Hidden Epic Hacksaw (Hot Mode) Bonuses: How to Find and Activate

Hacksaw Gaming has integrated a unique feature into some of its most sought-after slot games – hidden epic bonuses, also known as "Hot Mode". elusive bonuses can turn into an exciting goal.

This comprehensive guide provides details of all the hidden epic bonuses available on Hacksaw Gaming slots. Our list is updated regularly, including the latest releases, and provides key details on how to activate these exclusive features, as well as information on their typical winning potential.

What are Hidden Epic Perks?

Hidden Epic Bonuses are special features in Hacksaw Gaming slots that can only be activated through natural gameplay. Unlike the standard bonus rounds, these premium features cannot be purchased through the regular bonus purchase options. Such bonuses are specifically designed to reward players who enjoy long sessions in the base game, rather than those who prefer to jump straight into the bonus rounds by purchasing them.

Key characteristics of hidden epic bonuses:

• Method of Activation: Generally, you need to collect 5 scatter symbols during the base game to trigger these bonuses, which makes them more difficult to activate compared to standard bonuses.
• No Buy Option: Unlike regular bonus features, hidden epic bonuses cannot be purchased through the corresponding options, making them only available in regular play.
• Improved Features: They usually offer enhanced versions of the standard bonus rounds with higher minimum multipliers, guaranteed special symbols, or other benefits.

Hidden Epic Bonuses in Hacksaw Gaming Slots

Pray for Three

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 700 – 13,333x

In Pray for Three, the hidden epic bonus is called "Flames of Fortune" and is activated when 5 FS scatter symbols appear at the same time during the base game. This elite feature awards 10 free spins, retaining the core mechanics of the "WICKED WAYS" bonus, but with significant improvements. Players get an increased chance of landing Wild symbols compared to the standard bonus.

Most notably, each spin during this feature guarantees the appearance of one Divine Prayer Hand symbol. The Divine Prayer Hand activates all three sections of the Wheel of Sin, which means you get the maximum multiplier effect on each bonus spin. (In the normal bonus, the Prayer Hand is not guaranteed, and the standard Prayer Hands only activate 1-3 sections of the wheel randomly.) In Flames of Fortune, the regular Prayer Hands are completely removed – only the improved Divine version appears – and the game also increases the frequency of wild symbols, providing more wins to multiply.

The result is a round of free spins, where each spin benefits from a fully functional multiplier wheel, accumulating additive and multiplicative bonuses that can be combined to great effect. This all-or-nothing design makes Flames of Fortune extremely volatile. Like similar features in other games, it cannot be purchased and is therefore a rare event. With each supercharged spin, it offers the best chance of reaching the slot's impressive max win of 13,333×.

Le King

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 600 – 20,000x

In Le King, the hidden epic bonus is called "VIVA LE BANDIT!". It can be activated by landing 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This premium feature awards 10 free spins, retaining the mechanics of the "JACKPOT OF GOLD" bonus, but with significant improvements.

During this "hot" bonus round, all Golden Squares remain highlighted throughout the feature, even after being activated by the Neon Rainbow symbol, creating constant winning opportunities throughout the bonus round. Most importantly, the feature guarantees the landing of the Neon Rainbow symbol on each spin, ensuring the maximum activation of the Golden Squares.

In addition, Bronze Coins do not appear during the feature, which greatly increases the average value of the coin symbols that appear – when the Gold Squares are activated, only Silver and Gold Coins are revealed. The bonus works on the same collection mechanics as the lower-level features, where Golden Squares are marked if they are part of a winning cluster, and the Neon Rainbow symbol turns these marked positions into cash prizes in the form of coins.

However, with a guaranteed Rainbow on every spin and the removal of low-paying Bronze Coins, VIVA LE BANDIT! provides a substantially higher winning potential than the standard bonus features. Landing additional FS symbols during the bonus awards additional free spins: 2 FS symbols award +2 extra spins, and 3 FS symbols give +4 extra spins.

Ultimate Slot of America

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 600 – 10,000x

Players can unlock the hidden epic bonus "Pursuit of Riches" by getting 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This exclusive feature awards 10 free spins and retains all the mechanics of the standard "SPIN-DEPENDENCE DAY" bonus, while adding significant improvements. During this special bonus round, at least 5 Liberty Gems (excluding Freedom Respins) are guaranteed on each spin, which significantly increases the winning potential.

