Book of Dead Slot Review

Book of Dead Slot Overview

Book of Dead by Play’n GO is a legendary slot adventure following Rich Wilde into the heart of Ancient Egypt. It’s a classic 5×3 setup with 10 fixed paylines, high volatility, and a standout feature: the Free Spins round where a special expanding symbol can lead to massive wins. Max win sits at around 5,000× your stake. It’s all atmosphere, treasure hunts, and big-moment payoffs rather than constant small wins.

Category	Details
Game Provider	Play’n GO
Launch Date	January 2016
Game Type	Video Slot
Max Win	Up to 5,000× your stake
Rating	4.5/5

 

Rules & Features of Book of Dead

The base game plays out on 5 reels and 10 fixed paylines. Wins must land on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel. Matching symbols include low-paying card symbols (10, J, Q, K, A) and high-paying ones like scarabs, gods, the pharaoh, plus Rich Wilde himself as top symbol.

The key feature is the Free Spins round. Land 3 or more Book of Dead symbols (which act as both Scatter and Wild) anywhere to trigger 10 free spins. Before free spins begin, one symbol is randomly chosen to become the Special Expanding Symbol. During the free spins, whenever that symbol appears, it expands to cover the full reel, increasing your chance of big combinations. You can retrigger free spins if you land more Book scatters during the bonus.

Design & Gameplay of Book of Dead

Visually, Book of Dead leans into rich Egyptian iconography: golden tombs, hieroglyphics, statues, ancient relics, and flickering torches. Rich Wilde is styled as an adventurer, bold and curious. The soundtrack adds cinematic flair—drums, echoes, mysterious ambience—all designed to pull you into the lost temple feel without ever overdoing it. On mobile the graphics scale nicely; animations are clean and the game responds well even when you’re squeezing the screen.

Gameplay is simple but filled with tension. Without many bonus features, every spin matters more. Dry spells are part of the deal, but the Free Spins with the expanding symbol makes the wait worth it. Because volatility is high, wins often come in bursts. Patience pays off when that special symbol lines up across reels during free spins.

Final Thoughts

Book of Dead remains a benchmark for adventure-themed slots. It’s not flashy with dozens of bonus rounds, but what it does, it does well: big wins, high suspense, and moments that feel genuinely exciting. If you like slots that reward risk, that build atmosphere, and that can deliver major payoffs when you least expect them, this is one you should try. Give Rich Wilde’s quest a go at LuckyMate and see if you uncover the treasures yourself.

Pros:

✔ Free Spins with a Special Expanding Symbol can lead to huge wins
✔ Classic theme done well with striking visuals and immersive sound
✔ Solid max win potential (5,000× stake)
✔ Simple rules make it easy to dive in even for new players

Cons:

✖ Very high volatility means many spins may pass without big returns
✖ Few bonus features beyond Free Spins and expanding symbol
✖ Base game can feel slow or less rewarding until Free Spins trigger