Pay of the Dead

Pay of the Dead Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Gaming Realms
Release Date	November 15, 2018
Theme	Mexican Day of the Dead, Skulls, Candles, Chihuahua wilds
Layout	5×3
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.10–50 (currency varies by operator)
Core Mechanics	Unlimited free spins with lives, Multiplier wilds, Red Hot Re‑spins, Life‑based free spins system
Technology	HTML5
Release	2018

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
High Tier	Yellow Skull, Blue Skull, Purple Skull, Green Skull, Skull with Sombrero	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Chihuahua wild, Multiplier wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Red candle, Blue candle, Mixed candle	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Pay of the Dead Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Unlimited free spins	Three candle scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5		Life‑based system with colored candles granting lives and starting multipliers	Female skull increases multiplier when it appears and removes a life
Multiplier wilds	Wild chihuahua appears in winning payline		Applies random multiplier (2×, 3×, or 10×) to win
Red Hot Re‑spins	Two candle scatters land		Offers a paid respin to try to land third scatter

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Pay of the Dead?	The RTP is 94.9 %.
How many paylines does the game have?	The game has 20 fixed paylines.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 10000× the stake.
How do free spins work?	Free spins are unlimited and use a life‑based system triggered by candle scatters. Lives and starting multipliers depend on candle color.
What do multiplier wilds do?	Multiplier wilds apply a random multiplier of 2×, 3×, or 10× to wins when part of a winning payline.
What is the Red Hot Re‑spins feature?	Landing two candle scatters offers a paid respin to try to land the third scatter and trigger free spins.
What is the volatility level?	The slot has medium volatility.

Pay of the Dead Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses