Hacksaw Gaming
The studio behind Pug Life
Company History
Started in 2018 from Malta by NetEnt and Leander Games alumni. Pug Life sits in their 'cute theme, serious math' category alongside King Carrot.
Pivoted from scratch cards to slots in 2020. The collection meter mechanic in Pug Life shows their experimentation with meta-progression systems.
Each game gets unique mechanics. Bone Collector in Pug Life, DuelReels in Epic Bullets, xNudge in Dork Unit. No recycled engines.
What They Do Best
Meta-Progression
Pug Life's Bone Collector is one of few Hacksaw slots with cross-spin progression. They're exploring this mechanic in newer titles too.
Unique Mechanics
Every game has its own signature feature.
Theme Diversity
From streetwise pugs to Greek mythology to pinball arcades. They don't stick to one aesthetic.
Mobile-First
Portrait primary. The 5×5 grid + side meter was designed for vertical phone screens.
Other Popular Hacksaw Gaming Games
| Game | RTP | Max Win |
|---|---|---|
| Dusk Princess | 96.30% | 10,000x |
| Le Bandit | 96.34% | 10,000x |
| Splash Clash | 96.28% | 12,500x |
| Stormforged | 96.18% | 12,000x |
| Gods Go Pew Pew | 96.25% | 10,000x |
| Rocket Reels | 96.24% | 10,000x |
| Rad Maxx | 96.22% | 12,500x |
| Donut Division | 96.30% | 12,500x |
| Le Santa | 96.25% | 15,000x |
| Joker Bombs | 96.48% | 5,000x |
Fairness & Licensing
Certified by BMM Testlabs. The Bone Collector progression is tracked server-side — it can't be manipulated client-side. Same RNG in demo and real money.
Why Pug Life?
Pug Life is Hacksaw's entry into meta-progression slots. The Bone Collector persistence between spins is rare in their catalog — most Hacksaw features reset per spin. The three-tier system rewards session commitment, making it a slot for players who enjoy structured goals over pure random chance.