Hacksaw Gaming · High volatility
Hacksaw Gaming's gritty Western is a high-variance monster with a cult following. Here's how its three bonus modes pay.
Updated June 2026 · tested by our review team
Wanted Dead or a Wild (Hacksaw Gaming, 96.38% RTP, high volatility, 12,500x stake max win) is available off GamStop at non-UK casinos. Read our full verdict, the game's real stats and a breakdown of how its features pay below.
| Developer | Hacksaw Gaming |
|---|---|
| RTP | 96.38% (operators may run 94.0% / 92.0%) |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | 12,500x stake |
| Reels / layout | 5×5 grid |
| Min / max bet | £0.10 — £100 per spin |
| Features | Three bonus modes, sticky wilds, multipliers, bonus buy |
| Released | 2022 |
Our verdict
Wanted Dead or a Wild is the slot that put Hacksaw Gaming on the map for serious bonus hunters. The base game is functional; the appeal is its free-spins selection, where you choose between three modes — The Great Train Robbery, A Fist Full of Multipliers and Dead Man's Hand.
Each mode handles wilds and multipliers differently, but all share an extreme 12,500x ceiling and the kind of volatility that can empty a balance fast or detonate spectacularly. It's a connoisseur's slot — punishing, but with huge top-end potential.
High-ceiling games reward patience, not chasing. Whatever you play, set a budget first and stake at a level your bankroll can absorb. New to these sites? Start with our slots not on GamStop guide or our non UK casino reviews.
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FAQ
Yes — Wanted Dead or a Wild is available at casinos licensed outside the UK that are not part of the GamStop network, so a GamStop self-exclusion will not block access. However, if you self-excluded because of gambling harm, we strongly recommend you keep that exclusion and seek support from GamCare rather than seeking out non-UK sites.
The default RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild is 96.38% (operators may run 94.0% / 92.0%). It is always worth checking the game's information panel before you play, as some operators run lower-RTP builds of the same game.
Yes. Wanted Dead or a Wild is a high-volatility slot, so wins are less frequent but can be much larger. It suits players comfortable with longer dry spells in pursuit of the bonus features.
The three free-spins modes are The Great Train Robbery, A Fist Full of Multipliers and Dead Man's Hand. They differ in how sticky wilds and multipliers behave — some favour steadier build-up, others chase the extreme top wins. You pick your mode when the bonus triggers.