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Book of Dead TrueFortune is a 5-reel, 10-payline Play'n GO slot built around free spins and one randomly chosen expanding symbol. It runs at a published 96.21% RTP with high volatility, so results swing widely. This page covers the rules, the bonus round and the gamble option before you spin.
- Provider
- Play'n GO
- Type
- slot
- RTP
- 96.21%
- Volatility
- high
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Released
- 2016
Contents
Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead Theme
Play'n GO released this slot in January 2016, and it follows the explorer Rich Wilde as he searches Egyptian tombs for a legendary book. The look is classic adventure: card ranks on the low end, with explorer characters and Egyptian artefacts above them.
Rich Wilde is also the top-paying symbol. A full payline of him pays 500x the total bet, which is the combination most players watch for when the reels stop.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Play'n GO |
| Layout | 5 reels, 3 rows |
| Paylines | 10 fixed |
| RTP | 96.21% |
| Volatility | High |
| Maximum win | 5,000x the bet |
10 Paylines and Basic Rules
The game uses a 5x3 grid with 10 fixed paylines. You cannot switch lines off, so every spin covers all ten, and wins come from matching symbols along those lines.
Open the paytable before your first spin. It shows what each symbol pays at your chosen stake and lists the bet range, which is worth checking because published sources disagree on the upper limit.
Reviews quote different maximum bets for this slot. The paytable on the version you load is the only figure that counts. Sources checked also showed no ante bet or bonus buy.
The Book Symbol as Scatter
The Book is the key symbol of the game. It acts as the scatter, and it is what opens the bonus round.
Landing three or more Books anywhere on the reels awards 10 free spins. Because it is a scatter, position does not matter, so the Books do not need to sit on a payline.
- Three or more Books start the free spins round.
- Each trigger gives 10 spins.
- Books landing during the round add a further 10 spins.
Free Spins with an Expanding Special Symbol
How the expanding symbol is picked
Before the free spins begin, the game chooses one regular symbol at random. That symbol becomes the expander for the whole round.
When it appears and the expansion would create a win, it stretches to fill its entire reel. The expanded symbols do not have to be on neighbouring reels to pay, which is how the round can produce larger wins.
The pick matters a great deal. A low-paying card symbol can still expand, but the result is modest, while a high-paying explorer or Rich Wilde can make the round pay more. This is why two bonus rounds can feel completely different.
Retriggers and the original game's limits
Three or more Books during the round add another 10 spins. Reviews report no cap on retriggers in the original version.
Do not mix it up with Book of Dead GO Collect, a separate Play'n GO title. It has a different gamble and an 80-spin limit on free spin retriggers.
Using the Gamble Feature
After a win, you can either collect it or gamble it. The choice is yours each time, and ignoring the option costs nothing.
- Win on a spin and pick the gamble option instead of collecting.
- Guess the colour of a hidden card to double the win.
- Or guess the suit to multiply the win by 4.
- A wrong guess loses the amount you put at risk.
The suit option pays more because it is harder to hit. Since the whole win is on the line every time, many players treat the feature as optional and keep it for small wins, if they use it at all.
RTP and High Volatility
What 96.21% means
RTP is the share of stakes a slot returns over a very large number of spins. It is a long-run average and says nothing about a single session.
What high volatility feels like
Expect long stretches of small or empty spins, broken by occasional larger hits, mostly from the free spins round. The top win is capped at 5,000x the bet, and reaching anything near it is rare.
Set a budget before you start and size your stake so a dry run does not end the session early.
Playing Book of Dead at TrueFortune
Finding the slot and trying it first
You can find the slot in the casino's slots and games lobby. A free demo of this title exists on Play'n GO's own page, and demo modes are common at licensed sites, though availability depends on region. Playing a few rounds this way shows how the expander behaves.
If you use bonus funds, check whether slots count towards the requirements in the sign-up bonus terms before you spin. The site operates under a Curaçao eGaming licence; the safety check covers that in detail.
Playing on a phone
The game runs on a 5x3 grid that suits a small screen. See the mobile app page for how to play on iOS.
For anyone searching for book of dead TrueFortune, the practical advice is the same: read the paytable, watch your stake and treat the gamble as optional.
FAQ
How does the expanding symbol work in Book of Dead?
One regular symbol is chosen at random just before free spins start. During the round it expands to fill its reel only when that creates a win, and it can pay without sitting on adjacent reels.
How many paylines does Book of Dead have?
It has 10 fixed paylines across 5 reels and 3 rows. They cannot be reduced, so every spin covers all of them, and the stake is spread across the full set.
Can I use the gamble feature in Book of Dead in the UK?
The gamble is part of the game as described in the paytable, offered after a win as an alternative to collecting. Versions can differ by region, so check the game's help screen to see whether it appears on your version.
Is Book of Dead GO Collect the same game?
No. It is a separate Play'n GO release with a different gamble, a coin spin that can be taken up to 4 times in a row, and an 80-spin cap on free spin retriggers. Check the title before you open it.
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