Play Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive is a classic western themed slot from NetEnt, and it has long since earned its cult following since it was launched back in May 2009. The western theme is popular among game providers, but few have succeeded like NetEnt has done with this game. It might be one of the older titles in their catalog, but it can still measure up to most of what is released today.

The classic Morricone-like whistle we remember from the great spaghetti westerns sets the mood from the get-go, and every time you spin the reels it starts with the sound of a gun being cocked. It’s minor details like this that makes for a great game, and NetEnt knows how to deliver them every time. This is a rough ride on a high variance slot, but you can be rewarded with up to 3000 times your stake on very single spin.

The free spins feature is the main attraction, and the big wins will come from the sticky wilds you get in that feature. The dusty town might look empty, but make no mistake, danger is lurking around every corner, and you better hold onto that six shooter as long as you’re visiting. A great game for any western fan, but perhaps not for the easily spooked, or the trigger happy who lacks patience to wait for the right moment.

Dead or Alive RTP, variance & technical data

Before we take a closer look at all the good stuff this game has to offer, let’s reveal the technical details so you know exactly what kind of “trouble” you’re getting yourself into:

• RTP: 96.8%
• Volatility/Variance: Very high
• Layout: 5×3
• Paylines: 9
• Bonus features: Free Spins and Sticky Wilds
• Bets: 0.1 to 5.0
• Max wins (coins): 54 000

The RTP on Dead or Alive is somewhat higher than the average, which is always positive. Most online slots have an RTP around 96%, while this game goes as high as 96.8%. With a house edge of only 3.2%, this game gives a lot back to the players, even if the Return to Player percentage is just a “theoretical measure” that is valid only in the long run.

Dead or Alive bonus features

There is really only two bonus features in this game, and those are both wrapped into the free spins feature. The sticky wilds you can land in this feature can earn you big money, and they come in the form of Wanted posters of different criminals you’re hunting down for the bounty.

Dead or Alive free spins with sticky wilds

The free spins game is triggered when you land either 3, 4 or 5 scatters anywhere on the 5 reels. If you manage to land 5 scatters, you’ll be immediately rewarded with 2500 times your stake, before the free spins round even begins! 3 scatters will give you 4 times your stake, and 4 scatters will give you 25 times your stake. The free spins feature is the real moneymaker in this game, as you probably understand by now.

You get 12 free spins and a 2x multiplier per spin, and any wilds you land will be sticky for the duration of the free spin feature. If you land at least 1 wild per reel during the free spins, you’ll get 5 extra spins once the first 12 rounds are done. The sticky wilds will stay during the extra 5 spins also, so all combined this is a bonus game with massive potential.

Dead or Alive jackpot (max win)

There is no progressive or local jackpot you can win on Dead or Alive, but you can still take home solid winnings from this game. Max win is 3000 times your stake in the free spins feature, which equals £54 000 if you play with maximum stakes.