300SPINS™ REVIEWBALANCEDWanted Dead or a Wild
Hacksaw Gaming
Wanted Dead or a Wild is a Hacksaw Gaming slot, and its 300SPINS™ profile is closest to Hardcore.
The slot is built on a 5x5 reel grid with 15 paylines and offers a theoretical maximum win of x12,500.
It also comes with special features such as Hold and Respin and Reel Split, adding locked-symbol bonus tension and reel-layout changes that reshape the win setup.
Verdict
BALANCEDPlayer Fit Spectrum
50/100
CasualBalancedHardcore
Based on the 300SPINS™ test, Wanted Dead or a Wild may sit between casual and hardcore play styles, with elements of both.
In addition, free-spin rounds returned relatively modest average multipliers in this test. This may suit players who value experiencing the feature more than the size of its payout.
About 300SPINS™
300SPINS™ uses 300 spins to explore the first impression of a single play session. We record win frequency, win multipliers and free-spin triggers to show the rhythm and character of early play.
Experienced RTP Deviation
RTP Deviation
94.67%
Below avg.Avg. (99.56%)Above avg.
Deviation measures how far this session’s RTP sits from the all-review average, whether above or below it.
This slot shows very little deviation from the average and is expected to offer an experience close to the norm, without either large wins or large losses.
About RTP Deviation
This analysis does not evaluate the slot's theoretical RTP or long-run return. It only measures how far the total return recorded in this 300-spin session was from the average of other eligible 300SPINS™ reviews conducted with the same method. A larger deviation may suggest a wider range of outcomes, but it does not establish the slot's actual volatility or predict future results.
Specifications
Characteristic
BALANCED
User Rating
2.9
Free Spin
1 Trigger
Jackpot
None
Reel Config
5x5
Paylines
15 Lines
RTP
96.38%
Volatility
Very High
Max Win
12,500x
Bonus Buy
80x
Demo Play
Wanted Dead or a Wild by Hacksaw Gaming
Wanted Dead or a Wild by Hacksaw Gaming
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Balance Timeline
300 Paid Spins300SPINS balance time-series chart for Wanted Dead or a Wild. The chart starts at 300, ends at 284, and bottoms at 144 on spin 215. Free spin trigger markers appear on spin 96.
300SPINS balance timelineSPIN 0Balance 300
Bonus Buy Efficiency
Avg. Minx81.6
Avg. Maxx129.1
LowExpectedHigh
Price x80
Experience Value
High Experience Value
Free spins triggered once during our 300-spin session. With a buy price of x80, buying offers a much shorter path if you mainly want to experience the free-spin feature.
Monetary Value
Weak Monetary Value
Free-spin payout strength and free-spin dependency were moderate compared with other slots in our 300SPINS reviews. The buy looks useful as access to the feature, but not an exceptional profit signal.
Free Spin Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Free Spin Profile
Dynamic Experience
Free spins were rare, so the feature felt more like a special moment than a regular part of the session. This creates a more dynamic free-spin experience, where waiting for the feature becomes part of the tension.
Free Spin Comparison
HARDCOREFree spin profile chart for Wanted Dead or a Wild. Free spins triggered once during our 300-spin session. The field average is 2.13. Free spin payout averaged 0.00x, against a field average of 64.5x.
Free Spin Hit Rate
Natural free spin triggers during 300 paid spins
1
TOP 20
6
SLOT
1
AVG.
2
BOTTOM
0
Free Spin Payout Multiplier
Average payout multiplier per free spin trigger
0.00x
TOP 20
181.2x
SLOT
0.00x
AVG.
64.5x
BOTTOM
11.9x
Free Spin Quadrant
FREQUENTFrequent
Strong
Quiet
Impact
SLOT
Hit Rate Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Play Rhythm
Dynamic Experience
Wins were less frequent, so the rhythm felt more selective and tension-driven. This creates a more dynamic play rhythm, where fewer but more meaningful moments carry the experience.
Rhythm Comparison
HARDCORE+Rhythm comparison chart for Wanted Dead or a Wild. Hit Rate is 19.7% against a field average of 27.0%, while Profit Hit Rate is 6.3% against a field average of 10.7%.
Hit Rate
Any winning paid spin
19.7%
TOP 20
44.0%
SLOT
19.7%
AVG.
27.0%
BOTTOM
12.6%
Profit Hit Rate
Paid spins returning more than the bet
6.3%
TOP 20
16.7%
SLOT
6.3%
AVG.
10.7%
BOTTOM
5.9%
Rhythm Quadrant
FREQUENTFrequent
Strong
Dry
Selective
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- Reel Config
- Irregular
- RTP
- 96.27%
- Paylines
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Payout Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Payout Profile
Dynamic Experience
The largest payout moment stood out clearly, giving the session a sharper peak. This creates a more dynamic payout profile, where the result is shaped by sharper swings and stronger payout movement.
Payout Comparison
HARDCORE+Payout comparison chart for Wanted Dead or a Wild. Max Payout is 150.0x against a field average of 101.0x, while Avg Payout is 4.81x against a field average of 4.51x.
Max Multiplier
Largest payout from a single paid spin
150.0x
TOP 20
300.1x
SLOT
150.0x
AVG.
101.0x
BOTTOM
17.1x
Average Multiplier
Average payout per paid spin
4.81x
TOP 20
10.4x
SLOT
4.81x
AVG.
4.51x
BOTTOM
1.52x
Payout Quadrant
SWINGPeak
Swing
Steady
Dynamic
SLOT
Dependency Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Dependency Profile
Dynamic Experience
A large share of the total payout came from bigger wins, making the result feel concentrated and high-impact. This creates a more dynamic dependency profile, where the session result leans heavily on specific high-impact moments.
Dependency Comparison
HARDCORE+Dependency comparison chart for Wanted Dead or a Wild. Free Spin Dependency is 0.0% against a field average of 30.6%, while Big Win Dependency is 67.1% against a field average of 50.0%.
Free Spin Dependency
Share of total payout that came from free spins
0.0%
TOP 20
72.2%
SLOT
0.0%
AVG.
30.6%
BOTTOM
0.1%
Big Win Dependency
Share of total payout that came from larger standout wins
67.1%
TOP 20
72.1%
SLOT
67.1%
AVG.
50.0%
BOTTOM
30.1%
Dependency Quadrant
BIG WINBonus
Loaded
Steady
Big Win
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Special Features
Feature Highlight: Hold and Respin
Hold and Respin, or 'Hold & Win', is one of the most popular core bonus game mechanics in modern slots. The essence of this feature, unlike traditional free spins, is to 'Hold' bonus symbols on the reels and 'Respin' the remaining empty spaces to fill up the screen. This system was popularized worldwide through 'Money Train 2's' 'Money Cart Bonus' and is the foundation for numerous developer-specific brand features like Wazdan's 'Hold the Jackpot™' and Playtech's 'Fire Blaze™'.
Feature Highlight: Reel Split
Reel Split is a powerful special feature where, upon meeting a specific condition, all symbols on a single reel are simultaneously 'split' in two. The core goal of this feature is to explosively increase the total 'Ways to Win' by treating the number of symbols on the split reel as double when calculating winning ways. This plays the role of instantly doubling the game's potential.
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User Rating
Community Score
2.9
/ 5.0
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About 300SPINS™ Reviews
300SPINS™ reviews are manually checked reports built around a consistent first-session test. The data comes from our own actual play sessions, not from provider sheets or third-party result feeds. Each review analyzes nine session metrics to describe how the slot behaved during our test run. These results do not represent the full mathematical profile of the game, so they should be read as structured first-session evidence rather than a final verdict on every possible outcome.