Book of Dead

The Book of Dead slot from Play’n GO is one of the most popular slot games of all time, up there with Starburst and Thunderstruck 2.

But why? Well, let’s head into the mythical underworld of Ancient Egypt to find out…

The Basics

Rich Wilde is the game’s hero (although I’m not sure what all the fuss is about – we’ve all got stubble and a safari suit!) and will guide you through an Egyptian adventure for gold.

This slot is simple but effective – a natural entertainer, and you will understand why it remains popular once you have had a few spins.

Slot Facts

This famous Egyptian-themed game from Play’n GO has five reels, three rows and ten pay-lines and is a very highly volatile slot, so play carefully. The maximum win is 5,000x your bet.

The game was launched in January 2016 and has become Play ‘n GO’s most popular game thanks to its simple, engaging gameplay and big jackpot.

The Graphics

The Book of Dead slot is set in an Egyptian temple complete with hieroglyphics and ancient carvings on the pillars.

Your symbols on the reels are golden, while the tunes that accompany play are full of lyres, harps and flutes – traditional Egyptian music.

Play’n GO has done a great job with the look and feel of this slot. It’s a ‘Bravo’ from me for the simple yet well-designed graphics.

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Book of Dead Slot Game Play

Book of Dead slot is played across five reels, three rows and ten pay-lines. And best of all, you can spin these ancient reels from a minimum bet of 0.10 coins up to a maximum of 100.00 coins per spin, so all types of players can enjoy this game.

You’ll find eleven different symbols on the reels, the highest value symbol being the chisel-jawed Rich Wilde, who will pay out 5000 coins for landing five on a pay-line.

Next comes King Tut with 1000 coins, God of the Sky Horus and God of the Afterlife Anubis with 750 coins, and the usual playing cards 10, J Q, K & A that will make up your lower value icons. These will scoop you from 150 to 100 coins for x5 in a row.

The Book of Dead game logo is both the Wild icon and Scatter symbol in this slot – and when it lands as a Wild, it will substitute for any other icons on the reels to help you form different winning combinations.

The Bonuses

Land  x3 or more of the Book of Dead symbols, and you’ll set off the Free Spins feature. And this is where the magic happens…

Depending on how many scatters you hit, you’ll be given ten, twenty or thirty Free Spins. But before the Bonus round begins, one of the eleven reel symbols will be chosen at random to become a special expanding icon – that will take over other icons when it lands. This means you can land eight or more matching symbols with minimal effort.

This means, if you are lucky, there might be some wins on offer. Up to 5,000 times your bet, to be precise.

And that is what makes the Book of Dead slot so popular!

Land another three Scatter icons, and you’ll re-trigger the bonus, which means ten more free spins for you.

Gamble Feature

If you’re feeling particularly brave, you can bet your last win by clicking on the ‘Gamble’ button below the reels. If you win the bet, this will double or quadruple your pay-out by correctly predicting the colour or suit of the next card drawn.

But play carefully, or you could lose it all.

This feature is not available in all countries. 

Pros and Cons

✅ Big Max Win.
✅ Play ‘n GO’s most popular game.
✅ Expanding Wilds in the free spins bonus.
✅ Re-trigger the free spins in the feature.

❌ Graphics are starting to look dated.

Features

FAQs – Book of Dead

Does the slot have a Free Spins bonus?
Yes, it does. It is famous for the randomly chosen symbol that expands during the feature.

Is this game volatile?
Yes, very. So be careful.

Monkey Verdict

With a winning combination of straightforward game play and high volatility, the Book of Dead slot has earned its reputation with slots players.

It’s an excellent game and one I return to time and time again.

5 out of 5 Bananas.