Overview
By Sophie Lang, Games & Mobile Editor. Catalog RTP last refreshed 24 August 2026 — not a live lobby scrape. Confirm the cash info panel after login.
Buckshot Wilds is NetEnt’s buckshot: 5,000× class, prefer ~96.04% after CAD login. It is not Dead or Alive 2’s sticky-wild sequel at 100,000× / ~96.82% and not Dead or Alive’s sticky western at 100,000× / ~96.82%.
Lobby search stacks Dead or Alive 2, Dead or Alive, and Wild Worlds beside it. Open the cash title that reads Buckshot Wilds, then read the panel — 94.04% and 91.00% NetEnt builds still ship.
Confirm the live contribution table. Some tables still cap max bet. Confirm before you opt in.
Editor take — Buckshot Wilds. Use buckshot on a 96.04% CAD panel at 5,000×. Take Dead or Alive 2 for sticky-wild sequel at 100,000× / ~96.82%. Take Dead or Alive for sticky western at 100,000× / ~96.82%. Skip Wild Worlds unless that is the cash tile.
Stake and table limits for Buckshot Wilds are operator-specific in CAD. Set a session cap before you open the game, then confirm 96.04% on the cash panel — not the demo tile.
Key Facts
- RTP 96.04% catalog figure from NetEnt → house edge 3.96% when the info panel matches. Operators can load a reduced Buckshot Wilds build — re-check after login.
- Max-win class 5,000×. Treat it as a rare ceiling, not a session plan. In this review’s comparison table that sits below Dead or Alive 2 (100,000×) and below Dead or Alive (100,000×).
- Setup Slots · 5×3 grid · Ways / features · Free spins / Buckshot Wilds. Not Megaways unless the lobby title says so.
- Score 8.2/10 editorial score in this catalog. Use Dead or Alive 2 when you want that peer’s path — the rating band is not the same as identical gameplay.
- Canada Buckshot Wilds is listed against our Top 10 where-to-play brands. High volatility. Catalog popularity on /games: #452 of 1,050 (default sort). After login the lobby title must read Buckshot Wilds and the panel should match the RTP above before you raise CAD stakes.
How It Works
Paid rounds run a buckshot grid. Feature extras sit on the cash paytable, not the demo tile. Listed max-win class is 5,000×: a rare top, not a CAD session target.
High-vol stretches sit below Dead or Alive 2 at 100,000× and below Dead or Alive at 100,000×; size CAD stakes for the 96.04% panel, not a 94.04% or 91.00% build.
Confirm ~96.04% after login. If the panel shows 94.04% or 91.00%, size down or switch brand.
Game Features
Buckshot. Buckshot Wilds loop — not sticky-wild sequel and not sticky western. Confirm Buckshot Wilds on the cash paytable.
5,000× class. Below Dead or Alive 2 at 100,000×; below Dead or Alive at 100,000×. Rare, not a pacing promise.
CAD panel. Prefer 96.04%. 94.04% and 91.00% NetEnt builds still appear after login.
Buckshot Wilds vs Other Games
Buckshot Wilds sits next to Dead or Alive 2 and Dead or Alive. Compare 5k buckshot vs 100k sticky-wild sequel vs 100k sticky western more than which outlaw tile ranks first.
| Game | RTP | Max win | Volatility | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckshot Wilds | 96.04% | 5,000x | High | 8.2 |
| Dead or Alive 2 | 96.82% | 100,000x | High | 8.4 |
| Dead or Alive | 96.82% | 100,000x | High | 8.5 |
| Wild Worlds | 96.56% | 5,000x | High | 8.4 |
RTP and House Edge
NetEnt ships multiple RTP configs for Buckshot Wilds. Prefer ~96.04% on the info panel; reduced builds appear at some operators.
| RTP configuration | House edge | Editor note |
|---|---|---|
| 96.04% | 3.96% | Full / preferred build when the panel matches. |
| 94.04% | 5.96% | Reduced NetEnt class — size stakes down or switch brand. |
| 91.00% | 9.00% | Lower NetEnt class — size stakes down or switch build. |
Open Buckshot Wilds after login.
Confirm Buckshot Wilds — not Dead or Alive 2 / Dead or Alive.
Confirm RTP (~96.04% preferred).
Confirm free-spin rules for your build.
Treat RTP as lobby-specific on our where-to-play brands.
