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Book of Dead is a Play'n GO slot with 10 paylines, a free spins round and an expanding special symbol, and you can play book of dead verywell like any other title in the casino's library. It runs at 96.21% RTP with high volatility and a top win of 5,000x your stake. This guide covers how each feature works so you know what to expect before the first spin.
- Provider
- Play'n GO
- Type
- slot
- RTP
- 96.21%
- Volatility
- high
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Released
- 2016
Contents
The Book Symbol: Wild and Scatter in One
The book is the centrepiece of this Egyptian-themed adventure starring Rich Wilde. It does two jobs at once: it substitutes for other symbols on a payline, and it acts as the scatter that starts the bonus round. That double role is why a single book landing in the right place can swing a spin.
Released in 2016, the game has stayed popular because the rules are simple. There are only 10 paylines, no cluster mechanics and no layered multipliers to track. The table below sums up the core numbers.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Play'n GO |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Paylines | 10 |
| RTP | 96.21% |
| Volatility | High |
| Maximum win | 5,000x |
| Key features | Free spins, expanding special symbol, gamble feature |
Because scatter and wild share one symbol, you do not need to hunt for separate bonus icons. Watch the books and you are watching the whole game.
Triggering the 10 Free Spins
What starts the round
Free spins begin when enough book symbols land anywhere on the reels in a single spin. The standard trigger in this slot is three books, and it awards 10 free spins. Scatters pay regardless of payline position, so they do not need to line up.
- Set your stake before you spin; it stays fixed through the bonus round.
- Land three or more books on the reels in one spin.
- A special symbol is chosen at random for the round.
- The 10 free spins play out automatically with that symbol active.
Retriggers and what they add
Landing three or more books again during the round adds another 10 spins, so a bonus can run well past its starting length. Retriggers are the main route to the larger results this game is known for, though nothing guarantees one.
How the Expanding Special Symbol Is Chosen
Before the free spins start, the game picks one regular symbol at random to be the special symbol. You do not choose it and cannot influence it. The selection is made once for the whole bonus round, so it stays the same until the last spin.
When the chosen symbol appears on the reels during free spins, it can expand to cover its entire reel and pay across lines even if the symbols are not next to each other in the usual way. A full-reel expansion on several reels is what produces the biggest bonus wins.
- The chosen symbol is random, so some rounds start with a high-paying symbol and others with a low one.
- Premium themed symbols are worth more than the card ranks, so a high-value pick is the best case.
- The paytable inside the game shows the exact value of each symbol; check it before you play.
This is why two bonus rounds can feel completely different. One may end almost unnoticed, while another lands a strong symbol and expands it repeatedly.
High Volatility and RTP Settings Explained
What high volatility means in practice
High volatility means wins arrive less often but can be larger when they come. Expect long stretches of small returns or none, broken by occasional bigger hits, mostly from the bonus round. The 5,000x maximum win sits at the far end of that range and is rare.
Reading the 96.21% RTP
RTP is the theoretical share of stakes a slot returns over a very large number of spins. At 96.21% this is the figure listed for the version covered here. It is not a promise for a single session, and short-term results can land far above or below it.
Some providers make several RTP settings available to casinos, so it is sensible to open the game's info screen and confirm the figure shown there. Treat that screen as the final word.
Great when the book lands, quiet when it does not. Set a budget that survives the quiet spells.
The Gamble Feature: How It Works and When It Is Available
After a win, the gamble feature can offer the chance to risk that prize for a bigger one. A correct guess increases the win, and a wrong guess loses it entirely. It is optional, and you can always take the win instead.
Whether it appears depends on the version of the game and the rules of the market you play in. UK-facing versions of slots have had changes to features and spin speed over the years, so do not assume it will be there. If you see no gamble option after a win, that is simply how that version is set up.
The gamble is a pure coin-flip style risk with no skill involved. If you use it, treat the prize at stake as money you are ready to lose.
Spinning Book of Dead at verywell Responsibly
Set limits before you play
High volatility makes budgeting more important than usual. Decide a spending limit before you start and stick to it, whatever the reels do. The casino has a Responsible Gambling page and a GambleAware link, along with advice on personal spending limits.
- Pick a stake that gives you a decent number of spins, not just a few big ones.
- Take breaks; long sessions blur how much you have spent.
- Never chase losses with a larger stake or with the gamble feature.
Bonuses and playing on mobile
A welcome offer of 400% up to £10,000 is advertised, but its terms decide how slot play counts, so read them on the bonus page before using bonus funds here. On a phone, there is no native app, but the mobile browser option lets you open the slot on iOS or Android.
FAQ
Can free spins be retriggered in Book of Dead?
Yes. Landing three or more book symbols during the free spins round adds another 10 spins. Retriggers can stack, which is how some bonus rounds run long, but they are never guaranteed and many rounds finish without one.
Which special symbol pays the most in Book of Dead?
The themed character symbols pay more than the card ranks, and Rich Wilde is the top theme symbol. Since the special symbol is picked at random, check the in-game paytable for exact values rather than relying on memory.
Is the gamble feature available to UK players?
It depends on the version of the game offered and market rules. If the gamble option appears after a win, you can use it or decline. If it does not appear, that version simply does not include it. Check the game's info screen.
What is the RTP and volatility of Book of Dead?
The listed RTP is 96.21% and volatility is high. That means wins are less frequent but can be bigger, with a maximum win of 5,000x your stake. RTP describes long-run averages, not what any single session will return.
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