Dead or Alive Pokie

Dead or Alive pokie game is a video pokie from Netent pokies. Not to be confused with the famous 80’s band and its 6ft transvestite lead-singer, the game is actually about the Old American West. So instead of mind-numbing Stock Aitken and Waterman drum loops, think cowboy boots, Stetsons and six-shooters when thinking of Dead or Alive.

Dead or Alive Pokie Background

Dead or Alive was released by Swedish developers, Net Entertainment in May of 2005 and is one of their earliest video pokies. Featuring legendary outlaws such as Billy the Kid and Jesse James, the video pokie enjoyed something of a renaissance after been released on mobile and tablet devices. Today, the game retains a cult following, even though it’s been around for more than a decade.

Pokie Features

Dead or Alive is a five-reel video pokie with a maximum of nine win-lines. Despite not having a bonus round to speak of, it does include a Sticky Wilds feature which has proved extremely popular with gamers. More about that later… The imagery and artwork playfully evoke the Old West and the reels are decorated with the kind of paraphernalia you could expect to find in turn-of-the-century America. And for once, the horribly overused playing card symbols seem entirely fitting despite the ugly gun-metal lettering. Wanted posters also adorn the reels and feature cartoon renderings of the infamous gunfighters that once terrorised the high plains. Although they bear absolutely no resemblance to the actual outlaws, they characters are well-drawn and animated. The symbols and the pay-out structure for Dead or Alive are as follows:

Reel Symbol	5 Occurrences	4 Occurrences	3 Occurrences	2 Occurrences
Crossed Pistols (Scatter)	2500 coins	25 coins	4 coins	2 coins
Wanted Poster (Wild)	1500 coins	150 coins	25 coins
Sheriff Badge	1000 coins	125 coins	20 coins
Gun Belt	750 coins	100 coins	20 coins
Cowboy Hat	400 coins	75 coins	15 coins
Cowboy Boots	300 coins	60 coins	12 coins
Whisky Glasses	200 coins	50 coins	10 coins
Ace	100 coins	20 coins	10 coins
King	75 coins	15 coins	5 coins
Queen	50 coins	12 coins	4 coins
Jack	40 coins	10 coins	2 coins
10	25 coins	10 coins	2 coins

The wild symbol in Dead or Alive replaces all others apart from the scatter and becomes a sticky wild during the free spins feature. The scatter, which is represented by crossed pistols, gets you a win if at least two appear on the reels. If three of them appear, 12 free spins are awarded.

Dead or Alive Pokie

Paylines9
MultipliersYes
Jackpot Win 2500x
Scatter Symbol Yes
Volatility High

Wild Symbol Yes
RTP 96.8%
Quick Spin No
Bet Value 0.10 - 18.00
Max Bet 18.00

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Special Bonus Features

As is the case with many NetEnt video pokies, Dead or Alive includes a special free spins feature. This is triggered by landing at least three crossed gun symbols simultaneously across any of the reels. The 12 free spins are then activated and all wins are doubled by a multiplier. Before you begin, you’ll be awarded a cash prize, depending on how many gun scatters you land. This ranges from 4 to 2,500 times your stake.

The sticky wild means that it stays in position while the other reels spin. If one or more sticky wilds appear, an extra five spins are awarded. The free spins game can also be retriggered if you land another 2 gun symbols. It’s actually possible to win up to $54,000 with the free spins feature although this doesn’t happen very often. While the extra game is fun, it can also drain your funds like a bullet in a water canteen. So a degree of caution is advised.

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Dead or Alive Pokie Free Play

Free Dead or Alive pokies can be played on a wide variety of online casino websites. As per the UK Gambling Commission regulations, all free-play pokies should function just like the real play game. So Dead or Alive no deposit and demo games cannot be deceptive with pay-out frequencies or game-play. This means that you can get a good feel for the Dead or Alive online game before committing any money.

Why Play Dead or Alive Pokie?

Despite its advanced years, Dead or Alive has come back from the grave to some extent, thanks to its release on mobile and tablet devices. Many consider the game to be a low variance pokie due to its pay-out frequency. However, this just isn’t the case. There’s no getting away from the fact that it’s a high volatility game, which of course means that wins are few and far between. However, when they do occur you’re likely to be rewarded with a handsome bounty so if money is no object, it’s a case of hanging in there. All in all, Dead or Alive is a lot of fun, even for more seasoned gun-slingers.

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