The Wanted Dead or a Wild slot machine is an online casino game that combines a Western-themed narrative with classic slot gameplay elements. Developed by Pragmatic Play, a well-known provider of iGaming software solutions, this game aims to provide players with engaging and rewarding gaming experience.
Game Theme and Design
The design of the Wanted Dead or Alive Wild slot machine adheres Wanted Dead Or A Wild closely to its theme of the Old West. The backdrop features an image of a bustling street scene in what appears to be the 19th-century American frontier town, complete with wooden buildings and swinging saloon doors. Symbols also reflect this Western setting, including cowboy hats, six-shooters, wanted posters, horses, lassos, sheriff’s badges, cigars, playing cards (Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs), and the iconic Wild symbol of a female gunslinger.
The slot machine has five reels, with each reel hosting three rows of symbols. The grid can accommodate up to 243 paylines in total, although these are dynamic, meaning that they are fixed but change for each spin based on certain winning combinations. Additionally, this game offers several betting options and adjustable wagering amounts.
Symbols
The slot has a variety of standard symbol categories:
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High-paying symbols : These include the female gunslinger (Wild), horses (worth 5x to 25x), lassos (3x to 10x), sheriff’s badges (2x to 7x), cigars (1x to 4x) and six-shooters (0.5x to 2x).
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Standard symbols : These are represented by Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, Spades playing cards.
The game also features several low-paying symbol variations that appear on each reel:
- The letter ‘W’ is the highest paying of these with a prize of 1x to 4x.
- Letters ‘T,’ ‘O’, and ‘D’ pay between 0.5x to 2x, while other letters (‘E’, ‘H’, ‘A’, ‘I’, ‘N’) are worth much less (0.05x to 0.25).
Payouts
Players can adjust their bet amounts before spinning the reels, with a maximum of $100 per spin and minimum of $1. Winning combinations across paylines award cash prizes as follows:
- High-paying symbols: Horse = 5-50 coins, Lasso = 10-250 coins.
- Standard Symbols: A-K playing cards offer between 3x to 20x their value for a win.
Wilds and Scatters
In the game:
- Female Gunslinger Wild symbol : This replaces all standard symbols when it appears on reels (1, 2 or both), enhancing winning chances by triggering more wins.
- Scatter Bonus Symbol : This is denoted by the "Wanted" sign; three of them anywhere on the screen activate Free Spins feature.
Bonus Features
Upon getting:
- Three or More Scatter Symbols (‘Wanted’ bonus symbol) at any spot, Free spins begin with 8-15 games (dependent upon how many scatters were captured). The player’s current coin total is multiplied by a given multiplier in each spin to determine winnings from the extra rounds. During free spins: The Wild symbol also appears on reels as additional wilds and serves as an additional factor for enhanced winning potential.
Free Spins
- In addition to Free Spins mentioned above, there are 6 special feature bonuses hidden in specific scatter bonus combinations (3x) at designated "bonus" zones – two of which can appear per spin when you land the Scatter: These six features award between x20 and x10 times bet with an additional extra respin.
- The free spins can be reactivated after every 6 non-winning games, although this also triggers a possible bonus activation in that single instance.
RTP (Return to Player) Volatility
According to Pragmatic Play’s data sheet, Wanted Dead or Alive Wild has the following RTP statistics:
- Low variance – Very low probability of occurrence wins. The overall return value is given as 96%.
Thus this slot machine can be described as ‘medium volatility’.