Play'n GO
Book of Dead
The Egyptian adventure that defined a generation of slot games. Rich Wilde and the Book of the Dead await.
96.21%
RTP
High
Volatility
5,000×
Max win
Play'n GO
Developer
What is Book of Dead?
After many adventures, Rich Wilde heads to ancient Egypt. Play'n GO's popular slot combines classic paylines, free spins and expanding symbols. Book of Dead is especially known as a high volatility slot, where wins may come less frequently, but the bonus game can increase the potential for bigger payouts.
Book of Dead is one of the most-played games in Europe and is available at almost every online casino. The game's simple mechanics combined with high win potential make it accessible to beginners and attractive to experienced players.
Game overview
Book of Dead is played on a 5×3 grid with 10 fixed paylines. Winning combinations are formed from left to right, while Scatter symbols can award wins anywhere on the reels. The goal is to trigger the bonus game, where free spins and expanding symbols can increase the winning potential.
The most important symbol is the Book — it functions as both a Wild and a Scatter. As a Wild it substitutes for all other symbols. As a Scatter, three or more Books on the reels trigger the free spins bonus. Rich Wilde is one of the game's highest-paying symbols.
RTP and volatility
Book of Dead has an RTP of 96.21%, which is above average for slot games. Volatility is high — this is a game where you can go many spins without a win, but where the free spins bonus with the expanding special symbol can produce very large payouts.
Maximum win is 5,000× the bet. The biggest wins almost always come from the free spins bonus, especially when the Rich Wilde symbol is chosen as the special symbol and covers multiple reels.
Bonus features
Scatter and Wild symbol
The Tomb Scatter symbol can award wins anywhere on the reels and also acts as a Wild symbol, meaning it can substitute for other symbols to help form winning combinations on active paylines. At least 3 Scatter symbols trigger the bonus game.
Free spins
At least 3 Scatter symbols activate 10 free spins. During the bonus game, additional free spins can be triggered, while one randomly selected symbol may expand to cover an entire reel to help create winning combinations.
Expanding symbol
Before the free spins begin, one regular symbol is randomly selected as the expanding symbol for the duration of the bonus game. During free spins, the selected symbol may expand to cover an entire reel if it helps create new winning combinations. Expanding symbols do not need to appear next to each other to form a win.
Strategy and tips
Book of Dead is a high-volatility game and as with all slot games there is no strategy that guarantees a win. The most important thing is to understand the game's nature and play accordingly.
Choose your bet size carefully. High volatility means long dry spells. Set aside a bankroll you are comfortable losing and choose a bet size that lets you play many rounds — giving yourself a real chance of hitting the free spins bonus.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Book of Dead?
Book of Dead has an RTP of 96.21%, which is above average for slot games.
What is the volatility of Book of Dead?
Book of Dead has high volatility — infrequent but potentially large wins.
What is the maximum win in Book of Dead?
The maximum win is 5,000× the bet.
What triggers free spins in Book of Dead?
Three or more Books on the reels trigger 10 free spins with a randomly chosen expanding special symbol.
Can free spins be retriggered?
Yes — three or more Books during free spins award 10 additional free spins.