The Frontier by Paperclip Gaming puts a cartoon Wild West shootout across six reels and five rows. Nineteen paylines give ordinary spins a clear route: three or more matching symbols must connect from left to right. The cowboy and TNT barrels bring a more explosive twist, with expanding Wilds at the center of the action.
Quick take: A cowboy’s TNT shot expands into multiplier Wilds, while four bonus symbols open a feature with a barrel guaranteed on every spin.
Theme and Gameplay
Cowboys, weapons and TNT set a playful frontier scene. On ordinary spins, follow the paylines from the left and watch for the cowboy’s shot at a TNT barrel. A shot barrel expands into a 2×2 Wild, changing the symbol pattern across the reels. Wilds can carry multipliers, so their position matters as much as their size when you judge the lines they may help complete.
Slot Features
Three bonus symbols trigger Cowboy Bonus, which begins with a reveal of Wilds, a multiplier and between three and ten free spins. Four bonus symbols start The Frontier feature. A TNT barrel is guaranteed on each spin in that round, giving the expanding Wild mechanic a regular role in the feature. Landing three bonus symbols during The Frontier adds five spins, extending the chance for another barrel to change the reels.
Feature focus: When a TNT barrel expands, check which paylines the 2×2 Wild touches and what multiplier it carries; those details determine how it can contribute to a winning line.
RTP and Win Potential
The Frontier has 96% RTP, high volatility and a maximum win of 10,000x the bet. The multiplier Wilds range from 2x to 25x, but their presence does not guarantee a win; they still need to help form a paying combination. High volatility means outcomes can be uneven, so the advertised maximum is a ceiling rather than an expectation.
My Thoughts On This Slot
The TNT shot gives the base game a distinct moment to follow: the Wild occupies several positions at once, and its multiplier gives those positions extra potential. The Frontier feature builds naturally on that idea by guaranteeing a barrel each spin, so its rounds keep the game’s defining mechanic in view.
The six-by-five screen and nineteen paylines take a little attention to scan, and the high volatility may not suit someone looking for frequent, steady returns. The Frontier will appeal most to players who enjoy line-based play with a feature that can visibly reshape the reels and add multiplier Wilds.
Final Take: A lively Wild West slot whose expanding TNT Wilds give the cowboy’s shot a clear purpose.