Invictus

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 550 – 10,000x

In Invictus, the hidden epic bonus is called "DOMINUS MAXIMUS" and is available when you land 5 FS scatter symbols in the base game. This exclusive 10-spin feature transforms the slot's Pantheon multiplier system by introducing a third multiplier element that fundamentally changes the calculation of winnings.

Unlike the standard bonuses based on Left and Right Multipliers, DOMINUS MAXIMUS adds a Medium Multiplier to the 3rd reel with values ranging from x2 to x20. Each Left Multiplier is guaranteed to be at least 5x, creating a solid foundation for significant wins. The Middle and Left Multipliers interact on any 3+ symbol win, multiplying with each other rather than stacking, resulting in exponentially larger payouts.

The real power comes when players land wins of 5 symbols spanning the entire grid. This activates all three multiplier positions at the same time – the Left Multiplier is multiplied by both the Average and Right values, creating potentially huge total multipliers. Combined with the Olympian Respins feature in Invictus, where the high-paying symbols "stick" and the rest of the reels re-spin, players can collect chains of several big wins. It is this cascading multiplication that sets DOMINUS MAXIMUS apart from other Hacksaw bonuses.

While most hidden epic features focus on guaranteeing certain symbols or mechanics, this bonus highlights pure mathematical power through its triple multiplier system. The minimum left multiplier of 5x, combined with Average Multipliers up to x20, can generate the extreme volatility needed to reach the maximum Invictus win of 10,000x.

Booze Bash

• Activation Method: 3 FS Character Pairs
• Win Potential: 750 – 12,500x

In Booze Bash, the hidden epic bonus is called "HELL'S HAPPY HOUR" and can be activated by landing 3 pairs of FS symbols during the base game. This premium feature awards 10 free spins and retains the mechanics of the "TOP-SHELF TROUBLE" bonus, while adding significant improvements.

Unlike the standard bonus features, this hidden epic bonus allows all Special Symbols to appear in the Bash Bar. The game strategically activates these Special Symbols, with FS and Multipliers being activated first, followed by the rest of the symbols from left to right. This prioritization ensures maximum potential from the most valuable special symbols.

The multipliers introduced in the Bash Bar will only apply to Bash Bar wins, creating focused multiplier opportunities. The most powerful feature is the Wild symbols in the Bash Bar, which turn all symbols on this reel into Wilds – transforming entire columns into winning opportunities. Uh

that potential for mass turning into Wild drastically increases the chances of getting significant wins or even approaching the game's maximum win of 12,500x. As with other Booze Bash bonus features, landing additional FS Symbol Pairs during the bonus awards 2 additional Free Spins per pair, extending the session and providing more opportunities to use the improved mechanics. HELL'S HAPPY HOUR represents the ultimate manifestation of Booze Bash's cocktail volatility, providing the highest potential of any game feature.

Spinman

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 600 – 10,000x

Landing 5 FS scatter symbols in the base game triggers 10 "Reel Heroes" spins. During this bonus, at least two Spinman symbols are guaranteed to land on each spin, and all multipliers on the Booster Wheels are at least x5. This means that each free spin creates several extended wild reels, each with a solid multiplier (between ×5 and ×500 in this game). All these improvements make Reel Heroes significantly more powerful than regular free spins, giving a chance for the maximum slot payout of 10,000×.

Rad Maxx

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 650 – 12,500x

In Rad Maxx, players can access the premium hidden epic bonus "TO THE MAXX!" by collecting 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This "hot mode" awards 10 free spins, retaining all the features of the standard "MAD MAXX" bonus round, but with a significant improvement: all Pay Direction Arrows remain active throughout the bonus for 360-degree wins in all directions. In the base game, usually only the direction from left to right is active (and others can be activated by special Wild Plus symbols), but here you don't need to activate anything – each direction is turned on from the beginning of each spin. When all directions are paid, the Rad Maxx grid can deliver wins that would be difficult or impossible in normal play (e.g. full line payouts in the reverse or vertical directions). Combined with the sticky wild multipliers, the hidden epic bonus is where the slot's max win of 12,500× becomes realistically achievable.