Who It's For
Buckshot Wilds is for CAD players who want buckshot at 5,000× and will check 96.04% after login — not Dead or Alive 2 and not Dead or Alive.
- Stay on Buckshot Wilds only when the lobby title reads Buckshot Wilds.
- Take Dead or Alive 2 for sticky-wild sequel at 100,000× / ~96.82%.
- Take Dead or Alive for sticky western at 100,000× / ~96.82%.
- Confirm the live contribution table. Still check max-bet rules.
- If the panel shows 94.04% or 91.00%, size down or switch brand.
vs Dead or Alive 2 & Dead or Alive
5k buckshot vs 100k sticky-wild sequel vs 100k sticky western. Confirm Buckshot Wilds after login before you treat outlaw tiles as one promo.
| Title | When to pick it |
|---|---|
| Buckshot Wilds | Buckshot, 5,000×, prefer 96.04% after login. |
| Dead or Alive 2 | Sticky-wild sequel, 100,000×, ~96.82% — not buckshot. |
| Dead or Alive | Sticky western, 100,000×, ~96.82% — not buckshot. |
Choose Buckshot Wilds for buckshot; Dead or Alive 2 for sticky-wild sequel; Dead or Alive for sticky western. Confirm Buckshot Wilds after login.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- NetEnt outlaw at 5,000× / 96.04% — not Dead or Alive 2, not Dead or Alive
- Preferred 96.04% CAD panel vs 94.04% and 91.00% reduced NetEnt class
- Named Buckshot Wilds loop instead of 100k sticky western
- Lower 5k ceiling than Dead or Alive 2 with the same outlaw neighborhood
Cons
- 5,000× ceiling is rare — easy to over-read marketing tops
- High-vol droughts between strong free-spin sequences
- Easy to confuse with Dead or Alive 2 / Dead or Alive
- Reduced RTP builds still appear
Bonuses & Wagering
High-vol NetEnt outlaw titles are a common CAD down-weight. Confirm Buckshot Wilds — not Dead or Alive 2, not Dead or Alive — before you opt in.
- Some packages list outlaw titles as a separate contribution class from video slots.
- Max-bet rules while a bonus is active still apply on this 5,000× class.
- Confirm Buckshot Wilds by exact name. Lobby search often shows Dead or Alive 2 first.
- The deposit rail does not change contribution. Check the ~96.04% cash panel after login.
Where to Play Buckshot Wilds
Ten Canadian casinos from our ranking. After login, search the lobby for Buckshot Wilds and confirm the RTP / rules panel — we do not claim every brand always stocks this exact title. Need Interac? Start on a ranking card that lists Interac (CrownGreen, Casumo, or Wildz) and search this title. Crypto path: Stake or BC.Game. We do not scrape which lobby stocks it today.
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Review FAQ
Buckshot Wilds is outlaw at 5,000× / ~96.04%. Dead or Alive 2 is sticky-wild western at 100,000× / ~96.82%. Pick 5k buckshot vs 100k sticky wilds, then confirm both cash panels after login.
Prefer 96.04%. Reduced NetEnt builds can sit around 94.04% or 91.00%. Open the information panel on the real-money copy after login; do not trust the demo tile.
Confirm the live contribution table. High-vol NetEnt outlaw titles are a common down-weight. Confirm “Buckshot Wilds” not Dead or Alive 2 or Dead or Alive if the promo names this title only.
Original Dead or Alive is sticky western at 100,000× / ~96.82%. Buckshot Wilds is outlaw at 5,000× / ~96.04%. Pick 100k original vs 5k buckshot, then confirm both panels.
Open NetEnt Buckshot Wilds — not Dead or Alive 2, not Dead or Alive, not Wanted Dead or a Wild. Check the Buckshot Wilds title, ~96.04% line, and 5,000× class on the cash paytable.
Start on Dead or Alive 2 if you want 100,000× sticky wilds at ~96.82%. Move to Buckshot Wilds for 5,000× outlaw at ~96.04%. Size CAD stakes for high-vol droughts.
No. Wanted Dead or a Wild is a separate Nolimit western. Buckshot Wilds is a 5,000× / ~96.04% NetEnt outlaw path. Confirm Buckshot Wilds after login.
Buckshot Wilds is the 5,000× / ~96.04% NetEnt outlaw for CAD players who already know Dead or Alive 2 and want a lower ceiling — not original Dead or Alive’s 100,000× sticky loop. Confirm Buckshot Wilds and the 96.04% cash panel after login.
