Yes, but only one meaningful expansion: Buffalo King Megaways, which swaps the fixed 6x4 grid for a dynamic Megaways engine with cascading wins. Beyond that, what looks like variety is mostly operators running different RTP configurations of the same base game.
- No cluster-pay or three-reel spin-off exists for this title
- Some operators run a build with an optional 75x bonus buy
- RTP can sit at 96.06%, 95.53%, or 94.55% depending on the casino
How the Buffalo King lineup actually breaks down
Buffalo King itself is a fixed 6x4, 4,096-ways slot with no cascading reels. It relies on stacked buffalo symbols, a scatter-triggered free spins round, and wild multipliers that can multiply together when several wilds land in the same win. That combination, not a wide family of editions, is what makes the title distinct.
The one clear expansion is Buffalo King Megaways. It moves away from the fixed grid entirely, using variable reel heights and a Megaways ways-count that changes every spin, paired with cascading wins after each hit. Volatility climbs further, the bonus round behaves differently, and the pacing of the game shifts from steady drama in free spins to chain-reaction swings in the base game. Treat it as a related but separate slot rather than an update to the original.
Outside of Megaways, what some players call a variant is usually just a configuration choice made by the operator. RTP is documented at 96.06%, with 95.53% and 94.55% builds also in circulation, and at least one source describes a version with a 75x-stake bonus buy that guarantees a free spins trigger. The core reel layout, symbol set, and free spins math stay the same across these builds — only the payback figure and the presence of a buy option change.
No sources document a Canada-specific build of Buffalo King. The differences that do exist — RTP tier, bonus buy availability — are set by the operator, not the province, so what a player sees depends on which Canadian-facing casino they choose rather than where they are logging in from.
There is also a second sequel worth knowing about by name only: Buffalo King Untamed Megaways. It sits in the same family as the first Megaways release but falls outside the scope of what this page can confirm in detail, since the consulted research does not break down its mechanics separately from the first Megaways title.
About Pragmatic Play
Pragmatic Play released Buffalo King in January 2020 as part of a wider push into high-volatility, ways-to-win slots. The studio has since built out a recognisable house style around large multiplier free spins and big win ceilings, with Buffalo King Megaways following as the natural extension of that formula into a cascading, dynamic-reel format. Pragmatic Play supplies content to a broad range of online casinos, including operators serving the Canadian market, though exact provincial licensing arrangements are set by each operator rather than published centrally by the studio.
What stays constant across every Buffalo King build
- Fixed 6x4 reel layout with 4,096 ways to win, unchanged across RTP configurations
- Free spins triggered by 3 to 6 scatter symbols, awarding 8, 15, 25 or 100 spins
- Retriggers of 5 to 100 additional spins possible during the bonus round
- Wild multipliers of 2x, 3x or 5x in free spins that multiply together when several appear in one win
- Same stacked buffalo high-pay symbol set regardless of which RTP build is running
Original versus Megaways: what actually changes
The gap between Buffalo King and Buffalo King Megaways is mechanical, not cosmetic. The original keeps a fixed grid and puts its entire payout ceiling behind free spins wild multipliers, so a session can go long stretches without major action before the bonus round decides everything. Megaways trades that structure for cascading wins on a shifting reel count, spreading volatility across both the base game and the bonus round instead of concentrating it in one feature. Players who prefer a single, well-defined bonus mechanic tend to stick with the original; those who want more frequent action between triggers usually gravitate to the Megaways build.
Weighing the Buffalo King family
- Clear separation between the original and Megaways, no confusing half-updates
- No bonus buy in the standard build on most operators, so triggers are earned only through play
- Megaways gives a genuinely different play style rather than a reskin
- Very high volatility in both versions can produce long stretches with no meaningful bonus round
- Free spins retriggers keep the core bonus round relevant in both versions
- Choosing between RTP builds is left entirely to the operator, not the player
Buffalo King release timeline
- 2019 · Some casino portals list a December 2019 launch date for Buffalo King, ahead of the studio's own announcement.
- 2020 · Pragmatic Play's official news release confirms the January 9 launch date, which this page treats as the reference date.
Common questions about Buffalo King variants
Is Buffalo King Megaways just an updated version of Buffalo King?
No. It runs on a different engine with variable reel heights and cascading wins, and Pragmatic Play treats it as a separate title rather than a patch to the original.
Does the free spins bonus work the same way in both versions?
The trigger logic and multiplier idea carry over, but Megaways builds typically add extra modifiers and a different retrigger pattern tied to its cascading reels, so the pacing of the bonus round differs.
Why do some casinos show a different RTP for the same game?
Buffalo King is documented with at least three RTP settings — 96.06%, 95.53%, and 94.55% — and operators choose which configuration to run, so the figure displayed can vary by casino.
Is there a version of Buffalo King with a bonus buy option?
At least one source describes a build with a 75x-stake buy that guarantees a free spins trigger, but this is not part of the standard game and is not available everywhere.
Does Buffalo King Untamed Megaways change anything again?
It is a distinct release in the same family, but the consulted research does not break its mechanics down separately from the first Megaways title, so specifics fall outside what can be confirmed here.
Are there cluster-pay or classic three-reel versions of Buffalo King?
No. Outside the fixed 6x4 original and the two Megaways sequels, no cluster-pay or three-reel edition of this title is documented.
Does the Canadian market get a different build of the game?
No region-specific mechanical changes for Canada are documented. Differences come from operator choices on RTP and bonus buy, not from provincial rules.
Try Buffalo King and its Megaways sequel yourself
Play at partner casinoBoth versions are available in demo mode at operators that carry Pragmatic Play, which lets you compare the fixed-grid original against the cascading Megaways build before wagering real money. This game is intended for players 19 or older (18+ in AB, MB, QC); play responsibly.