Some punters may already recognise the title of this release, as it was also attributed to a bonus round in Wanted Dead or a Wild, with this title also having a cowboy-inspired theme. Plenty of other similarities can be found between the games, too, with the Duel at Dawn slot also having a rather menacing appearance. It comes with a dark desert view in the background, featuring an assortment of cactuses, rocky mountains, and a setting sky, while the left of the board is occupied by a cowboy holding his pistol. Traditional Wild Western music has also been added for good measure!
A total of 5 reels are used in Duel at Dawn, each consisting of 5 separate rows. This leads to a rather unique combination of 19 active paylines, all of which can be covered with a minimum stake size of 0.10 per spin.
Just like its predecessor, the Duel at Dawn slot was created by Hacksaw Gaming, a provider that regularly packs each of their titles with a range of bonuses. This is evident when looking at their portfolio of online casino games, which includes Pug Life, Stormforged, and Cursed Seas.
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All of the symbols in Duel at Dawn come with a retro appearance, with the standard J, Q, K, and A icons being displayed as physical cards, as opposed to letters. Here's a full list of all the symbols in this release, alongside the potential winnings for a combination of each:
Symbol | Payout |
J | 3, 4, 5 = 0.1x, 0.5x, 1x |
Q | 3, 4, 5 = 0.1x, 0.5x, 1x |
K | 3, 4, 5 = 0.1x, 0.5x, 1x |
A | 3, 4, 5 = 0.1x, 0.5x, 1x |
Wheel | 3, 4, 5 = 0.5x, 1.5x, 3x |
Bison Skull | 3, 4, 5 = 0.5x, 1.5x, 3x |
Cowboy Hat | 3, 4, 5 = 1x, 3x, 6x |
Two Pistols | 3, 4, 5 = 1x, 3x, 6x |
Sheriff Badge | 3, 4, 5 = 3x, 4x, 5x |
There are also plenty of different special icons in Duel at Dawn, all of which are clearly marked. Wilds are first up and just like in other online slots, these come with the ability to replace any standard or premium icon as part of a matching combination. Scatter icons, shown as the letters 'FS', can be responsible for triggering the main bonus mode. There are also 'Outlaw' and 'VS' symbols, as explained in the section below!
Of course, this wouldn't be a Hacksaw slot if a variety of different bonus features weren't added, with four being included in Duel at Dawn:
Landing a 'VS' symbol on the board will cause the icon to expand and cover its corresponding reel to make it wild, should a matching combination be possible as a result. An outlaw and a sheriff will appear on the top and bottom of the icon, respectively, both showing multipliers between 2x and 200x. They will then have a duel, with the victorious cowboy having their associated multiplier applied to the potential winnings for the spin.
Should more than one 'VS' icon land at the same time, their multipliers will be added together before being applied.
If an 'Outlaw' symbol appears, it will also expand to create an 'Outlaw Reel'. A revolver will appear on this reel, with anywhere from 1 to 6 bullets loaded in it. Next, a multiplier between 2x and 200x will be displayed and the bullets will be shot at random positions on the board, causing them to become wild. Any matching combinations that they're a part of will have the corresponding multiplier applied to the potential winnings.
It's also possible for 2 'Outlaw' symbols to appear during the same spin, and should this happen, they cannot shoot the same position, and their multipliers will be added together before being applied to any payout.
The first dedicated bonus round in Duel at Dawn is known as 'Wild Wild West', which is triggered when 3 'FS' scatter icons land at the same time. Players start the bonus with a total of 10 free spins, and should 2 or 3 more scatter icons land at the same time, another 2 or 4 will be added to the tally.
During this bonus, there's a greater chance for 'VS' and 'Outlaw' icons to land, with there also being an increased chance of high multipliers appearing. Apart from these differences, the rest of the gameplay is identical to the base game.
Last up is the Dusk Til Dawn bonus that can be triggered by landing 4 'FS' scatter symbols during the same spin. Players will start this round with a total of 10 free spins, and a series of posters will appear at the top of the screen. The active poster will have a number of bullets on it (Starting out at 6), and whenever the 'Outlaw' feature triggers, in addition to adding wilds to the board, the bullets on the 'Outlaw Reel' will also be applied to the poster.
When no more bullets remain on the poster, three more spins will be awarded alongside a DuelSpin. On the first, second, third, and fourth DuelSpin, 2, 3, 4, or 5 'VS' symbols are guaranteed to appear. A DuelSpin does not use any of the free spins, either. Finally, it's worth mentioning that a maximum of two DuelSpin reels can appear during the same spin.
Looking for other online slots that come with a similar theme to Duel at Dawn? A few titles to consider include Wanted Dead or a Wild, Outlaw Saloon, Wild Duel, and Wanted Outlaws, all of which can be found in our extensive catalogue.