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Book of Dead Quick Facts
Slot Name	Book of Dead
Provider	Play’n GO
Slot Type	Video Slot
Theme	Adventure, Book, Egypt, Pharaoh, Treasures, Gold
Release Date	2016-12-10
Rating	8.9
Demo mode	Yes
Math & Mechanics
RTP	96.21%
Volatility	HighR
Max Win	5,000x
Grid	5 x 3
Pay mechanics	Paylines
Paylines	10
Betting Range
Min. Bet	$0.10
Max. Bet	$100
Bonus Features
Free spins	Yes
Bonus buy	No
Jackpot	No
Updated	01.04.2026

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Book of Dead is a video slot developed by Play’n GO and released on December 10, 2016.

Book of Dead Review

Book of Dead is an Egyptian-themed adventure slot inspired by the legacy of Book of Ra. The game features expanding symbols during free spins and a gamble feature after wins.^[5]

How to play Book of Dead

Book of Dead uses a 5 x 3 grid with 10 configurable paylines.

Parameter	Value
Rows	3
Reels	5
Ways to win	10 paylines
Coin size	$0.01 – $2
Min bet	$0.10
Max bet	$100
Hit frequency	34.25%U^[6]
Autoplay	Available^[7]

RTP and volatility

RTP	Volatility	House edge
96.21%R^[8]^[9]	High	3.79%
94.25%	High	5.75%
91.25%	High	8.75%
87.25%	High	12.75%
84.18%	High	15.82%

The casino operator selects the configuration, the real RTP is typically not disclosed to the player.

Book of Dead bonus features

Feature	Description
Free spins	Triggered by 3 or more scatter symbols and include expanding special symbols
Gamble feature	After any win, players can risk winnings to double them by guessing card color or suit

Book of Dead Symbols & Paytable

Regular symbols

Symbol	3 of a kind	4 of a kind	5 of a kind
Rich Wilde	10x	100x	5,000x
Pharaoh	5x	40x	2,000x
Anubis	5x	30x	750x
Horus	5x	30x	750x
Ace (A)	5x	40x	150x
King (K)	5x	40x	150x
Queen (Q)	5x	25x	100x
Jack (J)	5x	25x	100x
Ten (10)	5x	25x	100x

Wilds & Scatters

Symbol	Description
Book (Scatter & Wild)	Serves as both a wild (substitutes for all symbols) and a scatter (3+ anywhere triggers 10 free spins). Also awards scatter pays of 2x, 20x, or 200x for 3/4/5 on screen

Book of Dead demo (free play)

Book of Dead demo is available in free play mode directly on the provider's website and on multiple review platforms.

Property	Value
Free play	Available
Demo version	Click to play

Slot Series

Book of Dead is part of Play'n GO's Rich Wilde series, a line of adventure-themed slots starring the recurring protagonist Rich Wilde. The series spans multiple settings and mechanics.

Slot	Release Year	RTP	Key Feature
Legacy of Dead	2019	94.51%^[10]	Dual expanding symbols on retrigger
Scroll of Dead	2021	94.28%^[11]	6th reel unlocked during free spins
Rich Wilde and the Amulet of Dead	2021	94.28%^[12]	Spirit feature, expanded paytable
Rich Wilde and the Tome of Insanity	2024	96.2%^[13]	Cluster pays, Portal modifier system, 20,000x max win
Rich Wilde and the Shield of Athena	2020	96.25%^[14]	Instant prizes, expanding symbols
Cat Wilde and the Pyramids of Dead	2022	94.2^[15]	Features Cat Wilde, Egyptian theme
Ghost of Dead	2021	94.21%^[16]	High volatility, player-chosen expanding symbol, 10,000x max win

Related slot games

Slot	Year	RTP	Max win	Key difference
Book of Ra Deluxe (Novomatic)	2008	95.10%^[17]	10,035x	Classic mechanical feel and fewer features
Book of Shadows (NoLimit City)	2020	94.09%^[18]	30,338x	Modern volatility and enhanced features

Where to play Book of Dead?

Top Countries

Book of Dead is most popular at online casinos in the following countries:

#	Country^[19]	Casino brands	Casinos
1	United Kingdom	101	Casinos in UK
2	Denmark	89
3	Germany	75
4	Nigeria	47	Casinos in Nigeria
5	Chile	46

Book of Dead slot reviews

Site	Rating	Review	Demo Play
Chipy.com	4.2 / 5	Read review	Available
OLBG	5 / 5	Read review	Available
Casinos.com	4.83 / 5	Read review	Available
Casino.guru	9.18 / 10	Read review	Available
AskGamblers	7.4 / 10	Read review	Available
SlotCatalog.com	8.3 / 10	Read review	Available
SlotUp	7.1 / 10	Read review	Available
BigWinBoard.com	10 / 10	Read review	Available
AboutSlots	9.5 / 10	Read review	Available
CasinoLandia	9.75 / 10	Read review	Available

FAQ

What is Book of Dead RTP?: The maximum RTP is 96.21%.

What is the maximum win in Book of Dead?: The slot offers a top payout of 5,000xR^[8]^[20]^[21] the bet.

How are free spins triggered in Book of Dead?: Free spins are activated by landing 3 or more Book scatter symbols.

Can free spins be retriggered?: Yes, additional scatters during the bonus round retrigger free spins.

Is Book of Dead a progressive jackpot slot?: No, it features fixed payouts only.

Book of Dead have a bonus buy feature?: No, the original version does not include a bonus buy option.

Is Book of Dead available on mobile?: Yes, the slot is optimized for mobile play.

Book of Dead screenshots

Book of Dead slot game

Sources

The information presented is collected from the game provider’s official documentation, independent testing agencies, and publicly available game data.

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