Buffalo Power 2 – Hold and Win

By Playson

Buffalo Power 2 – Hold and Win

⭐ 6.5 / 10
Slots / Pokies 5 reels, 3 rows, 20 paylines
StudioPlayson
RTP95.44% (low; lower-RTP versions may exist)
VolatilityHigh
Max win10,468x
Reels5 reels, 3 rows, 20 paylines

The Judge's Verdict

Familiarity is the verdict here: if you've played one Playson Hold and Win, you know the rhythm of Buffalo Power 2 before the reels stop spinning, and that's both the comfort and the catch. It's a slick, mobile-smooth pokie with a top win around 10,468x and a respins bonus dangling a 5,000x fixed jackpot. The catch? At 95.44% RTP it's running a touch below the line you'd want, and it doesn't reinvent a single thing the first Buffalo Power didn't already do. Fun if you love the format. A bit familiar if you don't.

✔ The good

  • Slick, mobile-smooth design that runs great on a phone
  • Big top win near 10,468x with a 5,000x jackpot in respins
  • Two bonus paths: Hold and Win plus multiplier free spins
  • Clear, satisfying Playson Hold and Win mechanics

⚠ The catch

  • RTP of 95.44% is below the fair mark, and lower versions may exist
  • High volatility means long dry runs between triggers
  • Plays almost identically to the original Buffalo Power
  • No true bonus buy for players who want to skip the wait

How Buffalo Power 2 – Hold and Win plays

Here's how it actually plays. You're on a standard 5x3 grid with 20 paylines, card ranks at the bottom and a herd of animals up top (the bears pay best at 12.50x for five). It looks the part: warm prairie palette, satisfying chunky symbols, and it runs beautifully on a phone, which is where most of you will spin it.

The heart of it is the Hold and Win respins round. Land six or more Bonus and Power symbols and you lock into the respins board chasing six fixed jackpots that climb 5x, 20x, 50x, 150x, 1,000x and 5,000x the stake. There's also a free spins round (3 scatters for 8 spins) with multipliers that build as you go, and that's where the really big numbers can stack toward the 10,468x ceiling. When it hits, it genuinely hums.

Now the catch, and it's a real one. This is high volatility with a hit frequency around 27%, so dead spins come in waves and your balance can drain quietly while you wait for the bonus to trigger. Worse, the published RTP sits at 95.44%, which is below the 96%-ish mark I'd call fair, and operators sometimes ship lower-RTP versions of Playson titles, so check the game info screen before you commit. Add that it plays almost identically to the original Buffalo Power, and you've got a polished sequel that's more 'same again' than 'something new'. Set a budget, treat the bonus as the only place real money lives, and enjoy it for what it is. 18+, play for fun, never chase.

Features

Hold & Win respins, 6 fixed jackpots to 5,000x, multiplier free spins, Buffalo Wilds, Extra Bonus

Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win is Playson's high-volatility wildlife pokie on a 5x3, 20-payline grid. Spin for a respins jackpot round topping out at 5,000x and multiplier free spins, with an overall max win near 10,468x your bet. Polished, mobile-first, and very familiar if you've played the original.

FAQ

What is the RTP of Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win?

The published RTP is 95.44%, which sits below the roughly 96% mark we'd call fair. Some operators ship lower-RTP versions of Playson games, so always check the game info screen before you play.

What is the max win on Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win?

The overall max win is around 10,468x your bet. Within the Hold and Win respins round there's a separate top fixed jackpot worth 5,000x the stake.

Does Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win have a bonus buy?

There's no standard bonus-buy button to purchase the feature outright. It does offer a Buffalo Extra Bonus upgrade, but you mostly trigger the Hold and Win and free spins through normal play.