Grid / Paylines / And Bet Range
This slot unfolds on a 5×5 grid with 15 paylines. Wins require at least 3 matching symbols on a payline from the left. Bet range spans from €0.2 to €100 per spin, accommodating both low-stakes players and high-rollers. Turbo spins and autoplay are available for eligible players.
Symbols And Paytable
The Gun Chamber is the premium symbol, paying 2x, 10x, or 20x for 3, 4, or 5 of a kind. The Wild symbol also awards 20x for five of a kind and substitutes for all regular pay symbols.
| Symbol | 3 of a Kind | 4 of a Kind | 5 of a Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gun Chamber | 2x | 10x | 20x |
| Liquor Bottle | 1x | 5x | 10x |
| Moneybag | 1x | 5x | 10x |
| Bandit | 0.5x | 2.5x | 5x |
| Animal Skull | 0.5x | 2.5x | 5x |
| A / K / Q / J / 10 | 0.1x | 0.5x | 1x |
VS Multiplier Wilds – Base Game Spike
VS symbols land in the base game and expand to cover the full reel before turning wild. When two gunslingers duel, a random multiplier between x2 and x100 is awarded. If multiple VS wilds land in the same winning combo, multipliers stack – this is where the base game teeth show. A maxed x100 multiplier can crack serious payouts even outside the bonus rounds.
Three Bonus Rounds – Trigger / Rule / Outcome
The Great Train Robbery triggers on 3+ Train Robbery symbols. You receive 10 free spins with all wilds becoming sticky for the duration. This is the most predictable feature – medium volatility by Hacksaw’s scale.
Duel at Dawn requires 3+ Duel symbols and also grants 10 free spins. VS symbols land more frequently here than in the base game, though the extreme volatility means quiet stretches between duels.
Dead Man’s Hand triggers on 3+ Dead scatters. The feature unfolds in two phases. First, a Collect Phase plays like respins with 3 spins per cycle – you land wilds and multiplier symbols into meters, resetting the spin count each time you land a symbol. You can accumulate up to 20 wilds and a x31 multiplier. Once you hit 3 blanks in a row, you enter the Showdown phase: 3 final spins where collected wilds are placed in random configurations and all wins are boosted by your multiplier. This mechanic creates real tension – the multiplier build and final release define the round’s drama.
Bonus Buy Menu – All Three Features On Demand
Non-UK players can purchase any bonus round directly at any time. Each buy carries its own RTP tier.
| Feature | Cost | RTP |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Train Robbery | 80x stake | 96.27% |
| Duel at Dawn | 200x stake | 96.33% |
| Dead Man’s Hand | 400x stake | 96.43% |
RTP / Volatility / And Max Win
The headline RTP is 98%, well above average. Operators can adjust down to 96.38%, 94.55%, 92.33%, or 88.42% depending on market – check your casino’s version before committing. This is a high-volatility game (4 out of 5 on Hacksaw’s scale). Max win stands at 12500x your stake. Hit frequency is 19.36% – roughly one winning spin per five spins on average, which is lower than the industry norm. Long dry stretches between wins are the cost of entry here.
Atmosphere And Design
Hacksaw’s visual style suits the gritty wild west setting. The blood-soaked sky and stark reels create a bleaker, more serious tone than typical western slots. The modernized soundtrack adds unexpected flavor without veering into caricature. This is not a lighthearted saloon romp – it’s a tense, dusty standoff waiting to explode.
