Le Bandit (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Le Bandit - Slot Overview

Le Bandit drops me into a sepia Paris back alley with Smokey the raccoon eyeing up loot beside a 6x5 grid. It runs Cluster Pays with five or more matching symbols linking horizontally or vertically. Super Cascades clear the winning symbol type across the grid, so chains can snowball fast. Wins mark Golden Squares, and a Rainbow can fire them up for coin prizes and modifiers. The headline acts are three free spins modes: Luck of the Bandit, All That Glitters Is Gold, and Treasure at the End of the Rainbow.

The maths lands on medium volatility (3/5) with a 96.34% RTP and a 32.47% hit frequency, which keeps base play ticking. Stakes run from 10p to £100 a spin, though some sites cap the top end. I rate how the feature cadence feels steady yet capable of spikes, particularly when Golden Squares stack up. If you like direct access, there’s a four-strong Feature Buy line-up, each priced and tuned differently, with stated RTPs around the main figure.

Le Bandit Slot Details

Cluster wins form with five or more connected symbols anywhere on the 6x5 grid. When a cluster lands, Super Cascades remove all regular symbols of that winning type, not just the cluster, letting new symbols drop for further hits. It’s an elegant twist that helps chains reach momentum without gimmicky meters. Top payouts for symbols peak at 13+ clusters, so the grid can punch if the fall of symbols and cascades line up over successive drops.

RTP defaults to 96.34% but the title ships with other settings, typically 94.23% or 92.17%, so I always check the paytable before spinning. The hit rate sits at 32.47%, pairing well with the medium profile and a 10,000x max win ceiling. Bet range covers 10p to £100, and while autoplay options vary by jurisdiction, the core rhythm is consistent: clusters, Super Cascades, then Golden Squares setting up the real swing when a Rainbow appears.

Le Bandit Theme, Audio + Symbols

The crime caper vibe works a treat: 1940s-tinged Paris, a cheeky piano line, and Smokey Le Bandit mugging to camera as spins play out. The palette leans sepia with slapstick flourishes, so it feels lively without clutter. I like that the character reacts during features; it keeps the grid feeling animated between drops. The presentation has bite yet stays readable, which matters when clusters expand and Golden Squares start to blanket the board.

On symbols, the lows are 10 to A. Highs are a trap, cheese, beer, a bag of baguettes, and the top hat. The wanted poster acts as the wild, subbing for pays, while a Polaroid camera is the scatter for free spins. Base symbol returns scale from 0.1x to 1x for 5-of-a-kind clusters up to 13+, where lows reach 15x and highs reach 100x on the top hat. It’s the features that move the needle, though.

Golden Squares are the gateway. A Rainbow activates them to reveal Bronze, Silver, or Gold Coins. Bronze can land 0.2x to 4x, Silver 5x to 20x, and Gold 25x to 500x. Four-Leaf Clovers then multiply all adjacent Coins and Pots of Gold by x2, x3, x4, x5, or x10. Pots of Gold collect all Coin values and other Pots, store the total, and can trigger reactivations of Golden Squares until no new Pot lands, then all values pay.

Le Bandit Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	13+	x100
	11+	x30
	9+	x10
	8	x3
	7	x2
	6	x1.5
	5	x1
	13+	x50
	11+	x15
	9+	x5
	8	x1.5
	7	x1
	6	x0.7
	5	x0.5
	13+	x50
	11+	x15
	9+	x5
	8	x1.5
	7	x1
	6	x0.7
	5	x0.5
	13+	x25
	11+	x7.5
	9+	x2.5
	8	x0.7
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.3
	13+	x25
	11+	x7.5
	9+	x2.5
	8	x0.7
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.3
	13+	x15
	11+	x5
	9+	x1.5
	8	x0.5
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.1
	13+	x15
	11+	x5
	9+	x1.5
	8	x0.5
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.1
	13+	x15
	11+	x5
	9+	x1.5
	8	x0.5
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.1
	13+	x15
	11+	x5
	9+	x1.5
	8	x0.5
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.1
	13+	x15
	11+	x5
	9+	x1.5
	8	x0.5
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.1
	Special
	Special
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features in Le Bandit

Super Cascades pair with Golden Squares for the core loop. After any win, those winning positions turn golden. If a Rainbow symbol is present after wins are counted, every Golden Square reveals Bronze, Silver, or Gold Coins, with a chance to add Four-Leaf Clovers or Pots of Gold. Clovers multiply adjacent Coin and Pot values up to 10x. Pots then collect everything and can restart the reveal across Golden Squares, repeating until no new Pot appears before values are paid.

Luck of the Bandit triggers from three scatters and starts with eight free spins. Here, Golden Squares stay between spins until they’re activated by a Rainbow. Landing two or three scatters during the round adds two or four spins, while four scatters upgrade you to All That Glitters Is Gold and grant four extra spins. All That Glitters Is Gold begins with 12 free spins, and every Golden Square remains highlighted for the entire feature, even after activation.

Treasure at the End of the Rainbow arrives with five scatters and awards 12 free spins. Golden Squares stay active throughout, a Rainbow symbol lands on every spin, and Bronze Coins are removed, leaving only the richer tiers. Feature Buys offer different routes: BonusHunt FeatureSpins at 3x bet, Rainbow FeatureSpins at 50x, Luck of the Bandit at 100x, and All That Glitters Is Gold at 250x, with RTPs around 96.28% to 96.4%. The first is highly volatile; the rest sit at medium.

Bonus Buy Feature

BonusHunt FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	96.28%
Volatility:	-
Rainbow FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x50 Bet
RTP:	96.36%
Volatility:	Average
Luck Of The Bandit
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.3%
Volatility:	Average
All That Glitters Is Gold
Feature Cost:	x250 Bet
RTP:	96.4%
Volatility:	Average

How to Play Le Bandit

Set your stake from 10p to £100 and hit spin. Wins land when five or more matching symbols connect horizontally or vertically. The wanted poster wild can help form clusters. When you hit, Super Cascades remove all symbols of the winning type, letting new symbols drop. Those win spots become Golden Squares that a Rainbow can activate for Coins, Clovers, and Pots of Gold. Three to five scatters open the respective free spins modes where Golden Squares stick and can snowball.

Le Bandit Expert Verdict

I rate this as one of the better medium-profile cluster slots for steady sessions with punchy peaks. The aim is simple: plaster the grid with Golden Squares, then land a Rainbow and get into a Pot of Gold loop with a few Clovers nearby. That’s where the 10,000x ceiling feels realistic. The presentation lands, the Super Cascade twist adds pace, and while it can swing, the 96.34% RTP and 32.47% hit rate make it easy to keep spinning.