What Wanted Dead or a Wild actually is — its provider-published RTP, volatility and mechanics, described from the facts, with honest tips and responsible-play guidance. No score, no affiliate link.
Return to player · provider-published
96.38%house edge ≈ 3.62%
Not verified by Atlas. Hacksaw Gaming's default version; lower versions (about 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42%) exist, so the value depends on the casino. The feature-buy is not offered at UK-licensed casinos. Check the game's info (‘i’) screen.
Volatility
Highrare, bigger wins; long dry spells
The facts
Provider
Hacksaw Gaming · released 2023. See game providers and which UK casinos carry them.
Layout & max win
5 reels · 5 rows · 15 paylines. Advertised maximum win: 12,500× your stake — a ceiling reached very rarely, not a target.
Theme
Wild West gunslingers.
Features
Three free-spins modes trading frequency for volatility · Sticky wilds with rising multipliers · Duel wilds and special expanding symbols · Feature buy — not available at UK-licensed casinos.
How Wanted Dead or a Wild works
Wanted Dead or a Wild is a modern high-volatility slot built around three bonus modes — The Great Train Robbery, Dead Man's Hand and Duel at Dawn — that trade how often they hit against how big they can pay.
Inside the bonuses, sticky wilds carry multipliers that climb as more wilds land, and duel/expanding symbols can clear whole sections of the grid. The 12,500× ceiling comes from stacking those multipliers, which happens rarely.
Where to find Hacksaw Gaming games
These UK casinos Atlas tracks list Hacksaw Gaming among their game providers, so they carry this studio’s titles. That does not guarantee this exact game is in their lobby — availability changes and can vary — so check at the casino. Order is alphabetical, never a ranking.
These are not a way to “beat” the game — no strategy changes a random number generator. They are about understanding the maths and staying in control:
Tip 1
High volatility with a modern, swingy feel — the base game is quiet and the value is in the bonuses. Keep stakes small so a dry run doesn't end things quickly.
Tip 2
Hacksaw ships several RTP versions (from ~96.4% down to ~88.4%) — the gap is huge over time, so check which one your casino runs.
Stay in control
The feature-buy offered in some markets is not available at UK-licensed casinos. Set your limits first; the multipliers are random, not skill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Wanted Dead or a Wild?
Hacksaw's default is 96.38%, but lower versions (about 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42%) exist. The version that applies to you is on the game's info screen — check it.
Can you buy the bonus in the UK?
No. The feature-buy available in some markets is not offered at UK-licensed casinos, where buying bonus features is not permitted.
Is Wanted Dead or a Wild high volatility?
Yes — Hacksaw rate it high (4 out of 5). Wins concentrate in the three bonus modes and the 12,500× ceiling is rare, so expect swingy sessions.
Source & confidence. Hacksaw Gaming game information and public provider/industry data. Verified 2026-07. Confidence: High — corroborated across multiple public sources including Hacksaw (checked 2026-07); multiple RTP versions and UK-restricted buy, so verify on the game's info screen. RTP figures are the provider’s published values, shown for information — the value that applies to you is on the game’s own info screen at your casino. 18+ · please gamble responsibly.