The "Wanted Dead or Alive" phenomenon is a musical concept that evokes images of freedom, rebellion, and adventure. It’s no surprise then, that this same spirit has inspired an online slot machine by the name of "Wanted Dead Or A Wild". Developed by one of the leading software providers in the industry, this game brings together elements of classic Westerns, rock music, and play gaming excitement to create a unique experience for players.
Theme and Design
At first glance, the theme appears to be centered around the idea of outlaws and lawmen. The reels are set against a backdrop of an open range landscape, complete with rocky terrain, cacti, and a few stray tumbleweeds. However, as the game unfolds, it becomes clear that there’s more to this tale than initially meets the eye.
The symbols used in "Wanted Dead Or A Wild" reflect the Western theme perfectly. We see iconic figures from the Old West like gunslingers, cowboys, and saloon girls, all rendered in colorful cartoonish style. The lower-paying symbols are depicted as playing cards, which is a departure from more traditional slots where suits or numbers might be used.
One notable aspect of "Wanted Dead Or A Wild" is its emphasis on rock music. Pay attention to the audio cues during gameplay and you’ll notice that they’re reminiscent of classic rock anthems – an interesting blend of sound effects that enhance the overall gaming experience without distracting from it.
Symbols
The symbols in this game are divided into two categories: high-paying and low-paying. The former includes the likes of the Gunslinger, which holds court as the highest paying symbol at 2x to 5 times the total bet for five appearances on an active payline. Other high-end icons feature a Saloon Girl (1.25 -3x), Sheriff’s Hat (0.75-2.5x), and Pistols (0.6-2x).
Meanwhile, lower-paying symbols take the form of Jacks through Aces. These offer payouts ranging from 0.4 to 1.6 times the total bet for five appearances on an active line.
Payouts
Winning combinations in "Wanted Dead Or A Wild" can occur along a total of nine possible lines. Line pays left-to-right and any win is multiplied by the number of coins played per spin, with all prizes listed as multiples of that initial stake amount. Note, however, that winning amounts increase exponentially based on how much you wager – not in your favor this time.
For instance:
- With one coin bet and a maximum payout of 500x total bet:
- A Jacks/ Queens or any Kings through Aces appearing five times will result in 8-50.00
- The Saloon Girl icon appears at least 5 times, for the corresponding wins: (100)
- When betting multiple coins – let’s say ten:
Now we get:
+ Five identical cards are paid as high as £1,250 per coin when there were five such symbols that appeared. If you used all 10 available credits in your slot machine bet this can be around a max of $12.50
Wilds
The game offers two wild symbol types – one for each theme:
- A Wild Pistols icon appears whenever the Gunslinger (the highest-paying High-Paying Symbol) isn’t on display and replaces other high-paying symbols or any other basic playing card icons as per usual rules.
- Sheriff’s Hat which only will replace Saloon Girl and low paid Jack/Ace/ King, Queen.