Book of Dead
Book
of Dead
🎯 RTP 96.21%
💣 High Volatility
⭐ Expanding Symbol
Book of Dead by Play’n GO is Australia’s most iconic high-volatility slot — a direct spiritual successor to Book of Ra. Rich Howard’s tomb adventure has generated more “big win” screenshots from Australian players than almost any other slot in history. One expanding symbol can pay 5,000× your bet.
Book of Dead · Instant Casino AU
Book of Dead — Full Specifications
| Provider | Play’n GO |
| Release Year | 2016 |
| RTP | 96.21% |
| Volatility | HIGH |
| Max Win | 5,000× bet |
| Grid | 5×3 (15 positions) |
| Paylines | 10 fixed |
| Min Bet (AU) | A$0.01 |
| Max Bet (AU) | A$100.00 |
| Free Spins | 10 (+ retrigger) |
| Special Feature | Randomly chosen Expanding Symbol |
| Mobile | ✓ iOS & Android |
🇦🇺 Why Book of Dead Dominates in Australia
One symbol is both Wild AND Scatter. 3+ Books trigger free spins — simpler than most games but produces enormous wins. Australian players love the straightforward “land 3 books = big moment” tension.
One symbol is randomly chosen before free spins and expands to fill entire reels during the bonus. Rich Howard (highest-paying) expanding on 5 reels = 5,000× maximum. The moment of reveal is pure drama.
Inspired by Novomatic’s Book of Ra — the game that defined Australian pokie culture. Book of Dead is the digital evolution, and Australian players feel an immediate familiarity and comfort with the formula.
The lowest min bet of our top 3 — making Book of Dead accessible to all bankroll sizes. From A$0.01 cents to A$100 per spin, it accommodates every type of Australian player.
Symbols, Paytable & Expanding Symbol
Book of Dead uses a classic paytable. The higher-value Egyptian symbols are the key to massive wins during the expansion feature.
⭐ The Expanding Symbol — How It Works
Before the free spins bonus begins, one symbol is randomly selected to become the Expanding Symbol. During all 10 free spins, if this symbol appears anywhere on a reel, it expands to fill the entire reel (all 3 rows).
If the chosen symbol is Rich Howard (highest paying) and he expands on all 5 reels in a single spin → 5,000× maximum win. The Book of Dead itself is also in the pool, and as Wild it covers all non-premium symbols too.
The most exciting moment in Book of Dead is the “special symbol reveal” — a brief cinematic moment where the book opens and reveals which symbol you’ll be rooting for during your 10 spins. Australian players have documented thousands of big win clips from this feature.
How the Base Game Works
Book of Dead is deceptively simple — 5 reels, 3 rows, 10 paylines. Wins pay left-to-right on any of the 10 lines, starting from the leftmost reel. The Book symbol works as both Wild (substitutes all symbols) and Scatter (3+ anywhere triggers free spins regardless of paylines).
Base game hit frequency is around 28% — you’ll win roughly every 3–4 spins, but wins are often small (card symbol pays). The game’s RTP is heavily concentrated in the free spins bonus and in the rare 5-of-a-kind premium symbol combinations.
📊 Win Scenarios (AU A$ Examples)
💡 Strategy Tips for AU Players
📊 Book of Dead vs Egyptian Slot Rivals
| Game | RTP | Max |
|---|---|---|
| 📖 Book of Dead ★ | 96.21% | 5,000× |
| 📜 Book of Ra | 95.10% | 5,000× |
| 🌞 Doom of Egypt | 96.38% | 10,000× |
| 👁️ Legacy of Egypt | 96.26% | 5,000× |
| 🏛️ Rise of Egypt Dlx | 96.42% | 5,000× |
Book of Dead FAQ — Australia
Open the Book at Instant Casino AU
Book of Dead — from A$0.01 per spin, AUD supported, instant payouts. Claim your welcome bonus and pray for Rich Howard to expand across all 5 reels.
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