The Wildwood Curse

Q: What is the RTP of The Wildwood Curse?

Official high RTP: 96.3%. Degraded versions also exist at 94.3%, 92.27%, and 86.26%. Always check the in-game 'i' info panel.

9.0/10

· Updated October 2026

A cursed-forest horror slot from Hacksaw Gaming (2025). Cursed Clusters up to x100 plus a No Escape hidden bonus, max win 10,000x. BetsRank score: 9.0/10.

RTP

96.3%

Volatility

Medium

Max Win

10 000x

Grid

6x5

Bonus Buy

Yes

Format 6x5 / 19 paylinesSticky Wilds + Nightmare RespinsCursed Clusters (4 wilds 2x2 = character mult)Psycho/Monster/Twins x2-x1003 modes (Swamp / Playground / No Escape hidden)

9.0

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

Released in 2025, The Wildwood Curse is Hacksaw Gaming's horror slot built around a Sticky Wilds plus Cursed Clusters mechanic. The format is 6x5 / 19 paylines, RTP is 96.3%, max win is 10,000x, and volatility is medium. The signature mechanic is the Cursed Cluster: when 4 Wild symbols land in a 2x2 square on the grid, they merge into one of 3 special multiplier characters — The Psycho, The Monster, or The Twins. The Psycho Cluster awards a random multiplier (2x-15x, 25x, 50x, or 100x) applied to its cluster on every respin. Sticky Wilds extend rounds via respins. There are 3 modes: The Swamp (3 scatters, 8 spins), The Playground (4 scatters, 10 spins), and No Escape (5 scatters, hidden bonus, 10 spins).

Strengths

+Unique Cursed Clusters mechanic (4 Wilds in a 2x2 square)
+Psycho/Monster/Twins multipliers up to x100
+Sticky Wilds plus Nightmare Respins
+No Escape hidden bonus mode
+Medium volatility — accessible for most bankrolls

To consider

−Degraded RTP versions exist, as low as 86.26%
−Max win of 10,000x is moderate compared to other Hacksaw titles
−Triggering the 2x2 Cursed Cluster requires a demanding symbol formation

About The Wildwood Curse

Released in 2025, The Wildwood Curse is Hacksaw Gaming's horror slot built around a Sticky Wilds plus Cursed Clusters mechanic. The format is 6x5 / 19 paylines, RTP is 96.3%, the max win reaches 10,000x, and volatility is medium (balanced). The visual style is a cursed nighttime forest with fog, ruins, and a dark purple-poison green palette. The core mechanic sees Wilds hold on the grid to extend rounds via respins. Free-spin modes add cluster modifiers and preset Wild activity. The signature mechanic is the Cursed Cluster — formed when you land 4 Wild symbols in a 2x2 square on the grid. These 4 Wilds merge to become one of 3 special multiplier characters: The Psycho, The Monster, or The Twins. The Psycho Cluster awards a random multiplier (2x-15x, 25x, 50x, or 100x) applied to its cluster on every respin. There are 3 bonus modes: The Swamp (3 scatters, 8 spins), The Playground (4 scatters, 10 spins), and the No Escape hidden bonus (5 scatters, 10 spins, top tier). Available at most top-ranked crypto casinos in BetsRank's rankings.

Key mechanics

▸6x5 grid, 19 paylines
▸Official RTP 96.3%
▸Medium volatility — accessible
▸Max win 10,000x
▸Sticky Wilds plus Nightmare Respins
▸Cursed Clusters (4 Wilds in a 2x2)
▸Psycho / Monster / Twins characters
▸x2-x100 multipliers per cluster
▸3 modes (Swamp / Playground / No Escape)
▸No Escape hidden bonus, top tier (5 scatters)

💰 Bonus Buy: Several tiers available

❓The Wildwood Curse FAQ

What is the RTP of The Wildwood Curse?▾

Official high RTP: 96.

3%. Degraded versions also exist at 94. 3%, 92. 27%, and 86. 26%. Always check the in-game 'i' info panel.

How do you trigger the Cursed Cluster?▾

You need to land 4 Wild symbols in a 2x2 square formation on the grid.

These 4 Wilds automatically merge into a Cursed Cluster tied to one of 3 characters: Psycho, Monster, or Twins.

Psycho vs Monster vs Twins — what's the difference?▾

Each character brings its own random multiplier range.

Psycho awards 2x-15x or 25x/50x/100x. Monster and Twins are variants with their own mechanics. All 3 apply their multiplier to their cluster on every respin.

Is The Wildwood Curse available to play?▾

Yes — it's available at most top-ranked crypto casinos in BetsRank's rankings that carry Hacksaw Gaming.

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