300SPINS™HARDCOREBuried By Night
Hacksaw Gaming
Buried By Night is a western-themed slot by Hacksaw Gaming.
The slot is built on a 5x4 reel grid with 14 paylines and offers a theoretical maximum win of x15000x.
It also comes with special features such as Hold and Respin and Special Expanding Symbol, adding locked-symbol bonus tension and extra gameplay variety from the feature mix.
Verdict
HARDCOREPlayer Fit Spectrum
Hardcore
CasualBalancedHardcore
Based on the 300SPINS™ test, Buried By Night may suit players who enjoy suspense and substantial reward moments.
In addition, the highest win multiplier was relatively large in this test. This may suit players who enjoy standout wins from a single spin.
About 300SPINS™
Every 300SPINS™ review starts with hands-on play: we manually play each slot, record the results and analyze the session data ourselves. Every test follows the same protocol: 300 paid spins in one continuous session, a fixed base bet, and no bonus buys or optional bet enhancements. Naturally triggered free spins and bonus rounds are included in the results. This consistent setup lets us compare win frequency, payout multipliers and feature activity across games. The analysis describes the recorded session, rather than the game’s complete long-term payout behavior.
Experienced RTP Deviation
RTP Deviation
178.27%
Below avg.Avg. (98.3%)Above avg.
Deviation measures how far this session’s RTP sits from the all-review average, whether above or below it.
This slot shows a very large deviation from the average and is expected to combine the thrill of very large wins with the possibility of a very high loss rate.
About RTP Deviation
This analysis does not evaluate the slot's theoretical RTP or long-run return. It only measures how far the total return recorded in this 300-spin session was from the average of other eligible 300SPINS™ reviews conducted with the same method. A larger deviation may suggest a wider range of outcomes, but it does not establish the slot's actual volatility or predict future results.
Specifications
Characteristic
HARDCORE
User Rating
No ratings
Free Spin
5 Triggers
Jackpot
None
Reel Config
5x4
Paylines
14 Lines
RTP
96.32%
Volatility
High
Max Win
15,000x
Bonus Buy
80x
Demo Play
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FeatureMatch™
Multiple themes shape the profile
The counts are spread unevenly across several roles, without a single theme or pair taking a clear lead. Free-spin mechanics form part of the bonus-play structure. Wild mechanics help shape the symbol combinations represented in the profile.
Feature richness
An extensive feature set brings together a wide range of special mechanics, giving the game more individual systems to explore alongside its core format.
- Feature mechanics
- 10
- Feature families
- 6
Feature profile
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Number of features contributing to each role. One feature can contribute to several roles.
How we analyze this game’s features
Each bar counts the features that contribute to a functional role. One feature can contribute to more than one role. Bar lengths are scaled to the largest count within this game; compare the numbers when looking across games.
These counts describe feature composition. They are not win probabilities, payout contributions, or quality ratings.
All features 11
Balance Chart: 300SPINS™ Review
Balance Timeline
300 Paid Spins300SPINS balance time-series chart for Buried By Night. The chart starts at 5000, ends at 5470, and bottoms at 4987 on spin 7. Free spin trigger markers appear on spin 8, 151, 185, 201, 286.
300SPINS balance timelineSPIN 0Balance 5,000
Free Spin Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Free Spin Profile
Dynamic Experience
When free spins arrived, they added meaningful value without feeling unusually explosive. This creates a more dynamic free-spin experience, where waiting for the feature becomes part of the tension.
Free Spin Comparison
HARDCOREFree spin profile chart for Buried By Night. Free spins triggered 5 times during our 300-spin session. The field average is 2.09. Free spin payout averaged 65.2x, against a field average of 65.5x.
