Dynasty of Death

Dynasty of Death is an online video slot developed by Hacksaw Gaming. Set in the realm of the Greek Underworld, the game centres on a conflict between Hades and Persephone, with Persephone challenging the god of the dead to a game of chess in exchange for her freedom.

Released on April 30, 2026, the game runs on Hacksaw Gaming's DuelReels mechanic – a system the studio has used across several titles, here updated to include Cash Prizes alongside multipliers. The result is a slot that combines a distinct visual style with a layered feature set built around expanding wild reels and duelling multipliers.

Dynasty of Death plays on a 5-reel, 4-row grid with 14 fixed paylines. Three bonus rounds are available, each triggered by scatter symbols, alongside four bonus buy options for players who prefer direct access to features. The maximum win stands at 12,500x the bet, achievable across all game modes.

Note: RTP varies depending on the bonus buy option selected. The base game RTP is 96.27%.

Dynasty of Death is set in the Underworld's throne room, with Hades seated on the left of the screen and Persephone on the right. Both characters are rendered in a stylised cartoon-anime style, presented in muted grey tones with blue energy effects that give the scene a cold, otherworldly atmosphere.

The reels sit between two stone columns, framed against a dark, shadowy background. High-value symbols include character busts of Hades and Persephone alongside Cerberus and a stone column, each designed with the same illustrated art style. Low-value symbols are stone-carved card royals – 10 through A – styled to match the setting.

The VS symbol – a red wax seal stamped with the letters "VS" – is the visual centrepiece of the game and triggers the DuelReels feature when it lands. Animations during duels are sharp and direct, showing the two characters in combat across an expanded reel.

The overall presentation is consistent. Hacksaw Gaming has avoided overloading the screen, keeping the design clean while maintaining a clear Underworld atmosphere throughout base game and bonus rounds alike.

Dynasty of Death is played on a 5x4 grid with 14 fixed paylines. Wins form from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel, when matching symbols land on adjacent reels along one of the defined paylines.

To start:

• Set your bet using the arrow controls next to the BET display. Stakes range from 0.10 to 75.00 per spin.
• Press the spin button or use the spacebar to start a round.
• Use the Autoplay function to run a set number of rounds automatically. Advanced autoplay settings allow session loss limits and single win limits.
• Turbo Play speeds up each round where available.
• Access the paytable via the menu to review symbol values, payline layouts, and feature rules.
• The Buy Bonus button opens the bonus buy menu, where four options are available at fixed costs relative to your current bet.

Only the highest win per payline is paid per round. Multiple wins across different lines are added together.

DuelReels

When a VS symbol lands on a reel, it expands into a DuelReel if it forms part of a winning combination once expanded. A fully expanded DuelReel covers the entire reel and acts as a wild, substituting for all standard paying symbols.

Once expanded, a duel triggers between two characters on that reel. Each duelist carries a multiplier value – ranging from 2x to 100x – and may also carry a Cash Prize. The winning duelist's multiplier applies to all wins connected to that reel. If more than one DuelReel contributes to the same win, their multipliers are added together before being applied.

Possible multiplier values: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 100x.

Cash Prize values range from 2x up to the maximum win. Only one Cash Prize can be awarded per DuelReel. If multiple winning Cash Prizes appear across the grid, they are added together.

Only one VS symbol can land on any single reel at a time.

Bonus Buy Option: No (DuelReels is a core mechanic, not a standalone purchasable feature)

King's Defence

King's Defence is triggered by landing 3 FS scatter symbols simultaneously during the base game. It awards 10 free spins and maintains the same mechanics as the base game, with an increased chance of triggering DuelReels.

Landing additional FS symbols during the bonus awards extra spins:

• 2 FS symbols: +2 free spins
• 3 FS symbols: +4 free spins

Bonus Buy Option: Yes – Cost: 100x the current bet

Queen's Dominion

Queen's Dominion requires 4 FS scatter symbols to trigger simultaneously in the base game. It awards 10 free spins and operates with the same mechanics as King's Defence, with one key difference: DuelReels are guaranteed to include at least one duelling Cash Prize on every activated DuelReel.

The same retrigger rules apply:

• 2 FS symbols: +2 free spins
• 3 FS symbols: +4 free spins

Bonus Buy Option: Yes – Cost: 200x the current bet

Immortal Mate Hidden Epic Bonus

This bonus is triggered by landing all 5 FS scatter symbols simultaneously in the base game. It awards 10 free spins and builds on King's Defence mechanics with two additional guarantees: two VS symbols land on every spin, and each DuelReel carries two duelling Cash Prizes with a minimum Cash Prize value of 10x.

The same retrigger conditions apply as the other bonus rounds.

This is the highest-value bonus in the game and is classified as a hidden bonus, meaning it cannot be purchased directly.

Bonus Buy Option: No

BonusHunt FeatureSpins

Each spin is made 10x more likely to trigger a bonus game. This is a FeatureSpins mode – it remains active until manually disabled. RTP: 96.25%.

Bonus Buy Option: Yes – Cost: 5x the current bet (per spin)

SoulMate FeatureSpins

Each spin guarantees that at least 2 VS symbols land on the reels. This is also a FeatureSpins mode that stays active until disabled. RTP: 96.28%.

Bonus Buy Option: Yes – Cost: 75x the current bet (per spin)

Wins in Dynasty of Death are formed when matching symbols land on 3, 4, or 5 adjacent reels from left to right along one of the 14 paylines. Payouts below are expressed as multiples of the total bet.

Wild symbol: The Wild substitutes for all standard paying symbols. A 5-of-a-kind Wild combination pays 15x the bet.

VS symbol: The VS (DuelReels trigger) expands into a full-reel wild when it forms part of a winning combination. It is not a standard paying symbol and does not appear on the paytable as a direct win source.

FS scatter symbol: Triggers bonus rounds when 3, 4, or 5 land simultaneously. FS and VS symbols cannot land on the same reel at the same time.

Wins are formed by landing 3 or more matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right, starting from reel 1, along any of the 14 fixed paylines. Only the highest win per payline is paid per spin.

The primary win-boosting mechanic is the DuelReels system. When a VS symbol expands into a DuelReel, it locks that reel as a wild and applies a multiplier – between 2x and 100x – to all wins connected to it. If two or more DuelReels contribute to the same win, their multipliers combine before being applied to the total.

DuelReels can also carry a Cash Prize, awarded after regular wins are settled. In the Immortal Mate bonus, two VS symbols land per spin with guaranteed Cash Prizes, creating the highest win potential in the game.

The maximum win of 12,500x is achievable across all game modes.

Dynasty of Death does not currently have a direct variant or sequel. Players familiar with Hacksaw Gaming's DuelReels mechanic will find similar gameplay in other titles from the studio, including Wanted Dead or a Wild and Undead Fortune. Undead Fortune introduced Walking Duel and Expanding DuelReels, while Dynasty of Death adds the Cash Prize element to the same core system.

Dynasty of Death is a well-constructed slot that applies Hacksaw Gaming's DuelReels mechanic to a Greek Underworld setting. The addition of Cash Prizes to the duelling system adds a layer to a feature the studio has refined across multiple releases. The three-tier bonus structure – King's Defence, Queen's Dominion, and the hidden Immortal Mate – gives the game meaningful depth, and the four bonus buy options add flexibility for players who prefer direct feature access.

The main limitation is familiarity. Players who have spent time with earlier DuelReels titles will find little that is genuinely new here. The Immortal Mate bonus is the strongest draw, but its hidden status and low trigger frequency limit how often it features in a typical session.

Dynasty of Death suits players comfortable with high volatility and who are already familiar with the DuelReels format.