Dead West
Game Basics
Dead West is a 7-reel, 7-row video slot with the Avalanche™ feature, Special Features, Hot Zones, Free Spins, and the Elevate Feature with 5 options.
The play area is arranged in 6 vertical reels plus 1 horizontal reel (the Feature Lane) that spins from right to left.
The game is played with scattered combinations of symbols, and different bet values. The combination of 8 or more of the same symbol appearing anywhere on the reels awards a scattered win. Simultaneous scattered wins from combinations of different symbols are added. Only the highest win per scattered combination is paid.
A scattered win is equal to the value shown in the Paytable, multiplied by any applicable multiplier. Symbol payout values are dynamic and change in accordance with the selected bet value.
Avalanche™ Feature
Any win starts an Avalanche™. Symbols in winning combinations disappear, leaving space for a new Avalanche of symbols. After all positions are filled, the wins are evaluated again. Avalanches continue until there are no more wins.
Wild Symbols
The game has two types of Wild symbols: regular Wilds (1x1) and colossal Wilds (2x2 or 3x3).
Colossal Wilds can randomly appear on the vertical reels, while regular Wild symbols can randomly appear on the Feature Lane. When an Avalanche includes the reel below the regular Wild symbol, it falls from the Feature Lane onto the reels.
When wins are evaluated, 2x2 colossal Wilds are counted as 4 regular Wild symbols, and 3x3 colossal Wilds are counted as 9 regular Wild symbols.
Wild symbols substitute for all symbols except for the Scatter symbol and the Special symbols. Wild symbol substitution pays the highest possible winning combination on a scattered win, according to the Paytable.
Hot Zone
At the beginning of each spin in the game, at least two random positions on the vertical reels become Hot Zones (highlighted in a red frame), which remain on the reels throughout the game round.
Each Hot Zone has a multiplier with a random initial value of x1, x2 or x3. Whenever a symbol in the Hot Zone is part of a winning combination, the win is multiplied by the sum of all Hot Zone multipliers in that winning combination.
After the winning combination disappears from the reels, and before the next Avalanche takes place, each Hot Zone multiplier that was part of that combination increases by 1.
Hot Zone positions and their increased multipliers are carried over to Free Spins.
Special Features
One or more Special feature (Bomb, Swap, Multiply, Expand, or Expand+) can be activated in the main game and in Free Spins.
Special symbols can only appear on the Feature Lane. Their feature is activated when, after an Avalanche, the Special symbol falls from the Feature Lane onto an empty position on the reel below it. Its feature action begins when there are no more winning combinations on the reels; when the feature action is over, the next Avalanche/spin takes place.
If more than one feature is activated at the same time, they are played in the following order: Expand, Expand+, Multiply, Swap, and Bomb.
Bomb
When the Bomb feature is activated, the Bomb symbol explodes along with all symbols adjacent to its position (except for Scatter, Wild, and Swap symbols, and unused multipliers), making way for a new Avalanche of symbols.
The Bomb feature ends when the Bomb symbol and the symbols adjacent to it have exploded, and a new Avalanche begins.
Swap
When the Swap feature is activated, the Swap symbol transforms itself and all symbols adjacent to its position (except for Scatter, Wild, and Bomb symbols, and unused multipliers) into the same type of symbol, creating a scattered combination.
If a symbol is transformed by the Swap feature, and is then transformed again by another Swap feature, it will become a Wild symbol.
The Swap feature ends after it has transformed the symbols around it. If its action created a winning combination, this combination disappears from the reels after wins are evaluated, and a new Avalanche begins.
Multiply
The Multiply symbol has a random multiplier value of x2 or x3.
When the Multiply feature is activated, the Multiply symbol multiplies the value of all multipliers on its reel and on adjacent reels.
The Multiply feature ends when all multipliers on its reel and on reels adjacent to the Multiply symbol have been multiplied by the Multiply value, and a new Avalanche begins.
Expand
When the Expand feature is activated, the position onto which the Expand symbol has landed becomes a Hot Zone.
If the Expand symbol lands on a position that is already a Hot Zone, it becomes an upgraded Hot Zone (highlighted in a fiery red frame), and its multiplier value is upgraded to the sum of all Hot Zone multipliers on the play area.
If an upgraded Hot Zone is part of a winning combination, its multiplier value increases by 1 at the end, before the next Avalanche/spin begins.
If the Expand symbol lands on a position that is already an upgraded Hot Zone, it becomes a persistent Hot Zone (highlighted in a yellow frame), and its multiplier value is once again upgraded to the sum of all Hot Zone multipliers on the play area.
