Play Buckshot Wilds Slot Game

The Wild West is well-trodden ground in the slot world, but every now and then, a new release kicks in the saloon doors and demands attention. Buckshot Wilds from NetEnt arrives with a dust-covered aesthetic, grizzled gunslingers, and a few tricks up its sleeve. While it may not rewrite the rulebook, it borrows some of the genre’s best elements — shifting wilds, expanding reels, and a feature-packed free spins round.

At its core, Buckshot Wilds runs on a 5-reel, 4-row grid with 20 paylines, but it doesn’t stay that way for long. With expanding reels, the height can double to 8 rows, bringing 40 paylines into play. The game uses traditional left-to-right payouts, with bets starting at 0.20 per spin. The shifting wilds and symbol shootouts give the base game an unpredictable edge, while free spins keep the action rolling by guaranteeing wild symbols. If that’s not enough, a Bonus Bet ups the stakes by increasing wild frequency and scatter chances. 

NetEnt has been around the block when it comes to high-impact slots, and Buckshot Wilds joins a lineup that includes classics like Gonzo’s Quest and Starburst. While it doesn’t carry the same legendary status, it certainly makes a solid case for being a modern Western worth checking out.

Here’s how you can get started and play Buckshot Wilds for yourself: 

1. Sign in to your account at Heart Bingo. 
2. Head to the online slots page. 
3. Search for “Buckshot Wilds” and click the game when it appears. 
4. Once it's loaded, click on the pile of coins to find an appropriate stake size. 
5. Click the Spin button to get the reels moving. 

If you aren't already registered, click on the green 'Sign Up' button in the top right corner and fill in the required fields. You can then verify your account and make a deposit if you want to play Buckshot Wilds with real funds. 

The symbols in Buckshot Wilds stick to the classic Western theme, featuring everything from cowboy hats to revolvers. Lower-value symbols take the form of Western-styled card royals, while premium symbols include pistols, wanted posters, and gunslingers. A complete breakdown of all the symbols is given in the table below: 

Wild symbols don’t just sit still in Buckshot Wilds — they shift downward with each spin until they exit the reels. If a wild lands on a trigger symbol, a symbol shootout occurs, converting adjacent symbols into wilds. These new wilds are only active for the current spin, adding an unpredictable twist to the base game. 

Expanding Reels 

The standard 5x4 grid doesn’t always stay that way. Reels can expand at random, doubling in height to 8 rows, increasing the paylines from 20 to 40. When this happens, any wilds on the top four rows are cloned downwards, covering four additional spaces on their respective reels. This temporary expansion resets at the end of each spin. 

Free Spins 

Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols awards 6, 10, or 15 free spins, respectively. Unlike the base game, the reels remain in their expanded 8-row state throughout the free spins round. At the start of the round, 1 to 3 wilds are placed on the reels, and at least one additional wild lands on every spin. Landing another scatter symbol adds +1 free spin to the total. 

Bonus Bet 

For those looking to boost the action, the Bonus Bet doubles the stake while guaranteeing wild symbols in the base game. It also increases the chances of triggering Expanding Reels and the free spins round.  

Buckshot Wilds brings a Western showdown with shifting wilds and expanding reels, making it a solid choice for fans of high-action slots. If you’re into gritty cowboy-themed games, you might also enjoy Dead or Alive or Money Train 3, both of which bring wild mechanics and bonus-packed gameplay to the table. All these titles can be found at Heart Bingo.