Wanted Dead or a Wild is a western-themed video slot machine developed by Pragmatic Play. The game boasts an immersive and exciting experience, transporting players to the lawless lands of the Old American West.
Theme and Design
The theme of the game revolves around outlaws, gunslingers, and sheriffs in pursuit of notorious villains. The design incorporates high-definition graphics with vibrant colors and detailed animations, creating a visually striking representation of the Wild West Wanted Dead Or A Wild era. Players are surrounded by the dusty roads, wanted posters, bandits’ hideouts, and sheriff’s badges.
Symbols
The game features a variety of symbols inspired by the Old American West:
- High-paying symbols:
- Gunslinger (5x payout)
- Outlaw’s Mask (4x payout)
- Sheriff’s Badge (3x payout)
- Medium-paying symbols:
- Pistols
- Bandits’ Horses
- Wanted Posters
- Low-paying symbols:
- Standard Playing Cards
Payouts
Wanted Dead or a Wild offers payouts for combinations of matching symbols, following the typical slot machine payout structure:
- Three in a row: 2x bet amount
- Four in a row: 4x bet amount
- Five in a row (top paying symbol): up to 2000x
Wilds
The Gunslinger Wild is represented by the character of the gunslinger, and it substitutes for all symbols except Scatters.
- Wanted Dead or Alive Bonus: Two scatter symbols (Sheriff’s Badge) appear anywhere on reels one and five; a bonus round begins with a 4x multiplier applied.
- Wild Multiplier Free Spins : The Gunslinger appears at random positions on the reels during play, providing a wild multiplier feature.
Bonus Features
The game has several exciting bonus features:
- Free Spins Feature: Players can win up to 20 free spins by landing scatter symbols (Sheriff’s Badge) anywhere in view.
- Pick-Your-Side Mission Free Spins : After spinning the initial reel, players choose whether they want Sheriff’s or Outlaw’s Bonus features.
Scatters
The Scatter Symbol is represented by two silver stars on a Sheriff’s badge:
- Landing three scatter symbols initiates 10 free spins with x5 multiplier applied.
- Two scatters initiate 20 free spins.
- Three scatters begin the "Wanted Dead or Alive" bonus round.
Gameplay and Betting Range
Players can choose from various betting options:
- Betting Ranges: Between $0.09 to $45 per spin
- Line Bet Max : $9
The game has a standard 5×3 reel grid with ten winning lines active at all times.
Volatility
Wanted Dead or A Wild exhibits medium-high volatility, as evident from its:
- High-paying symbols (Gunslinger and Outlaw’s Mask)
- Large maximum payout
- Frequent free spins
RTP and Max Win Potential
- RTP: 96.5%
- Max Payout: Up to $2000 for five in a row with highest paying symbol