How to Play Wanted Dead or a Wild

Q: What's the minimum bet in Wanted Dead or a Wild?

The minimum bet is €0.20 per spin.

Q: How do I trigger Dead Mode?

Land 3+ VS scatter symbols anywhere on the grid anywhere on the reels.

A hands-on Wanted Dead or a Wild guide for beginners: how to set your bet, what Duel at Dawn Free Spins does, and how to activate Dead Mode for big wins.

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How to Begin

Set Your Bet

Choose your stake between €0.20 and €100 per spin.

Spin the Reels

Press the Spin button to start. Wanted Dead or a Wild uses a 5 reels × 5 rows grid with Cluster Pays (5+ symbols).

Watch for Duel at Dawn Free Spins

Land 3 or more VS scatter symbols to trigger Duel at Dawn free spins. Choose between Dead or Wild mode — each offering a different balance of risk and reward with unique modifier features.

Trigger Dead Mode

Land 3+ VS scatter symbols anywhere on the grid to activate 8 free spins (choice: Dead or Wild mode) Dead Mode.

Feature Deep Dive

1️⃣
Duel at Dawn Free Spins
Land 3 or more VS scatter symbols to trigger Duel at Dawn free spins. Choose between Dead or Wild mode — each offering a different balance of risk and reward with unique modifier features.
2️⃣
Wanted Wilds with Multipliers
Wild symbols carry random multipliers starting at 1× that increase each time they contribute to a win. Multiple wilds in a single cluster combine their multipliers together for explosive payouts.
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Dead Mode
In Dead Mode free spins, the grid starts smaller and expands with each spin. Sticky multiplier wilds remain in place for the entire bonus. A higher-risk mode with concentrated win potential.

Bet Range & Payouts

Minimum Bet

€0.20

Maximum Bet

€100

Grid

5 reels × 5 rows

Paylines

Cluster Pays (5+ symbols)

Max Win

12,500× stake

Wild Mode Cost

80× stake

Getting Started Tips

Start your Wanted Dead or a Wild journey with the free demo to learn the mechanics without risking real money.

How Wanted Dead or a Wild Works

Wanted Dead or a Wild features a 5 reels × 5 rows grid with Cluster Pays (5+ symbols).

The Duel at Dawn Free Spins is the game's signature mechanic. Land 3 or more VS scatter symbols to trigger Duel at Dawn free spins. Choose between Dead or Wild mode — each offering a different balance of risk and reward with unique modifier features.

The Wanted Wilds with Multipliers adds another layer of excitement. Wild symbols carry random multipliers starting at 1× that increase each time they contribute to a win. Multiple wilds in a single cluster combine their multipliers together for explosive payouts.

Grid Layout

Wanted Dead or a Wild uses a 5 reels × 5 rows layout. Symbols drop into position after each spin, with Cluster Pays (5+ symbols) determining wins.

A hands-on Wanted Dead or a Wild guide for beginners: how to set your bet, what Duel at Dawn Free Spins does, and how to activate Dead Mode for big wins.