Grid / Paylines / Betting
Dead or Alive 3: Wanted breaks from the original 5×3 layout and expands to a 5×5 grid with 21 paylines. Symbols must land on adjacent reels starting from the left with no gaps. Stake ranges from €0.10 to €14 per spin, making this a low-roller-friendly experience. The game sits at 96.03% RTP with high volatility – expect long dry spells before the big moments hit.
Symbol Payouts
| Symbol | Payout (per payline) |
|---|---|
| Wanted Wild (5) | 30x bet |
| Badge | 0.60x – 30x bet |
| Foot Trap | 0.60x – 21x bet |
| Pistol | 0.42x – 12x bet |
| Hatchet | 0.36x – 9x bet |
| Flask | 0.30x – 6x bet |
| A / K / Q / J / 10 | 0.06x – 3x bet |
Wanted Wilds / Bounty Hunters
This slot runs on two wild types working in tandem. Wanted Wilds land with multipliers of x2, x3, x5, x10, x25, x50, or x100 and appear on any reel. The Bounty Hunter is stacked and always covers the full reel – if it lands partially, it nudges to fill the entire column. Here’s the trick: Bounty Hunters collect all Wanted Wild multipliers in view. When two or more Bounty Hunters land in the same spin, the left one grabs all Wanted Wild multipliers, and the right one collects both Wanted and Bounty Hunter multipliers to its left. When Bounty Hunters land on adjacent reels, they merge into one bigger wild with a combined multiplier. This mechanic is where the slot grows teeth.
Free Spins Trigger / Payouts
Land 2 scatters in the base game and the slot re-spins for a third chance. Hit 3+ scatters and Free Spins activate. The bonus tier depends on scatter count and whether a Super Bonus scatter lands:
| Scatter Count | Free Spins | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Scatters | 10 | None |
| 4 Scatters | 10 | 50x bet |
| 5 Scatters | 10 | 2,500x bet |
| 3+ with Super Bonus | 10 (Super Free Spins) | At least one Bounty Hunter per spin |
All Wanted Wilds carry over to the bonus round and become Sticky Wilds. In Super Free Spins, you’re guaranteed at least one Bounty Hunter landing every spin – that’s the real engine of the bonus.
Elevate Feature – Bonus Buy Menu
NetEnt’s Elevate Feature lets players buy direct entry to bonus rounds. The natural trigger happens roughly every 219 spins on average, so these buys are there when the wait feels long. Each option carries its own RTP tier:
| Elevate Option | Cost | Effect | RTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Hunter | 2x bet | Guarantees at least one Bonus or Super Bonus scatter | 96.04% |
| Wanted Wilds | 5x bet | Wanted Wilds carry x5, x10, x25, x50, x100 multipliers; max win becomes 66,666x | 96.04% |
| Bounty Hunter | 150x bet | 2 Bounty Hunters land; 3 if Super Free Spins triggers | 96.02% |
| Hunted Spins | 100x bet | Guarantees at least 3 Bonus scatters | 96.10% |
| Dead or Alive Spins | 1,000x bet | Guaranteed Super Free Spins activation | 96.04% |
The Wanted Wilds buy is sharp – it unlocks the full 66,666x ceiling and pumps up multiplier range. The Dead or Alive Spins buy is the heavy hitter, but at 1,000x bet, it’s a commitment.
Max Win / Volatility
Dead or Alive 3: Wanted caps at 33,333x the bet in base mode, but climbs to 66,666x via the Wanted Wilds Elevate buy. Hit Frequency sits at 22.99% – roughly average – but the high volatility means wins cluster unpredictably. The probability of hitting max win is roughly 1 in 4.9 million spins.
RTP / Settings
NetEnt may release alternative tiers at 94.02% and 92.08% depending on operator settings, but 96.03% is the standard. Check with your casino for the exact version in play.
Theme / Atmosphere
The Wild West setting is layered and dark. The base game sits in a sun-lit canyon with solid NetEnt artwork and epic animations. During Free Spins, the scene shifts to a burning train – the heist’s climax. The Bounty Hunter arrives to stop the outlaw crews. It’s not just window dressing; the theme and mechanics lock together. Tap the screen in the base game and you’ll punch holes in the glass – a small touch that adds texture.
