Hacksaw Gaming's Wild West Showdown
Hacksaw Gaming's Bullets and Bounty introduces Outlaw DuelReels™ and Bounty DuelReels™ as its signature mechanic. When a VS or Bounty VS symbol lands, the entire reel transforms into a dramatic standoff between characters, awarding multipliers ranging from 2x to 100x. This isn't cosmetic theatre—these multipliers directly impact your winnings on every payline passing through that reel.
The mathematics behind the 96.27% base RTP become particularly interesting across the game's three main bonus modes. True Grit triggers with three FS scatters and presents a genuine strategic choice: accept 10 free spins with Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers, or gamble on a six-chamber revolver. Two chambers award the superior Four Shots to Freedom bonus, three chambers pay 5x your bet, one pays 10x, and one pays 20x. Players who always gamble maintain 96.26% RTP—virtually identical to those who never gamble.
Four Shots to Freedom (triggered by four FS scatters or successful gamble) operates through a Bullets & Bounty Bar system outside the main grid. Collect Bounty Hunter symbols to advance through four DuelSpin levels. Each level guarantees a minimum number of VS symbols on the next spin: Level 1 guarantees two, Level 2 guarantees three, escalating to five VS symbols at Level 4. Since VS symbols expand to full reels with multipliers, a Level 4 DuelSpin effectively creates a full grid of multiplier reels—the pathway to the 20,000x maximum win.
The hidden Go Ahead, Make Her Day epic bonus requires five FS scatters—statistically rare but devastatingly powerful. You begin at DuelSpin Level 1 with Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers already active, combining the best elements of both primary bonuses.
Medium-low volatility (2 out of 5 stars) means frequent smaller wins punctuated by occasional large multiplier combinations. The 19 paylines create multiple opportunities per spin, with patterns including straight lines, V-shapes, zigzags, and diamond formations. Card suit symbols (Spades, Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds) pay 0.02x to 0.10x for three to five matches, whilst thematic symbols escalate: Wagon Wheels pay up to 0.20x, Bull Skulls 0.25x, Whiskey Bottles 0.30x, Cowboy Hats 0.50x, and Sheriff Badges reach 1.00x for five symbols.
Wild symbols (red dynamite bundles) substitute for all pay symbols and award 3.00x for five matches. VS and Bounty VS symbols also pay 3.00x for five whilst triggering their reel-expanding duel mechanics. The distinction: Outlaw DuelReels add their multipliers together when multiple appear in a winning combination, whilst only one Bounty Hunter multiplier applies per win—but Bounty Hunter multipliers persist and grow progressively in certain bonus modes.
Hacksaw Gaming provides extensive feature buy options. Bonushunt Featurespins™ at 0.15x bet makes bonus triggers five times more likely. Bad Blood Featurespins™ at 3x bet guarantees at least two VS or Bounty VS symbols every spin. Draw or Die Featurespins™ at 3x bet guarantees at least one Bounty VS symbol per spin. Direct bonus purchases range from €7.00 for True Grit to €20.00 for Four Shots to Freedom (at €2.00 base bet).
The game's technical execution supports its mechanical depth. Keyboard shortcuts provide rapid access: SHIFT+B opens bonus buy menu, SHIFT+A activates autoplay, SHIFT+T toggles turbo mode. The autoplay system includes granular stop conditions: halt on special feature wins, set loss limits from 5x to 50x bet, or establish single win limits up to 75x bet. Complete keyboard navigation ensures accessibility for motor-impaired players, whilst detailed text descriptions support screen readers.
Katherine O'Callaghan's character anchors the thematic presentation. Her backstory—surviving a four-man shootout before opponents drew their weapons—reflects the game's mechanical philosophy: calculated risk over reckless aggression. The desert landscape at dusk, weathered wooden frames, and aged wanted poster aesthetics create atmospheric consistency without sacrificing interface clarity.
For strategic play, understanding DuelReel multiplier accumulation proves essential. In base game, multiple Outlaw DuelReels in a single payline add their multipliers (a 7x and 9x combination yields 16x total). During Four Shots to Freedom, focus shifts to advancing DuelSpin levels rapidly—each level guarantees more VS symbols, exponentially increasing multiplier coverage. The Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers in True Grit and the hidden epic bonus grow with each cascade, rewarding extended bonus rounds.
Bet limits span €0.10 to €50.00, though feature buys can exceed maximum bet limits. This range accommodates cautious exploration at minimum stakes whilst allowing aggressive pursuit of the 20,000x potential at higher denominations. The 96.27% base RTP positions Bullets and Bounty in the industry's fair-return category, with bonus buy RTPs ranging from 96.24% to 96.36% depending on strategy.
Medium-low volatility ensures frequent wins with occasional large multiplier strikes
Bullets and Bounty is a game of chance with a 96.27% theoretical return to player over extended play. The 20,000x maximum win represents statistical possibility, not guaranteed outcome. Set deposit limits before playing. Gambling should remain entertainment, never financial strategy. If gaming becomes problematic, seek support from recognised organisations. Players must be 18+ or meet local legal age requirements. Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
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