Book of Dead slot machine

Ten lines, one expanding symbol and very high swings.

  • RTP96.21%
  • VolatilityHigh
  • Max win5,000x
  • Year2016

Key takeaways

  • RTP 96.21% by default.
  • High volatility.
  • Maximum win 5,000x.
  • Feature: expanding symbol.

In shortTen lines, one expanding symbol and very high swings. Default RTP 96.21%, high volatility, maximum win 5,000x.

RTP96.21%
VolatilityHigh
Max win5,000x
Layout5 reels, 3 rows
Ways10 paylines

How the machine works

  1. Three books award ten free spins.
  2. One symbol is chosen at random to expand.
  3. When enough land, it fills its reels and pays on all ten lines.

In play

Ten lines and a paytable weighted towards the top symbol. The book is both wild and scatter. In free spins one symbol is picked to expand; if it is the explorer and fills all five reels, that is the 5,000x maximum. If it is a card rank, the feature usually pays little.

Who it suits

Experienced players who understand that most sessions on it lose and a few win heavily.

Specification

DetailValue
DeveloperPlay'n GO
Released2016
Default RTP96.21%
VolatilityHigh
Layout5 reels, 3 rows
Ways to win10 paylines
Maximum win5,000x
Main featureExpanding symbol

What it costs

StakeSpinsStakedAverage cost
£0.1200£20£0.76
£0.2200£40£1.52
£1200£200£7.58

A long-run average at the default RTP. Any one session can differ widely.

Top prize at the UK limit

5,000x at the £5 maximum stake is £25,000. At £2, for ages 18 to 24, £10,000. Arithmetic, not a record of wins.

Worth knowing

The benchmark 'book' slot.

Its mechanics in depth

Against other slots

The parts explained

RTP, volatility, paylines and ways and bonus features.

Where to play

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Slot figures are developers' published defaults, each confirmed against two sources; the version at your casino can differ. UK land-based stake and prize limits and online rule dates were checked against Gambling Commission and licensing authority sources on 6 October 2026. History follows commonly cited accounts. Offer terms dated 5 October 2026. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RTP of Book of Dead?

96.21% by default.

Is it volatile?

High.

What is the maximum win?

5,000x.

Who makes it?

Play'n GO.

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