Buffalo Treasure Hold and Win Slot Review & Free Play

Buffalo Treasure Hold and Win: Track Buffalo Herds Through Rugged Valleys for Up to 5,000x Rewards

Get ready for another buffalo safari with the Buffalo Treasure Hold and Win slot by OnlyPlay. A buffalo roaming the wild in pursuit of a 5,000x reward is nothing new at this point. So, what makes this release different? With that question in mind, I set out on this safari, and here’s what I discovered.

A five-reel, three-row slot stretches across 20 paylines, framed by mountains and a river in the distance. On the grid, wild animals, including grizzlies, moose, foxes, and eagles, all compete for five jackpots worth up to 5,000x. Volcanoes act as scatters, while the buffalo itself serves as a wild, covering two reel positions.

This setup surprised me in many ways, especially with its medium volatility and a relatively high RTP of 97%. On top of that, both Hold and Spin and free spin bonus rounds are available to chase.

During my session, I was landing wins every 2 to 3 spins, with average returns between 1x and 2x my bet. Thanks to the stretched buffalo wilds, I also saw occasional jumps of 5x to 6x, with my highest base game win reaching 25x my bet.

It didn’t take long for me to trigger the Hold and Spin feature, and I came out with a 50x return. Sure, I didn’t land any jackpots during the round, but at that stage, the returns were still good enough. However, as the session went on, I noticed a gradual dip in payouts.

I never managed to trigger the free spins bonus, even after 300+ spins. The conditions simply did not align. There is no bonus buy option either, so there was no way to force entry into the feature. That said, with the base game showing consistent returns, it did not feel like a major loss.

In my opinion, Buffalo Treasure Hold and Win does not differ much from previous releases in terms of theme or structure. A few additions, like an ante bet or a gamble feature, could have improved the experience. Still, overall, it holds up well enough to earn a spot on my list for another safari.