Who makes the Walking Dead pokie?

Aristocrat released the original Walking Dead pokie in 2012 under licence from AMC, followed by Walking Dead II in 2015. Both use footage and imagery from the show.

What are the Prison and Barn bonuses?

These are the two themed bonus rounds inspired by show locations. The Prison bonus is a pick-and-win round awarding cash prizes and free games; the Barn bonus is a shooting-gallery-style feature tied to clearing the zombies from the location.

The Walking Dead Pokie — Aristocrat's AMC-Licensed Zombie Slot

Q: What is the RTP of Walking Dead?

The original Walking Dead pokie runs at approximately 94.00% RTP; Walking Dead II is similar at 94.85% RTP.

The Walking Dead pokie by Aristocrat — AMC-licensed zombie reels with survivor free spins

The Walking Dead is the pokie Aristocrat built when AMC decided to monetise every corner of its zombie empire. Released in 2012 on the Viridian cabinet under an official AMC licence, it uses actual show footage, character likenesses, and location-based bonus rounds — the Prison and the Barn being the two most prominent — to deliver a slot that feels like an interactive episode rather than a standard pokie with horror skin. A 2015 sequel, Walking Dead II, expanded the feature set and modernised the presentation.

Mechanically it's a straightforward 5-reel, 30-line pokie. What makes it memorable is the commitment to source material — Rick, Daryl, Michonne and the rest of the cast appear on the reels; Walker attacks punctuate larger wins; the Prison bonus lets you pick from locations inside the actual prison set from the show. For fans it's more than a slot. For everyone else, it's a high-volatility pokie with strong production values.

At a glance

High-volatility branded pokie with two themed bonus games plus a free spin feature. Heavy use of show footage, character art and licensed music. Worth playing if you're a fan; still a perfectly competent zombie-themed high-variance slot if you're not. Walking Dead II is the more polished of the two online builds.

How The Walking Dead plays

Five reels, 30 fixed paylines, left-to-right wins. The paytable leads with Rick, Daryl, Michonne and the other core characters as the high-paying symbols; below them sit Walkers, the katana, and various show-prop icons. 9-to-A royals fill out the bottom. Bets range from A$0.30 per spin (the minimum to cover all 30 lines) up to A$150.

The wild is the logo — "The Walking Dead" title card — which substitutes for all regular symbols. Different scatter symbols trigger the different bonus rounds; hitting the right combination launches you into one of the three feature options.

Bonus features

Prison bonus — triggered by three Prison scatters. A pick-and-win round where you choose cells/locations inside the prison; each reveal awards cash prizes or free games. The feature ends when you pick a Walker reveal.
Barn bonus — triggered by three Barn scatters. A shooter-style round themed on clearing Walkers from Hershel's barn. Each Walker cleared adds to your running credit total; the round ends after a fixed number of shots or when you miss.
Free spin feature — triggered by three Free Games scatters. 10 free spins with Walker attack animations during bigger wins and a modest multiplier on feature wins.
Walking Dead wild — substitutes for all regular symbols except the three scatters. On the base game it appears singly; during feature rounds it can stack.

Theme, graphics and sound

Production values are unusually high for a pokie. Character renders are photographic, ambient audio uses licensed show sound design, and Walker attack animations during larger wins pull directly from the series. The reel frame is rusted-metal and zombie-bite damage; the background shifts between the prison, the barn and Woodbury depending on which feature is active. For fans, the audiovisual package is what they came for.

Mobile play

The HTML5 build runs well on phones but is noticeably heavier than standard Aristocrat pokies — licensed footage and full-colour animations take longer to load initially. Once running, it plays smoothly in both portrait and landscape. The Prison and Barn bonus rounds are fully touch-compatible.

Where to play The Walking Dead with PayID

Walking Dead distribution follows the same pattern as most Aristocrat branded content — available at operators who carry the studio's licensed catalogue. Current PayID-friendly picks:

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If both Walking Dead and Walking Dead II are listed, the 2015 sequel is the more polished play — refreshed animation, slightly higher RTP, and improved Prison bonus design.

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FAQ

What is the RTP of The Walking Dead?

The original 2012 Walking Dead pokie runs at approximately 94.00% RTP. Walking Dead II (2015) sits slightly higher at 94.85% — a small but real edge for the sequel.

Is Walking Dead the same as Walking Dead II?

No — they're separate titles. Same AMC licence, same core format, but Walking Dead II has refreshed presentation, higher RTP, and an updated feature set that includes additional bonus rounds.

Can I play Walking Dead in demo mode?

Most AU-facing casinos offer a free-play / demo option for both titles. Useful for getting a feel for the Prison and Barn bonuses before committing real money.

Is Walking Dead high-volatility?

Yes. Both titles are designed for high variance — long dry stretches between features, with most of the session-defining wins coming from the Prison, Barn or free spin rounds rather than the base game.

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