Specs at a glance
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Provider | JILI (also listed as TaDa Gaming) |
| Release year | Not yet verified: June 27, 2020 (All Slots Online) or December 9, 2023 (VegasSlotsOnline) |
| Grid and ways | 6 reels × 4 rows, 4,096 ways |
| RTP | 96% (VegasSlotsOnline, All Slots Online; 97% is also mentioned). We couldn't open an official page, so the official default is not yet verified |
| Volatility | Medium (VegasSlotsOnline); "above average" (All Slots Online) |
| Max win | 5,000× (VegasSlotsOnline) or 4,000× (All Slots Online) |
| Min/max bet | Not yet verified for PH sites (reviews: from 0.05, up to 100 in one review) |
We couldn't open Charge Buffalo's official game page: the official TaDa URL for this title redirects to the games list. So the only sources here are review databases, and none of the official numbers are verified yet.
About the provider: Charge Buffalo is known in the Philippines as a JILI game. Outside Asia, the same title is listed under TaDa Gaming, and it has an official game page on tadagaming.com, so that's what we used as our main source. According to Blask (August 2026), some JILI titles are listed under two studio names in the PH market. In the SlotsLaunch database, Charge Buffalo's JILI URL redirects to a TaDa Gaming URL. The exact corporate relationship between JILI and TaDa is not yet verified. For other studios, read our slot providers guide.
How to play and how it pays
Charge Buffalo pays on 4,096 ways across a 6×4 grid. Symbols only need to match on adjacent reels from the left, not on a fixed line.
The symbols are animals and playing cards, with a buffalo theme. According to VegasSlotsOnline, the wild (a sunset) substitutes for the animal and card symbols. According to All Slots Online, the wild appears on reels 2 to 6, and the game has stacked symbols.
The scatter is the Buffalo Coin. It opens the free spins round. The exact pay for each symbol is in the paytable inside the game.
If you're new to ways-to-win, read our slots guide first.
Features: wild multipliers and free spins
The wild multipliers are the core of Charge Buffalo. When a wild is part of a win, it carries a random 2x, 3x or 5x multiplier.
- Additive, not multiplicative. According to two reviews, the multipliers of several wilds are added together before the win is multiplied. For example, 2x and 3x make 5x, not 6x.
- Free spins trigger. 3, 4, 5 or 6 scatters award 8, 15, 25 or 100 free spins.
- Retrigger. According to All Slots Online, inside the feature, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 scatters add 5, 8, 15, 25 or 100 spins.
- Buy feature. Two reviews say there's a bonus buy, priced at 36x your bet according to All Slots Online, and not available in the UK. It may be disabled on some sites.
Charge Buffalo RTP and volatility
At 96% RTP, the long-run house edge is about 4%. But that only comes from reviews, so go by the game's info screen on your site. Read our RTP explainer.
Reviews rate volatility as medium to above average. Much of the game's potential is in the free spins, especially the rare 6-scatter trigger, so there can be long stretches without a bonus. Our volatility guide will help you match it to your budget.
Just an example: a ₱1,000 budget at ₱10 per bet is about 100 spins. If you buy the bonus at 36x, that's ₱360 per buy, so just two buys use up almost three-quarters of the budget. The buy feature drains a budget faster.
Myths and common mistakes
Buffalo slots are popular, so there are plenty of misconceptions.
- "The wild multipliers multiply each other." According to reviews, they're added together.
- "100 free spins = a guaranteed big win." No. Six scatters are rare, and there's no guarantee how big the wins will be in the round.
- "The RTP is higher when you buy the bonus." Not yet verified. Buy RTP varies by game and version.
- "A scatter is due." Every spin is independent under the RNG.
Where to play legally
Only play Charge Buffalo on a PAGCOR-licensed site, and check the exact address before signing up. Many copycat sites use the names of popular JILI games to lure players.
- Type the exact website address into our PAGCOR license checker. A logo that "looks legit" isn't enough.
- Inside the game, open the info or rules screen and check the RTP of the version set up on that site.
- Deposit only through the site's official cashier, not to the personal GCash number of an "agent" or a group chat. Follow the safe GCash and Maya deposit guide for slots.
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FAQ
What is Charge Buffalo's RTP?
According to VegasSlotsOnline and All Slots Online, Charge Buffalo's RTP is 96%. We haven't verified it on the official page, so check the game's info screen on the site where you'll play.
Is Charge Buffalo high volatility?
One review rates it medium and another above average. The max win is 4,000x or 5,000x depending on the source.
How many free spins does Charge Buffalo give?
3, 4, 5 or 6 scatters award 8, 15, 25 or 100 free spins, according to two reviews. It can be retriggered within the round.
Does Charge Buffalo have a free demo?
Some review sites have a Charge Buffalo demo, but we couldn't open the official game page. We don't link to demos here.
Sources
SugarFun has not played or tested this game. All the numbers here come from pages we opened on October 9, 2026.
- VegasSlotsOnline, Charge Buffalo review, www.vegasslotsonline.com/jili/charge-buffalo (JILI, 6x4, 4,096 ways, RTP 96%, Medium volatility, 5,000x, min bet 0.05, 2x to 5x additive wild multipliers, 8/15/25/100 free spins, bonus buy, release 12/9/2023)
- All Slots Online, Charge Buffalo review, allslotsonline.casino/en/slots/charge-buffalo (Jili Games, release June 27, 2020, RTP 96% (97% mentioned once), above-average volatility, x4000, 0.05 to 100 bet, retrigger table, bonus buy at 36x (non-UK))
- SlotsLaunch, Charge Buffalo URL, slotslaunch.com/jili/charge-buffalo (redirects to a TaDa Gaming URL; no usable specs on the target page)
- Blask, Philippines casino games analysis, August 4, 2026, blask.com/blog/casino-games-philippines (Super Ace listed under both JILI and TaDa Gaming in the PH market)
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