
Sun-scorched desert plains, towering red rock canyons, and desolate wooden frontiers set the scene for Dead Gun, the latest slot release from developer 7Rings Gaming. The visual presentation blends classic Western iconography with supernatural elements under a pale, full moon. High-contrast cartoon character designs feature stylized gunslingers, skeletal figures infused with spectral blue flames, and tribal shamans positioned beside ceremonial tents.
The narrative grounds itself in a frontier duel gone awry, awakening ancient spirits across the desert plateau. A dark, mystical atmosphere surrounds the central conflict where gunfire interacts directly with shamanic artifacts. Card suits, skull-adorned playing cards, and feather-adorned native relics form the core visual symbols across the reel framework.
The player encounters an environment where standard gunplay transitions into mystical encounters. Spectral spirits emerge from the reels during play, while the backdrop shifts between the harsh daylight of an abandoned Western town and a deep night scene illuminated by glowing campfires.
The Revolver symbol appears on the grid loaded with bullets crafted from different metals. The specific metal type determines the exact Multiplier value assigned to that bullet. On each spin, the Revolver position shifts down by one row on its reel until it eventually moves off the bottom of the game field. For an iGaming platform, this stepping motion provides multi-spin persistence in the main game, helping maintain session engagement across consecutive spins.
Wild symbols substitute for all standard paying symbols to complete winning combinations, excluding Scatter symbols. Wilds do not land naturally on the reels; they are generated exclusively when a Revolver fires. If a newly fired bullet hits an existing Wild symbol on the grid, the Multiplier value of that bullet is added directly to the Wild's current Multiplier. This stacking multiplier behavior creates organic win escalation without altering base hit frequency.
The Drum symbol appears exclusively during the Bonus Game. When a Revolver fires and hits a Drum symbol, the Drum instantly converts into a Wild symbol. Simultaneously, every active Revolver, Wild symbol, and Multiplier position currently on the reels shifts upward by one row, and the player receives +1 additional Free Spin. This upward shifting mechanic reverses the standard downward progression of persistent symbols, extending bonus round length and increasing feature volatility.
Landing 3 or more Scatter symbols triggers the main Bonus Game featuring the Drum mechanic. Operators catering to markets with feature buy permissions can leverage dedicated entry options:
These mechanics allow operators to offer varying volatility profiles within a single title, catering both to traditional players and high-volatility feature seekers.
Mykola Nikulin
Representative of the 7Rings Gaming Account Management Team
mykola.nikulin@7ringsgaming.com