Compare Wanted Dead or a Wild overview
Wanted Dead or a Wild is Hacksaw Gaming’s Wild West slot: outlaws, stand-off duels and train robberies. It was the first game to use Hacksaw’s DuelReels mechanic.
The grid is 5 reels by 5 rows with 15 paylines. Hacksaw rates its volatility 4/5, meaning wins come less evenly but can be larger.
Wanted Dead or a Wild: specs
| Spec | Wanted Dead or a Wild |
|---|---|
Provider |
Hacksaw Gaming |
Grid |
5 reels x 5 rows |
Paylines |
15 |
Main feature |
DuelReels (multiplier wild reels) |
Bonus games |
Great Train Robbery, Duel at Dawn, Dead Man’s Hand |
Volatility |
4/5 |
RTP |
Up to 96.38% |
Maximum win |
12,500x |
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How to play Wanted Dead or a Wild
- Set your stake. Minimum and maximum bets are configured by the casino.
- Spin. Wins pay across 15 paylines; what each symbol pays is listed in the game’s paytable.
- Watch for VS symbols and the bonus games. VS symbols trigger DuelReels; the three bonus games are where the biggest wins sit.
DuelReels: multiplier wild reels
When a VS symbol lands, it expands into a wild reel if it forms part of a winning combination after expanding. Two outlaws duel on the reel and the winner’s multiplier applies to the whole reel, boosting every win that passes through it. If more than one wild reel is part of the same win, their multipliers are added together and applied to the payline win.
Three bonus games
- The Great Train Robbery: every Wild that lands is sticky and can be part of any number of wins again and again.
- Duel at Dawn: a much higher chance of landing several VS symbols at once, potentially filling the screen with up to five DuelReels. Hacksaw calls it the best shot at the maximum win.
- Dead Man’s Hand: a two-phase bonus. The first phase collects Wilds and multipliers; in the Showdown phase the collected Wilds are added to random positions on every spin and the accumulated multiplier applies to all wins.
Hacksaw also offers a Bonus Buy to go straight to a bonus game; whether it is available depends on the lobby.
RTP and maximum win
Hacksaw publishes RTP configurations of 96.38%, 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42%. The casino picks one, so the figure in the game’s info panel at the lobby you play in is the one that applies. The maximum win is 12,500x the bet. RTP is a theoretical figure over a very large number of bets, not the result of one session.
Where to play Wanted Dead or a Wild
22bet carries Wanted Dead or a Wild from Hacksaw Gaming: search “wanted dead” in the slots lobby. For another Wild West slot, 22bet also has PG Soft’s Wild Bounty Showdown.
Play responsibly
With high volatility, long runs of spins without a win are normal. Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and only play with money you can afford to lose.
FAQ
Who makes Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Hacksaw Gaming. It was the studio’s first game with the DuelReels mechanic.
What is the RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Hacksaw publishes configurations of 96.38%, 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42%. The RTP that applies at a given lobby is shown in the game’s info panel.
What are DuelReels?
A VS symbol expands into a wild reel if it is part of a win after expanding, and the winning outlaw’s multiplier applies to the whole reel. When several wild reels share a win, their multipliers are added together.
What is the maximum win in Wanted Dead or a Wild?
12,500x the bet.
Which casinos have Wanted Dead or a Wild?
22bet carries Wanted Dead or a Wild from Hacksaw Gaming in its slots lobby.