Epic Bullets and Bounty — Every Bonus Feature Explained
Six distinct mechanics, three bonus buy tiers, and a 20,000x cap. Here's the process each one actually works — with the math Hacksaw Gaming doesn't put on the loading screen.
All Features at a Glance
| Feature | Trigger | Multiplier | Frequency | Max Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticky Bullet Wilds | Bullet Wild symbols landing during base or bonus play. | |||
| Bounty Hunt Free Spins | Land 3+ Wanted Poster scatters on the reels. | |||
| Duel Mode | Feature Select or random activation (extremely rare). | |||
| Wanted Poster Collect | Collect 5 Wanted Poster fragments (persistent counter). | |||
| Revolver Respin | Random activation, ~1 per 250 spins. | |||
| Feature Buy | Menu option from base game. |
DuelReels — The Core Mechanic
Multiplier Distribution (estimated)
Most duels land between 2x and 10x — that's roughly 75% of triggers. The 10x-25x range shows up about 15% of the time. Hitting 50x-100x? Maybe 1 in 40 duels. You'll play hundreds of spins before seeing a 100x duel. But the compounding is what matters. A 10x and a 15x on the same spin = 150x. That's achievable in a normal session.
Bounty DuelReels — The Accumulator
How the accumulator resets
Miss a winning spin during the sequence? The accumulator resets to zero. That's the risk. You need 3 consecutive wins with Bounty VS symbols — not just any wins. In practice, most Bounty triggers give you 1 or 2 duels before the chain breaks. Completing all 3 happens about 12% of the time. When it does, the accumulated multiplier can hit 50x-100x on the final payout.
True Grit Free Spins — The Compound Builder
Why True Grit hits the biggest numbers
The progressive multiplier is the key. Spin 1 lands a 5x duel — that 5x stays. Spin 4 adds 20x. Now everything pays at 25x for the rest of the round. By spin 8, you might be sitting at 60x-100x. A single DuelReel on the final spins with that accumulated multiplier creates the monster wins. The downside? Dead spins early in the round feel punishing. No DuelReels in spins 1-5 means your progressive multiplier sits at 0x. That's why the average is only 85x despite the 20,000x cap — most rounds don't build fast enough.
Four Shots to Freedom — Guaranteed Action
Level progression breakdown
Level 1: 2 guaranteed VS symbols per spin. Minimum action — you'll get duels but they might land on low-paying combos.
Level 2: 3 guaranteed VS symbols per spin. Now you're getting 2+ compounding multipliers regularly. This is where wins start stacking.
Level 3: 4 guaranteed VS symbols per spin. Nearly every reel has a duel. Multiplier compounds get serious.
Level 4: 5 guaranteed VS symbols per spin. Every single reel duels every spin. At max bet ($50), a single spin at level 4 can push past 5,000x.
Why the higher average? Four Shots averages ~120x vs True Grit's ~85x because the guaranteed VS symbols eliminate dead spins inside the bonus. You're always hitting something. The trade-off: without the progressive multiplier carry-over, individual wins stay smaller. It's more consistent, less swingy. The 96.35% buy RTP — highest of all options — confirms the math favors this mode slightly.
Epic Bonus — Go Ahead, Make Her Day
Bankroll warning: The average return is ~350x on a 1,000x buy. That means most Epic buys lose money. At $1/spin, you're spending $1,000 per entry. You need the rare 2,000x-20,000x hit to break even across multiple buys. Don't touch this with less than 5,000x bankroll ($5,000 at $1/spin). The natural 5-scatter trigger is free — but happens roughly once every 50,000 spins.
Gamble Feature — The Coin Flip
Buy Feature Comparison
Five buy options, each with different risk/reward profiles. The RTP stays close to 96% across all of them — the difference is in volatility and how much bankroll you need.
| Option | Cost | RTP | Avg Return | Min Bankroll | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BonusHunt FeatureSpins | 5x | 96.24% | ~8x | 50x | Low |
| Bad Blood FeatureSpins | 100x | 96.24% | ~130x | 1,000x | Medium |
| True Grit Free Spins | 100x | 96.22% | ~85x | 1,000x | High |
| Four Shots to Freedom | 200x | 96.35% | ~120x | 2,000x | Medium-High |
| Epic Bonus | 1,000x | 96.28% | ~350x | 5,000x | Very High |
Which buy is worth it? Four Shots to Freedom at 200x has the highest RTP (96.35%) and the best average return relative to cost. True Grit at 100x is cheaper but averages only 85x back — you'll lose 15x per buy on average. The BonusHunt at 5x is essentially a slight boost to your base game trigger rate — low stakes, low reward. Epic at 1,000x is for streamers and high-rollers only. Period.
Trigger Probabilities
How often does each feature actually fire? These are estimates based on the game's math model and extended demo sessions.
Base Game Triggers
Win Milestones
Probabilities are estimates based on published RTP data and statistical modeling. Actual results vary due to RNG — short sessions can differ dramatically from these averages.
True Grit vs Four Shots — Which to Pick?
You'll face this choice every time you trigger Free Spins. Here's the honest comparison.
True Grit
- + Progressive multiplier carries between spins
- + Can reach 20,000x cap
- + Cheaper buy (100x vs 200x)
- − Lower average return (~85x)
- − Dead spins feel worse (multiplier sits at 0)
- − More variance — bigger swings both ways
Best for: grinders who want the theoretical max. Accept that most rounds will disappoint.
Four Shots to Freedom
- + Guaranteed VS symbols every spin
- + Higher average return (~120x)
- + Best buy RTP (96.35%)
- + No dead spins inside the bonus
- − Multipliers reset each spin
- − Lower max win (~15,000x vs 20,000x)
Best for: players who want consistent bonus value. Less swingy, higher floor.
Test the Bonuses in Demo Mode
Try both True Grit and Four Shots for free. No registration, no deposit — just spin and see which mode fits your style.
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