Dead or Alive 2 key artNetEnt · 2019

Wild West · High-variance chasing

Dead or Alive 2

The Wild West's cruelest slot. Sticky wilds lock in place across free spins, multipliers stack to 5x, and a 100,000x ceiling rewards patience — if variance doesn't shoot you first.

RTP
96.82%
Volatility
very high
Max win
100,000x stake
Bet range
£0.09 – £9
Free spinsSticky wildsMultipliers
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Dead or Alive 2 — what every player should know

Overview

Dead or Alive 2 is NetEnt's high-octane Western reimagining built on a 5×3, 9-line grid. Land three or more scatter symbols to trigger free spins, where sticky wilds anchor themselves and multipliers climb with each consecutive win.

How it plays

Bet between £0.09 and £9 per spin. Hit frequency is low; expect long dry stretches punctuated by sudden multiplier cascades. The base game pays modestly, but free-spin modes reward locked-in wilds with multiplier stacks that can propel a modest win into four-figure territory.

The bonus round

Three scatters launch free spins. Wilds that land during the feature stick to their reels for the duration, and each new winning combination increases a multiplier counter (capped at 5x). One extra scatter awards three more spins. The big payouts hide here — a full grid of sticky wilds at 5x multiplier is where the 100,000x seat.

Who it's for

Grizzled variance hunters who can stomach 50-spin droughts chasing a single multiplier-stacked free-spin session at £2–£5 stakes and don't flinch at theoretical payouts.

Avoid if

You chase short wins or play on tight budgets — very high volatility means Dead or Alive 2 will bleed your session dry before you see a bonus.

Frequently asked questions

How often do free spins trigger?

Very high volatility means 100+ spins between bonuses is common. Scatters land roughly once every 80–120 spins on average — expect variance either side.

Can you retrigger free spins?

Yes. Three additional scatters during free spins award three more spins, and the multiplier and sticky-wild state carry forward. This is how 100,000x wins materialise.