Wanted Dead or a Wild

About Wanted Dead or a Wild

Wanted Dead or a Wild is a Hacksaw Gaming slot on a 5x5 grid with 15 fixed paylines and a gritty Wild West theme. It built the studio's reputation on high variance, expanding multiplier wilds and three distinct bonus rounds.

The base game is sparse much of the time, with the value held in the VS multiplier wilds and the three free spins features. It runs high volatility, rated 4 out of 5 on Hacksaw's own scale, with a 12,500x ceiling.

How to Play Wanted Dead or a Wild

Set your stake across the 15 paylines and spin the 5x5 grid. Wins come from three or more matching symbols from the left. VS symbols appear in the base game and the Duel at Dawn feature, acting as expanding wilds that cover a full reel when part of a win.

When a VS symbol expands, a duel plays out between two gunslingers and the surviving gunslinger's multiplier, from x2 up to x100, attaches to the wild. Three or more Great Train Robbery symbols award ten free spins. The three bonus rounds, Great Train Robbery, Duel at Dawn and Dead Man's Hand, each handle wilds and multipliers differently, and the max win can land from a single spin at any stage.

Wanted Dead or a Wild Features

• VS multiplier wilds: Expanding wilds where a duel attaches a x2 to x100 multiplier to the wild.
• Great Train Robbery: A free spins round with sticky wilds.
• Duel at Dawn: A round with more frequent VS symbols and sticky wild multipliers.
• Dead Man's Hand: A round that accumulates wilds and builds a multiplier, paying out across the final spins.

Wanted Dead or a Wild RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Wanted Dead or a Wild:

• RTP: 94.55%
• Volatility: High
• Reels / rows: 5x5
• Paylines: 15
• Max win: 12,500x stake
• Minimum stake at Midnite: From £0.20 per spin
• Mobile: Available on iOS and Android
• Provider: Hacksaw Gaming

Wanted Dead or a Wild Theme and Symbols

The setting is a stark Wild West, with a blood-red sky and a hand-drawn comic style. Symbols include an outlaw skull, a whiskey bottle and a bandit mask as the premiums, with card ranks as the lows, plus VS, scatter and bonus symbols. The colour scheme is built around red and black.

The soundtrack uses dark country guitar and effects such as distant gunfire. The presentation is one of the more atmospheric in the Hacksaw catalogue.

Games Like Wanted Dead or a Wild

• Le Bandit: Hacksaw Wild West slot with cluster pays and a 10,000x ceiling.
• Chaos Crew: Hacksaw slot with a similar 5x5 layout and high variance.
• Dead or Alive 2: NetEnt Wild West slot with sticky-wild free spins.
• *Lil Devil:* Big Time Gaming high-variance slot with expanding multiplier wilds.
• Duel at Dawn: Hacksaw-themed mechanics appear across several of the studio's high-volatility releases.

Wanted Dead or a Wild FAQs

What is the RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild?

The RTP on the Midnite version is 94.55%.

Who developed Wanted Dead or a Wild?

Hacksaw Gaming developed the game in-house.

How do you win on Wanted Dead or a Wild?

Match symbols on the 15 paylines, with VS expanding multiplier wilds and three bonus rounds holding the larger wins.

Is Wanted Dead or a Wild a high volatility slot?

Yes. It runs high volatility, rated 4 out of 5 by Hacksaw, with most of the potential in the bonus rounds.

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

The maximum win is 12,500x your stake, in line with Hacksaw's official figure, and can land from a single spin.

Can I play Wanted Dead or a Wild on mobile?

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