The audiovisual presentation is technically good, but ironically the game lacks depth and soul. These types of releases come from time to time from Pragmatic and others, and some players probably won’t mind as long as the features are entertaining and the potential is decent. That is certainly the case with Day of Dead, as you can hardly go wrong with Wild Respins. We do miss some sort of multiplier action, though, as 300x from a single spin isn’t too exciting despite the total 4,500x potential.

These types of releases are available from time to time from Pragmatic and others, and some players probably won’t mind as long as the features are entertaining and the potential is decent. That is certainly the case with Day of Dead, as you can hardly go wrong with Wild Respins. We do miss some sort of multiplier action, though, as 300x from a single spin isn’t too exciting despite the total 4,500x potential.

Bonus Features on Day of Dead Slot

The green regular wilds substitute for all payout symbols to help you complete winning combinations. The premium symbols, which include 4 characters, pay between 6 and 15 times your bet for 5 of a kind, and there’s also a special expanding tombstone wild that ties in with the features we’ll look at in more detail below.

The Tombstone Wild expands to cover the entire reel when it lands, and this also triggers the Walking Wild Respins feature . The Expanded Wild reel moves one step to the left per respin until it leaves the grid. You can land new Expanding Wilds during the feature, and the respins will continue as long as there are Walking Wild Reels on the screen.

The Free Respin feature is triggered when you land 3 scatters on reels 1, 3 and 5, and there are an unlimited number of free spins. The bonus round continues as long as you have Walking Wilds on the reels, and you start with 2 Wilds in escrow above the reels. However, at least one of them is placed on a random reel at the start of the feature, and the parade of Walking Wild respins begins.

A tombstone without the word “Wild” is (somehow ironically) also a Wild during the bonus round, and is collected in the expanding Wild escrow account above the grid. Wilds from the escrow account can be added to reels at random times, or when the last wild from reel 1 leaves. The function ends when there are no more wilds in the escrow account or on the reels.

Finally, players who live in an eligible jurisdiction can use the bonus buy option (certainly not available to UK players). This will set you back 100x your bet, and it triggers the Free Respin – feature on the following spin. The RTP increase to 96.5% is so low that it is hardly worth mentioning.

The 200 Spins Day of Dead Slot Experience

After a bit of grinding of the base game, we landed an Expanding Wild on Reel 5, which gave us a decent respin run. The bonus round is triggered when the Walking Wild feature comes to an end, and this happens around the 1 minute mark in the 4:21 minute highlight video. The feature plays out with plenty of Walking Wild action, and you can see it all for yourself by clicking the play button below.

Rating Conclusion

This is one of those Pragmatic Play releases that gets the job done, but it really lacks charm, soul, and depth. It reminds us a lot of Hot Fiesta, which was released in early 2021, only this time the theme is Día de los Muertos. The Walking Wilds are paraded in front of you like clockwork, and the game just goes through the motions without ever leaving a lasting impression.

Sure, the tried and true features can be very effective at times, but no one can accuse Pragmatic of making this version original. It’s a run-of-the-mill performance that follows a template that some players will like, although the 4,500x potential is a bit below the usual 5,000x. You could say that Day of Dead has the same appeal as a fast food meal, but you’ll regret it after the first few bites.

Pros

Fully expanded Walking Wild respins.
FS as long as Walking Wilds are in the escrow account.
Collecting additional Walking Wilds during the feature
Wins up to 4,500 times your bet

Cons

Very smooth and superficial vibe
Maximum win on a single spin is only 300x

Day of Dead Slot FAQs

What is the RTP of Day of Dead?

The RTP of 96.49% is slightly above average.

How volatile is Day of Dead?

This is certainly a very volatile release and scores 5 out of 5 on Pragmatic’s own volatility scale.

What is the biggest possible profit?

You can win up to 4,500 times your stake on Day of Dead, which is a bit below Pragmatic’s 5,000 times “standard” potential.

How does the Walking Wild Respins feature work?

Whenever a tombstone wild lands, it expands to cover the entire reel. It then takes one step to the left per subsequent respin until it falls off the grid. New wilds can land to extend the feature.

Is there a free spins mode in Day of Dead?

Yes, you start with zero or 1 additional Walking Wilds in escrow (at least 1 is used when the feature starts), and the bonus round continues as long as you have Walking Wilds present. Tombstone Wilds are collected to give you more Walking Wilds in the Trust Account.

Can I play the Day of Dead slot for free?

Yes, you can try out the Day of Dead free demo game at the very top of this page (UK players need to confirm their age first).