Wanted Dead or a Wild at a glance
Every figure below is the provider's published default configuration, cross-checked against independent slot databases. Where published sources disagree, we say so rather than picking the flattering number.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Game name | Wanted Dead or a Wild |
| Provider | Hacksaw Gaming |
| Release year | 2021 |
| RTP (default build) | 96.38% |
| Other certified RTP builds | 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42% builds also exist |
| Volatility | High (4/5) |
| Maximum win | 12,500x |
| Reels and rows | 5x5 |
| Paylines / ways | 15 fixed paylines |
| Minimum stake | C$0.20 |
| Maximum stake | C$100 |
| Hit frequency | 19.36% |
| Theme | A gritty spaghetti-western outlaw story |
| Demo mode at Oxibet | Yes, once you are logged in |
| Mobile | Playable in iOS and Android browsers |
| Account currency | Canadian dollars (CAD) |
Most slots ship in more than one certified RTP build, and the version in a given lobby depends on what the operator licensed. The figure above is the provider's default configuration — always open the game's own info panel and check the RTP shown there before you play.
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What playing Wanted Dead or a Wild is actually like
Wanted Dead or a Wild is the game on this page most likely to make a new player close the tab, and we would rather tell you that up front. Four spins in five return nothing — the published hit frequency is 19.36%. What you are buying with those dead spins is access to three genuinely different bonus rounds and full-reel wild multipliers that reach 100x. When two DuelReels land together in the base game the win can be startling. When Dead Man's Hand triggers, you understand why the game has the reputation it does. But most sessions do not include either. Small stakes, a deposit limit set before you start, and no chasing.
How Wanted Dead or a Wild works
The base game is a 5x5 grid with 15 fixed paylines and a deliberately harsh symbol distribution. The thing to watch for is the DuelReel: a complete reel turning wild and carrying a multiplier between 2x and 100x. Land two DuelReels on the same spin and the multipliers are combined, which is where the base game's occasional large hits come from.
Three scatters open a wheel that decides which of three bonus rounds you get. The Great Train Robbery is the friendliest, building sticky wilds across the round. Duel at Dawn sits in the middle, upgrading wild multipliers as it goes. Dead Man's Hand is the one players chase — the rarest to land and the only one with a realistic path to the 12,500x ceiling.
The features that matter
DuelReels
Full-reel wilds that carry a multiplier from 2x up to 100x. Two or more on the same spin have their multipliers combined.
The Great Train Robbery
The lowest-variance of the three bonus rounds. Sticky wilds accumulate across the spins.
Duel at Dawn
The middle tier. Wild multipliers upgrade as the round progresses.
Dead Man's Hand
The highest-variance round and the only realistic route to the 12,500x cap. Rarely triggered, occasionally spectacular.
RTP, volatility and what they mean for your session
Be clear-eyed about this one. Hacksaw rates it 4 out of 5 for volatility and publishes a 19.36% hit frequency, which in practice means long stretches of nothing punctuated by occasional sharp wins. It rewards small stakes and patience, and it punishes chasing. If you have never played a Hacksaw title before, set a deposit limit first and start at the C$0.20 minimum to see how the rhythm feels before you scale up.
Two definitions worth being precise about, because they get used loosely. RTP is the theoretical percentage of all money wagered that a game returns over millions of spins — it tells you nothing about your next hundred. Volatility describes how that return is distributed: low volatility pays small and often, high volatility pays rarely and large. Volatility is the number that actually shapes a session. Every slot in our lobby runs on RNG software certified by independent testing laboratories, and neither we nor you can influence the outcome of a spin.
How to play Wanted Dead or a Wild at Oxibet Casino
At Oxibet Casino we make deposits fast, simple and secure so you can get straight to playing. Here is the whole route from new account to first spin:
Open your account
Register and set Canadian dollars as your account currency. That choice is permanent, so getting it right at sign-up saves you conversion fees for the life of the account — our sign-up guide walks through the form.
Decide on the welcome offer
Our casino welcome offer is a 400% match up to C$1,500 plus 240 free spins, and you opt in at the cashier before your first deposit confirms. Read the wagering terms on our bonuses page first.
Deposit in CAD
Interac e-Transfer is instant and free from our side, with a C$10 minimum. Cards, e-wallets and eight cryptocurrencies also work — see all twenty of our payment methods.
Set your limits before you spin
Deposit, loss and session limits live in your account settings and take about ten seconds to configure.
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Search the lobby by name or filter by Hacksaw Gaming. Demo mode runs on virtual credits so you can learn the mechanics before committing real funds.
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Common questions about Wanted Dead or a Wild
What is the RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild?
96.38% on Hacksaw Gaming's default build. Three lower configurations are certified — 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42% — and the low builds are in wide circulation, so checking the in-game info panel matters more on this title than most.
What is the hit frequency?
19.36%, meaning roughly one spin in five produces a win. This is low even by high-volatility standards and is a deliberate part of the game's design.
What are the three bonus rounds?
The Great Train Robbery (lowest variance, sticky wilds), Duel at Dawn (medium, upgrading wild multipliers) and Dead Man's Hand (highest variance, the route to the 12,500x maximum).
Is there a feature buy?
Hacksaw offers a Feature Buy on this title, though availability depends on the jurisdiction and the operator's configuration. Where it is available, the RTP of the purchased feature differs from the base-game RTP.
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