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Is Book of Dead the world's most popular slot?

If you know a bit about slot games, you've probably heard that Book of Dead by Play'n GO is one of the most popular out there. But why?

As a highly volatile game with a Gamble feature, Free Spins, and an above-average RTP, it's easy to see why some people gravitate towards this slot. But we wanted to test it for ourselves, so we've put together an in-depth Book of Dead online slot review for you.

And if that's not enough to convince you, check it out for yourself with our free Book of Dead demo on this page.

Pros

• High volatility
• Adjustable paylines
• Gamble feature
• Excellent soundtrack
• Auto play is available in some regions

Cons

• Free spins don't trigger often
• No Bonus Buy feature
• No Multipliers

The Book of Dead slot game takes you on an Egyptian adventure

The Book of Dead slot is set in the pyramids and tombs of ancient Egypt, where the magical Book of Dead lies waiting to be discovered. It's a thrilling adventure along the lines of other Rich Wilde titles (like Legacy of Dead), and the storyline is stronger than in older Egyptian slots like Cleopatra and Book of Ra.

The soundtrack builds the excitement

We're not sure what music sounded like in the age of Tutankhamun, but we'd guess it's pretty close to the rhythmic drum beats and mysterious string sounds of the Book of Dead slot machine. Unlike a lot of other slot soundtracks, this one actually builds the tension as you play.

Venture deep into an ancient tomb

Book of Dead is set deep in a tomb, where hieroglyphics are etched into the stone pillars. The colors are reminiscent of the desert, in tones of gold, but that's where the opulence ends. There aren't any background animations, probably because there's enough going on visually already.

The symbols are almost exactly what you'll see in Legacy of Dead and other Egyptian titles. Think mythical gods, pharaohs, and, of course, the hero Rich Wilde himself.

The Book of Dead casino game is highly volatile

Book of Dead is rated as a highly volatile slot. In practice, that just means that wins don't happen too often, but they tend to be bigger than we might expect – and that's exactly what we like to see. The Return to Player (RTP) percentage is set at 96.21%, which is above average.

You can adjust the number of active paylines from 1 to 10, which can get your stake amount down to $/€/£0.01 per spin. The highest bet is $/€/£100 and the Book of Dead max win is 5,000x your stake.

You can't buy the Book of Dead bonus

The gameplay on Book of Dead is as standard as can be. Just click on the spin button and symbols will start to drop onto the reels. If you're lucky enough to land a winning combination (enough matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right), you'll get a payout.

Sadly, there are no cascades, no multipliers when you land wins, and no opportunity to buy your way into the bonus round. Pragmatic Play's Gods of Giza is a good option for Bonus Buys.

Look out for the Rich Wilde symbol

Keep an eye out for that famous explorer, Rich Wilde: he's the highest-paying symbol. Close behind is an opulent sarcophagus and gods like Horus and Anubis. If you land the A, K, Q, J, or 10 symbols from a deck of cards, you'll still get a payout, just a smaller one.

The mysterious Tomb Scatter symbol also pays out, plus three of them will reveal the Book of Dead and award you with 10 free spins. Scatters also act as Wilds, helping to complete winning combinations.

You can gamble your winnings

Free Spins: Land three Tomb Scatters to bag 10 free spins. An expanding symbol will be randomly chosen to help you win during the bonus game.

Gamble feature: The Gamble feature activates every time you win. You can bet on the results of a virtual car draw, to try to double or quadruple your winnings. I'd recommend using this for smaller wins, but you probably won't want to risk totally losing a bigger payout.

Free Spins: Four of the Zeus Scatters will get you a generous 15 Gates of Olympus Free Spins. During the bonus game, any Multipliers that result in a win get added to the overall Multiplier for the whole round.

Our real thoughts on Book of Dead

Look, I'm not a monster, so I'm not going to say that this is a bad slot. It certainly isn't. While the theme might not be the most innovative, the main character at least feels a bit cooler and more modern than other adventure slot heroes. The free spins round is a nice addition, but the best part of this game is the Gamble feature. It's risky, but you could get really lucky and bag four times your win.