Wild West Duels is a high-volatility 5×5, 15-payline slot from Pragmatic Play with three distinct bonuses built around sticky Wilds, full Wild reels and chosen modifiers.
The review compares three bonus modes under the reviewed 95% RTP and their separate Wild rules.
RTP and key details
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release date | February 10, 2023 |
| RTP | 95% |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | x20,000 |
| Reels | 5 x 5 |
| Paylines/Ways | 15 |
| Min/Max bet | $0.20-$100 |
| Theme | Crime, Mafia & Heists |
| Bonus buy | Yes |
The game is dated February 10, 2023.
Pragmatic Play announced the release on February 23, 2023.
How three bonuses are selected
Fifteen fixed paylines evaluate matching symbols across the 5×5 reel set. Wilds substitute for regular icons, while three distinct Scatter types determine which bonus is awarded when at least three matching trigger symbols land together.
The Beer Game provides ten spins with multiplier Wilds held throughout the round. The Duel bonus also provides ten spins but centers on expanding full Wild reels whose attached multipliers depend on the duel outcome.
The Lost Relic bonus begins with nine picks from 25 shovels. Chosen items reveal Wild positions and multiplier values that remain available for only three subsequent spins, concentrating more of the feature into a shorter window.
How bonus modes affect play
- Scatters: The trigger symbol determines which bonus mode starts.
- Beer mode: Held multiplier Wilds remain through ten spins.
- Duel mode: Full Wild reels use multipliers set by duel outcomes.
- Relic mode: Nine picks define Wilds and multipliers for three spins.
- Pacing: Ten-spin and three-spin modes distribute attempts differently.
- Bonus Buy: Direct entry starts a mode without reducing feature variance.
Bonus choice and payout risk
The three bonuses distribute value through different rules. Beer Game reuses held Wilds, Duel expands full reels, and Lost Relic bases three spins on the Wild and multiplier setup revealed by nine picks.
The reviewed 95% RTP combines with high volatility across every mode. Feature choice changes the payout structure, but ten-spin rounds can still have weak Wild placement and three-spin rounds can end quickly.
The x20,000 ceiling depends on multiplier Wilds and premium line symbols aligning during a bonus. A trigger alone does not indicate payout size because each mode uses a different number of spins and modifiers.
Player fit and limitations
- May suit: Players comparing three bonus modes within one payline game.
- May suit: Players weighing persistent Wilds against short pick-based features.
- May not: Players avoiding 95% RTP and bonus-dependent outcomes.
- May not: Players seeking one consistent free-spin rule on every trigger.
A three-spin Lost Relic setup can concentrate more risk than either ten-spin mode.
Use budget controls from Responsible Gambling guidance.
Comparable Wild-feature slots
These alternatives use selectable or stacked Wild features on fixed paylines.
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Deals With The Devil | 96.5% | High | Offers selectable sticky, walking and expanding Wild modes. |
| King of The West | 95.49% | High | Uses stacked Wilds within one fixed bonus flow. |
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The three Scatter symbols are not interchangeable.
Matching the required trigger type determines which bonus rules apply.
FAQ
The game has Beer Game, Duel and Lost Relic bonus modes.
Ten spins are played with multiplier Wilds held in place.
Nine picks define Wilds and multipliers for only three subsequent spins.
The 5×5 grid uses 15 fixed paylines.







