Hacksaw Gaming's own game page publishes four operator-selectable RTP configurations (96.38% down to 88.42%) for this Wild West slot — a rare case of the provider being fully transparent about the reduced-RTP variants operators can choose to run. Confirmed high volatility (4/5), 15 paylines on a 5x5 grid, and a 12,500x max win, all from the official page.
Wanted Dead or a Wild is Hacksaw Gaming's Wild West slot, and one of the most fully-disclosed entries on this site: the provider's own page confirms not one but four selectable RTP configurations (96.38%, 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42%), a 4-out-of-5 high-volatility rating, 15 paylines on a 5x5 grid, and a 12,500x maximum win — every headline spec sourced directly from Hacksaw Gaming.
The DuelReels mechanic, and reading a multi-RTP disclosure correctly
The game's signature feature is DuelReels: landing 'VS' symbols triggers a duel that, on a win, expands the relevant reel into an all-wild reel for that spin if it forms part of a winning combination. Combined with the 15-payline structure on a 5x5 grid, this produces bursts of high-value wins concentrated around the DuelReels trigger rather than steady incremental payouts — consistent with the confirmed 4/5 high-volatility rating.
Hacksaw Gaming publishing four distinct RTP tiers on its own game page is genuinely useful transparency, but it also means the single 'headline' RTP most review sites quote (typically the highest, 96.38%) is only one of at least four configurations actually available to operators. There is no way to know, without checking the specific casino's own in-game information screen, which of the four an individual operator has chosen to deploy — the gap between the best and worst confirmed configuration here is 7.96 percentage points, large enough to matter over meaningful volume.
Why this is the model disclosure other providers should match
We flag Hacksaw Gaming's approach here because it is closer to the standard this site would like every provider to meet: rather than publishing a single RTP figure and leaving the existence of lower operator-selectable tiers to third-party trackers to discover, the provider states the full range on its own page. It doesn't remove the underlying incentive problem — operators can still choose the lowest-paying tier — but it does mean a reader who checks the provider's own page gets the complete picture rather than a single, possibly best-case number.
Important: the RTP figures above are the provider's studio-level configuration. Return-to-player is a theoretical average calculated over millions of simulated spins or rounds — it says nothing about what happens in any single session, and it is not a guarantee any specific crypto casino runs that exact configuration. Providers that publish multiple RTP tiers (Pragmatic Play's Sweet Bonanza, Hacksaw Gaming's titles) explicitly confirm operators can select a lower-paying version of the same game. We verify what the provider states; we cannot verify which configuration any individual operator has actually deployed without a hands-on review of that specific casino.
Verified specs
- RTP (default / configurable): 96.38% / 94.55% / 92.33% / 88.42%
- Volatility: High (4/5)
- Paylines: 15, on a 5x5 grid
- Max win: 12,500x bet
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Frequently asked questions
What RTP configurations does Wanted Dead or a Wild have?
Four, confirmed on Hacksaw Gaming's own page: 96.38%, 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42%. Check the specific casino's in-game paytable to see which is deployed.
What is the max win on Wanted Dead or a Wild?
12,500x bet, confirmed on Hacksaw Gaming's own game page.