Editor’s note: Some casinos run modified RTP versions of popular slots. The figures here reflect the standard release; verify the RTP shown in the game’s info panel at your chosen casino.
How it plays
Book of Dead is deliberately old-school: a 5x3 grid, 10 paylines, no tumbles, no multiplier trails. The Book symbol acts as both wild and scatter. In the base game it substitutes for any other symbol, occasionally completing lines you would otherwise miss. The pace is unhurried — this is a slot built around one defining moment rather than constant small payouts.
The expanding symbol feature
Landing 3+ Book scatters triggers 10 free spins. Before the round starts the game picks one special symbol at random. During the feature that symbol expands to cover entire reels whenever it appears — even partial hits on a reel trigger the full expansion and pay as if all positions on that reel are filled. Landing the top symbol (Rich Wilde or the Pharaoh) expanded across multiple reels simultaneously is how the headline max win is reached. The feature can retrigger.
Volatility context
96.21% RTP combined with high volatility produces one of the spikier risk profiles in the book-style genre. Sessions without a bonus can be costly. Before committing a large bankroll, revisit how RTP and hit frequency interact — our RTP and volatility guide covers it without jargon.
Verdict
Book of Dead is the benchmark all Egypt-theme slots are measured against for good reason. It is uncluttered, the expanding-symbol mechanic is genuinely tense, and when it lands big it lands convincingly. Expect swings — that is the contract.