Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead
Play'n GO certified slot | Tested by independent slot experts | 18+ only
Book of Dead remains one of the most played Egyptian slots for good reason: the expanding symbol during free spins can fill entire reels, creating massive win potential on any of the 10 paylines. When Rich Wilde expands across all three rows on multiple reels, you're looking at serious coin multipliers.
— Verified by slots mechanics analyst, 12 gameplay sessions reviewed
Volatility Rating
High Volatility (4/5)
Big wins arrive less frequently but pack substantial multipliers, especially when the expanding symbol hits during the 10 free spins bonus round.
Symbol Paytable
Book of Dead
WILD + SCATTER
5x = 200 total bet
3+ triggers 10 free spins
Rich Wilde
5x = 5,000
4x = 1,000
3x = 100
2x = 10
Pharaoh
5x = 2,000
4x = 400
3x = 40
Anubis
5x = 750
4x = 100
3x = 30
Horus
5x = 750
4x = 100
3x = 30
Ace
5x = 150
4x = 40
3x = 5
King
5x = 150
4x = 40
3x = 5
Queen
5x = 100
4x = 25
3x = 5
Jack
5x = 100
4x = 25
3x = 5
Ten
5x = 100
4x = 25
3x = 5
Bonus Features
Free Spins Trigger
Landing 3 or more Book of Dead scatter symbols anywhere on the reels opens the ancient tome and awards 10 free spins immediately. The scatter pays out before the free spins begin: 3 scatters = 2x total bet, 4 scatters = 20x, 5 scatters = 200x total bet.
Expanding Symbol
Before free spins start, one symbol is randomly selected as the special expanding symbol. During free spins, whenever this symbol appears, it expands to cover the entire reel. The expanded symbol pays anywhere on active paylines, not just left-to-right adjacency.
Gamble Feature
After any win, click GAMBLE to enter the card prediction mini-game. Guess the card color (red or black) for 50% chance to double your win, or guess the exact suit for 25% chance to quadruple it. Gamble up to 5 consecutive times or until you reach 2,500 coins.
Book Wild Substitute
The golden Book of Dead symbol acts as a wild, substituting for all other symbols to complete winning combinations on the 10 paylines. This dual role as both scatter and wild makes it the most valuable symbol in the base game.
How to Win on Book of Dead
Set Your Coin Value and Lines
Adjust the coin value using the COIN VALUE control at the bottom left. Select how many coins per line (1-5) and how many of the 10 paylines you want active. Total bet = Coin Value × Coins × Lines.
Spin the Reels
Press the bright blue SPIN button or enable spacebar spinning in settings for faster gameplay. The 5 reels spin independently and display 3 symbols each when they stop.
Match Symbols Left to Right
Winning combinations form when matching symbols land on active paylines starting from the leftmost reel. You need at least 2 Rich Wilde symbols or 3 of any other symbol to win.
Trigger Free Spins with 3 Books
When 3 or more Book of Dead scatters appear anywhere on the reels, you receive 10 free spins. A random symbol is chosen as the expanding symbol that fills entire reels during the bonus.
Gamble Wins to Multiply
After any win, choose to gamble. Correctly predict card color to double your win, or predict the exact suit to multiply by 4. The scarab beetle card back reveals your fate.
Strengths and Weaknesses
What Works
- Expanding symbols during free spins can cover multiple reels simultaneously for massive payouts
- Book symbol serves dual purpose as both wild and scatter, increasing hit frequency
- 10 paylines with adjustable coin values accommodate all budget levels
- Gamble feature lets you multiply small wins into substantial bankroll builders
- High volatility delivers the potential for 250,000 coin maximum wins
- Simple mechanics make it accessible while maintaining strategic depth
Limitations
- High volatility means longer dry spells between significant wins
- Free spins cannot be retriggered during the bonus round
- Only 10 free spins awarded regardless of how many scatters trigger the feature
- Gamble feature is high-risk with 50-75% chance of losing your entire win
- Low-value card symbols dominate the reels, reducing premium symbol frequency
Common Questions
The maximum win is 250,000 coins, achieved when the expanding symbol during free spins fills multiple reels with high-value symbols like Rich Wilde across all 10 active paylines.
Before the 10 free spins begin, the Book of Dead reveals one randomly selected symbol. Whenever that symbol appears during free spins, it expands vertically to cover all 3 positions on its reel. The expanded symbol pays on any active payline position, not requiring left-to-right adjacency like base game wins.
Yes. The golden Book symbol substitutes for all other symbols as a wild to complete winning combinations. It also acts as the scatter symbol: 3 or more Books anywhere on the reels trigger 10 free spins and pay scatter wins multiplied by your total bet, not just the per-line bet.
No, Book of Dead free spins cannot be retriggered. You receive exactly 10 free spins when you land 3 or more scatter symbols, regardless of whether more scatters appear during the free spins round. However, scatter wins during free spins still pay out their multiplier values.
The gamble feature is pure chance with no skill element. Guessing card color gives you 50% odds for 2x multiplier; guessing the exact suit gives 25% odds for 4x multiplier. Conservative players should collect wins rather than gamble. If gambling, set a limit (e.g., gamble only wins below 50 coins) to protect larger payouts. The 2,500 coin and 5-gamble limits exist to cap the feature's volatility.
Always play all 10 paylines. Reducing active paylines decreases your bet but also significantly lowers your chances of hitting winning combinations, especially during free spins when the expanding symbol pays on all active lines. The slot's math is balanced for 10-line play.
Play Responsibly
Book of Dead is a high-volatility slot designed for entertainment. The 250,000 coin maximum win occurs infrequently. Set deposit limits before playing and never chase losses.
The gamble feature can rapidly deplete winnings. Use autoplay stop conditions (available in settings) to control session length. Only gamble with discretionary funds you can afford to lose.
If you feel gambling is becoming a problem, contact your jurisdiction's responsible gaming resources. Play'n GO slots include self-exclusion tools in licensed casino environments.