Quick answer
Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win is a Playson slot (2023) with 95.44% RTP, high volatility and a 10,468x max win. It uses 20 paylines with free spins, hold and win and multipliers. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 95.44%
- Volatility
- High
- Hit frequency
- 27.16% (about 1 in 3.7 spins)
- Max win
- 10,468x
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 20 paylines
- Released
- 1 June 2023
- Bet range
- $0.20–$100
- Jackpot
- None
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Game availability varies by casino and country.
Themes:
Part of the Buffalo Power series.
Free demo Members
Try Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Playson demos are free for GambGenius members.
Play the Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win demoOfficial demo by Playson · play money only · 18+Opens on Playson's demo siteHow to play Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win is played on a 5×3 grid with 20 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $100. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win guide: how winnings work, 6 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 95.44% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.56 on average
- 6 features explained: free spins, hold and win, multipliers, mystery symbols, respins and 1 more
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
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How winnings work (members only)
What 95.44% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 10,468x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 10,468x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $10,468; on $0.20 it is $2,093.60. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
What 95.44% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 95.44%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.56
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 27.16%, meaning roughly one spin in 3.7 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
6 features explained: free spins, hold and win, multipliers, mystery symbols and more
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Hold and win
Landing enough special cash or coin symbols starts a respin feature: those symbols lock in place, the respin counter resets each time a new one lands, and their values are collected when the feature ends.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Mystery symbols
Special symbols that all reveal the same randomly chosen regular symbol, which can complete several wins at once.
Respins
Selected reels or the whole grid spin again without a new stake, usually triggered by a specific symbol combination or near-miss feature.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 95.44% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $45.60 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.91 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $2.28 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $4.56 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $11.40 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win?
Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win is developed by Playson and was released in 2023.
What is the RTP of Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win?
The default RTP of Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win is 95.44%.
Is Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win high volatility?
Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win?
The maximum win on Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win is 10,468x your stake, which is $10,468 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can open the official Playson demo of Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win, which runs on Playson's own demo site. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win in the sources we checked.
Where this data comes from
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
- vegasslotsonline.com Slot database
Specs come from 2 independent slot databases. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
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