If a persistent Hot Zone (in a yellow frame) is part of a winning combination, its multiplier value increases by 1 at the end and also adds the combined values of all multipliers around it to its own final multiplier value before the next Avalanche/spin begins.
The Expand feature ends when all applicable upgrades have taken place, and a new Avalanche begins.
Expand+
When the Expand+ feature is activated, the position onto which the Expand+ symbol has landed becomes a Hot Zone. Additionally, the Expand+ symbol also transforms itself and up to 8 additional positions adjacent to it into Hot Zones.
If the Expand+ symbol lands on or transforms a position that is already a Hot Zone, it becomes an upgraded Hot Zone (highlighted in a fiery red frame), and its multiplier value is upgraded to the sum of all Hot Zone multipliers around it.
If the Expand+ symbol lands on or transforms a position that is already an upgraded Hot Zone, it becomes a persistent Hot Zone (highlighted in a yellow frame), and its multiplier value is once again upgraded to the sum of all Hot Zone multipliers around it.
If a persistent Hot Zone (in a yellow frame) is part of a winning combination, its multiplier value increases by 1 at the end and also adds the combined values of all multipliers around it to its own final multiplier value before the next Avalanche/spin begins.
The Expand+ feature ends when all applicable upgrades have taken place, and a new Avalanche begins.
Free Spins
Scatter symbols can appear on the reels or fall from the Feature Lane during the main game and in Free Spins.
In the main game, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Scatter symbols appearing on the reels or falling from the Feature Lane award 5, 8, 10, or 12 Free Spins respectively, when there are no more Avalanches and wins are evaluated.
During Free Spins, it’s possible to win additional Free Spins if 3, 4, 5, or 6 Scatter symbols appear on the reels or fall from the Feature Lane. The number of Free Spins awarded (5, 8, 10, or 12 Free Spins, respectively) is added to the number of Free Spins left on the counter.
Free Spins are played at the same bet as the round that activated Free Spins. At the end of Free Spins, the total win from Free Spins is added to any wins from the round that activated Free Spins, and the game returns to the round that activated Free Spins.
Elevate Feature
In-game features can be activated with the Elevate Feature. In the Elevate Feature, one of the following features can be activated per game round:
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Scatter Hunt | For 1.5 times the bet, it increases the chance of activating Free Spins. |
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Feature Lane Max | For 5 times the bet, the Feature Lane is guaranteed to be completely filled with Special symbols at every spin. |
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Hot Zone Frenzy | For 30 times the bet, the game is guaranteed to start with every position on the reels highlighted as Hot Zone. |
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Free Spins | For 100 times the bet, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Scatter symbols are guaranteed to appear on the reels, activating Free Spins. |
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Super Free Spins | For 300 times the bet, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Scatter symbols are guaranteed to appear on the reels, activating Free Spins. Free Spins are guaranteed to start with all positions on the Feature Lane filled with Special symbols. |
Paytable
Symbol Payout Values
17-42$500.00
16$50.00
15$40.00
14$20.00
13$10.00
12$7.50
11$5.00
10$4.00
9$2.00
8$1.00
17-42$500.00
16$25.00
15$15.00
14$10.00
13$7.50
12$5.00
11$4.00
10$3.00
9$1.50
8$0.75
17-42$500.00
16$20.00
15$12.50
14$7.50
13$5.00
12$4.00
11$2.00
10$1.00
9$0.75
8$0.50
17-42$500.00
16$10.00
15$7.50
14$5.00
13$4.00
12$2.00
11$1.00
10$0.75
9$0.50
8$0.25
17-42$500.00
16$10.00
15$7.50
14$5.00
13$4.00
12$2.00
11$1.00
10$0.75
9$0.50
8$0.25
17-42$500.00
16$10.00
15$7.50
14$5.00
13$4.00
12$2.00
11$1.00
10$0.75
9$0.50
8$0.25
17-42$500.00
16$2.50
15$1.25
14$1.00
13$0.75
12$0.50
11$0.40
10$0.20
9$0.10
8$0.05
17-42$500.00
16$2.50
15$1.25
14$1.00
13$0.75
12$0.50
11$0.40
10$0.20
9$0.10
8$0.05
17-42$500.00
16$2.50
15$1.25
14$1.00
13$0.75
12$0.50
11$0.40
10$0.20
9$0.10
8$0.05
Pay Mechanic
The game is played with scattered combinations of symbols.
The combination of 8 or more of the same symbol appearing anywhere on the reels awards a scattered win.
Malfunction voids all pays and plays. For more information, see Unfinished Game Rounds.
