Wanted Dead or a Wild
Wanted Dead or a Wild is a Hacksaw Gaming Western slot on 5 reels and 5 rows, with outlaws, duels and train heists. It debuts the DuelReels mechanic, in which VS symbols expand into wild reels and the duel winner's multiplier boosts every win on that reel. Bonus games include the Great Train Robbery with sticky Wilds, Duel at Dawn and a two-phase Showdown bonus.
Highest published RTP / Wanted Dead or a Wild
96.38%
Scale starts at 87% · casino picks the version
Figures: Hacksaw Gaming game page, checked September 30, 2026; each value is linked to its page in the game facts table. Artwork © Hacksaw Gaming; image file from the Slots-Info slot database, not supplied by the studio.
12,500×
Max win, × stake
4
RTP versions published by the studio
88.42%
Lowest published RTP
Yes
Bonus buy
Game facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Studio | Hacksaw Gaming1 |
| RTP versions | 96.38% / 94.55% / 92.33% / 88.42%1 |
| Volatility | Very high1 |
| Max win | 12,500× stake1 |
| Bet range | €0.20 – €751 |
| Layout | 5x5 · 15 Paylines1 |
| Features | DuelReels, Great Train Robbery, Duel at Dawn, Showdown bonus, Bonus Buy1 |
| Bonus buy | Yes2 |
| Release date | Not published by the studio |
Numbers link each value to the page it comes from. “Not published” means the studio does not state it; we add it when it does and never estimate a spec. Figures from casino sites are not used.
RTP versions
Hacksaw Gaming publishes 4 RTP settings for Wanted Dead or a Wild and each casino chooses one. Over very long play, the 96.38% version returns $96.38 per $100 staked; the 88.42% version returns $88.42. Check the game’s help or paytable screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
| RTP version | House edge | Return per $100, long run | vs highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96.38% (highest) | 3.62% | $96.38 | — |
| 94.55% | 5.45% | $94.55 | −1.83 pts |
| 92.33% | 7.67% | $92.33 | −4.05 pts |
| 88.42% | 11.58% | $88.42 | −7.96 pts |
House edge = 100% minus RTP. RTP is a long-run average across all players, not a prediction for a session.
Features
- DuelReels
- Great Train Robbery
- Duel at Dawn
- Showdown bonus
- Bonus Buy
Very high volatility Volatility is set by the studio and is the same at every casino — unlike RTP.
Where it’s available
Not confirmed. Availability in regulated North American markets is not confirmed yet.
Regulated markets only; availability varies by casino.
