Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive overview

Dead or Alive is NetEnt’s original Wild West-themed video slot, released on 10 November 2009. The game uses a 5x3 layout with 9 paylines and focuses on a straightforward base game leading into a Sticky Wild Free Spins feature.

RTP, stakes and maximum payout

NetEnt currently publishes a 96.82% theoretical RTP, a 30% hit frequency and a maximum payout of 8,600x the bet. The provider lists a stake range of €0.09 to €18. Those euro values are provider specifications rather than guaranteed Rand limits; South African players should check the actual stake options offered by the casino they use.

RTP is a long-run mathematical average and does not predict the result of an individual session.

Wilds and scatter wins

Wild symbols substitute for regular paying symbols. Scatter symbols can pay from two or more symbols, while landing at least three Scatters triggers the Free Spins feature.

Free Spins and Sticky Wilds

Three or more Scatter symbols award 12 Free Spins. During Free Spins, Wilds become sticky. If at least one Sticky Wild appears on every reel, the game awards 5 additional Free Spins. NetEnt states that payline wins during the Free Spins feature are doubled.

Free demo

SlotLaunch currently lists Dead or Alive in its NetEnt demo catalogue. BestCasinoSA will only enable the embedded demo after the launch has been tested successfully on the live site. Demo credits have no cash value and demo results do not predict real-money outcomes.

Who it suits

Dead or Alive is useful for players comparing classic NetEnt slots with newer, more feature-heavy releases. Its appeal comes from a compact 9-payline format and Sticky Wild bonus mechanic rather than a large number of side features. Gambling always involves financial risk.