Return to Player
The theoretical return to player for this game is 94.08%.
The theoretical return to player in the Elevate Feature with Scatter Hunt is 94.02%.
The theoretical return to player in the Elevate Feature with Feature Lane Max is 94.09%.
The theoretical return to player in the Elevate Feature with Hot Zone Frenzy is 94.05%.
The theoretical return to player in the Elevate Feature with Free Spins is 94.06%.
The theoretical return to player in the Elevate Feature with Super Free Spins is 94.00%.
Betting
To play the game, you must have sufficient funds to cover your bet. You can see your current BALANCE on your screen.
To start playing, first select the bet value. Click/tap "+" or "-" to increase or reduce the bet or click/tap on the bet value in the middle and select a bet value from a scrollable list. Please note that the selected bet will be applied to each spin. If your balance becomes insufficient to play, your bet will be automatically reduced to the highest available bet value.
Minimum bet: $0.2
Maximum bet: $500
Elevate Features have separate max bet values, listed below:
| Elevate Feature | Maximum bet |
| Scatter Hunt | $750 |
| Feature Lane Max | $2,500 |
| Hot Zone Frenzy | $15,000 |
| Free Spins | $50,000 |
| Super Free Spins | $150,000 |
Once you have chosen the bet, click/tap the SPIN button to start playing.
SPIN
During a spin, you can use the STOP button to stop the reels more quickly if possible.
To use the Elevate Feature, click/tap the ELEVATE button. In the Elevate Feature panel, select the feature of your choice. The total Elevate cost and the winnings are dynamic and change according to the spin bet value.
The Elevate Feature remains active for every spin until manually deactivated.
Autoplay
Autoplay allows you to repeat your selected bet for a chosen number of game rounds.
To start Autoplay, choose the desired bet value and then click/tap the Autoplay button.
In the Autoplay panel, you can start Autoplay by selecting the number of rounds you want your bet to be repeated for.
Your selected number of Autoplay rounds will be displayed on the Autoplay button. The number of remaining Autoplay rounds will be updated, once Autoplay is started.
Your total Autoplay bet amount is calculated by multiplying the number of Autoplay rounds with the value of your bet. It is indicated under each Autoplay option. The remaining Autoplay bet amount will also be displayed under the chosen Autoplay option, once Autoplay has started.
Your automatic game rounds will continue until either your chosen number of Autoplay rounds are complete, you choose to stop Autoplay by clicking/tapping STOP, or the Free Spins round is activated.
When Autoplay is stopped, you will be able to start Autoplay with the previously selected bet and number of rounds again by clicking/tapping REPEAT.
While Autoplay is running, it is not possible to change your bets. You should stop Autoplay to change the bets.
Other Controls
| BUTTON | FUNCTION |
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| Click/tap the SOUND button to turn the game sounds on or off. Alternatively, use the slider to adjust the volume of game sounds. The button and/or the slider might not be available on some devices. | |
Click/tap the SETTINGS button to open a menu of user-changeable settings:
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| Click/tap the GAME HISTORY button to view the game rounds you have played and the results of those rounds. | |
| Click/tap the HOW TO PLAY button to view the game rules. | |
| Click/tap the FULL SCREEN button to enter the full screen mode or click/tap the EXIT FULL SCREEN button to exit it. | |
| Click/tap the HOME button to leave the game. |
Responsible Gaming
The RESPONSIBLE GAMING button allows you to access the page outlining the Responsible Gaming policy. This page provides useful information and links regarding responsible online gaming behaviour and how to set limitations to your game sessions.
Unfinished Game Rounds
All unfinished game rounds, regardless of whether further player activity is required, shall be auto completed after thirty (30) minutes of inactivity. All winnings and/or losses from the auto completed rounds shall subsequently be deposited or withdrawn, as required, from the player's account.
The following game features and settings may be subject to the terms and conditions of the Operator's website. For more information, refer to the Operator's website:
- The time after which inactive game sessions automatically end.
- In the event of malfunction of the gaming hardware/software, all affected game bets are rendered void and all affected bets are refunded.
Game Number
Each game round is identified by a unique GAME NUMBER.
This number reflects when the game round began in terms of GMT by hour: minute: second. Please use this game number for reference (or take a screenshot of the game number) if you wish to contact Customer Service regarding a particular round.
Shortcut Keys
Shortcut keys can be used to quickly perform useful game functions.
| KEY | FUNCTION |
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| ESC |
When applicable, the ESC key can be used to:
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| SPACEBAR |
When applicable, the SPACEBAR key can be used to:
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Last modification date: 2/24/2026