Game Overview
Wanted Dead or Alive is a 5-reel slot machine game developed by the renowned software provider NetEnt. This immersive gaming experience transports players to a world of rock music, where they can engage with an array of exciting features and site rewards. The game’s theme revolves around the idea of being "wanted dead or alive," echoing the title track of Guns N’ Roses’ 1987 album Appetite for Destruction.
Gameplay
As soon as you start playing Wanted Dead or Alive, you’ll notice that it has a relatively standard slot machine setup, with five reels and thirty paylines. The game features several symbols inspired by rock music, including guitars, microphones, and even Axl Rose’s iconic leather jacket. You can choose from various betting options to suit your preferences, ranging from €0.01 up to €100 per spin.
Symbols
The slot’s standard symbol set includes card values (A-9) and three Wild symbols: the Guns N’ Roses logo, Slash (guitarist), and Axl Rose (vocalist). The Wilds substitute for other symbols to help form winning combinations. Additionally, there are six Bonus Scatters that appear only on reels 1, 3, or 5.
Payouts
The payouts in Wanted Dead or Alive follow the usual rules of slot machine games: each symbol’s payout is determined by its rarity (the higher the rareness, the bigger the reward). The highest paying standard symbols are Axl Rose and Slash, both offering up to €200.00 for five consecutive appearances.
Wilds
The three Wild symbols – Guns N’ Roses logo, Slash, and Axl Rose – have special properties that make them valuable in winning combinations:
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Guns N’ Roses Logo : Acts as a standard wild symbol, substituting any other symbol apart from scatters to create wins.
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Slash (guitarist) : Replaces all symbols except for the scatter to help form wins.
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Axl Rose (vocalist) : Can substitute only high-value symbols or Wilds (Guns N’ Roses logo), enhancing potential payouts.
Scatters
The Bonus Scatters can appear on reels 1, 3, and 5. If you land three of these scatters anywhere in the game’s window, you’ll unlock the Gunner’s Feature, one of two main bonus rounds:
- Gunner’s Feature : You’re awarded a set number of free spins based on your bet amount.
Bonus Features
In addition to the above features, Wanted Dead or Alive also offers several other bonus functions that contribute to its overall entertainment value:
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Free Spins : Triggers when you land three Bonus Scatters. Depending on how many scatters are landed and their positions in reels 1, 3, or 5, you can receive varying numbers of free spins.
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Gunner’s Feature Free Spins : After entering the Gunner’s feature with free spins, each win is evaluated individually (using multiplier). If a single win appears to be significant enough as per the gunner’s win table – and doesn’t trigger a new spin, it rewards you based on your original bet size. This offers higher chances for multiple wins.
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Hot Spot : Lands hot spots in reels 3 or 4 – activates random wild symbols throughout the entire game until they go away with another hit.
Volatility
Wanted Dead or Alive belongs to the "High Volatility" category, which translates to a riskier gameplay experience where players can either receive substantial payouts less frequently or face significant losses over time.
Return To Player (RTP)
NetEnt hasn’t released the official RTP value for Wanted Dead or Alive. However, most Netent slots fall into 96% range, so it is likely that this one will be around there as well.
Betting Range & Max Win
The minimum betting option in Wanted Dead or Alive is €0.01 per spin. The maximum bet you can place is €100.00 per turn.
As for the payout potential, according to NetEnt’s official documentation and slot reviews from various online casinos, the top possible win while playing this game ranges from 10,000x your stake in standard mode up to a whopping 25,000 times (€2,500,000) when you trigger one of its progressive bonus games.