Wanted Dead or a Wild Slot by Hacksaw Gaming
Wanted Dead or a Wild is a slot by Hacksaw Gaming, released in 2021.
Game facts
| Provider | Hacksaw Gaming |
|---|---|
| Game type | Slots |
| Release date | September 2021 |
| RTP | 96.38% |
| Volatility | High volatility |
| Max win | 12,500x the bet |
| Reels × rows | 5 × 5 |
| Pays | 15 paylines |
| Bet range | 0.20–100 |
| Bonus buy | Yes · Great Train Robbery 80x, Duel at Dawn 200x, Dead Man's Hand 400x |
| Wild symbol | Yes |
| Jackpot | No |
| Features | Fixed paylinesDuelReelsExpanding wildsMultiplier wildsSticky wildsRespinsFree spinsBonus buy |
| Themes | Wild West |
| Devices | Desktop and mobile browsers |
| App | Yes — how to install |
Free demo of Wanted Dead or a Wild
Wanted Dead or a Wild also has a free demo mode with virtual credits.
The demo uses virtual credits: no deposit, no real-money wins.
Where to play for real money
18+ · T&Cs apply · Gamble responsibly · Offers for your country
Real-money play is only for adults and only at licensed online casinos where online gambling is legal for you.
How to play Wanted Dead or a Wild
Bet range: 0.20–100
- Match symbols on one of the 15 paylines to win.
- Land 3 or more matching bonus symbols to start a bonus round.
- VS symbols expand into wilds with multipliers.
- Collect wilds and multipliers for showdown spins.
Bonus features
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
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
Bonus buy
Great Train Robbery 80x, Duel at Dawn 200x, Dead Man's Hand 400x
Not available in United Kingdom: Bonus buy
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.
RTP and volatility
| RTP version | Return per 100 staked |
|---|---|
| 96.38% | 96.38 |
| 94.55% | 94.55 |
| 92.33% | 92.33 |
| 88.42% | 88.42 |
The gap between versions is 7.96 per 100 staked.
The RTP of the version you play is shown in the game's information screen.
High volatility — Wins land on roughly one in five spins, and the top prize of 12,500x the stake is hit extremely rarely.
Wanted Dead or a Wild app: download and install
The Wanted Dead or a Wild app for Android downloads with the button on this page.
- Tap the download button on this page to get the installation file.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install apps from this source.
- Open the downloaded file from your notifications or downloads folder.
- Confirm the installation when prompted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild?
The default RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild is 96.38%. Casinos can also run versions at 94.55%, 92.33%, 88.42%; the gap is 7.96 per 100 staked.
What is the max win in Wanted Dead or a Wild?
The max win in Wanted Dead or a Wild is 12,500x the bet. At the maximum bet that is 1,250,000.
How volatile is Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Wanted Dead or a Wild has high volatility. A win lands every 5.2 spins on average.
How do free spins work in Wanted Dead or a Wild?
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
Can you buy the bonus in Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Yes, the bonus buy options are: Great Train Robbery 80x, Duel at Dawn 200x, Dead Man's Hand 400x. It is not available in United Kingdom.
What is the difference between the three bonus rounds?
The Great Train Robbery gives 10 free spins with sticky wilds, Duel at Dawn gives 10 free spins with more VS symbols, and Dead Man's Hand gives 10 free spins with a different mechanic.
What is the bonus buy cost?
The Great Train Robbery costs 80x the bet, Duel at Dawn costs 200x, and Dead Man's Hand costs 400x.
18+. Gambling involves risk; play only where online casinos are legal for you.
Updated: Nov 2, 2026