Bounty Showdown
- RTP
- 96.16%
- Volatility
- MEDIUM
- Max win
- 4,500×
- Hit freq
- -
- Grid
- 5x3
- Bet
- €0.10 - €100.00
- Released
- 2021-06-08
A playable demo is not available in your region.
Our take
Medium-volatility Western Megaways from Fantasma Games with respins and free spins up to 4,500×.
Bounty Showdown is a Wild West frontier slot from Fantasma Games played on a 5×3 Megaways grid with 10 base paylines that expand with each winning spin. The gritty, monochrome aesthetic—complete with armed masked bandits—evokes the tense isolation of riding into a quiet town alone. The soundtrack rivals HBO's Deadwood in atmosphere.
At 96.16% RTP with medium volatility, the game appeals to both casual and experienced players. The mechanic is straightforward: the base game is a 'dead spin grind' broken by a second-chance respin feature. Once triggered, respins persist until you land a non-winning spin, building momentum. Free spins follow, with multipliers escalating to 200× or higher—the feature's bread and butter for significant payouts.
The maximum win reaches 4,500× (or 4,761× per tracked data), a respectable ceiling. Hit frequency at 21.31% keeps the base game ticking, though the action truly lives in the bonus. This is thematic, character-driven slot design that doesn't overwhelm with complexity.
Pros
- Megaways grid expands dynamically, growing ways to win on each spin
- Second-chance respins add drama and respin momentum to base game
- 96.16% RTP and medium volatility suit a broad player range
- Western theme is immersive, with excellent sound design
Cons
- Base game is described as a 'dead spin grind'
- 4,500× max win is modest compared to modern Megaways releases
- Free spins trigger frequency roughly 1 in 202 spins
How it plays
Megaways
Each spin generates a variable number of ways to win - up to 117,649 on the classic Megaways engine.
Math & maxes
Math breakdown
- Volatility score
- 3 / 5
- Max win
- 4,500x the stake
FAQ
What is the Megaways mechanic?
The game starts with 10 paylines on a 5×3 grid. Each win expands the grid, increasing ways to win up to several thousand. The grid resets on the next non-winning spin.
How do respins work?
A second-chance respin activates when certain conditions are met. Respins continue until you land a non-winning spin, building momentum toward free spins.
What multipliers are available in free spins?
Free spins feature progressive multipliers that climb to 200× or higher, making bonuses the primary win engine.
