Bullets and Bounty

About Bullets and Bounty

Bullets and Bounty is a Wild West-themed slot from Hacksaw Gaming, released in summer 2025. The game continues the studio's signature gritty Western aesthetic established in Wanted Dead or a Wild and Duel at Dawn, putting a fearless red-haired bounty hunter named Katherine "Quick Draw Kate" O'Callaghan at the centre of the action. Armed with a black revolver called "The Last Word," Kate stands by the playing field with a cigarette in hand, watching outlaws approach as a steam train moves through the desert wasteland in the background. The slot runs on a 5-reel, 5-row grid with 19 fixed paylines.

The game has an RTP of 94%, medium to high volatility, and a maximum win of 20,000x your bet. The bonus structure is built around the DuelReels mechanic, where VS and Bounty VS symbols expand to cover an entire reel and trigger cinematic duels that assign multiplier values of 2x up to 100x to the reel. Three different free spins rounds layer on top: True Grit Bonus (10 spins with progressive Bounty Multipliers), Four Shots to Freedom (10 spins with the Bullets & Bounty Bar progression mechanic), and the headline Go Ahead Make Her Day Epic Bonus (10 spins combining all the bonus systems for maximum payout potential).

How to Play Bullets and Bounty

The grid is 5 reels by 5 rows, with 19 fixed paylines that are always active. Stakes at Midnite start from £0.10 per spin, set using the bet controls below the reels. Wins form when 3 to 5 matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right on a payline, starting from reel one.

Lower-paying symbols are the four playing card suits (diamonds, clubs, hearts, and spades), paying 1x the bet for 5 of a kind. Higher-paying symbols are themed pieces tied to the Wild West setting: a wagon wheel, a bison skull, a pair of revolvers, a cowboy hat, and a sheriff star as the top regular paying symbol, paying 2x to 10x the bet for 5 in combination. The standard Wild substitutes for all paying symbols and itself pays 30x the bet for 5 on a payline.

When a VS or Bounty VS symbol lands and can form part of a winning combination, it expands to cover the entire reel and triggers a duel. The reel acts as a wild for the win. The duel animation plays out and assigns a multiplier value (2x to 100x) to the reel based on the outcome. If multiple DuelReels connect on the same spin, their multipliers are added together before being applied to the winning combinations. Three, four, or five FS scatter symbols trigger one of three free spins rounds.

Bullets and Bounty Features

The bonus structure runs across the DuelReels mechanic, the Bounty DuelReels chain feature, and three tiered free spins rounds with progressive Bounty Multipliers and the Bullets & Bounty Bar.

• Wild Symbol: The standard Wild substitutes for all paying symbols on a payline and itself pays 30x the bet for 5 in combination.
• VS Symbol: When a VS symbol lands and can form part of a winning combination, it expands to cover the entire reel and triggers a duel. The reel acts as a wild for that spin. Two characters (Quick Draw Kate vs an outlaw) face off, each carrying a multiplier of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, or 100x. The winner's multiplier is assigned to the DuelReel.
• Bounty VS Symbol: Behaves the same as VS but introduces a chain mechanic. The Bounty Hunter can win up to 3 duels in a row, absorbing each defeated outlaw's multiplier and stacking it onto her own. The final stacked multiplier is then applied to the reel.
• Connected DuelReels: If multiple DuelReels connect on the same paid spin, their multipliers are added together (not multiplied) before being applied to the relevant winning combinations.
• Scatter Symbol: The FS scatter triggers one of three free spins rounds when 3, 4, or 5 land on the reels.
• True Grit Bonus (3 FS Scatters): Awards 10 free spins. Players can accept the round or gamble it for a different prize, including instant cash (5x, 10x, or 20x the bet) or entry into a higher bonus. Inside True Grit, progressive Bounty Multipliers carry over between Bounty VS triggers, with each defeated outlaw's multiplier becoming the starting value for the next Bounty VS.
• Free Spins Retriggers: Additional FS scatters during a free spins round can extend the bonus. 2 scatters during the round add +2 spins, and 3 scatters add +4 spins.
• Four Shots to Freedom Bonus (4 FS Scatters): Awards 10 free spins plus access to the Bullets & Bounty Bar. The Bar tracks Bounty Hunter wins and grants DuelSpins with guaranteed VS symbols at each filled level. Level 1 unlocks +3 free spins with a minimum of 2 VS symbols per spin, with higher levels offering additional spins and increased VS density.
• Go Ahead Make Her Day Epic Bonus (5 FS Scatters): The premium feature combining the mechanics of both lower bonus rounds. Awards 10 free spins starting at Level 1 of the Bullets & Bounty Bar with progressive Bounty Multipliers active throughout. This is the route to the slot's largest single-round payouts.

