Wild West Duels Slot Review
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7.5Value score · Good · how it works
Wild West Duels review: Pragmatic Play's 2023 cowboy slot with a 5x5 grid, 15 paylines and three bonus modes, listed at a 96% RTP.
- 18%of slots have a lower headline RTP
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Basic information
| Software | Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
| Theme | Wild West slots |
| RTP | 96% |
| Volatility | Not published |
| Max win | Not published |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Win system | Paylines |
| Features | Free spins, Paylines |
| Named in the rules | Free Spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Wild West Duels review
Wild West Duels is a cowboy slot with an unusual layout for its type: a 5x5 grid but only 15 paylines, and three different bonus rounds instead of one. Which bonus you get depends on the scatter that lands, and each round is built around wilds. The studio publishes no volatility rating or max win, so the review is about the structure of the game and the cost of playing it.
Paylines on a square grid
Cowboy hats, boots and similar symbols fill the 5x5 reels. A win needs matching symbols on one of the 15 paylines, counted left to right. The official rules list 12 symbols: ten regular symbols, a wild that pays and a scatter that does not.
The scatter is limited to the base game and never pays on its own. It comes in three types, and the type is chosen at random on each spin. The type that lands decides which of the three bonus rounds can start.
Three bonus rounds
The studio treats wilds as the central idea of all three bonuses. They differ in length, in how wilds behave and in how the prize is decided.
Lost Relic
The player digs for wilds and multipliers. Whatever is found is available across the next three spins, so this is the shortest of the rounds.
Duel
Ten spins with expanding wild reels, each carrying a multiplier. The prize varies with the outcome of a duel, so the multiplier value is not fixed in advance.
Beer free spins
Ten spins in which wild symbols with multipliers are held in place for the whole round. Since they stay, the studio expects plenty of wild wins here.
The maths
The only listed RTP is 96%, so the house edge is a flat 4%. On $1,000 wagered, the average loss is $40. For 100 spins, the average cost is $0.80 at a $0.20 bet, $4 at $1 and $20 at $5.
Neither bonus buy nor ante bet exists in this game, according to the official rules, so the only route into the features is the scatter. That also means there is no paid option that could shift the cost of reaching a bonus.
Comparable 2023 releases
Jane Hunter and the Mask of Montezuma lists 96.02%. Peak Power and Secret City Gold list 96.02% and 96.06% with a 10,000x max win in the catalogue. 3 Buzzing Wilds is at 96.03%, African Elephant at 96.04% and The Dog House Multihold at 96.06%. All of them sit within a few hundredths of this game's 96%.
Pros
- Three distinct bonus rounds, each built around wilds with multipliers
- Straightforward 15-payline layout with 12 symbols
- No ante bet or bonus buy, so the cost of play is the plain stake
- Free official demo available
Cons
- RTP of 96% leaves a 4% house edge, higher than many newer releases
- No volatility label or max win in the catalogue
Verdict
Wild West Duels combines a 5x5 grid with 15 paylines and three wild-focused bonuses: Lost Relic, Duel and Beer free spins. The 96% RTP means a 4% house edge, the highest among its direct neighbours, and volatility is not published. Because the rules offer no bonus buy, everything hinges on landing the right scatter. Try the free demo to see how often that happens before you decide what a session is worth.
Sources: Pragmatic Play official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Wild West Duels RTP
The data lists one RTP for Wild West Duels. Versions are not tracked for Pragmatic Play games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96% $40 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.80 |
| $1 | $100 | $4 |
| $5 | $500 | $20 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Wild West Duels max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 7.5 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $40
- Max win at $1 bet
- –
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: not published.
