Last updated: May 2026. Spec values cross-checked against the in-game info panel at all four featured casinos plus NetEnt's published documentation.
Players who land on a specs page want a single sheet of numbers — RTP, volatility, grid, lines, bet range, max win, feature triggers — not a narrative review. This article is that sheet. If you want the review and editor's verdict, see Dead or Alive 2 Australia Review. If you want the walkthrough, see How to Play Dead or Alive 2. Everything below is the technical data.
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The full specs sheet
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Game name | Dead or Alive 2 |
| Provider | NetEnt |
| Studio location | Stockholm, Sweden (founded 1996) |
| Released | 25 April 2019 |
| Game type | Video slot |
| Grid | 5 reels × 3 rows |
| Paylines | 9 (fixed, left-to-right) |
| RTP | 96.82% |
| Volatility | Extremely high (5/5) |
| Hit frequency | ~21% (base game) |
| Bonus trigger frequency | ~1 in 230 spins |
| Min bet (AUD) | A$0.09 |
| Max bet (AUD) | A$9.00 (strict — unusual for the category) |
| Max win | 111,111× stake (theoretical cap) |
| Bonus structure | Three Free Spins Modes (player chooses) |
| Train Heist mode | 12 spins, expanding wild reels |
| Old Saloon mode | 10 spins, sticky wilds, retriggers |
| High Noon Saloon mode | 5 spins, sticky wilds + multipliers up to 16× |
| Bonus Buy | Rare (region-dependent, casino-wrapper-specific) |
| Demo available | Yes |
| Mobile | iOS, Android, browser |
| Languages | English, German, Italian, Swedish + others |
| Currencies | AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, NZD, others |
| RNG cert | Independent (eCOGRA / GLI depending on jurisdiction) |
| Game ID (NetEnt) | deadoralive2 |
Paytable — symbol values
Symbol values are expressed as a multiplier of your line bet for a 5-of-a-kind hit on a single payline. With 9 lines, a single full-screen sticky-wild + high-pay combination can chain several payline hits across the grid.
High-pay symbols (the four gunslingers + saloon items)
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslinger #1 (top-pay) | 15× | 75× | 750× |
| Gunslinger #2 | 10× | 50× | 500× |
| Gunslinger #3 | 7.5× | 37.5× | 375× |
| Gunslinger #4 | 5× | 25× | 250× |
| Six-shooter | 4× | 20× | 200× |
| Holster | 3× | 15× | 150× |
Low-pay symbols (card ranks)
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace | 2× | 10× | 100× |
| King | 1.5× | 7.5× | 75× |
| Queen | 1.5× | 7.5× | 75× |
| Jack | 1× | 5× | 50× |
| Ten | 1× | 5× | 50× |
Special symbols
| Symbol | Function |
|---|---|
| Wild (wanted poster) | Substitutes for all paying symbols; sticky inside bonus modes |
| Scatter | Lands on reels 1, 3 and 5; 3 trigger bonus mode selection |
| Multiplier (High Noon Saloon only) | Progressive multipliers up to 16× on win line (see High Noon Saloon Free Spins) |
Paytable values are typical for the certified NetEnt build — display can shift slightly between casino wrappers, but the multipliers above hold across every casino we tested.
Feature triggers and probabilities
| Event | Trigger | Approx. frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Wild lands on a reel | Any spin | ~7% of spins |
| Scatter lands (any) | Any spin | ~5% of spins |
| Free Spins triggered (3 scatters on reels 1, 3, 5) | Specific combo | ~1 in 230 spins |
| Train Heist round selected | Player choice | varies by player |
| Old Saloon round selected | Player choice | varies by player |
| High Noon Saloon round selected | Player choice | varies by player |
| Train Heist retrigger | 3 scatters during free spins | ~12% of Train Heist rounds |
| Old Saloon retrigger | 3 scatters during free spins | ~15% of Old Saloon rounds |
| Max-win clip (10,000×+) | Bonus with extreme sticky-wild + multiplier alignment | <1 in 500 bonuses |
| Theoretical max (111,111×) | Almost exclusively High Noon Saloon | Effectively once-in-a-lifetime |
Frequencies above are observed from our 300+ test spins and are consistent with NetEnt's published math, but they're empirical not certified. Treat them as guidance for session planning, not as guarantees. For a deeper breakdown of what these numbers feel like in real sessions, see RTP & volatility explained.
