How the Game Works
The slot runs on a 5×5 grid with 21 fixed paylines, which is larger than the 5×3 grid used in previous entries. The RTP is 96.03%, though operators can select lower variants at 94.02% or 92.08%. Volatility is high. The bonus round triggers on average once every 219 spins.
Two Types of Wilds
The game centers on two wild symbols. The Wanted Wild lands with a random multiplier between x2 and x100 and substitutes for regular symbols. The Bounty Hunter Wild covers the entire reel it lands on and collects the multipliers of all Wanted Wilds visible on the grid at that moment. If two Bounty Hunter Wilds land side by side, they merge and combine their multiplier totals. In the base game, this combination can produce a large win without the bonus round needing to trigger.
Bonus Round
Three or more scatter symbols award 10 free spins. During the bonus, Wanted Wilds become sticky — they lock in place and hold their multipliers until the feature ends. If at least one wild lands on every reel, the player receives 5 extra spins. Super Free Spins is a stronger version of the bonus that guarantees at least one Bounty Hunter Wild on every spin.
Elevate Feature
NetEnt offers several bonus buy levels under the name Elevate. At 5x the bet, the player gets access to Wanted Wilds with multipliers up to x100, and the maximum win rises to 66,666x. At 150x the bet, at least two Bounty Hunter Wilds are guaranteed per spin. In some markets, including the UK, certain Elevate options are unavailable due to local regulations.
Context
The first Dead or Alive slot launched in 2009 and set the foundation for the series. Dead or Alive 2 in 2019 built on that with a 111,111x max win and multiple bonus spin modes, which made it one of the most-discussed high-volatility slots on the market. The thirdinstallment moves away from that structure. NetEnt removed the multiple bonus round variations and shifted focus to the wild mechanic. The result is a game that offers more action in the base game but takes longer to understand than its predecessors.