Reign of Rome

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 900 – 15,000x

Landing 5 Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels during the base game triggers the hidden epic bonus "Fight for Glory". This ultimate "hot" round includes all the upgrades of the lower level bonuses (Path to Power and This Is Rome) and then increases the potential even more. All five positions of the LootBar (special counters under each reel) start with an already set multiplier value of 20×. During free spins, any Tribute symbols (money multiplier symbols) that do not form an immediate win are added to the corresponding LootBar. Unlike a mid-level bonus, where LootBar payouts can trigger multiple times, in this hidden epic bonus, all accumulated LootBar values are saved until the end of the feature and then paid out in one big prize. This means that players accumulate a huge reward over the course of 10 spins, culminating in the final payout of everything collected. Retriggers are possible – landing 2 or 3 scatter symbols during the bonus gives +2 or +4 extra spins, respectively, extending the hunt for Tribute multipliers. With an initial advantage of 20× on each LootBar and the ability to save all values, Fight For Glory is the most coveted feature in Reign of Rome. This greatly improves the chance of getting the game's maximum win of 15,000×. Reign of Rome is a high volatility slot (rated 4/5 by the provider), and this hidden bonus embodies this risk-reward profile – extremely difficult to activate, but with huge payout potential if it succeeds.

Dorks Of The Deep

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 500 – 10,000x

In Dorks of the Deep, the hidden epic bonus is called "HIDDEN TREASURES" and can be activated when you land 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This exclusive feature awards 10 free spins and builds on the mechanics of the "DOWN UNDER" bonus game with a significant improvement: players are guaranteed to have at least two active expanded Wild reels on the grid at any time before the end of the bonus round. The game also ensures that the sticky extended Wild reels never get a multiplier from a lower level symbol than the one that originally landed, with multiplier values randomly selected from the appropriate level.

Marlin Masters

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 400 – 7,500x

In Marlin Masters, the hidden epic bonus is called "PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA" and can be activated when you land 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This exclusive feature awards 10 free spins with significant improvements over the standard bonus features. During this 'hot' bonus round, all Marlin symbols are guaranteed to have a value of at least 5x, providing a substantial boost in potential wins. Most importantly, the feature guarantees landing at least one Marlin symbol and one Fisherman symbol on each spin, providing consistent collection opportunities throughout the bonus.

Le Viking

• Activation Method: 6 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 600 – 10,000x

In Le Viking, the exclusive hidden epic bonus is called "JOURNEY TO VALHALLA FREE SPINS" and can be activated when you land 6 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This elite "hot mode" awards 3 recoverable lives, combining the mechanics of all three previous bonus features. It awards 6 Grid Multipliers at the start (one for each activating FS symbol) with huge x10 multipliers on each. Most importantly, Bronze and Silver coins do not appear in this bonus, which drastically increases the chances of landing high-paying combinations and significantly increases the winning potential.

Get The Cheese

• Activation Method: 5-6 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 600 – 10,000x

In Get the Cheese, Hacksaw Gaming implements a progressive bonus system with increasing rewards. The game features a hidden epic bonus called "LIFE'S SO GOUDA", which is activated when you land at least 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This improved feature awards 12 free spins and starts with 4 permanent Jumping Wild Multipliers, with at least one of them guaranteed to be an Epic Jumping Wild Multiplier. The key advantage of this bonus over the standard "TAKE IT CHEESY" feature is that the Wild Multiplier values do not reset during each new spin, allowing the multipliers to accumulate throughout the bonus round.

Le Pharaoh

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 750 – 15,000x

In Le Pharaoh, the hidden epic bonus is called "RAINBOW OVER THE PYRAMIDS" and can be triggered by landing 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This "hot" feature awards 12 free spins and retains the Sticky Re-drops and Golden Riches mechanics from the base game with significant improvements. During this special round, all Golden Squares remain highlighted until the end of the feature, even after being activated by the Rainbow symbol, creating constant winning opportunities throughout the bonus round. Most impressively, the feature guarantees a Rainbow symbol landing on every spin, ensuring that the golden squares are maxed out on each spin.

