Heart of the Frontier

Heart of the Frontier Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Playtech
Release Date	January 27, 2017
Theme	Wild West
Layout	5 reels, 20 paylines
Paylines	20
Bet Range	£0.20 to £5 (or equivalent)
Core Mechanics	Expanding sheriff and bandit wilds that move across reels, Showdown Free Games with sticky wilds, Logo wild pays up to 500× for five on a payline
Software	Playtech
Release Year	2017

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	9, 10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	horseshoe, sheriff badge	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	cowgirl, Native American woman, saloon woman	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Heart of the Frontier logo wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.

Heart of the Frontier Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Showdown Free Games	Landing both sheriff and bandit expanding wilds simultaneously	5 free spins	Sticky expanding wilds lock in place and move during free spins	Surviving wild remains in base game after showdown

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Heart of the Frontier?	The RTP is 96.09%.
What is the volatility level?	The volatility is medium.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 500× your wager.
How do I trigger the free spins feature?	Landing both sheriff and bandit expanding wilds on the same spin triggers the Showdown Free Games.
What happens during the free spins?	Sheriff and bandit wilds lock in place and any new ones also lock for the duration of the 5 free spins.
What does the logo wild do?	The logo wild substitutes for other symbols and pays up to 500× for five on a payline.
Do the sheriff and bandit wilds move?	Yes. The sheriff wild moves one reel to the right each spin and the bandit wild moves one reel to the left.

Heart of the Frontier Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses