Quick answer
Born Wild is a Hacksaw Gaming slot (2021) with high volatility and a 10,000x max win. It uses 20 paylines with free spins, wild symbols and sticky wilds. An official free demo is available.
Key specs
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 10,000x
- Grid
- 5×4
- Pays
- 20 paylines
- Released
- 30 June 2021
- Bet range
- $0.20–$100
Not published by the provider: RTP, jackpot
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Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. No wagering on winnings. Free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10 per spin. Offer valid 7 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Try Born Wild with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Hacksaw Gaming demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Born Wild (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
Born Wild is played on a 5×4 grid with 20 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $100. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Born Wild guide: how winnings work, 6 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- 6 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, sticky wilds, respins, hold and win and 1 more
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Born Wild
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How winnings work (members only)
The 10,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 10,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $10,000; on $0.20 it is $2,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Features explained (members only)
6 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, sticky wilds, respins and more
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Sticky wilds
Sticky wilds stay locked in place for several spins or for the rest of a feature, giving every following spin a better chance of connecting wins.
Respins
Selected reels or the whole grid spin again without a new stake, usually triggered by a specific symbol combination or near-miss feature.
Hold and win
Landing enough special cash or coin symbols starts a respin feature: those symbols lock in place, the respin counter resets each time a new one lands, and their values are collected when the feature ends.
Bonus buy
Lets you pay a fixed multiple of your stake to enter the bonus feature straight away instead of waiting for it to trigger. It raises variance considerably and is not available in every country (it is banned in the UK).
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Treat bonus buys as high-risk. Buying the feature concentrates your budget into a few large-variance rounds. Many results return less than the price paid. Read our bonus buy guide first.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Born Wild (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | RTP not published |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | RTP not published |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | RTP not published |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | RTP not published |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Born Wild?
Born Wild is developed by Hacksaw Gaming and was released in 2021.
Is Born Wild high volatility?
Born Wild is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Born Wild?
The maximum win on Born Wild is 10,000x your stake, which is $10,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Born Wild for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Hacksaw Gaming demo of Born Wild free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Born Wild have a bonus buy?
Yes. Born Wild includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play Born Wild?
Velmora carries Hacksaw Gaming games. Check Born Wild is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Hacksaw Gaming, shown to identify the game.
