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| name = Wanted Dead or a Wild
| name = Wanted Dead or a Wild
| image = wanted-dead-or-a-wild-logo.png
| image = wanted-dead-or-a-wild-logo.png
| provider = Hacksaw Gaming<ref>https://www.hacksawgaming.com/games/wanted-dead-or-a-wild</ref>
| provider = Hacksaw Gaming
| type = Video Slot
| type = Video Slot
| theme = Wild West, Weapons, Skull, Money
| theme = Wild West, Weapons, Skull, Money
| release-date = 2021-09-29<ref>https://www.casinos.com/slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild</ref>
| release-date = 2021-09-29
| rtp = {{FactClaim|value=96.38%|status=V}}<ref name="off">https://www.hacksawgaming.com/games/wanted-dead-or-a-wild</ref>
| rtp = 96.38%
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| rating = 8.65
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| volatility = High
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| paylines = 15
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| min-bet = $0.20
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| max-bet = $100
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| bonus-buy = Yes<ref>https://www.aboutslots.com/casino-slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild</ref>
| bonus-buy = Yes
| jackpot = No
| jackpot = No
| demo = Yes
| demo = Yes
| pay-mechanics = Paylines
| pay-mechanics = Paylines
}}Wanted Dead or a Wild is a video slot developed by Hacksaw Gaming and released on September 29, 2021.
}}Wanted Dead or a Wild is a video slot developed by Hacksaw Gaming and released on September 29, 2021.<ref>https://www.casinos.com/slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild</ref><ref>https://www.hacksawgaming.com/games/wanted-dead-or-a-wild</ref>


== Wanted Dead or a Wild Review ==
== Wanted Dead or a Wild Review ==
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| Max bet || $100.00
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! RTP !! Volatility !! House edge
! RTP !! Volatility !! House edge
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| 96.38% || High || 3.62%
| {{FactClaim|value=96.38%|status=V}}<ref name="off">https://www.hacksawgaming.com/games/wanted-dead-or-a-wild</ref> || {{FactClaim|value=High|status=V}}<ref name="off"/> || 3.62%
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| 94.55% || High || 3.62%
| 94.55% || High || 3.62%
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! Feature !! Description
! Feature !! Description
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| Free spins<ref>https://casinolandia.com/slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild/</ref> || Three separate bonus rounds each award 10 free spins, triggered by landing 3+ of their respective scatter symbols
| Free spins || Three separate bonus rounds each award 10 {{FactClaim|value=sree spins|status=R}}, triggered by landing 3+ of their respective scatter symbols<ref>https://casinolandia.com/slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild/</ref><ref>https://slotcatalog.com/en/slots/Wanted-Dead-or-a-Wild</ref>
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| Multipliers<ref>https://chipy.com/games/hacksaw-gaming/wanted-dead-or-a-wild</ref> || VS symbols carry random win multipliers between 2x and 100x; if multiple VS wilds form part of the same win, their multiplier values are added together before being applied
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| Symbols collection (Energy) || In Dead Man's Hand, wilds and multipliers are collected over up to 20 positions; collected wilds are released onto the reels during the final Showdown phase
| Symbols collection (Energy) || In Dead Man's Hand, wilds and multipliers are collected over up to 20 positions; collected wilds are released onto the reels during the final Showdown phase
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| Bonus buy || Players outside the UK can purchase The Great Train Robbery (80x), Duel at Dawn (200x), or Dead Man's Hand (400x) directly
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== Wanted Dead or a Wild Symbols & Paytable ==
== Wanted Dead or a Wild Symbols & Paytable ==
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== Wanted Dead or a Wild demo (free play) ==
== Wanted Dead or a Wild demo (free play) ==
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== Wanted Dead or a Wild screenshots ==
== Wanted Dead or a Wild screenshots ==
[[file:wanted-dead-or-a-wild-screenshot.png|link=|width=100%|alt=Wanted Dead or a Wild slot game]]
[[file:wanted-dead-or-a-wild-screenshot.png|link=|alt=Wanted Dead or a Wild slot game]]


== Sources ==
== Sources ==

Latest revision as of 15:52, 30 March 2026



Wanted Dead or a Wild Quick Facts

Wanted Dead or a Wild logo

Slot Name Wanted Dead or a Wild
Provider Hacksaw Gaming
Slot Type Video Slot
Theme Wild West, Weapons, Skull, Money
Release Date 2021-09-29
Rating 8.65
Demo mode Yes
Math & Mechanics
RTP 96.38%
Volatility High
Max Win 12,500x
Grid 5 x 5
Pay mechanics Paylines
Paylines 15
Betting Range
Min. Bet $0.20
Max. Bet $100
Bonus Features
Free spins Yes
Bonus buy Yes
Jackpot No
Updated 30.03.2026

