Dead or Alive Slot by NetEnt
Dead or Alive is a 9-payline, 5x3 slot by NetEnt, released in 2009.
Game facts
| Provider | NetEnt |
|---|---|
| Game type | Slots |
| Release date | 2009 |
| RTP | 96.82% |
| Volatility | High volatility |
| Max win | 8,600x the bet |
| Reels × rows | 5 × 3 |
| Pays | 9 paylines |
| Bet range | 0.09–18 |
| Wild symbol | Yes |
| Features | Sticky wilds |
| Themes | Wild West |
| App | Yes — how to install |
Free demo of Dead or Alive
The free demo of Dead or Alive is on this page: no deposit and no real-money wins.
The demo uses virtual credits: no deposit, no real-money wins.
Where to play for real money
18+ · T&Cs apply · Gamble responsibly · Offers for your country
Real-money play is only for adults and only at licensed online casinos where online gambling is legal for you.
How to play Dead or Alive
Bet range: 0.09–18
- Matching symbols across an active payline from left to right form a win.
- Two or more scatters anywhere on the reels pay a multiple of the total bet in the base game.
- Three or more scatters trigger the free spins feature.
- Wilds that land during free spins lock in place and stay for every remaining spin.
Bonus features
Free spins
3 or more scatters anywhere award 12 free spins; if at least one sticky wild appears on every reel, 5 extra free spins are awarded.
Multipliers
All line wins during free spins are doubled (x2).
Sticky Wilds
in free spins every wild that lands locks in position for the rest of the feature, including extra spins.
Extra Spins
at least one sticky wild on each of the 5 reels awards 5 extra free spins.
Scatter Pays
2 or more scatters pay a multiple of the total bet in the base game.
During the 12 free spins, each wild that lands freezes on its reel for the rest of the feature. All line wins in that round pay double.
RTP and volatility
| RTP version | Return per 100 staked |
|---|---|
| 96.82% | 96.82 |
High volatility — A win lands on average once every 3.3 spins, so gaps between wins can stretch, and the top payout is rare.
Other versions of Dead or Alive
| Game | RTP | Max win | Volatility | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead or Alive 2 | 96.8% | High volatility | 2019 |
Dead or Alive app: download and install
The Dead or Alive app for Android downloads with the button on this page.
- Tap the download button on this page to get the installation file.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install apps from this source.
- Open the downloaded file from your notifications or downloads folder.
- Confirm the installation when prompted.
Common questions
What is the RTP of Dead or Alive?
The default RTP of Dead or Alive is 96.82%.
What is the max win in Dead or Alive?
The max win in Dead or Alive is 8,600x the bet. At the maximum bet that is 154,800.
How volatile is Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive has high volatility. A win lands every 3.3 spins on average.
How do free spins work in Dead or Alive?
3 or more scatters anywhere award 12 free spins; if at least one sticky wild appears on every reel, 5 extra free spins are awarded.
Can I play Dead or Alive for free?
Yes. The free demo of Dead or Alive is on this page: it uses virtual credits, with no deposit and no real-money wins.
How does Dead or Alive differ from Dead or Alive 2?
Dead or Alive 2, released in 2019, shares the same high volatility as the original but carries an RTP of 96.8% compared to 96.82% here, and offers a higher max win than the original's 8600x.
When do the extra free spins trigger?
During the free spins feature, if at least one sticky wild lands on each of the five reels, the game awards 5 additional free spins on top of whatever spins remain.
Similar slots
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Updated: Oct 26, 2026