Book of Dead, a Play’nGO slot released in 2014, is one of the most popular Ancient Egypt-themed slots and is still as fun today as it were back then!
On this slot we join explorer-adventurer Rich Wilde in his search for great reaches. You can claim your share and win up to $500,000.
Score: 3.5/5
| Reel type: | 5 |
| Min/Max Bet: | $0.10 / $100 |
| Max Win: | 5,000x your stake |
| RTP: | 96.21% |
| Volatility: | High |
| Jackpot: | No |
| Provider: | Play’nGO |
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About Book of Dead
Ancient Egypt is a highly popular slot game theme and within the theme Book of Dead is one many slot game players can’t get enough of. The slot game title refers to the collection of texts with spells and instructions to guide the dead through the Duat, the ancient Egyptian underworld.
Book of Dead is a 5×3 grid slot with 10 adjustable paylines. Set in the tomb of a pharaoh you play symbols linked to ancient Egypt on the reels. These symbols include Anubis, the Winged God, and the Pharaoh’s mask. The image of explorer Rich Wilde himself is the highest paying symbol. The lower value symbols are the well-known card symbols in different colours with gold elements for a lush, ancient Egyptian feel. On Book of Dead you can make the most of staple slot game features Wild symbols, Scatters and Free Spins to fulfil your chance of winning up to $500,000. For more info, try out the slot demo for free here.
Volatility and RTP
Book of Dead is a high volatility game that offers greater wins on a more sporadic basis. This is especially interesting for high risk players and high rollers. The slot has an RTP of 96.21 which is slightly below average.
Book of Dead Features
Wild symbol
The Wild symbol is represented by the Golden Book of Dead. This icon also functions as the Scatter symbol. As the Wild can replace other symbols, it can help you complete a winning combination. In addition to its symbols substituting functions, the Wild/ Scatter symbols pays out on its own and can award you up to 200 coins for five of a kind.
Free Spins
As is usual, you trigger Free Spins by playing at least 3 Golden Book of Dead Scatter symbols in one round. As the Scatter symbol also pays out on its own, you also play a win of 2, 20 or 200 coins for three, four or five Scatters respectively when you activate Free Spins. You are awarded 10 free spins and can reactivate the mode by playing additional Scatter symbols.
Expanding symbol
Once Free Spins is activated, a symbol is randomly selected as the Expanding symbol. Whenever it appears it covers the entire reel for increased win potential.
Gamble feature
The Gamble feature is activated on every win and gives you the chance to multiply your winnings by x2 or x4. You are presented with a card face down and your task is to guess the correct colour or suit. When you guess the colour- black or red- correctly you double your winnings. When you guess the correct card suit- diamond, heart, spade or club- you multiply your winnings by x4.
Verdict
Book of Dead has been a highly popular slot for several years. This ancient-Egypt themed game has a straightforward gameplay that includes staple slot game features. It’s main appeal in addition to the theme is its high win potential. The high volatility makes it an attractive game for higher risk players. Thanks to adjustable paylines and the low minimum wager of 1 cent per payline, the game is very accesible to beginner and lower risk players.
