Wanted Dead or a Wild Slot by Hacksaw Gaming
Wanted Dead or a Wild is a 5-reel, 5-row slot by Hacksaw Gaming with 15 fixed paylines, released in September 2021.
Wanted Dead or a Wild is a Hacksaw Gaming slot with a 96.38% default RTP, high volatility and a 12,500x max win. Wins form on 15 fixed paylines across a 5x5 grid, and VS wild symbols expand over their reel with multipliers from 2x to 100x.
Game facts
| Provider | Hacksaw Gaming |
|---|---|
| Game type | Slots |
| Release date | 29.09.2021 |
| RTP | 96.38%Other RTP versions: 94.55%, 92.33%, 88.42% |
| Volatility | High volatility |
| Max win | 12 500x the bet |
| Reels × rows | 5 × 5 |
| Pays | 15 paylines |
| Bet range | 0.2 – 100 |
| Hit frequency | about 19.3% |
| Free spins | 3 or more bonus symbols of one kind trigger its bonus round: Great Train Robbery (10 free spins, wilds stay in place for the round), Duel at Dawn (10 free spins with more VS symbols on the reels) or Dead Man's Hand (a collect phase of 3 spins that collects up to 20 wilds and a multiplier up to x31 — |
| Multipliers | VS symbols expand to cover their reel as a wild with a multiplier from 2x to 100x; several VS multipliers on screen are added together before being applied to a win |
| Wild symbol | Yes |
| Jackpot | No |
| Bonus buy | Yes · Great Train Robbery 80x, Duel at Dawn 200x, Dead Man's Hand 400x the bet |
| Features | |
| Devices | Desktop and mobile browsersOfficial app: No |
| Restrictions | Bonus buy is not available in the UK |
| Themes | Wild West |
How to play
- Wanted Dead or a Wild accepts bets from 0.20 to 100 per spin.
- Wins form on 15 fixed paylines across the 5-reel, 5-row grid.
- VS symbols expand to cover their reel as wilds with multipliers.
- Three or more bonus symbols of one kind start one of three free spins rounds.
Bonus features
- VS expanding wild reels: A VS symbol expands to cover its whole reel as a wild with a multiplier from 2x to 100x, and several VS multipliers on screen are added together before being applied to a win.
- Great Train Robbery: Three or more bonus symbols of one kind can trigger this round with 10 free spins, and wilds stay in place for the whole round. It can be bought for 80x the bet.
- Duel at Dawn: This round awards 10 free spins with more VS symbols on the reels and can be bought for 200x the bet.
- Dead Man's Hand: A collect phase of 3 spins collects up to 20 wilds and a multiplier up to 31x, and the round can be bought for 400x the bet.
- Bonus buy: The Great Train Robbery costs 80x, Duel at Dawn 200x and Dead Man's Hand 400x the bet, and bonus buy is not available in the UK.
RTP and volatility
Wanted Dead or a Wild has a default RTP of 96.38%, and some casinos run lower RTP versions at 94.55%, 92.33% or 88.42%. The RTP of the version in play is shown in the game information screen. Wanted Dead or a Wild is a high volatility slot with a hit frequency of about 19.3%.
Is there an official app?
The download button on this page downloads the APK file of Wanted Dead or a Wild. Allow the browser to install apps when Android asks, open the downloaded file and confirm the installation. Then open the app and play Wanted Dead or a Wild; the game runs on desktop and mobile browsers. The free demo is on this page, and real-money play is only for you where online gambling is legal.
Where to play for real money
Play Wanted Dead or a Wild only at licensed online casinos available in your country. Before playing, check the licence, the RTP version in the game information screen and that bonus buy is not available in the UK. 18+.
FAQ
What is the RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild?
The default RTP is 96.38%. Some casinos run lower versions at 94.55%, 92.33% or 88.42%, and the game information screen shows the RTP in play.
What is the volatility and max win of Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Wanted Dead or a Wild is a high volatility slot with a hit frequency of about 19.3%. Its maximum win is 12,500x the bet.
How do the free spins start in Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Three or more bonus symbols of one kind trigger one of three bonus rounds: Great Train Robbery, Duel at Dawn or Dead Man's Hand. Each round has its own rules.
Can I buy the bonus in Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Yes, bonus buy is available: Great Train Robbery costs 80x, Duel at Dawn 200x and Dead Man's Hand 400x the bet. Bonus buy is not available in the UK.
Can I play Wanted Dead or a Wild for free?
Yes, the free demo is on this page. You can try the game without real money before downloading the app.
How do I download and install the Wanted Dead or a Wild app?
Use the download button on this page to get the APK file. Allow the browser to install apps when Android asks, open the file and confirm the installation.
Can I win real money in Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Yes, at licensed casinos where online gambling is legal for you. The maximum win is 12,500x the bet, and results are random.
Is there a strategy or trick for Wanted Dead or a Wild?
No, results are random and no strategy or trick changes them. Set a budget and use the demo to test the game.
18+. Gambling involves risk; play only where online casinos are legal for you.
Updated: 24.10.2026