SixSixSix

• Method of activation: '6' on 3 Wicked Wheels or '6' during the Deal with the Devil Gamble
• Win Potential: 450 – 16,666x

SixSixSix is a multi-level bonus system with gradually increasing features. The most exclusive "WHAT THE HELL" bonus serves as a hidden epic bonus and can be activated when the '6' symbol appears on three Wheels of Evil at the same time during the base game. This premium feature awards 10 free spins with a significant upgrade: the Red Wicked Wheel is guaranteed to land on every spin throughout the bonus round. In addition to its exclusivity, Blue Wicked Wheels do not appear during the feature, ensuring that only the more valuable Red Wheels of Evil contribute to potential wins. Unlike the lower-level bonuses ("SPEAK OF THE DEVIL" and "LET HELL BREAK LOOSE!"), players cannot make a "Deal with the Devil" during the WHAT THE HELL bonus, as it already represents the highest possible bonus level in the game. The bonus structure at SixSixSix is unique among Hacksaw Gaming slots, as it implements both a direct trigger method for its "hot mode" and an improvement path where players can potentially achieve this elite feature through the "Deal with the Devil" mechanic from lower-tier bonuses.

Ze Zeus

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 600 – 10,000x

In Ze Zeus, the hidden epic bonus is called "ZE ZEUS MIGHT SUPERSTAR" and can be activated when you land 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This premium feature awards 12 free spins with key upgrades that follow the same structure scheme as the hidden Le Bandit epic bonus, albeit with different visuals and themes. During this "hot" feature, all Divine Squares remain highlighted for the duration of the bonus, even after being activated by the Hand of Zeus symbol. Most importantly, the Hand of Zeus symbol is guaranteed to land on every free spin, ensuring the maximum activation of the Divine Squares on each spin. In addition, Bronze Coins are absent from this bonus, which greatly increases the average value of the coin symbols that appear.

Slayers Inc

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 630 – 15,000x

In Slayers Inc, the hidden epic bonus is called "ONE SLAYER TO SLAY THEM ALL" and can be triggered by landing 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This premium feature awards 10 free spins, retaining the mechanics of the standard WILD SLAYERS bonus, but with significant improvements. A key improvement is that both the Slayer DueReels™ mechanic and the Slicer mechanic are guaranteed to be activated on every spin during the bonus round. The Slicer mechanic adds a full row of Wilds to a randomly selected row on the grid, while the Slayer DueReels™ mechanic provides additional ways to win with multipliers. The guaranteed activation of both of these features on each spin creates a significant winning potential compared to the standard bonus, where these mechanics are activated only from time to time. Slayers Inc is adding another innovative feature to Hacksaw Gaming bonuses with its "BEST OF BONUS" system. This special mechanic offers improved versions of the game's regular bonus features, where the Best of Bonus scatter symbol lands at the same time as the required number of FS scatter symbols. For "hot mode", landing 5 FS symbols and a Best of Bonus symbol triggers "BEST OF ONE SLAYER TO SLAY THEM ALL". This improved version of the already premium feature works differently than the standard bonus structure – it loses three rounds of the bonus feature in a row, with the winnings of each round being saved on the scoreboard. At the end of the third and final round, the player is awarded the highest score from the scoreboard.

Keep'em

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 450 – 10,000x

In Keep'Em, the hidden epic bonus is called "KEEP YOUR CANNY CLOSER!" and can be activated when you land 5 FS scatter symbols at the same time during the base game. This "hot" feature awards 10 free spins, keeping the mechanics of the "KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE..." bonus, but with significant improvements. A key improvement is that 3 Cash prizes and 1 GET'EM symbol are guaranteed to land on every spin during the bonus round. The bonus works on a collection mechanic, where the dropped Cash Prizes remain on the grid until they are collected by the GET'EM symbol. In addition, whenever there is a full row or reel of Cash Prizes on the grid, they are automatically collected even without the presence of the GET'EM symbol. The guarantee of 3 Cash Prizes and 1 GET'EM symbol on each spin creates a significantly higher winning potential compared to the standard bonus.

