Specs at a glance
The RTP, volatility, grid and max win come from the official Hacksaw Gaming page. The release date and bet range come from Bigwinboard.
| Spec | Wanted Dead or a Wild |
|---|---|
| Provider | Hacksaw Gaming |
| Release | 29 September 2021 (Bigwinboard) |
| Grid and lines | 5 reels × 5 rows, 15 paylines |
| RTP | 96.38%, 94.55%, 92.33% or 88.42% (Hacksaw). Bigwinboard: 96.38% is the default. |
| Volatility | 4/5 on Hacksaw; "High" on Bigwinboard |
| Max win | 12,500× the bet |
| Min/max bet | €0.20 / €100 on Bigwinboard. May differ on your site and in your currency. |
For other games with this kind of breakdown, see the slot games hub.
How you win
It's a payline slot on a 5×5 grid with 15 fixed lines. Matching symbols on a line win.
The twist is the DuelReels mechanic. When a VS symbol lands, it expands to cover the whole reel and becomes wild. According to Bigwinboard, each VS carries a multiplier from 2× to 100×, and multipliers are added together when there's more than one VS. So a single spin can suddenly be big, but it's rare. For the basics of paylines and RNG, read the slots guide.
Features
There are three bonus rounds, and each behaves differently.
- The Great Train Robbery. Three or more Train Robbery symbols = 10 free spins. All wilds are sticky until the round ends. This feature is medium volatility according to Bigwinboard.
- Duel at Dawn. Three or more Duel symbols = 10 free spins with VS symbols showing up more often. According to Hacksaw, there's "a much higher chance of landing multiple VS symbols." Very high volatility according to Bigwinboard.
- Dead Man's Hand. Three or more DEAD symbols. It's a two-phase bonus: in the first part, you collect wilds and multipliers; in the "Showdown," they're applied to the grid.
- Bonus buy. According to Bigwinboard, the three bonuses cost 80×, 200× and 400× the bet. Keep in mind the bonus buy may be disabled on some sites or markets.
RTP, volatility and budget
This is the most important point: there are four official RTP versions, and the gap is nearly 8 percentage points.
On ₱1,000 in total bets, the expected cost at 96.38% is about ₱36. At 94.55%, about ₱55. At 92.33%, about ₱77. At 88.42%, about ₱116. It looks like the same game, but the expected cost on the lowest version is more than three times higher. So open the game's info screen on the site you'll use before you spin. Details are in the RTP guide.
The volatility is high too. Most of the potential sits in big VS multipliers and bonus rounds, which rarely come. Long stretches can be dry.
Just an example: a 400× bonus buy at a ₱10 bet is ₱4,000 in one click. If your budget is ₱1,000, it doesn't fit, and even if it did, you'd be buying just one result. At ₱1,000 and ₱2 per spin, you get 500 spins. Read the volatility guide to match it to your budget.
Myths and common mistakes
- "This game's RTP is 96.38% everywhere." That's just one of four official versions.
- "The bonus buy is better value because it goes straight to the bonus." It drains your budget fast, and getting your money back isn't guaranteed.
- "12,500× happens regularly." It's the maximum, not the average. Extremely rare.
- "A VS showed up earlier, so another one is coming." Every spin is independent.
To learn who Hacksaw Gaming is and why studios set up RTP differently, read the slot providers guide.
Where to play legally
Only play on a PAGCOR-licensed site. Wanted Dead or a Wild is made by an international studio, so not every site in the Philippines carries it, and we don't verify which licensed sites offer it.
Before signing up, check the site's exact address with our PAGCOR license checker. Many copies and fake sites use popular game names to lure players. Only deposit inside the site's own cashier, never to an "agent's" personal GCash number. Read the safe GCash and Maya deposit guide for slots before putting in money.
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild?
The official Hacksaw Gaming page lists four RTPs: 96.38%, 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42%. Check the game's info screen on the site you'll use to see which version is set up.
Is Wanted Dead or a Wild high volatility?
Yes. The Hacksaw page rates the volatility 4 out of 5, and Bigwinboard calls it high. Most of the potential is in VS multipliers and bonus rounds, which rarely come.
How many bonus rounds does Wanted Dead or a Wild have?
Three: The Great Train Robbery, Duel at Dawn and Dead Man's Hand. Each is triggered by three or more of its own symbols, and some sites offer a bonus buy, though it may be disabled.
Is there a free demo of Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Many providers offer demos on their own sites. We don't link to demos we haven't verified, so look for it on the official provider site or on a PAGCOR-licensed site.
Sources
- Hacksaw Gaming, Wanted Dead or a Wild official game page (RTP 96.38%/94.55%/92.33%/88.42%, volatility 4/5, 12,500× max win, 5×5, 15 paylines, DuelReels, three bonus games, bonus buy)
- Bigwinboard, Wanted Dead or a Wild (Hacksaw Gaming) slot review (release September 29, 2021, €0.20–€100, VS multipliers 2×–100×, bonus triggers, bonus buy prices 80×/200×/400×)
Kassandra Marcos is SugarFun's lead reviewer. She checks every site against PAGCOR's official list and writes our game and responsible gaming guides. How we test