Stampede Buffalo

Buffalo Stampede Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Aristocrat
Release Date	February 10 2009
Theme	Animals, Wild West, Native American
Layout	5 reels × 4 rows
Paylines	1024 ways to win
Bet Range	$0.01 to $160 per spin
Core Mechanics	Reel Power expanding reels, Free Games with multiplier wilds, Random Major and Minor progressive jackpots, Additional buffalo symbols, Random reel height increase
Cabinet	VERVE hd portrait monitor
Platform	GEN7X hi‑def graphics

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	card symbols	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	eagle, wolf, mountain lion	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	buffalo	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	buffalo wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	coin scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Buffalo Stampede Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Games with multiplier wilds	3‑5 coin scatters	8, 15, or 20 free games	Wilds transform into 2×, 3×, or 4× multipliers during free games	Retrigger by landing 2 or more scatters during free games
Reel Power expanding reels	Random on any spin		Reel height increases by 1 or 2 positions on random reels	Additional buffalo symbol may appear at top of any reel
Progressive jackpots	Random on any bought spin	Minor and Major jackpots	Random award of progressive jackpot

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many ways to win does the game offer?	The game offers 1024 ways to win via adjacent reels from left to right.
What triggers the free games feature?	Landing 3, 4, or 5 coin scatter symbols triggers 8, 15, or 20 free games respectively.
What do wild symbols do during free games?	Wild symbols transform into 2×, 3×, or 4× multipliers during free games.
Can the free games be retriggered?	Yes. Landing 2 or more scatter symbols during free games awards additional free games.
What is the Reel Power feature?	Reel Power randomly increases reel height by 1 or 2 positions and may add extra buffalo symbols.
Are there jackpots in the game?	Yes. Random Major and Minor progressive jackpots can be won on any bought spin.
What is the RTP of the game?	The return to player is 94.85 percent.
What is the volatility level?	The volatility is low.

Buffalo Stampede Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses