Hacksaw Gaming
The studio behind Dork Unit
Company History
Hacksaw Gaming started in 2018 with a small team of 15 in Malta. The founders came from NetEnt and Leander Games — years of building slots for other companies before going independent. They knew the industry inside out and wanted to do things differently.
The first two years focused on scratch cards and instant-win games. Not glamorous, but it funded the pivot to slots in 2020. That pivot changed everything. By 2022 — the year Dork Unit launched — they held licenses in 20+ jurisdictions and had released over 50 slot titles. Dork Unit became one of their breakout hits thanks to the 55,000x cap and the comedy theme.
What sets Hacksaw apart from the crowd? Every game gets its own mechanic. Gift Box Multipliers in Dork Unit, DuelReels in Epic Bullets and Bounty, Duel at Dawn in Wanted Dead or a Wild. Their 2024-2025 releases average 3.2 unique mechanics per game — compare that to providers who reskin the same bonus round for the 50th time.
What They Do Best
High-Volatility Design
Most Hacksaw slots are rated 4/5 or 5/5 volatility. Dork Unit sits at the maximum: 5/5. They build for players who want big wins, not frequent small ones.
Unique Mechanics
Each game gets its own signature feature — no engine recycling. Gift Box tiers in Dork Unit, DuelReels in Bullets and Bounty, Sticky Multipliers in Stick Em. All Hacksaw originals.
Feature Buy Options
Multiple bonus buy tiers let you choose your risk level. Dork Unit offers 12x (FeatureSpins), 80x (Gift Bonanza), and 400x (Dork Spins). Pick your price point.
Mobile-First Development
Portrait mode is the primary design target. Desktop is an adaptation, not the other way around. The comedy character animations in Dork Unit were built for phone screens first.
Other Popular Hacksaw Gaming Games
| Game | RTP | Max Win |
|---|---|---|
| Stormborn | 96.20% | 15,000x |
| Stormforged | 96.18% | 12,000x |
| Le Pharaoh | 96.18% | 15,000x |
Fairness & Licensing
All Hacksaw Gaming slots are certified by BMM Testlabs for RNG fairness. Regular audits verify that the published RTP (96.20% for Dork Unit) matches actual gameplay data across millions of spins. The certification covers both demo and real-money modes — same math model in both.
Why Dork Unit?
Hacksaw Gaming's strength is building unique mechanics for each title. Dork Unit's three-tier Gift Box system (Common/Rare/Epic) is exclusive to this game — you won't find the same multiplier hierarchy in any other Hacksaw slot. The comedy theme with Tiny Timmy, Hefty Hector, and Long Lenny adds personality that most high-vol slots lack. The 5/5 volatility rating and 55,000x cap fit Hacksaw's signature high-risk-high-reward philosophy — and the mobile-first portrait design means the 5×5 grid was built for phones from day one.