Le Bandit

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 600 – 10,000x

In the hidden epic bonus "Treasure at the End of the Rainbow", each spin awards coin wins thanks to permanent gold squares and guaranteed rainbows. The gameplay of Le Bandit revolves around Golden Squares (positions that are marked when they are part of a winning cluster) and the Rainbow symbol, which turns these marked positions into cash prizes in the form of coins. Each rainbow spin activates all accumulated Gold Squares, unlocking coin multipliers (which can be bronze, silver, or gold coins in this game). Uniquely, in the "hot mode" of the Le Bandit bonus, the bronze coins are removed, so only the more valuable silver and gold coins appear. In addition, special symbols such as the Four-Leaf Clover (which multiplies the values of adjacent coins) and Pots of Gold (which collect all coin values) can appear to increase winnings. Since the Gold Squares do not reset, you can continue to land coins in the same positions spin after spin, potentially accumulating huge total multipliers. The "treasure at the end of the rainbow" metaphor is very appropriate – by the last free spin, almost the entire grid can turn golden, bringing a cascade of coin payouts every time. As the rainbow triggers on every spin, this bonus is very stable in payouts and can award large combinations if multiple Gold Pots collect values repeatedly.

Drop'em

• Activation Method: 5 Scatter Symbols
• Win Potential: 380 – 10,000x

In Drop'Em, the hidden epic bonus is called the "WILD DROP SPINS BONUS" and can be activated when 5 FS scatter symbols appear at the same time during the base game. This premium feature awards 10 free spins with a significant improvement over the standard "HIGH DROP SPINS BONUS" feature. The key difference is that the Wild symbol becomes the only possible choice for the Drop mechanic throughout the bonus round. This creates a significant advantage, as in the standard bonus, the Drop mechanic selects from a pool of high-paying symbols and a Wild symbol. Making the Wild symbol exclusive to the Drop mechanic, each trigger of the Drop will cause the Wild symbols to fall onto the grid, maximising winning combinations across multiple paylines. This ensures that the most valuable symbol is used on every Drop throughout the bonus session, significantly increasing the winning potential compared to the standard bonus, where several different symbols can be chosen.

How to win in Hot Mode in Hacksaw Gaming slots

Since the hidden epic bonuses in Hacksaw Gaming slots can only be activated organically during the game and not bought, here are some effective strategies to increase your chances of activating the "hot mode".

Bonus Hunting with FeatureSpins

The most effective strategy is to use BonusHunt FeatureSpins. This special bet option increases your base bet by 3x, but significantly improves your chances of landing scatter symbols. While this means a higher stake per spin, the increased likelihood of triggering these exclusive features often pays off for serious bonus hunters.

Common Strategies for Hunting for Hidden Epic Bonuses

• Bankroll Management: Set aside a dedicated budget specifically for bonus hunting. Since you'll be playing at triple the regular rate when using FeatureSpins, make sure your bankroll can withstand a long session.
• Game selection: Focus on Hacksaw slots, where the hidden epic bonus offers significant advantages over the standard bonus features, for example: Slayers Inc (guaranteed Slicer mechanics on each spin), Drop'em (guaranteed Wild symbols), Le Viking (10x multipliers on grid multipliers), Reign of Rome (20x Tribute values in LootBar).
• Session Scheduling: Instead of marathon sessions, schedule multiple shorter sessions using BonusHunt FeatureSpins. This helps maintain concentration and prevents emotional betting decisions.

BonusHunt FeatureSpins Performance Comparison Table (approximate values):

• Track your results: Keep a log of your sessions, noting which games you play, how much you spend on FeatureSpins, and how often you manage to activate bonuses, including the coveted "hot mode".

Key considerations

• Play only in good and trusted casinos!
• Cost-Reward Analysis: Although BonusHunt FeatureSpins triple your bet, "hot modes" often have 5-10 times more winning potential than standard bonuses. Calculate if the increased cost is appropriate for your risk level.
• Volatility Management: Even with an increased chance of triggering bonuses through FeatureSpins, these are high volatility games. Never try to recoup and be prepared for long periods without winnings.
• Know when to switch plays: If you've spent approximately 300x your base bet on BonusHunt FeatureSpins without triggering the bonus, consider switching to another Hacksaw slot.

Remember that hidden epic power-ups are intentionally created as rare and exciting finds. While these strategies can improve your odds, they cannot guarantee the activation of these special features. Always gamble responsibly and consider any activation of these bonuses as a fortunate coincidence rather than an expected outcome.