Who is Hacksaw Gaming
Hacksaw Gaming launched in 2018 as a mobile-first slot developer. Their early releases were scratch cards and simple slots; by 2021 they had pivoted to feature-rich video slots that became some of the most discussed titles in the industry. Wanted Dead or a Wild, released in 2022, established them as a top-tier developer. Since then they have maintained a consistent release cadence of 8 to 12 new titles per year.
The studio's signature is the expanding wild mechanic with multiplier collection — a design that appears across their catalogue in different thematic implementations. Fist of Destruction uses Fist symbols expanding upward through Fighter symbols. Cursed Seas uses an anchor-drop mechanic. Beast Below uses tentacle expansion. The underlying math is similar; the execution adapts to each theme.
Hacksaw is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission. Their games are distributed through Relax Gaming's Silver Bullet platform and direct integration. Most major online casinos in regulated markets carry their catalogue.
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Hacksaw Gaming's signature mechanics
Three mechanics define the Hacksaw catalogue. First, the expanding wild with multiplier collection — present in Fist of Destruction, Cursed Seas, Beast Below, and several other titles. A specific symbol expands in one direction, collecting multiplier values from symbols in its path. Multiple expanding wilds on the same spin stack their multipliers multiplicatively.
Second, buy feature with multiple tiers. Most Hacksaw titles offer 2 to 5 buy options at different prices and RTP levels. Fist of Destruction's five-tier buy structure is among the most elaborate in the catalogue. The cheapest entry is typically 50x to 100x stake; the premium buy accessing the highest bonus state costs 250x.
Third, configurable RTP. Hacksaw builds multiple RTP settings into every title. The gap between best and worst configurations varies by game — Fist of Destruction's 8-point spread (88.27% to 96.30%) is unusually wide. Most titles have a 2 to 4-point spread. Always check the in-game paytable before playing any Hacksaw title.
Where to play Hacksaw Gaming
Any MGA-licensed casino with Hacksaw in the lobby will carry most of their catalogue including Fist of Destruction. The full catalogue is available at hundreds of operators globally. For the best RTP configurations — specifically the 96.30% version of Fist of Destruction — MGA-licensed and Canadian operators are the most consistent source.
UK players should be aware that UKGC-licensed casinos often deploy Hacksaw titles at reduced RTP (94.30% for Fist of Destruction). Check the paytable at each casino — some UK operators do carry the 96.30% version even with a UKGC licence.
| HACKSAW TITLE | BEST RTP | VOLATILITY | MAX WIN | SIGNATURE MECHANIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fist of Destruction | 96.30% | Med-High | 10,000x | Fist Wild upward expansion |
| Wanted Dead or a Wild | 96.28% | Very High | 10,000x | Sticky Wilds free spins |
| Beast Below | 96.38% | High | 10,000x | Tentacle wild expansion |
| Cursed Seas | 96.20% | High | 10,000x | Anchor wild drop |
| 2 Wild 2 Die | 96.20% | Very High | 10,000x | Cascading wilds |
| Chaos Crew 2 | 96.07% | Med-High | 5,000x | Expanding bomb wilds |
| Dork Unit | 96.08% | High | 5,000x | Retrigger free spins |