Wild Bandolier Slot Review
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7.8Value score · Good · how it works
Wild Bandolier review: Play'n GO's 2023 Western slot with shootable Wilds, a Sheriff stop symbol and 10 free spins, at 96.29% RTP, Very high volatility.
- #58by value of 241 slots from 2023
- #1265by RTP of 3,708 slots
- #126by value of 368 Play'n GO slots
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Basic information
| Software | Play'n GO |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
| RTP | 96.29% | 94.28% | 91.29% | 87.27% | 84.24% |
| Volatility | Very high |
| Max win | Not published |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Features | Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Wild Bandolier review
Wild Bandolier is a Wild West slot from Play'n GO, released in 2023. A gang of outlaws is on the loose, and the game turns the shooting theme into mechanics: after a spin, Wild bullets can be fired at the reels from a target range. Shots keep landing until a Sheriff appears. Our data rates it Very high volatility, and the RTP is 96.29% in the top version, with four lower ones on record.
Shooting Wilds onto the reels
The base game starts with a familiar goal: land three matching symbols, which the studio describes as shooting open a safe and taking the prize bag. The twist comes after the spin. A target range lets Wild bullets be fired onto the reels, and as long as no Sheriff symbol turns up, the Wilds keep accumulating.
Read as a mechanic, the Sheriff is the stop signal: each extra shot adds to the Wilds on the board, and the sequence can end whenever the Sheriff appears. The studio calls this a tense showdown, which is a fair description of a feature with an unpredictable end.
Smoke & Mirror and the free spins
Two scatters on the reels trigger the Smoke & Mirror feature, which gives a Re-Spin to find a third scatter. A third scatter opens the Free Spins round. The studio says players receive 10 free spins at that point.
Inside the round, the player picks a Wanted Poster, and the studio says this also reveals several Wilds that are fixed in place from the start. The text available to us does not say what the different posters change, so the demo is the place to compare them.
Five RTP versions
The headline RTP is 96.29%, which means a 3.71% house edge and about $37.10 lost per $1,000 wagered. The remaining versions sit at 94.28% (5.72%, $57.20 per $1,000), 91.29% (8.71%, $87.10), 87.27% (12.73%, $127.30) and 84.24% (15.76%, $157.60).
For a short session of 100 spins, the top version costs $0.74 at a $0.20 bet, $3.71 at $1 and $18.55 at $5. The lowest version costs $3.15, $15.76 and $78.80 for the same sessions. No max win is published, so the size of the best result is not known.
Who it suits and what is nearby
Very high volatility suits players who can tolerate long runs with little return and who keep stakes small. It does not suit anyone who wants steady, frequent payouts.
Other Play'n GO releases from 2023 with the same rating are close on RTP: Scroll of Seth at 96.31%, Return of The Green Knight at 96.28% and Rascal Riches at 96.23%. Ronin's Honour lists 96.22%, Scales of Dead 96.21% and Gargantoonz 96.2%.
Pros
- Wild bullets can be fired onto the reels after any spin
- 10 free spins with several fixed Wilds and a choice of Wanted Poster
- Top RTP of 96.29%, a 3.71% house edge
- Free official demo available
Cons
- Very high volatility makes results swing widely
- A Sheriff symbol ends the Wild-shooting sequence
- No max win published and no grid or payline details in the available text
- Lowest RTP version has a 15.76% house edge
Verdict
Wild Bandolier turns its theme into a push-your-luck feature: keep firing Wilds until the Sheriff shows up. The free spins add a poster choice and several fixed Wilds. At 96.29% and Very high volatility, it needs small stakes and patience. Look at the RTP quoted before playing, since the lowest version has a 15.76% house edge, and try the free demo to see how the Sheriff changes the pace.
Sources: Play'n GO official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Wild Bandolier RTP versions
5 RTP versions of Wild Bandolier are recorded. Casinos choose which one to run, so the number you get depends on where you play. Each bar shows what that version keeps on average per $1,000 wagered.
- 96.29%Highest $37.10 lost per $1,000
- 94.28% $57.20 lost per $1,000
- 91.29% $87.10 lost per $1,000
- 87.27% $127.30 lost per $1,000
- 84.24%Lowest $157.60 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.29% | At 84.24% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.74 | $3.15 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.71 | $15.76 |
| $5 | $500 | $18.55 | $78.80 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Wild Bandolier max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 7.8 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $37.10
- Max win at $1 bet
- –
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: not published.