Free Spin Hit Rate
Natural free spin triggers during 300 paid spins
5
Free Spin Payout Multiplier
Average payout multiplier per free spin trigger
65.2x
Free Spin Quadrant
IMPACTFrequent
Strong
Quiet
Impact
SLOT
Hit Rate Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Play Rhythm
Balanced Experience
Profitable hits had a noticeable presence, but they did not dominate the whole session rhythm. This creates a balanced play rhythm, sitting between visible action and meaningful profit hits.
Rhythm Comparison
BALANCEDRhythm comparison chart for Buried By Night. Hit Rate is 33.3% against a field average of 26.5%, while Profit Hit Rate is 9.7% against a field average of 10.5%.
Hit Rate
Any winning paid spin
33.3%
Profit Hit Rate
Paid spins returning more than the bet
9.7%
Rhythm Quadrant
DRYFrequent
Strong
Dry
Selective
SLOT
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Payout Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Payout Profile
Dynamic Experience
The largest payout moment stood out clearly, giving the session a sharper peak. This creates a more dynamic payout profile, where the result is shaped by sharper swings and stronger payout movement.
Payout Comparison
HARDCORE+Payout comparison chart for Buried By Night. Max Payout is 165.3x against a field average of 99.8x, while Avg Payout is 5.35x against a field average of 4.51x.
Max Multiplier
Largest payout from a single paid spin
165.3x
Average Multiplier
Average payout per paid spin
5.35x
Payout Quadrant
SWINGPeak
Swing
Steady
Dynamic
SLOT
Dependency Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Dependency Profile
Dynamic Experience
A large share of the total payout came from bigger wins, making the result feel concentrated and high-impact. This creates a more dynamic dependency profile, where the session result leans heavily on specific high-impact moments.
Dependency Comparison
HARDCORE+Dependency comparison chart for Buried By Night. Free Spin Dependency is 60.9% against a field average of 31.5%, while Big Win Dependency is 68.2% against a field average of 50.3%.
Free Spin Dependency
Share of total payout that came from free spins
60.9%
Big Win Dependency
Share of total payout that came from larger standout wins
68.2%
Dependency Quadrant
LOADEDBonus
Loaded
Steady
Big Win
SLOT
Highlight Features
Hold and Respin
Hold and Respin, or 'Hold & Win', is one of the most popular core bonus game mechanics in modern slots. The essence of this feature, unlike traditional free spins, is to 'Hold' bonus symbols on the reels and 'Respin' the remaining empty spaces to fill up the screen. This system was popularized worldwide through 'Money Train 2's' 'Money Cart Bonus' and is the foundation for numerous developer-specific brand features like Wazdan's 'Hold the Jackpot™' and Playtech's 'Fire Blaze™'.
Duel Mechanic
Duel Mechanic is a unique wild feature that introduces a dynamic resolution mini-game to determine the properties of a powerful wild symbol. This feature activates when a special trigger symbol appears, initiating a visual contest. Two wizard symbols, each representing a different multiplier value, engage in a 'duel'. The outcome of this duel determines which wizard prevails, transforming into a potent 'Over-Wild' with its specific multiplier applied to future wins.
Bonus Buy Efficiency
Price x80
Low Bonus Buy Price
Experience Value
Low Experience Value
Free spins triggered 5 times during our 300-spin session. With a buy price of x80, buying offers a much shorter path if you mainly want to experience the free-spin feature.
Monetary Value
Strong Monetary Value
Free-spin payout strength and free-spin dependency were moderate compared with other slots in our 300SPINS reviews. The buy looks useful as access to the feature, but not an exceptional profit signal.
Avg. Min x81.6Avg. Max x129.1
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About 300SPINS™ Reviews
Every 300SPINS™ review starts with hands-on play: we manually play each slot, record the results and analyze the session data ourselves. Every test follows the same protocol: 300 paid spins in one continuous session, a fixed base bet, and no bonus buys or optional bet enhancements. Naturally triggered free spins and bonus rounds are included in the results. This consistent setup lets us compare win frequency, payout multipliers and feature activity across games. The analysis describes the recorded session, rather than the game’s complete long-term payout behavior.