Wanted Dead or a Wild is a video slot developed by Hacksaw Gaming and released on September 29, 2021.[1][2]

Wanted Dead or a Wild Review

Wanted Dead or a Wild is a high-volatility Wild West slot from Hacksaw Gaming, played on a 5×5 grid with 15 fixed paylines. The game introduces Hacksaw's DuelReels™ mechanic, where VS symbols expand to cover full reels and carry random multipliers between 2x and 100x. Three distinct bonus rounds - The Great Train Robbery, Duel at Dawn, and Dead Man's Hand - each offer a different volatility and feature profile, with a maximum payout of 12,500x the stake.

How to play Wanted Dead or a Wild

Wanted Dead or a Wild uses a 5×5 grid with 15 fixed paylines. Winning combinations require 3 or more matching symbols landing left to right from reel 1.

Parameter Value
Rows 5
Reels 5
Ways to win 15R[3][4]
Coin size $0.01 - $5[5]
Min bet $0.20R[6][7]
Max bet $100.00
Max win 12,500xV[8]
Max win in cash $1.25M
Hit frequency 19.36%R[9][10]
Autoplay Available[11]

RTP and volatility

RTP Volatility House edge
96.38%V[8] HighV[8] 3.62%
94.55% High 3.62%
92.33% High 3.62%
88.42% High 3.62%
The casino operator selects the configuration, the real RTP is typically not disclosed to the player.

Wanted Dead or a Wild bonus features

Feature Description
Free spins Three separate bonus rounds each award 10 sree spinsR, triggered by landing 3+ of their respective scatter symbols[12][13]
Multipliers[14] VS symbols carry random win multipliers between 2x and 100x; if multiple VS wilds form part of the same win, their multiplier values are added together before being applied
Expanding Symbols Symbols expand to cover an entire reel when they form part of a winning combination (DuelReels™ mechanic)
Wilds In The Great Train Robbery bonus round, all wilds that land remain sticky for the remainder of the feature
Symbols collection (Energy) In Dead Man's Hand, wilds and multipliers are collected over up to 20 positions; collected wilds are released onto the reels during the final Showdown phase
Bonus buy Players outside the UK can purchase The Great Train Robbery (80x), Duel at Dawn (200x), or Dead Man's Hand (400x) directly[15]

Wanted Dead or a Wild Symbols & Paytable

Regular symbols

Symbol 3 of a kind 4 of a kind 5 of a kind
Gun Chamber 2x 10x 20x
Liquor Bottle 1x 5x 10x
Moneybag 1x 5x 10x
Bandit 0.5x 2.5x 5x
Animal Skull 0.5x 2.5x 5x
A 0.1x 0.5x 1x
K 0.1x 0.5x 1x
Q 0.1x 0.5x 1x
J 0.1x 0.5x 1x
10 0.1x 0.5x 1x

Wilds & Scatters

Symbol Type Description
Sheriff Badge Wild Substitutes for all regular pay symbols to help complete winning combinations
Train Robbery Scatter Landing 3 or more triggers The Great Train Robbery free spins bonus (10 spins, sticky wilds)
DuelReels Scatter Landing 3 or more triggers the Duel at Dawn free spins bonus (10 spins, more frequent VS symbols)
Dead Man Scatter Landing 3 or more triggers the Dead Man's Hand bonus (collect phase + 3-spin Showdown)

Wanted Dead or a Wild demo (free play)

Wanted Dead or a Wild demo is available in free play mode on some slot games review websites.

Property Value
Free play Available
Demo version Click to play

Slot series

Slot RTP Volatility Max win Key feature
Duel at Dawn 96.30% High 15,000x Wild Wild West & Dusk 'Til Dawn bonus modes; guaranteed DuelSpins with stacking VS symbols
2 Wild 2 Die 96.25% High 15,000x Revolver mechanic firing Silver/Gold bullets that transform positions into wild multipliers up to 200x; Best of Bonus mode

Big wins

Streamer Win amount Source
ClassyBeef $8.9M Youtube video
DeuceAce $1.9M GamblersArea[16]
Trainwreckstv $13.9M Youtube Video
Slot Provider Year RTP Max win Key difference
Dead or Alive 2 NetEnt 2019 96.82%[17] 111,111x Three bonus modes; legendary multiplier sticky wilds feature with extreme max win
El Paso Gunfight Nolimit City 2021 94.09%[18] 44,440x xNudge multiplier wilds on middle reels; choice of high or extreme volatility
Tombstone RIP Nolimit City 2021 96.08%[19] 30,000x xWays and xBet mechanics; darker tone with significantly higher ceiling

Where to play Wanted Dead or a Wild?

