Duel At Dawn Slot Review

Overview of Duel At Dawn Video Slot

Duel At Dawn drops me straight into a gritty Wild West showdown on a 5x5 grid with 19 fixed paylines. Stakes run from 0.10 to 100 per spin, so I can treat it as either a casual session or a serious grind. The default RTP sits at 96.30%, though I know operators can pick lower settings, and the volatility leans medium high, rated 4 out of 5 with a 29% hit frequency.

On paper the numbers already point towards a punchy high volatility slot experience, backed by a maximum win of 15,000x my bet. In practice Duel At Dawn plays exactly like that description. Quiet stretches are followed by brutal bursts of action whenever DuelReels, Outlaw reels or free spins line up. As someone who enjoys multiplier driven setups, this one grabbed my attention from the first burst of gunfire.

Theme & Design: Wild West Showdown in Duel At Dawn

The first thing that hits me in Duel At Dawn is that outlaw aiming his revolver straight at the screen. It sets a very serious tone, closer to a painted Western scene than a comic slot. The canyon backdrop, dusky lighting and detailed symbols build that dusty frontier town feel. Twangy guitars and sharp gunshots raise the tension each time a feature lands, so the audio ties tightly into the whole package.

Game Symbols and Payouts in Duel At Dawn

Symbol wise Duel At Dawn sticks to classic Western icons. The low pays are the J, Q, K and A card ranks, paying 1x my bet for five of a kind. Premiums step things up with wagon wheels and buffalo skulls at 3x for five, cowboy hats and crossed pistols at 6x, and the Sheriff star topping the table at 10x for five on a payline. Lines pay left to right from the first reel.

The wild symbol fills a key role, substituting for regular symbols and paying 10x my stake for five of a kind on its own line. FS scatters trigger bonus rounds, whilst VS symbols and the Outlaw icon are special triggers for the main mechanics. VS starts DuelReels, and the Outlaw symbol brings its own expanding reel, bullets and multipliers, so even the non paying icons carry serious weight during feature sequences.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x10
	4	x5
	3	x2
	5	x6
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x6
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x10
	Scatter

How to Play Duel At Dawn

Getting started on Duel At Dawn is simple enough for any video slot regular. I set my bet with the arrows beside the stake display, anywhere between 0.10 and 100, then checked the paytable and rules screen to refresh symbol values and feature descriptions. Wins land on the 19 fixed lines using consecutive reels from the left, so I always keep an eye on stacked premiums lining up on reels one and two.

Once I am happy with the stake I hit the main spin button or use autoplay for longer sessions. The game flow is quite measured between feature hits, which suits the Wild West theme. I tend to let a batch of spins play out in the base game and watch for VS or Outlaw symbols, then decide whether I want to buy into a bonus round for more direct action if the balance and mood allow.

Free Spins and Bonus Rounds in Duel At Dawn

The whole identity of Duel At Dawn hangs on DuelReels and the Outlaw feature. When a VS symbol lands as part of a win it expands to a full wild DuelReel and triggers a shootout between the Outlaw and the Sheriff, each carrying a random multiplier from 2x up to 200x. The winner covers that reel with their multiplier, and if several DuelReels connect on one win their values stack before applying to the total.

The Outlaw feature adds a second layer of chaos. When the Outlaw symbol lands it expands into a full wild reel showing a revolver chamber with 1 to 6 bullets. Each bullet fires a wild onto a random position, and up to two Outlaw reels can appear at once without hitting the same spot. Each expanded Outlaw reel also carries its own 2x to 200x multiplier, again stacking if more than one joins the same winning line.

Free spins come in two flavours. Three FS scatters trigger 10 Wild Wild West spins with more frequent VS and Outlaw symbols and better odds of high multipliers, plus +2 or +4 spins for 2 or 3 extra scatters. Four scatters start 10 Dusk 'Til Dawn spins, where Outlaw bullets fill four six shot meters above the grid. Each completed meter awards a DuelSpin with guaranteed VS symbols, up to 5 VS, plus +3 free spins per DuelSpin. Bonus buys cover Bonushunt at 3x bet, Deadly Duels or Lone Outlaw at 60x, Wild Wild West at 100x, and Dusk 'Til Dawn at 200x.

Bonus Buy Feature

BonusHunt FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	96.32%
Volatility:	High
Deadly Duels FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x60 Bet
RTP:	96.35%
Volatility:	High
Lone Outlaw FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x60 Bet
RTP:	96.31%
Volatility:	High
Wild Wild West Bonus
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.31%
Volatility:	High
Dusk ‘Til Dawn Bonus
Feature Cost:	x200 Bet
RTP:	96.30%
Volatility:	High

Betting Volitality and RTP (Return to Player) in Duel At Dawn

From a numbers angle Duel At Dawn fits firmly into the high volatility camp. The best RTP setting is 96.30%, with several lower profiles also offered, so I always check the info screen in real money mode at each casino. The 29% hit rate means wins around every three to four spins on average, but the real draw lies in stacking DuelReel and Outlaw multipliers towards that 15,000x max win, especially inside the premium bonus rounds.

Duel At Dawn - Yay or Nay

After plenty of spins I rate Duel At Dawn as one of the more engaging Wild West slots I have played. The mix of expanding DuelReels, Outlaw reels spraying wilds and the layered free spins feels very cohesive. When a couple of big multipliers land on the same win the slot comes alive, and the way Dusk 'Til Dawn builds towards DuelSpins with multiple VS symbols gives real moments of saloon level drama.

It is not a game for everyone though. The volatility and feature driven design mean some sessions drift by with only teasing setups, especially if the Outlaw reels refuse to land. For me, as someone who likes chasing stacked multipliers and does not mind streaky gameplay, Duel At Dawn is a clear yay. If you prefer steady low variance slots you might find the gunfights a bit unforgiving over longer sessions.

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