How The Grid / Connect / Collect Work
this slot uses a 6-reel, 5-row layout where the final reel is reserved for bonus symbols, alongside top and bottom positions on reel 3. This creates 1,875 paylines. Wins form left to right from three matching symbols – except the buffalo, which pays on just two symbols. Five-symbol wins range from 0.33x to 3.33x the total bet.
The Connect&Collect mechanic is the engine: symbols link adjacently (horizontally and vertically) starting from the leftmost reel. When a chain reaches a special position on reel 3 or 6, the symbol there determines the outcome – Money Value (instant cash), Add Wilds (random reels 2-5), Stampede (highest-value symbols placed randomly), Free Spins, Mystery Prize, or Minor Jackpot.
Respins / Cash Respins
Standard Respin starts with 3 respins. All Connect&Collect symbols from the initial chain lock in place; other positions respin. New Connect&Collect symbols reset the counter back to 3, extending the round until no fresh symbols land. Cash Respins assign a random cash value to each Connect&Collect symbol (or convert them to Mystery symbols) at the start – values stay fixed and are collected when respins end.
When both Respin and Cash Respin trigger together, the round upgrades to Super Respins, following the Cash Respins format while also paying connected values from reel 6 at the end.
The Buffalo Coin appears only during Respins and applies a random multiplier of x2, x3, x4, or x5 to random positions. Each Buffalo Coin contributes 1x the bet as base value, multiplied by any multiplier on it. If the entire screen fills with symbols, the Grand Jackpot pays 2666.66x the bet.
Free Spins / Random Awards
Free Spins trigger when a Connect&Collect chain reaches a Free Spins symbol. These symbols display 7 to 25 spins; all values add together to set the starting length. Additional Free Spins symbols reached during the feature award extra spins equal to their displayed values. The feature plays similarly to the base game, with Connect&Collect chains and Respins active throughout.
Random Awards are background modifiers that randomly add Wild symbols, Connect&Collect symbols, or the highest-paying regular symbols to non-special positions during base game spins, boosting connection and line-win chances. Each time a Respins or Cash Respins symbol appears, it collects into a pot; when activated, this pot can randomly trigger a Respins feature, Cash Respins feature, or both combined.
Bonus Buy / Betting
this slot includes an optional bonus buy feature. For 100x the current total bet, the Free Spins round triggers directly. The triggering spin guarantees enough Connect&Collect symbols to form a valid connection reaching reel 3 and at least one position on reel 6. Reel 6 fills exclusively with Free Spins symbols, each showing a random spin count.
| Feature | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Buy | 100x bet | Triggers Free Spins round directly; reel 6 populated with FS symbols |
Betting ranges from 0.3 to 240 per spin. Hit frequency averages one win every 3.71 spins (26.95% hit rate), while Free Spins trigger once every 249.48 spins on average. The game is high-volatility – feature-dependent payouts, but the reasonable hit rate keeps dry spells from feeling endless.
RTP / Volatility / Max Win
The headline RTP is 96.45% (highest tier); lower options depend on casino settings. Volatility is set to high (5/5), reflected in the feature-heavy structure and payout dependency. Maximum win potential reaches 12,500x the bet, achieved once every 34,482,759 spins.
Note: The game’s rules section lists a Grand Jackpot at 80,000x, but this appears exaggerated by a factor of 30. All official documentation and Pragmatic Play’s client confirm the true max win as 12,500x.
Theme / Presentation
this slot retains the established series style – American wilderness backdrop with a prominent buffalo on the left and bold, high-contrast symbols across the reels. Animations are clean and functional, clearly highlighting feature triggers and Connect&Collect chains without visual clutter. The presentation feels polished and consistent, though it doesn’t depart from the conventional buffalo formula.
