Book of Dead is a 2016 slot machine developed by Play’n GO. The game is themed around Ancient Egypt.
Its standout feature is that high-value symbols can form combinations with just two matches. This greatly increases the chances of winning.
Another key element is that the same symbol acts as both Wild and Scatter. It appears fairly often during gameplay.
Book of Dead is a classic slot with 5 reels and 3 rows per reel. Winning combinations can form on up to 10 paylines, which can be adjusted.
The number of matching symbols needed for a payout depends on their rank. Card symbols require at least 3. High-value images need just 2.
A win counts only if the combination lands on an active payline. The tomb symbol is the only exception — it can pay when matched in any reel position.
The bet per line ranges from 1 to 5 coins. Coin values range from €0.01 to €2, making the total bet range between €0.01 and €125.
The RTP is 96.21%, which is above industry average. The volatility is high, meaning the game avoids long dry spells and offers chances for quick shifts from small to big wins. The theoretical maximum win can reach up to x25,000 the bet.
To start a round, players must choose their bet size, coin value, number of lines, then press the “Spin” button on the control panel. The reels will spin, and once they stop, payouts are awarded for winning combinations.
The slot includes an autoplay feature. To activate it, click “Autoplay” on the control panel and select a number of spins between 10 and 100. Additional settings can be configured, such as win and loss limits that automatically stop the feature. Autospins can also be stopped manually at any time.
There is also a turbo spin feature. To enable it, click the lightning bolt icon in the settings panel. By default, a round takes 2.5 seconds. With turbo mode, it’s reduced to 1.5 seconds.
The slot features symbols inspired by Egyptian culture alongside standard card icons.
There are no traditional multipliers. Instead, fixed payout values are used, unaffected by bet size. However, increasing the bet still improves the odds of landing high-value combinations and bonus symbols.
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Symbol |
Nominal |
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| 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Ten
|
100 | 25 | 5 | |
Jack
|
100 | 25 | 5 | |
Queen
|
100 | 25 | 5 | |
King
|
150 | 40 | 5 | |
Ace
|
150 | 40 | 5 | |
Horus Falcon
|
5 | 750 | 100 | 30 |
Anubis
|
5 | 750 | 100 | 30 |
Pharaoh
|
5 | 2000 | 400 | 40 |
Rich Wild
|
10 | 2000 | 400 | 40 |
Scatter
|
100 | 20 | 2 | |
The Tomb symbol serves as both Wild and Scatter. It substitutes for any missing icon to form a winning combination and triggers the bonus mode. It also pays out independently regardless of paylines.
The main bonus feature is a round of 10 free spins. It activates when 3 or more Tomb symbols appear anywhere on the reels. This also grants a payout, as the symbols have their own values.
Free spins follow the same rules as the base game, with one key difference. The Explorer symbol can expand randomly during the bonus round, covering additional reel positions and awarding extra prizes.
The game includes a Gamble feature after any winning spin. Players bet on the color or suit of a face-down card. A correct guess on color doubles the payout. A correct guess on suit multiplies it by 4. An incorrect guess results in losing both the last win and all accumulated in the gamble round.