Bullets and Bounty RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Bullets and Bounty:

• Provider: Hacksaw Gaming
• RTP: 94%
• Volatility: Medium to high
• Reels and rows: 5 reels, 5 rows
• Paylines: 19 fixed
• Max win: 20,000x your bet (applies in both base game and bonus)
• Min bet: £0.10
• Mobile play: Yes
• Release year: 2025

Bullets and Bounty Theme and Symbols

The setting is a dusty Western frontier on the edge of nightfall, with the reels framed against a stormy desert wasteland. A steam train rolls through the horizon in the background as Quick Draw Kate stands at the side of the playing field with a cigarette glowing in her hand. The visual style leans gritty and cinematic, with the warm dusty tones of the desert, weathered metal textures on the symbol art, and detailed duel animations that play out when VS symbols land. The soundtrack pairs twangy guitar riffs with the metallic clicks of revolvers and the distant whistle of the train, building into dramatic stand-off music when the duels begin.

Lower-paying symbols are the four playing card suits (diamonds, clubs, hearts, and spades) rendered in weathered Wild West styling. Higher-paying symbols are themed pieces from the frontier: a wagon wheel, a bison skull, a pair of revolvers, a cowboy hat, and a sheriff star as the top regular paying icon. The standard Wild appears with a sharp metallic border. The VS and Bounty VS symbols are clearly differentiated, and the FS scatter symbol appears as golden letters branded onto a wooden tile.

Games Like Bullets and Bounty

If you enjoy Bullets and Bounty, these are worth a look:

• Wanted Dead or a Wild: Hacksaw Gaming's flagship Wild West slot with similarly cinematic shootout mechanics and high max win potential.
• Duel at Dawn: Hacksaw Gaming's earlier Western slot with a comparable DuelReels mechanic.
• Tiger Legends: Hacksaw Gaming's martial arts-themed slot with Expanding Legendary Frame mechanics on a similar grid format.
• Gator Hunters: Hacksaw Gaming's swamp-themed scatter pays slot with Revolver bullet multipliers and four tiered free spins rounds.

Bullets and Bounty FAQs

What is the RTP of Bullets and Bounty?

The RTP at Midnite is 94%.

Who developed Bullets and Bounty?

The game was developed by Hacksaw Gaming, the Malta-based studio behind Wanted Dead or a Wild, Duel at Dawn, Chaos Crew, Tiger Legends, Gator Hunters, Marlin Masters The Big Haul, and a broad catalogue of high-quality slots. Hacksaw Gaming holds a UK Gambling Commission licence.

How do you win on Bullets and Bounty?

Wins form when 3 to 5 matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right on one of the 19 fixed paylines, starting from reel one. The DuelReels mechanic (where VS and Bounty VS symbols expand to cover entire reels with multipliers from 2x to 100x), the connected DuelReel multiplier system, and the three free spins rounds carry most of the larger payouts.

Can I play Bullets and Bounty on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.

What is the volatility of Bullets and Bounty?

The game is medium to high volatility. Wins arrive at a reasonable pace in the base game thanks to the DuelReels mechanic frequently producing high-multiplier wins, with the larger payouts concentrated in the three free spins rounds and the chained Bounty VS multipliers.

What is the maximum win on Bullets and Bounty?

The maximum win is capped at 20,000x your bet. The cap applies in both the base game and the bonus features. The largest payouts come through the Go Ahead Make Her Day Epic Bonus when chains of Bounty VS multipliers stack across the round, combined with multiple connected DuelReels on key paid spins.

Does Bullets and Bounty have free spins?

Yes. The game has three distinct free spins rounds. The True Grit Bonus (3 FS scatters) awards 10 spins with progressive Bounty Multipliers. The Four Shots to Freedom Bonus (4 FS scatters) awards 10 spins plus the Bullets & Bounty Bar progression mechanic. The Go Ahead Make Her Day Epic Bonus (5 FS scatters) is the premium round combining both lower modes for maximum payout potential.

What is the DuelReels mechanic?

DuelReels is the game's signature feature. When a VS or Bounty VS symbol lands and can form part of a winning combination, it expands to cover the entire reel and triggers a duel. Two characters (Quick Draw Kate vs an outlaw) face off, each carrying a multiplier of 2x to 100x. The winner's multiplier is assigned to the DuelReel. If multiple DuelReels connect on the same paid spin, their multipliers are added together before being applied to the relevant winning combinations.

What's the difference between VS and Bounty VS?

Both symbols expand to cover their reel and trigger a duel when part of a win. The VS symbol triggers a standard duel where the winner's multiplier is assigned to the reel. The Bounty VS introduces a chain mechanic: the Bounty Hunter can win up to 3 duels in a row, absorbing each defeated outlaw's multiplier and stacking it onto her own. The final stacked multiplier is then applied to the reel, often producing significantly larger payouts than a standard VS duel.

What is the Bullets & Bounty Bar?

The Bullets & Bounty Bar is a progression meter active during the Four Shots to Freedom Bonus and the Go Ahead Make Her Day Epic Bonus. Each duel the Bounty Hunter wins increases the Bar by +1 step. When a section of the Bar is filled, a new DuelSpin Level is awarded, granting extra free spins and DuelSpins with a guaranteed minimum number of VS symbols. Higher levels offer more spins and increased VS density.