Wanted Dead or a Wild is available at online casinos worldwide.

Top countries

Wanted Dead or a Wild is most popular at casinos in the following countries:

# Country SOI Casinos
1 Denmark 2.69%
2 Chile 0.61%
3 France 0.56%
4 Ukraine 0.55%
5 Argentina 0.47%

Wanted Dead or a Wild slot reviews

Site Rating Review Demo Play
Chipy.com 4 / 5 Read review Available
OLBG.com 4.2 / 5 Read review Available
LCB.org 3.3 / 5 Read review Available
Casino.guru 9.45 / 10 Read review Available
AskGamblers 10 / 10 Read review Available
SlotCatalog.com 7.3 / 10 Read review Available
BigWinBoard.com 9 / 10 Read review Available
CasinoLandia 9.8 / 10 Read review Available
AboutSlots 9.3 / 10 Read review Available
SlotUp Read review Available
Casinos.com Read review Available
Gambling.com Read review Available after Sign up
CasinoFreak Read review Available

FAQ

What is Wanted Dead or a Wild RTP?
The top RTP is 96.38%. Operators may configure it down to 94.55%, 92.33%, or 88.42%.
What is the maximum win in Wanted Dead or a Wild?
The maximum win is 12,500x your stake.
How are free spins triggered in Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Land 3 or more Train Robbery, Duel, or Dead scatter symbols to trigger The Great Train Robbery, Duel at Dawn, or Dead Man's Hand bonus, respectively.
Can free spins be retriggered?
No retrigger mechanic is documented for any of the three bonus rounds.
Is Wanted Dead or a Wild a progressive jackpot slot?
No, it does not feature a progressive jackpot. The maximum fixed win is 12,500x.[20]
Does Wanted Dead or a Wild have a bonus buy feature?
Yes, non-UK players can purchase any of the three bonus rounds for 80x, 200x, or 400x their stake.
Is Wanted Dead or a Wild available on mobile?
Yes, the game is fully optimized for mobile play on both Android and iOS devices via browser, with no app download required.

Wanted Dead or a Wild screenshots

Wanted Dead or a Wild slot game

Sources

The information presented is collected from the game provider's official documentation, independent testing agencies, and publicly available game data.

  1. ↑ https://www.casinos.com/slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  2. ↑ https://www.hacksawgaming.com/games/wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  3. ↑ https://www.askgamblers.com/casino-games/online-slots/reviews/wanted-dead-or-a-wild-hacksaw-gaming
  4. ↑ https://www.gambling.com/games/free-slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  5. ↑ https://lcb.org/games/wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  6. ↑ https://www.bigwinboard.com/wanted-dead-or-a-wild-hacksaw-gaming-slot-review/
  7. ↑ https://www.casinofreak.com/games/play-wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 https://www.hacksawgaming.com/games/wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  9. ↑ https://www.olbg.com/slots/games/wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  10. ↑ https://www.slotsup.com/free-slots-online/wanted-dead-or-a-wild-hacksaw-gaming
  11. ↑ https://casino.guru/free-casino-games/slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild-slot-play-free
  12. ↑ https://casinolandia.com/slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild/
  13. ↑ https://slotcatalog.com/en/slots/Wanted-Dead-or-a-Wild
  14. ↑ https://chipy.com/games/hacksaw-gaming/wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  15. ↑ https://www.aboutslots.com/casino-slots/wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  16. ↑ https://gamblersarea.com/news/streamers/deuceace-wins-1-9-million-wanted-dead-or-a-wild
  17. ↑ https://slotcatalog.com/en/slots/Dead-or-Alive-2
  18. ↑ https://slotcatalog.com/en/slots/El-Paso-Gunfight
  19. ↑ https://slotcatalog.com/en/slots/Tombstone-RIP
  20. ↑ https://slotcatalog.com/en/slots/Wanted-Dead-or-a-Wild


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