Bounty Raid 2 Slot Features

A shiny, ornate frame adorned with a buffalo skull holds a 5x4 grid that awards regular wins for matching at least 3 symbols on any of the 20 pay lines. Each qualifying combination must begin from the left side of the panel and continue rightwards along consecutive columns. Payouts range from 0.2 to 2.5 times the bet when winning on low-value playing cards and between 0.8 - 8 times when scoring on premium images represented by cowboy boots, a canteen, a revolver, a skull, and gold bars.

Bandit Symbols

Bandits are special symbols containing an instant prize value as a multiplication of the active bet. They can land with initial rewards from 1 to 25 times the stake. They can also contain a counter indicating for how many spins the Bandit remains sticky on the reels. On each consecutive spin, each Bandit symbol increases its value by up to 50% of its initial worth.

The Sheriff Feature

A gold star badge with the sheriff's portrait may land on any reel except the middle one. When it does, all currently present Bandit symbols pay their respective prizes and disappear on the next spin.

Bounty Hunter Feature

The 1x4 female bounty hunter symbol can land only on the middle reel. She locks any visible Bandits in place and triggers 3 respins, clearing all regular symbols from the grid. On each spin, one additional Bandit may land, resetting the counter back to 3. If no new Bandits appear, the Bounty Hunter can randomly shoot her guns and also reset the counter. Once all spins are exhausted, all visible prizes are added together and paid out as the total win.

Final Thoughts

When it comes to the hold&win mechanics, many studios have taken a swing at it over the years. Some prefer to keep it simple and stick to the core format, while others experiment with more complex functionalities like Nolimit City in their spectacular Bounty Hunters release. Red Tiger took a relatively straightforward approach in Bounty Raid 2, sticking to a standard respin model with instant prizes locking into place and resetting the respin count. However, there's a subtle addition that deems the gameplay more exciting since every scored Bandit symbol increases its own value on each consecutive spin by up to 50%. That undoubtedly adds another layer to the well-known feature, making every successive respin more lucrative than the previous one, regardless if new prizes land. On top of that, having the Bandits sticky for up to 5 spins in the base game increases the chances of transferring some of them to the bonus round when the Bounty Hunter drops and makes it easier to bag the prize through the Sheriff Feature.

Theme-wise, the Wild West may not be the most inventive of ideas, but we can't deny Red Tiger artists their expertise in creating stunning visuals. Even though we've seen countless cards, guns, boots, and gold bars in other games, productions from this outfit always stand out with impeccable details and the highest level of refinement. Pepper that with flashy animations combined with a foot-stomping country soundtrack, and you've got yourself a truly immersive cowboy atmosphere.