Book of Dead slot: expanding symbol free spins, demo and real money

Book of Dead slot: the essentials

The Book of Dead slot comes from Play'n GO, which lists it as a video slot released on 14 January 2016. Most people searching for it in Ireland want one of two things: free spins offers on the game, or a casino that carries it. The game itself is simple to describe: base-game spins that pay from the paytable, and a free spins round, triggered by three scatter symbols, in which an Expanding Symbol can lift the wins.

A quick note on the name. This page covers the slot only, not the ancient Egyptian funerary text of the same name or items in video games that borrow it. If a casino lobby shows several “Book of” titles, check the provider name on the loading screen: the original Book of Dead is by Play'n GO.

How to play Book of Dead

Anyone who has played a video slot will be at home within a minute, but a few habits make a session smoother. The steps below work the same in demo mode and with real money, so you can practise them before you play Book of Dead online for stakes.

1. Open the game and read the info screenFind the paytable and rules, usually behind an “i” or menu icon. Note the RTP shown there and the symbol values.
2. Set your stakeUse the stake control to pick a bet per spin that fits your budget. For example, €50 covers 250 spins at €0.20 before any wins come back, but only 50 spins at €1.
3. Spin, or set limits on autoplayIf you use autoplay, set a number of spins and a loss limit so the session stops on its own.
4. Watch for the scattersThree scatter symbols trigger 10 free spins, and the Expanding Symbol comes into play during the round.
5. Stop on your termsDecide in advance when you will stop, after a win or after a set loss, and stick to it.

Book of Dead free spins and the Expanding Symbol

The Book of Dead free spins round is the heart of the game. Three scatter symbols trigger 10 free spins, and during those spins an Expanding Symbol is in play. An expanding symbol is a symbol that, when it lands as part of a win, grows to cover more positions on the reels than it would in the base game, so a modest line can turn into a much bigger payout. The exact rules, such as how the symbol is chosen and how it pays, are set out in the game’s paytable; read them once before you play.

In practice this makes the free spins round the part of the game that decides most sessions. A single round can pay far more than a long run of base-game spins, and it can also end with very little. Treat the feature as a bonus you hope for, not something you can plan around: nothing you do in the base game makes the scatters more likely to land.

Book of Dead RTP: check the version you are playing

The Book of Dead RTP, or return to player, is the share of all stakes the game is designed to pay back over a very large number of spins. Many slots exist in several RTP versions, and the casino chooses which one to run, so the figure at one site can differ from another. Rather than trust a number quoted on a review page, open the game’s info screen at the casino you use and read the RTP there.

Why it matters, using hypothetical figures: on a version with a 96% RTP, the long-run cost is about €4 per €100 staked; on a 94% version it is about €6. Over €1,000 of spins that is a €20 difference in expected losses for the same entertainment. RTP says nothing about one session, though, and a feature-driven game like this one can swing far from its average either way. Our best payout casino guide explains how to find higher-RTP games and versions.

Book of Dead demo vs real money

A Book of Dead demo lets you spin with virtual credits, which is the best way to see how often the free spins round turns up and how the Expanding Symbol behaves. Many casinos offer a demo or “fun” mode on the game tile, and some ask you to log in first. Demo wins cannot be withdrawn, and the demo will not tell you how a real-money session will go, but it does show whether you enjoy the game’s rhythm before you spend anything. Our free slots guide covers demo play more widely.

Once you have found a casino with Book of Dead in its lobby, real money changes two things: your winnings are withdrawable, and every spin costs you. You must be 18 or over, and the casino will check your identity and age, usually before your first withdrawal. Free play is the right place to learn; real money is for entertainment with a budget.

Book of Dead free spins offers: 50, 100 or no deposit

Searches such as “50 free spins on Book of Dead no deposit” point to a common type of promotion: spins credited on this one game, sometimes on sign-up, more often after a deposit. Their value depends on the spin value and the wagering on winnings. At a hypothetical €0.10 per spin, 100 spins have a face value of €10; at a 96% RTP they return about €9.60 on average. If those winnings carry 40x wagering, you need €384 of turnover, with an expected cost of about €15, more than the winnings. Most players finish with nothing.

Whether the banner says 100 free spins no deposit for Book of Dead or a smaller number, check the spin value, the wagering, the win cap and the expiry before you take it. A smaller wager-free offer is often worth more; our guides to free spins no deposit, 50 free spins, 100 free spins and the no wagering casino format run the numbers. A “free €20 no deposit” offer for this game follows the same logic; see our €20 no deposit bonus page.

Book of Dead review: pros and cons, and where to play

Our short Book of Dead review: a simple, feature-led slot that is easy to learn, with most of the excitement packed into the free spins round. It suits players who enjoy waiting for one big feature more than a busy base game full of small extras.

To play Book of Dead for real money, search the lobby of the casino you use; game ranges differ between sites. Our partner 22BET offers casino, live casino and sportsbook on one account, and its welcome offer is +250% on your deposit rather than free spins on this game, so read the bonus terms on the 22BET site first. 22BET is an offshore operator without a GRAI licence. Set a budget before you start; our responsible gambling page lists free Irish support. More options are in our slot sites and online slots in Ireland guides.