Belle of the Bounty Board
Bullets and Bounty delivers an authentic Wild West showdown experience through Hacksaw Gaming's innovative DuelReels™ mechanics. This 5x3 slot with 19 paylines transforms standard spinning into stone-cold standoffs where every VS symbol triggers an expanding reel duel.
The game centres around Katherine O'Callaghan, a bounty hunter who earned her reputation surviving a four-man shootout. Her presence on the reels signals the potential for Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers that can stack up to the maximum 20,000x bet payout.
When VS or Bounty VS symbols land, they expand to cover entire reels, creating duels with multipliers ranging from 2x to 100x:
Multiple Outlaw DuelReels in a winning combination add their multipliers together
3 FS scatters trigger a choice: take 10 free spins with Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers or gamble on a 6-chamber revolver for bigger rewards including the Four Shots to Freedom bonus.
4 FS scatters award 10 spins with the Bullets & Bounty Bar. Collect bounty hunters to unlock DuelSpin levels, each guaranteeing 2-5 VS symbols plus 3 extra spins.
Landing 5 FS scatters triggers "Go Ahead, Make Her Day" - 10 free spins starting at DuelSpin Level 1 with Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers active from the first spin.
Activate for 1.5x bet to make each spin 5 times more likely to trigger a bonus. Alternative modes include Bad Blood (guarantees 2+ VS symbols) and Draw or Die (guarantees 1+ Bounty VS).
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Developer | Hacksaw Gaming |
| RTP (Base Game) | 96.27% |
| RTP (Four Shots Bonus Buy) | 96.30% |
| RTP (Bad Blood FeatureSpins) | 96.36% |
| Volatility Rating | 2 out of 5 stars (Medium) |
| Maximum Win | 20,000x bet |
| Paylines | 19 fixed paylines |
| Grid Layout | 5 reels, 3 rows |
| Minimum Bet | £0.10 |
| Maximum Bet | £50.00 |
| Wild Symbol Payout | 3.00x for 5 symbols |
| Top Symbol (Sheriff Badge) | 1.00x for 5 symbols |
Bullets and Bounty features a two-tier symbol structure that reflects the harsh economics of frontier justice. Low-paying card suits (Spade, Heart, Club, Diamond) return 0.02x to 0.10x for combinations of 3-5 symbols. The thematic symbols escalate value significantly:
The DuelReels™ system fundamentally changes how wins accumulate compared to traditional slots. A single VS symbol transforms an entire reel into a wild-substitute position with an attached multiplier. The critical strategic element: only one VS or Bounty VS can land per reel, meaning optimal scenarios involve multiple reels triggering simultaneously.
During base gameplay, landing two Outlaw DuelReels on reels 1 and 3 with multipliers of 12x and 7x respectively would add to 19x total if both contribute to the same winning payline. This additive multiplier mechanic creates exponential win potential when combined with the higher-value symbols like the Sheriff Badge or Wild dynamite.
The Bounty DuelReels function identically to Outlaw versions but appear through different trigger symbols. The distinction becomes crucial during bonus rounds where Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers can stack with DuelReel multipliers for combined effects exceeding 100x on individual spins.
The True Grit bonus presents an immediate strategic decision. Accepting the guaranteed 10 free spins provides a 96.26% RTP with Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers that increase with each Bounty VS appearance. Alternatively, gambling spins the revolver cylinder with four outcomes:
Statistically, the gamble maintains 96.26% RTP whether you always gamble or never gamble, making it a pure volatility preference rather than a mathematical edge decision.
This premium bonus activates the Bullets & Bounty Bar alongside the standard 5x3 grid. During the 10 free spins, landing Bounty Hunter symbols fills progress bars. Reaching thresholds triggers DuelSpin levels:
Each DuelSpin guarantees full-reel VS expansions with multipliers, creating the highest win potential scenarios in the game
Hacksaw Gaming implements three purchasable FeatureSpins modes that modify base game behaviour without committing to full bonus buys:
BonusHunt FeatureSpins™ (1.5x bet): Increases scatter appearance rate by 5x. At a £2.00 base bet, this costs £0.30 per spin. RTP varies from 96.24% (never gambling) to 96.33% (always gambling True Grit bonuses).
Bad Blood FeatureSpins™ (3x bet): Guarantees minimum 2 VS symbols (either standard or Bounty VS) land on every spin. This mode achieves the highest RTP at 96.36%, making it mathematically optimal for extended sessions.
Draw or Die FeatureSpins™ (3x bet): Guarantees minimum 1 Bounty VS symbol per spin. Higher volatility than Bad Blood with 96.29% RTP, suited for players specifically targeting Progressive Bounty Hunter Multiplier accumulation.
The 19 paylines follow non-standard patterns that create multiple evaluation paths across the 5x3 grid. Unlike traditional left-to-right slots, Bullets and Bounty incorporates V-shaped, inverted V, zigzag, and diamond formation paylines. This structure means symbols in positions 2-2 (centre of reel 2) and 4-2 (centre of reel 4) participate in more paylines than corner positions.
When DuelReels expand to cover entire reels, they effectively contribute to all paylines that intersect that reel position. A DuelReel on reel 3 (centre reel) participates in all 19 paylines, maximising multiplier application potential. This geometric consideration makes centre-reel VS triggers statistically more valuable than edge-reel triggers.
Bullets and Bounty is a game of chance with a house edge reflected in its 96.27% RTP. The 20,000x maximum win represents an extreme statistical outlier. Medium volatility (2/5 stars) indicates relatively frequent smaller wins with occasional larger payouts. Set deposit limits before playing and never chase losses. Gambling should be entertainment, not income generation.