Play'n GO · High volatility
Rich Wilde's Egyptian adventure is Play'n GO's defining slot and a non-GamStop staple. Here's how the expanding symbol pays and our verdict.
Updated June 2026 · tested by our review team
Book of Dead (Play'n GO, 96.21% RTP, high volatility, 5,000x stake max win) is available off GamStop at non-UK casinos. Read our full verdict, the game's real stats and a breakdown of how its features pay below.
| Developer | Play'n GO |
|---|---|
| RTP | 96.21% (operators also run 94.25% / 92.5% versions) |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | 5,000x stake |
| Reels / layout | 5×3, 10 paylines (both directions) |
| Min / max bet | £0.01 — £100 per spin |
| Features | Expanding special symbol, free spins, gamble feature |
| Released | 2016 |
Our verdict
Book of Dead is the blueprint for the modern 'book' slot: a 5×3, ten-line grid where the Book acts as both wild and scatter. Three or more Books trigger ten free spins, and that's where the game earns its reputation.
Before the bonus begins, one symbol is chosen at random to expand. When it lands during free spins it stretches to fill the entire reel and pays as if adjacent — so a single high-value expanding symbol can blanket the screen for the full 5,000x. High volatility, simple rules, and a deserved classic.
High-ceiling games reward patience, not chasing. Whatever you play, set a budget first and stake at a level your bankroll can absorb. New to these sites? Start with our slots not on GamStop guide or our non UK casino reviews.
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FAQ
Yes — Book of Dead is available at casinos licensed outside the UK that are not part of the GamStop network, so a GamStop self-exclusion will not block access. However, if you self-excluded because of gambling harm, we strongly recommend you keep that exclusion and seek support from GamCare rather than seeking out non-UK sites.
The default RTP of Book of Dead is 96.21% (operators also run 94.25% / 92.5% versions). It is always worth checking the game's information panel before you play, as some operators run lower-RTP builds of the same game.
Yes. Book of Dead is a high-volatility slot, so wins are less frequent but can be much larger. It suits players comfortable with longer dry spells in pursuit of the bonus features.
At the start of the free-spins round one regular symbol is chosen at random as the special expanding symbol. If at least three of it land anywhere during free spins, it expands to cover its whole reel and pays across all positions, which is how the top 5,000x win is reached.