Hacksaw Gaming's Bullets and Bounty isn't your typical Wild West slot. The DuelReels mechanic fundamentally changes how wins form. When a VS or Bounty VS symbol lands, that entire reel becomes a single character locked in a duel, carrying a multiplier between 2x and 100x. The genius here is in the stacking: if you land multiple Outlaw DuelReels in a single winning combination, those multipliers add together rather than multiply, creating more consistent big wins.
Katherine "Quick Draw Kate" O'Callaghan serves as your Bounty Hunter protagonist, and her presence matters mechanically. During Bounty DuelReels, her progressive multipliers increase with each appearance, building momentum throughout bonus rounds. The slot's 19 paylines work across a standard 5x3 grid, but the DuelReels expansion means you're effectively playing with wild reels that carry multipliers.
The bonus structure offers genuine player choice. True Grit gives you a decision: accept 10 free spins with guaranteed progressive multipliers, or spin the six-chamber revolver gamble. Two chambers award Four Shots to Freedom, three chambers give 5x your bet, one chamber pays 10x, and the final chamber delivers 20x. This isn't just theatrics - the gamble option changes the RTP slightly to 96.26% whether you always gamble or never gamble.
Four Shots to Freedom introduces the Bullets & Bounty Bar, a collection mechanic outside the main grid. Collect Bounty Hunter symbols to fill levels, with each level awarding three extra spins plus a guaranteed DuelSpin featuring increasing numbers of VS symbols (2, 3, 4, then 5 VS symbols at max level). This creates a compounding effect where later free spins have substantially higher win potential.
The symbol hierarchy matters for strategy. Sheriff Badges pay 1.00x for five-of-a-kind, making them the highest regular symbol. Cowboy Hats pay 0.50x, Whiskey Bottles 0.30x, Bull Skulls 0.25x, and Wagon Wheels 0.20x. Card suits (Spades, Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds) all pay 0.10x for five symbols. Wild symbols substitute for everything except scatters and pay 3.00x for five, matching the VS and Bounty VS symbols' five-of-a-kind value.
The FeatureSpins modes available through purchase or activation add layers of volatility control. BonusHunt FeatureSpins at 1.5x your base bet makes bonuses five times more likely to trigger. Bad Blood FeatureSpins at 3x base bet guarantees at least two VS-type symbols every spin. Draw or Die FeatureSpins, also at 3x base bet, guarantees at least one Bounty VS symbol per spin, pushing you toward the higher-value progressive multiplier duels.
With medium volatility (2 out of 5 stars) and 96.27% base RTP, Bullets and Bounty balances frequent smaller wins with the 20,000x maximum win potential. The bet range from €0.10 to €50.00 accommodates most bankrolls, though feature buys can exceed the maximum bet limit. The combination of additive multipliers, player choice mechanics, and progressive systems creates a slot where understanding the features directly impacts your experience.
The DuelReels mechanic is where Bullets and Bounty's mathematics shine. When a VS symbol lands, that reel expands to show an Outlaw carrying a random multiplier. Possible values are 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, and 100x. This expanded reel counts as a single symbol position for that character.
Bounty VS symbols trigger Bounty DuelReels featuring Katherine O'Callaghan with the same multiplier range. The critical difference: Bounty Hunter multipliers are progressive during free spins, increasing with each appearance. If you land two Outlaw DuelReels in a winning combination, their multipliers add (not multiply). A 15x and a 25x Outlaw DuelReel would create a 40x multiplier on that win.
Only one VS or Bounty VS symbol can land per reel, preventing multiple expansions on the same reel. This keeps the mechanic balanced while still allowing up to five DuelReels simultaneously across all reels. The highest theoretical single-spin multiplier would be five 100x Outlaw DuelReels in a winning combination, creating a 500x multiplier before the base symbol win value.
During Four Shots to Freedom bonus rounds, the DuelSpin feature guarantees specific numbers of VS symbols based on your progress through the Bullets & Bounty Bar levels. At maximum Level 4, you get a spin with all five reels guaranteed to be VS symbols, essentially guaranteeing a massive multiplier on any winning combination formed.
Bullets and Bounty is a game of chance with a 96.27% RTP, meaning the house edge is 3.73%. The 20,000x maximum win is theoretical and extremely rare. Medium volatility means balanced risk, but losses can still accumulate quickly. Set deposit limits before playing.
This game is intended for adult audiences aged 18 and over (21+ in some jurisdictions). If gambling stops being entertainment, seek help immediately. Hacksaw Gaming's products comply with Directive (EU) 2019/882 accessibility standards.