Wanted Dead or a Wild Demo & Review

Wanted Dead or a Wild review

Wanted Dead or a Wild is the game that made Hacksaw a household name with high-volatility players. Three separate bonuses, each purchasable on its own where bonus buys are allowed, give the game far more variety than a single free spins round. The Duel at Dawn feature – expanding VS reels with multipliers – can produce huge results on just a few spins, which is why it is popular with streamers. It is very swingy; most bonuses pay modestly and a few pay enormously.

Features and bonus rounds

VS symbols
In the base game and Duel at Dawn bonus, VS symbols expand into a full-reel wild with a multiplier up to 100x.
Great Train Robbery
Free spins with sticky multiplier wilds.
Dead Man's Hand
Sticky wilds where multipliers reset each spin, combined with Duel at Dawn.

Wanted Dead or a Wild RTP, volatility and max win

RTP: the default return to player is 96.38%, meaning that over a very large number of spins the game is designed to pay back around 96.4 units for every 100 wagered. Some casinos may run a lower configuration; the info screen inside the game shows the exact figure. How RTP works.

Volatility: Wanted Dead or a Wild is a very high volatility slot. Most sessions will be dominated by small wins and dead spins, with the bulk of its return concentrated in rare bonus rounds. A short session can easily lose its whole budget without a meaningful hit – the demo is the safest way to see how swingy it really is. Volatility explained.

Max win: the maximum payout is 12,500x the stake. What max win really means.

Pros

  • Three distinct bonus rounds
  • 12,500x max win
  • Excellent bonus variety

Cons

  • Base game rarely pays well
  • Very high volatility

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Wanted Dead or a Wild FAQ

What is the RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild?

The highest published RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild is 96.38%. Casinos may be able to configure a lower RTP – always check the in-game info screen.

What is the max win on Wanted Dead or a Wild?

Wanted Dead or a Wild has a maximum win of 12,500x your stake. Max wins are extremely rare and should not be expected in normal play.

Is Wanted Dead or a Wild high volatility?

Wanted Dead or a Wild is rated very high volatility by Hacksaw Gaming. Wins are less frequent but can be larger.

Can I play Wanted Dead or a Wild for free?

Yes. You can play the official Wanted Dead or a Wild demo on this page with play money – no sign-up or deposit required.

Does Wanted Dead or a Wild have a bonus buy?

Yes, Wanted Dead or a Wild includes a bonus buy option in markets where it is permitted. It is not available in Great Britain and some other regulated markets. Buying the bonus does not improve your odds.

Data sources: Provider game sheet / in-game info screen (verify before launch). Figures pending editorial verification. Spotted an error? Tell us.