The deadliest bounty hunter in the Wild West earned her name surviving a four-man shootout before they even cleared leather. Armed with her black revolver "The Last Word", Kate never pulls first—just pulls fast. Death has a soft spot for her, and outlaws know crossing her is the last mistake they'll ever make.
When a VS or Bounty VS symbol lands, the entire reel transforms into a dramatic showdown between bounty hunter and outlaw. The surviving duelist's multiplier applies to all wins on that reel. This is not a standard expanding wild—it's a complete reel transformation with dynamic multipliers.
Multiple Outlaw DuelReels in a single winning combination add their multipliers together. Land three DuelReels with 10x, 15x, and 20x multipliers, and your win gets multiplied by 45x total.
Triggered by 3 FS scatter symbols. Choose your fate: take 10 free spins with Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers, or test your luck with the revolver gamble. Each FS scatter during the bonus awards 2 extra spins, while 3 scatters give you 4 more spins.
Land 4 FS scatters or win the gamble to unlock 10 free spins with the Bullets & Bounty Bar. Collect bounty hunter symbols to progress through 4 DuelSpin levels, each guaranteeing more VS symbols and awarding 3 extra spins.
The rarest trigger in the game—5 FS scatter symbols activate "Go Ahead, Make Her Day". Start with 10 free spins at DuelSpin Level 1, featuring Progressive Bounty Hunter Multipliers that can reach astronomical heights.
Spin the six-chamber revolver in True Grit bonus. Each chamber holds a different fate:
After extensive testing of Bullets and Bounty, the DuelReels mechanic proves to be more than aesthetic flair—it fundamentally alters the mathematical model of standard expanding wilds. Unlike typical slots where expanding symbols simply fill reels, each DuelReel carries independent multipliers ranging from 2x to 100x, with multiple DuelReels adding their values together rather than multiplying them.
Landing three simultaneous DuelReels with high multipliers creates win potential that exceeds traditional expanding wild mechanics. In one documented session, three DuelReels showing 20x, 25x, and 15x multipliers combined for a 60x total multiplier on a full payline of Sheriff Badge symbols (base payout 1.00x for five symbols), resulting in a 60.00x total win from a single spin.
The 2-out-of-5 volatility rating appears contradictory given the 20,000x maximum win potential. Testing reveals this stems from the base game's frequent small wins through the 19 paylines combined with regular DuelReel triggers. The low-to-medium volatility applies to base gameplay, while bonus features—particularly Four Shots to Freedom with its progressive DuelSpin levels—introduce high-variance elements.
The base game operates at 96.27% RTP, but specific feature buy options alter this significantly. Bad Blood FeatureSpins reaches 96.36% RTP by guaranteeing at least two VS symbols per spin, effectively increasing DuelReel frequency. The Draw or Die FeatureSpins, despite its higher volatility rating, settles at 96.29% RTP due to guaranteeing Bounty VS symbols which trigger the higher-paying Bounty Hunter multipliers.
The revolver gamble presents an interesting strategic choice. With four chambers (1-2 and 3-4) offering outcomes, you have a 66.67% chance of winning something versus taking guaranteed free spins. Chambers 1-2 upgrade you to Four Shots to Freedom bonus, while chambers 3-6 provide instant cash prizes of 5x, 5x, 10x, and 20x respectively. The mathematical expectation of the gamble versus taking free spins depends on your risk tolerance and session bankroll.
This feature in True Grit and the Hidden Epic Bonus increases the Bounty Hunter multiplier with each appearance during free spins. Starting at the base multiplier range (2x-100x), each subsequent Bounty Hunter DuelReel adds to a progressive counter. In testing, this mechanic produced the highest single-spin wins, with one session reaching a 247x total win through accumulated progressive multipliers on multiple DuelReels.
Exclusive to Four Shots to Freedom, this collection system sits outside the main grid. Each bounty hunter symbol that lands adds to the bar. Collecting 2 hunters triggers DuelSpin Level 1 (guarantees 2 VS symbols), 3 hunters unlocks Level 2 (3 VS symbols), 4 hunters reaches Level 3 (4 VS symbols), and 5 hunters maxes out at Level 4 (5 VS symbols—a full screen of DuelReels).
The paytable reveals an unusual weighting. Low-paying card suits (Spade, Heart, Club, Diamond) all share identical payouts: 0.02x for three, 0.05x for four, 0.10x for five. Mid-tier themed symbols show more variance—Wagon Wheel pays 0.20x for five symbols, while Sheriff Badge jumps to 1.00x for five. The Wild, VS, and Bounty VS symbols all share the top payout of 3.00x for five symbols, emphasising that their real value comes from special functions rather than direct payouts.
BonusHunt FeatureSpins costs just 1.5x base bet (€0.30 on €0.20 bet) and increases bonus trigger probability by 5x—the most cost-effective entry point. Bad Blood and Draw or Die both cost 30x base bet (€6.00) but guarantee VS symbol appearances every spin, effectively creating a modified base game with forced DuelReel triggers. True Grit at 35x base bet (€7.00) provides direct bonus access, while Four Shots to Freedom at 100x base bet (€20.00) represents the premium option with immediate access to the collection mechanic.
The 19 paylines utilise various patterns including straight horizontals, V-shapes, inverted V-shapes, zigzags, diamond formations, and step patterns. This diversity means DuelReel symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4 participate in more winning combinations than edge reels. A DuelReel on reel 3 with a 50x multiplier impacts significantly more potential wins than the same multiplier on reel 1 or 5.
For conservative play, the base game's 2-star volatility with frequent small wins suits extended sessions on limited bankrolls. The 19 paylines generate regular hits, and DuelReels appear often enough to provide excitement without excessive variance. For bonus hunters, BonusHunt FeatureSpins offers the best value proposition at only 1.5x bet cost with 5x increased trigger rate. High-risk players should target Four Shots to Freedom directly, as the Bullets & Bounty Bar collection system provides the clearest path to maximum win potential through guaranteed multi-DuelReel spins at Level 4.
Hacksaw Gaming optimised the interface for mobile play, with the control panel spanning full screen width and large, accessible buttons. The DuelReel animations maintain smooth frame rates on modern mobile devices, though older hardware may experience slight delays during simultaneous multi-reel transformations. The autoplay menu includes comprehensive stop conditions—loss limits, single win limits, and special feature win stops—essential for responsible mobile gaming sessions.
Within Hacksaw Gaming's portfolio, Bullets and Bounty occupies a unique position. Unlike their high-volatility titles such as Wanted Dead or a Wild (maximum volatility), this slot's medium-low variance with extreme maximum win potential creates an unusual risk-reward profile. The 20,000x maximum win typically appears in high-volatility slots, yet Bullets and Bounty achieves this through its multiplicative DuelReel system rather than through sparse, massive hits.
| Symbol | 3 Symbols | 4 Symbols | 5 Symbols |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spade / Heart / Club / Diamond | 0.02x | 0.05x | 0.10x |
| Wagon Wheel | 0.05x | 0.10x | 0.20x |
| Bull Skull | 0.06x | 0.12x | 0.25x |
| Whiskey Bottle | 0.07x | 0.15x | 0.30x |
| Cowboy Hat | 0.10x | 0.20x | 0.50x |
| Sheriff Badge | 0.20x | 0.50x | 1.00x |
| Wild / VS / Bounty VS | — | — | 3.00x |