Buckshot Wilds - Demo & Slot Review

Buckshot Wilds by NetEnt is a Western-themed slot featuring a 5-reel, 4-row layout that can expand up to 8 rows. This setup offers between 20 and 48 paylines. The game has an RTP of 96.04% and medium-high volatility, making it an exciting choice for players who enjoy a balance of risk and reward. The betting range is quite flexible, from €0.10 to €100 per spin.

The symbols on the reels include card ranks (10, J, Q, K, A) styled in Western font, as well as high-paying symbols like sheriffs in various colors, crossed pistols, and the sheriff badge, which serves as the wild. The graphics and animations capture the rugged, dusty feel of a Wild West town, creating an immersive atmosphere for players.

• Wild Symbols:
  • Wilds can substitute for any regular pay symbol to form winning combinations.
  • Wilds remain on the reels and shift down one position with each spin until they exit the grid.
• Expanding Wilds:
  • When a wild lands over a trigger symbol, it activates a symbol shootout, converting adjacent symbols into wilds.
  • These wilds are removed on the next spin.
• Expanding Reels:
  • The reels can expand randomly, increasing the grid up to 8 rows high.
  • Any wilds on the top four rows are cloned to the four rows below.
• Free Spins:
  • Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols awards 6, 10, or 15 free spins, respectively.
  • During free spins, the grid remains fully expanded, and 1 to 3 wilds are present on the first spin.
  • An additional wild is guaranteed on each subsequent spin.
  • Extra free spins can be earned by landing more scatters.
• Bonus Bet and Feature Buy:
  • The Bonus Bet option doubles the stake, increasing the chances of landing wilds and triggering expanding reels and free spins.
  • Players can also purchase free spins for 100x the bet, or with the Bonus Bet for 125x the bet, depending on their jurisdiction.