Specs at a glance
Wild Bounty Showdown is a 6-reel Wild West slot with a diamond-shaped grid and a multiplier that doubles during free spins. Here are the numbers:
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Provider | PG Soft |
| Release year | 2022 (Bigwinboard: August 8; Casinos.com: August 30) |
| Grid / ways | 6 reels, 3-4-5-5-4-3 rows, 3,600 ways |
| RTP | 96.75% (same in both sources; other RTP versions: Not yet verified) |
| Volatility | Differs: Medium (Bigwinboard), High (Casinos.com) |
| Max win | 5,000× your bet |
| Min/max bet | Not yet verified (sources list different figures) |
A note on ways: Bigwinboard says 3,600. Casinos.com wrote "3,000 ways," but the grid they also list (3×4×5×5×4×3) works out to 3,600.
How it plays and how it pays
You need three or more matching symbols from the leftmost reel, on adjacent reels. It's a ways system, so there are no fixed lines.
It has cascading wins: winning symbols are removed and new ones drop in. With each successful cascade, the win multiplier goes up. If you need a refresher on reels, ways and RNG, it's in our slots guide, and other PG titles are in the slot games hub.
Features
Gold frames and a doubling multiplier are the two features that set this game apart.
- Gold frames on reels 3 and 4. A regular symbol in a gold frame that's part of a win turns wild, according to Bigwinboard.
- Free spins. Three scatters award 10 free spins, plus 2 for each extra scatter. Both sources agree on this.
- Free spins multiplier. Each free spin starts at x8, and it doubles with each cascade. According to Casinos.com, it can reach x1,024.
- Bonus buy. Listed on Casinos.com at 75× the bet. Note that it may be disabled on some sites or markets.
RTP, volatility and budget
A 96.75% RTP means a house edge of about 3.25% on all bets, over the long run. It doesn't tell you what will happen tonight; that's what our RTP explainer is for.
Example only: ₱1,000 in total bets × 3.25% = about ₱32.50 expected cost over the very long run. If you buy the feature at 75×, at a ₱10 bet that's ₱750 in a single click. That's how a budget disappears fast.
The sources give different volatility labels (medium vs high), so treat it as having big swings. On a small budget, smaller bets and more spins are a better fit. Read our volatility guide.
Myths and common mistakes
The most common mistake is believing a big free spins multiplier is a "sure thing."
- "It starts at x8, so the free spins are sure to pay big." The multiplier only applies to wins. If the cascades are small or don't happen, the return is still small.
- "The bonus buy is always worth it." No. The 75× is an upfront cost, and the feature can pay back less than that.
- "The 'gacor' group says it's paying more often right now." The game's math is the same for everyone. There's no "gacor" (hot) hour.
- "The 5,000× max win comes up often." The max win is the highest possible result, not a typical one.
Where to play legally
Only play Wild Bounty Showdown on a PAGCOR-licensed site. Lots of copies and fake "PG" sites circulate on social media, so the first thing to check is the site itself, not the game.
- Check the exact site address with our PAGCOR license checker before you sign up.
- Only deposit through the site's own cashier. Never send money to an "agent's" personal GCash number. Read our safe GCash and Maya deposit guide for slots.
- If the site offers a bonus buy, treat it as a separate decision with its own limit. No buy is "recommended" for winning.
Wild Bounty Showdown is made by PG Soft. To learn why the provider matters for RTP versions and fairness testing, read our slot providers guide.
If it's not fun anymore
If you keep buying the feature to win back losses, that's a sign to stop for now.
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Wild Bounty Showdown?
96.75% according to Bigwinboard and Casinos.com. Still check the game's info screen on the site you use, because the version may differ.
Is Wild Bounty Showdown high volatility?
The sources differ: medium on Bigwinboard, high on Casinos.com. It's safer to treat it as having big swings and budget accordingly.
Does Wild Bounty Showdown have a bonus buy?
According to Casinos.com, there's a bonus buy at 75× the bet. It may be disabled on some sites, and it isn't a way to guarantee a win.
Does Wild Bounty Showdown have a free demo?
Many providers have demos on their own sites, and some review sites have demos too. We don't link to demos we can't verify as official.
Sources
We couldn't open the official PG Soft game page while writing this, so the specs come from these slot databases and reviews. We note where they differ.
- Bigwinboard, Wild Bounty Showdown (PG Soft) slot review (released August 8, 2022, 3,600 payways, 96.75% RTP, medium volatility, 5,000× max win, gold frames, free spins)
- Casinos.com, Wild Bounty Showdown slot review (released August 30, 2022, 3-4-5-5-4-3 grid, 96.75% RTP, high volatility, 5,000× max win, x8 starting multiplier, bonus buy 75×)
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