Book of Dead Slot Review

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Play’n GO’s Book of Dead online slot is undoubtedly one of the leading Book of Ra clones and even better in terms of RTP.

Book of Dead: The Book of Ra Alternative

Players never seem to grow tired of Ancient Egyptian-themed slot machines. The internet casino world is littered with them, including the so-called “book slots” or “book of” slots! The treasures of Egypt are always alluring and Play’n GO have more than a tomb full to share with Ghanaian players who try their hand at this game. Launched in 2016, Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead is the second appearance of the renowned explorer and adventurer (Rich Wilde), following on from the developer’s Pearls of India slot which, like so many titles, plays in a similar fashion to Gonzo’s Quest, since it features collapsing reels in addition to multipliers (note that NetEnt games are not available in Ghana).

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Therefore, when comparing Book of Dead and the ever so popular Novomatic Book of Ra Deluxe, both feature the same capped prizes, the same paytable, and even the free spin bonus round is perfectely identical. There are a few subtle differences between this and the Novomatic release, though. For starters, Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead is a highly volatile game (Book of Ra is medium-high), and features a higher RTP rate, at 96.21% to Book of Ra’s 95.10% (the Deluxe edition, that is).

Other Titles From This Slot Series

Our protagonist Rich Wilde also features in various other slots, for example, Legacy of Dead (a proper Book of Ra Magic clone), Shield of Athena, and Tome of Madness. His ladyfriend, or spouse (?), Cat Wilde, stars in Doom of Dead which is another Book of Ra clone on steroids. It doesn’t end here as more titles linked to this slot series will be released.

By the way: If you like betting with Bitcoin or other cryptos, you might be interested to know that Book of Dead and the other Play’n GO slots can be played with Bitcoin (only BTC though).

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A Touch of the Familiar

As with most Book of Ra offshoots, the max payline win is 5,000x if you hit a five-of-a-kind adventurer symbol combo. On ten paylines, as in a full screen, a win of up to 50,000x is possible. Let’s do the math:

For example, we bet $2 per spin, that is $0.20 per payline (total of 10 lines). A five-of-a-kind adventurer pays 5,000 times $0.20, which is $1,000. If you get a full screen, multiply that by ten (lines) = $10,000 in the same spin.

Book of Dead uses scatter wilds. This means that a single symbol performs the functions of both scatter symbols and wilds. It also cuts down on the chance that you are going to get an unwanted scatter ruining your payline win. Of course, the scatter wild symbol is represented by the book icon and substitutes for all other symbols on the reels.

Iconic Free Spins With Expanding Symbols

Landing three or more scatter wilds anywhere on the reels rewards you with a total of 10 free spins (can be retriggered). Before the round commences, players will find one symbol selected at random to act as an expanding icon during the round. Whenever it turns up (regardless of its position), it will cover an entire reel (or reels), ideally striking full screens which yield the top prizes.

A gamble feature has also been included and can be triggered following a win. Doubling or quadrupling your winnings by predicting the colour or suit of the next card in this feature is possible, unlike in Book of Ra Deluxe, which only allows doubling.

Final Thoughts on the Book of Dead Slot

There may be similarities between this release and Novomatic’s own iconic slot, but the truth of the matter is that most “book of” games have many shared features, not least their imagery. It certainly hasn’t done Book of Dead any harm, as the slot has become one of the most commonly found and popular titles online.

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Book of Dead Slot Details

Slot Type	5 Reels / 10 Paylines
Coins Range	0.01 – 2
Min. / Max. Bet	0.10 – 100
Features	Scatter Wild
Bonus	10 Free Spins With Expanding Bonus Symbol
Multipliers	–
Volatility	High
RTP (Return to Player)	96.21%
Max. Win	5,000x Your Bet Per Line (Jackpot: 50,000x)
Software	Play’n GO
Our Rating	5 / 5

Book of Dead Slot FAQ

How do I top up before playing Book of Dead?

Players at Ghana casinos are not short of deposit methods they can use. MasterCard and VISA payments is a popular option, but even more hot are mobile money payments via MTN, Vodafone and AirtelTigo. However, these are usually only supported at Ghana-licensed betting sites, not offshore operators.

If you want to play at an offshore gambling site, you can use virtually any other payment method that suits you. Skrill and Neteller, for example, are not unknown names in Ghana.

Can I play Book of Dead with Bitcoin?

Yes and no. It depends on where you play. Of course, the betting site must first support cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, for example Kosmonaut casino. Then there is the question of whether the Play'n GO games like Book of Dead are enabled for crypto gameplay. At Kosmonaut casino you can play Book of Dead with Bitcoin.

If you want more choice when betting with crypto, you should play at a full-fledged crypto casino like Stake (they also offer sports betting). Your bankroll in the game may be displayed in real money (FIAT), but your bets will still use your crypto bankroll.

What are other popular book slots?

Coming across the term "book slots" (or slots with books) is pretty common now, since many players are on the lookout for these games. Well, specifically they are after the potentially very lucrative free spins round. One of our favourites is Ancient Egypt by Pragmatic Play. Note that there is also a Classic edition that represents Book of Ra in its purest form. The non-classic edition added an additional type of bonus game, but it doesn't distract from the overall gameplay.

There are, literally, dozens of other titles available online that are based on the concept of Novomatic's flagship title. Some examples: Book of Adventure, Book of Cleopatra (both by StakeLogic), Book of Tut (Pragmatic Play), Book of Gold (Playson), and many more.