Duel At Dawn (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Overview of Duel At Dawn Video Slot

I went straight into Hacksaw’s Duel At Dawn on a 5x5 grid with 19 paylines, spinning from €0.10 to €100 a go. The hook is clear: VS-triggered DuelReels and the Outlaw reel with multipliers from 2x to 200x, plus two free-spin modes that change the tempo. Top RTP hits 96.30% (operator ranges apply), volatility sits around 4/5, and the win cap is a chunky 15,000x. If I feel impatient, the Bonus Buy menu covers several routes into the action.

Theme & Design: Wild West Showdown – Duel At Dawn

The first screen sets the mood: an outlaw aiming down at me, dust in the air, and a painterly canyon behind the 5x5 grid. Symbols fit the bill nicely—sheriff badges, six-shooters, hats—so the whole thing feels like a tense standoff. The style leans realistic rather than cartoony, which suits the VS duels and the Outlaw’s bullet spray when things kick off.

Audio matches the look. Twangy guitar lines and sharp gunshots cut through spins and features, raising the heartbeat when reels expand. It’s not flashy for the sake of it; the build-up fits the stop-start rhythm of a Western face-off. After a few sessions, I found the sound cues useful for reading when reels were about to get lively.

Game Symbols and Payouts in Duel At Dawn

Low pays are the J, Q, K, and A, paying 1x the bet for five-of-a-kind. Premiums step up with wagon wheels and skulls at 3x, hats and pistols at 6x, and the sheriff’s star at 10x for five. The Wild substitutes and also pays 10x for five on a line. Wins pay left to right on 19 fixed lines across the 5x5 layout, so I always check the paytable before upping stakes.

Specials matter. FS scatters start the bonus rounds, the VS symbol is the trigger for DuelReels, and the Outlaw symbol expands into a full reel. That trio is where the slot’s punch sits, because both DuelReels and Outlaw reels can carry multipliers, and five Wilds landing on a line on top of that base payset can turn a standard hit into something spicy.

Duel At Dawn Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x10
	4	x5
	3	x2
	5	x6
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x6
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x10
	Scatter

How to Play Duel At Dawn

I set a stake between €0.10 and €100, skim the paytable via the i button, then spin or use Autoplay if I’m grinding. Wins start from the leftmost reel on 19 lines, so line awareness helps. I watch for VS landing as part of a win to expand into DuelReels, Outlaw symbols that go full reel and fire wilds, and FS scatters for bonus entry. Keyboard spin works fine; I still stop and review balance after quick bursts.

Free Spins and Bonus Rounds in Duel At Dawn

DuelReels fire when a VS symbol lands as part of a win, expanding to a wild reel and triggering a Sheriff vs Outlaw shootout. The winner’s multiplier, anywhere from 2x to 200x, applies to that full reel. If I land more than one DuelReel in the same win, the multipliers add first, then apply. The Outlaw Feature expands into a full wild reel, shows 1–6 bullets, and shoots that many wilds onto random spots. Up to two Outlaws can appear, each reel carrying a 2x–200x multiplier.

Wild Wild West triggers from three scatters for 10 free spins. It mirrors the base game but with a higher chance of VS and Outlaw hits, and a better shot at the larger multipliers on both reel types. I’ve seen retriggers with +2 spins for two scatters and +4 for three, which helps when the round is building nicely.

Dusk ’Til Dawn starts from four scatters and gives 10 free spins with a path to earn up to four DuelSpins. Outlaw bullets feed a six-bullet meter; once six have been fired in total, a DuelSpin is awarded straight after the triggering spin and doesn’t reduce the main spin count. The first DuelSpin guarantees at least two VS symbols, then three, then four, then five, and each DuelSpin also adds +3 free spins. Up to two DuelSpins can be earned in one spin. Bonus Buy options: BonusHunt 3x, Deadly Duels 60x, Lone Outlaw 60x, Wild Wild West 100x, Dusk ’Til Dawn 200x.

Bonus Buy Feature

BonusHunt FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	96.32%
Volatility:	High
Deadly Duels FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x60 Bet
RTP:	96.35%
Volatility:	High
Lone Outlaw FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x60 Bet
RTP:	96.31%
Volatility:	High
Wild Wild West Bonus
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.31%
Volatility:	High
Dusk ‘Til Dawn Bonus
Feature Cost:	x200 Bet
RTP:	96.30%
Volatility:	High

Betting Volitality and RTP (Return to Player) – Duel At Dawn

Volatility is high (around 4/5), with a top RTP of 96.30% and alternative lower settings depending on the operator. The stated hit frequency is about 29%, so I tend to see a return roughly once every three to four spins, but the size swings. The cap is 15,000x, and that ceiling makes sense when multipliers stack. I usually keep stakes modest early on, then push if I see the game dropping features at a good clip.

Duel At Dawn - Yay or Nay

For me, it’s a yay. DuelReels and the Outlaw Feature mesh well, and the additive multipliers can turn a simple line into a rattler. The Wild Wild West round keeps things moving with more VS and Outlaw action, while Dusk ’Til Dawn is the all-in route when I’m chasing a screen full of DuelReels. When the bullets stack and a DuelSpin lands with multiple VS symbols, the momentum feels right.

It’s still a high-volatility ride, so sessions can feel quiet before the fireworks. Bonus Buy helps if I want to skip the wait, though that raises cost per attempt. The mix of 5x5, 19 lines, 2x–200x multipliers, and a 15,000x cap hits the Western brief cleanly. If you like multiplier stacking and feature-driven spikes, this slot earns a spot in the rotation.