Hacksaw Gaming has carved out a niche with its gritty depictions of the Wild West, and its latest release, Bullets and Bounty, carries on that tradition. Known for dark, cinematic online slots like Wanted Dead or a Wild and Duel at Dawn, the studio now introduces players to Katherine “Quick Draw Kate” O’Callaghan, a fearless bounty hunter armed with her pistol “The Last Word.” Kate doesn’t fire first, but she’s always the quickest on the draw, making her a fitting centerpiece for this high-stakes adventure.

The action plays out on a 5×5 reel grid with 19 paylines, framed against a stormy desert wasteland. In the distance, a train moves through the desolate frontier while Kate stands at the side, cigarette in hand, waiting for the next outlaw to make a wrong move. The atmosphere is steeped in Hacksaw’s trademark gritty style, blending detailed character art with blood-red streak animations and gunshot effects that punctuate every duel.

Players can spin from $0.10 up to $100 per round, with a maximum payout of 20,000x the stake. Despite its harsh theme, the game operates on a low to medium volatility model and offers a default RTP of 96.27%, though lower operator versions are also available.

Symbols, Payouts, and Wild Reels

The paytable starts with four classic card suits, which grant 1x the stake for five-of-a-kind wins. Premium icons such as wagon wheels, skulls, pistols, hats, and sheriff badges increase the payout to between 2x and 10x. Wilds, VS symbols, and Bounty VS symbols all substitute for regular symbols, while landing a full line of five pays 30x the stake.

Where Bullets and Bounty sets itself apart is in its DuelReels mechanic. Whenever a VS or Bounty VS symbol lands and can form part of a win, it expands to cover the entire reel. These expanded reels act as wilds while initiating cinematic shootouts that determine multipliers.

  • Outlaw DuelReels: Triggered by standard VS symbols. The winning duelist’s multiplier, ranging from x2 to x100, is applied to the reel. Multiple DuelReels in the same win combine their multipliers for even bigger payouts.
  • Bounty DuelReels: Activated by Bounty VS symbols. Here, the Bounty Hunter faces off against an outlaw. Each victory allows her to absorb the outlaw’s multiplier and stack it onto her own, continuing up to three duels before applying the final multiplier to the reel.

Bonus Features: Three Paths to Riches

Bullets and Bounty comes loaded with multiple bonus modes, each offering its own spin on the duel mechanic.

True Grit Bonus

Triggered by landing 3 scatter (FS) symbols, this feature awards 10 free spins. Players can either accept the round or gamble it for a different prize, including instant multipliers or entry into another bonus. Within True Grit, progressive multipliers carry over between duels, meaning the Bounty Hunter’s most recent win becomes the starting multiplier for the next. Extra spins are also available: +2 spins for 2 scatters, +4 for 3 scatters.

Four Shots to Freedom

Landing 4 scatters activates this feature, awarding 10 free spins plus access to the Bullets & Bounty Bar. Each time the Bounty Hunter wins a duel, the bar progresses, unlocking four escalating levels of rewards:

  • Level 1: +3 spins and a DuelSpin with at least 2 VS symbols
  • Level 2: +3 spins and a DuelSpin with at least 3 VS symbols
  • Level 3: +3 spins and a DuelSpin with at least 4 VS symbols
  • Level 4: +3 spins and a DuelSpin with 5 guaranteed VS symbols

These DuelSpins occur immediately after being unlocked, delivering tense shootouts with high win potential.

Hidden Epic Bonus – “Go Ahead, Make Her Day”

This super feature is unlocked by 5 scatters, granting 10 spins. It begins at Level 1 of the Bullets & Bounty Bar and also includes progressive multipliers, making it the most lucrative mode in the game.

For those unwilling to wait for scatters, the developer provides a range of Feature Buy options. Players can boost bonus chances with Bonushunt Spins (3x the bet), guarantee at least two VS symbols with Bad Blood Spins (60x), or secure a Bounty VS with Draw or Die Spins (60x). Direct access to full bonus rounds is also available, with True Grit (70x) or Four Shots to Freedom (200x) buys.