Dead or Alive 2 slot RTP, max win and bonus rules explained UK

This guide explains the Dead or Alive 2 slot RTP, max win and bonus rules for UK players. It begins with the figures published by NetEnt, then describes the changes made by British rules and the details omitted from NetEnt's page. The reviews agree on the basics. NetEnt launched the game on 23 April 2019. It is a high-volatility Wild West slot featuring 3 rows, 5 reels and 9 paylines. The remainder of this guide details what most of those reviews omit.

The official figures

Different numbers for this game appear in reviews. You should use NetEnt's game page as it is the provider's own source, so it is the one to use:

Other figures are mentioned in some reviews:

• RTP: one mentions 96.82%, while the provider's figure is 96.80%.
• Bet range: reviews quote dollar ranges, and one tops out at $18. NetEnt's range is €0.09 to €9.00.
• Maximum win: lower maxima are listed in reviews. NetEnt's feature rules say 100,000x is reachable during the Train Heist free spins.

What British rules change

The Gambling Commission's stake limit applies to any site offering Dead or Alive 2 since it's an online slot.

• Stake cap. If you are 25 or older, you can stake at most £5 per spin, while those aged 18 to 24 can stake £2. In GB, the cap limits the range because NetEnt's euro range goes above both limits.
• Feature buy. NetEnt mentions a feature buy-in is available but doesn't list a price. The cost of this is treated as a stake. You can't play a buy that costs more than your cap, and the GB version may not provide the buy.
• No autoplay. You must trigger every spin yourself.
• No speed or stopping features. Slam stop, quick spin and turbo are prohibited. At least 2.5 seconds must pass from the start of a spin before another can start.
• No false celebrations. The game cannot use animations or win sounds for a return that is equal to or less than your stake.

Bonus or feature games without additional wagers are exempt from the celebration and speed rules. This means those two rules don't apply to free spins, as they cost nothing extra.

The game's own rules, line by line

NetEnt's rules are listed here as they appear on the game page. Because versions may vary by market, look at the help screen of the version you are playing.

Wilds

The five outlaw Wilds substitute for every paying symbol on one payline, during both the bonuses and the main game. A Wild completes one line at a time. It doesn't act as a blanket substitute for the entire grid.

Scatters pay before the feature starts

Scatters pay as multiples of your original bet, wherever they land:

• 2 Scatters pay 2x.
• 3 Scatters pay 4x and trigger free spins.
• 4 Scatters pay 25x and trigger free spins.
• 5 Scatters pay 2,500x and trigger free spins.

Two Scatters give a small pay but no feature. Three or more give both a pay and the free spins.

Free spins: one choice, three sets of conditions

You get 12 free spins at the start of every mode. You choose one from three options, with each offering a different way to earn 5 additional spins.

• Old Saloon. Wins are all doubled. Any Wild that appears is sticky and remains until the session is over. You get 5 extra spins for landing two Sticky Wilds on the reels.
• High Noon Saloon. Wilds are also sticky in this mode, and they form multipliers:
  • Double Multiplier Wilds are created when 2 Wilds land on the same reel.
  • Triple Multiplier Wilds are created when 3 Wilds land on the same reel.
  • You get 5 extra spins if Sticky Wilds appear on every reel; multiplier Wilds are included in this.
• Train Heist. Wilds aren't sticky. Each Wild that appears fills one spot on a progress bar that increases the win multiplier. You get 5 extra spins and reach 16x once you hit 16 steps. NetEnt states that the 100,000x maximum can be achieved in this mode.

These modes offer different trade-offs. Old Saloon provides a 2x multiplier starting from the first spin. Train Heist begins lower but climbs to 16x, and NetEnt links this mode to the top win.

What NetEnt's page doesn't say

The page from the provider omits several points:

• if the feature retriggers when three Scatters land during free spins;
• the method for settling wins that occur simultaneously;
• the outcome when a win reaches the 100,000x maximum win;
• if a disconnection allows an unfinished bonus to resume;
• if a result is voided due to a malfunction.

This guide avoids filling these holes with speculation. Look at the help screen and paytable in your version.

If your connection drops

NetEnt doesn't list any game-specific rules for this, but the Commission's general standard describes three scenarios:

• The outcome was already fixed. The result remains if the operator received your stake and you couldn't affect the outcome anymore.
• No outcome was generated. Your stake should be given back if a single-stage spin stopped before a result was produced.
• You were midway through a multi-stage game. The operator should make reasonable efforts to return the game to its last known state so you can complete it. A free-spins round is a clear example.

Trying it for free

A demo is listed on NetEnt's game page. This demo demonstrates the play of the three modes without a stake, although it may not match the pacing or buy option of a GB version. If you play for money, set a limit before you start and keep to it.