. The main attraction is the Hold and Win feature. When you land a winning combination, the symbols involved will lock in place and allow you to spin the remaining reels again to add more matching symbols and increase your multiplier up to 100x.

Payout Overview

Symbol	Type	Multiplier	Max Payout
Buffalo	High Paying Symbol	1000x	$150,000
Eagle	Medium Paying Symbol	500x	$75,000
Wolf	Medium Paying Symbol	250x	$37,500
A, K	Low Paying Royals	150x	$22,500
Q, J	Low Paying Royals	100x	$15,000
10, 9	Low Paying Card Icons	50x	$7,500

Features

The key features of Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme are:

Expanding Reel Wilds – Full stacks of buffalo can turn an entire reel wild
Locked Wild Reels – Held symbols stay locked during re-spins for bigger wins at SkyCrown
Free Spins – Up to 20 free games with extreme multipliers up to 100x
Five Jackpots – Chance to win mini, minor, major, maxi and grand jackpots
Buffalo Gold Bonus – Offers instant cash prizes or five free spins

Tips for Winning

Here are some tips to boost your winning odds when playing Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme:

Aim for bonus triggers – Free spins and jackpots offer huge payout potential
Max out paylines – More paylines mean more ways to hit winning combinations
Check paytable – Understanding symbol payouts helps make informed bets
Gamble features – Risk it on the bonus wheel and buffalo gold bonus
Set loss limit – Quit if you exceed a loss threshold to avoid chasing losses