Dead or Alive Slot by NetEnt
Dead or Alive is a 5-reel, 3-row, 9-payline slot by NetEnt, released in 2009, where wins form on paylines.
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 must land on the same payline from left to right to form a win.
- Three or more scatters anywhere on the reels trigger the free spins feature.
- During free spins, wilds that land become sticky and remain locked until the feature ends.
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.
Each wild that lands in the free spins stays frozen in place for every remaining spin, including any extra spins earned. With all 5 reels covered, accumulated wilds and the 2x multiplier can combine for large payouts.
RTP and volatility
| RTP version | Return per 100 staked |
|---|---|
| 96.82% | 96.82 |
High volatility — High volatility with a hit on roughly every 3.3 spins, meaning wins come infrequently but the free spins feature is where the biggest returns occur.
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.
FAQ
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 do extra spins get awarded during the free spins feature?
When at least one sticky wild appears on each of the 5 reels simultaneously, 5 additional free spins are added to the remaining count.
Similar slots
18+. Gambling involves risk; play only where online casinos are legal for you.
Updated: Oct 28, 2026