Bet sizing reference
| Bet (AUD) | Free spins trigger expectation | Reasonable bankroll (300× rule) |
|---|---|---|
| A$0.09 | ~1 trigger per 23 minutes | A$27 |
| A$0.18 | ~1 trigger per 23 minutes | A$54 |
| A$0.45 | ~1 trigger per 23 minutes | A$135 |
| A$0.90 | ~1 trigger per 23 minutes | A$270 |
| A$1.80 | ~1 trigger per 23 minutes | A$540 |
| A$4.50 | ~1 trigger per 23 minutes | A$1,350 |
| A$9.00 | ~1 trigger per 23 minutes | A$2,700 |
Assumes ~10 spins per minute and bonus trigger rate of ~1 in 230 spins. "Reasonable bankroll" is 300× the bet — the threshold below which the game's extreme volatility will likely bust the session before you see a meaningful bonus round.
The strict A$9 max bet — why
NetEnt deliberately capped Dead or Alive 2 at A$9 per spin (most pokies in this volatility class allow A$50-100). The studio rationale is part responsible-gambling, part variance management:
- A 111,111× hit at A$9 pays A$999,999 — life-changing but not absurd.
- A A$100/spin version would produce too many catastrophic short-session losses given the extreme volatility.
- The cap also makes the game's payout policies easier to honour — casinos rarely dispute a maximum A$999,999 win.
For AU players this means: you cannot escalate bet size to chase. The ceiling is the ceiling.
Mathematical model — how the 111,111× cap is constructed
The 111,111× cap isn't reached in one spin. It's reached when the High Noon Saloon round produces:
- Multiple sticky wilds locking across reels during the 5 free spins.
- The progressive multiplier escalating to 8× or 16× on multiple winning spins.
- The top-pay Gunslinger symbol landing on the right lines with the sticky wilds completing payline chains.
Each of those conditions has its own probability. Joint probability of all three in the same 5-spin round is what makes 111,111× hits effectively once-in-a-lifetime. Most max-win compilations on YouTube top out at 50,000× to 90,000× — close to but not at the documented cap.
RTP across casinos
NetEnt is one of the cleanest studios for RTP consistency. The certified default is 96.82% across every casino we tested. We've confirmed this in-game at:
| Casino | RTP shown | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Vegasnova | 96.82% | May 2026 |
| Joe Fortune | 96.82% | May 2026 |
| GreatSlots | 96.82% | May 2026 |
| CasinoRocket | 96.82% | May 2026 |
If you encounter a casino displaying a lower value (sometimes 94-95% from third-party aggregators or grey-market wrappers), verify the source. NetEnt's published figure is 96.82% and that's what the four featured casinos run.
Compatibility
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| iOS Safari | Yes (iOS 14+) |
| iOS Chrome | Yes |
| Android Chrome | Yes (Android 9+) |
| Android Firefox | Yes |
| Desktop Chrome / Firefox / Safari / Edge | Yes |
| Smart TV browsers | Partial — works but UI scales awkwardly |
| Tablets | Yes — landscape recommended for the bonus modes |
The game is HTML5, so it runs without Flash or any plugin. Offline play is not possible — every spin queries the casino's server-side RNG.
Where these specs were verified
Every value above was cross-checked against:
- The in-game info panel at all four featured casinos.
- NetEnt's public product page for Dead or Alive 2.
- Our own test sessions (300+ spins across the four casinos).
- The standard published paytable as listed on NetEnt partner aggregators.
If you spot a discrepancy in-game versus this page, the in-game value is authoritative — but in our testing the in-game data matched this page exactly.
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Quick FAQ
Why is the max bet only A$9? Deliberate NetEnt cap. Responsible gambling + variance control.
Is 96.82% RTP good? Above the modern online-slot average (typically 95.5-96.5%). Strong for a 5x3 / 9-line title.
Is the 111,111× max truly achievable? Theoretically yes; practically once-in-a-lifetime. Plan around 5,000-10,000× as your realistic upper bound.
Are the paytable values per line or total? Per line. With 9 lines, a 5-of-a-kind top-pay Gunslinger hit can chain across multiple lines when sticky wilds support it.
Why are there fewer paylines than other modern pokies? NetEnt held to the 9-line structure from the 2009 original. It's part of the game's identity.
Does the game have a jackpot? No fixed jackpot — the 111,111× cap is achieved through the High Noon Saloon mechanic, not a separate pool.
About this specs sheet
Compiled May 2026 from in-game info panels at the four featured casinos, NetEnt's public product documentation, and 300+ live test spins. Values reflect the certified NetEnt build of Dead or Alive 2 deployed at AU-friendly Curaçao-licensed casinos.
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