Book of Dead
What Is Book of Dead?
Book of Dead is a legendary Egyptian-themed slot by Play’n GO, and one of the most played pokies among Australian casino fans. You join Rich Wilde — an intrepid explorer — as he ventures deep into pharaoh’s tombs in search of untold riches. The 5-reel, 10-payline engine keeps the gameplay clean and focused, letting the free spins feature do the heavy lifting.
What makes Book of Dead a staple at Ozwins Casino in Australia is its volatility profile: long stretches of small wins punctuated by explosive free-spin sequences where a single expanding symbol can cover every reel simultaneously. That max win of 5,000x your bet isn’t just marketing — it genuinely lands for lucky Australian players every week.
The Book symbol serves as both Wild and Scatter, meaning every spin holds potential. Land three anywhere and you unlock the coveted Free Spins round with one randomly selected expanding symbol — the defining mechanic that put this slot on the map globally.
Book of Dead — Full Game Specs
Play’n GO
96.21%
High
5 × 3
10 Fixed
5,000× bet
A$0.10
A$100.00
Yes — 10 FS
Book (both)
Not Available
Yes
All Features Explained
Wild + Scatter
The Book Symbol
The golden Book is the heart of this slot — it substitutes for all other symbols as a Wild, and landing 3 or more triggers the Free Spins round as a Scatter. A single Book in the right spot can complete a winning line or unlock the game-changing bonus round. Its dual role makes every spin feel alive with possibility.
Bonus Round
Free Spins (10 FS)
Land 3 or more Books to trigger 10 Free Spins. At the start, one symbol is randomly chosen to be the Expanding Special Symbol — during Free Spins, whenever that symbol lands on any reel it expands to fill the entire reel. Three or more expanding symbols across five reels delivers the maximum 5,000x payout.
Key Mechanic
Expanding Special Symbol
This is where the biggest wins live. During Free Spins, the randomly selected symbol stretches to cover an entire reel every time it lands. If Rich Wilde (the highest-paying symbol) is chosen, even a partial reel coverage during all 10 free spins can deliver a life-altering payout for Australian players.
Retrigger
Free Spins Retrigger
Landing 3 or more Book scatters during the Free Spins round retrigggers another 10 Free Spins with the same Expanding Symbol. In theory, this can be retriggered indefinitely — a feature that’s delivered some of the most memorable wins for Australian online casino players in the last decade.
Mobile Ready
Mobile & Tablet Play
Play’n GO built Book of Dead on HTML5 from day one, which means it runs flawlessly on every Australian mobile device — iPhone, Android, tablet. The 5×3 grid scales perfectly to any screen size, and touch controls are as responsive as desktop. Ozwins Casino’s mobile platform lets you access it in seconds, no app download required.
Paytable & Symbol Values
All payouts listed are per line bet. Multiply by your line bet to get the total win. Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead are the highest-value symbols — landing five of either across a payline at A$1 per line bet returns A$2,000. Card royals (J through A) fill the lower tier and keep base-game hit frequency solid.
2,000× bet
750× bet
500× bet
200× bet
150–50× bet
How to Play Book of Dead at Ozwins
Create Your Ozwins Account
Head to ozwins-casino-australia.com and click Register. Fill in your details — name, email, date of birth and Australian address. Registration takes under two minutes. You must be 18+ and located in Australia.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus
After registering, navigate to the Cashier and make your first deposit. Ozwins Casino offers a welcome package for new Australian players — check the current promotions page for the latest bonus amount and wagering requirements before depositing.
Search for Book of Dead
Use the search bar in the Games section and type “Book of Dead.” The Play’n GO version will appear instantly. You can also filter by Provider (Play’n GO) or browse the Slots section. Click the game icon to launch it directly in your browser.
Set Your Bet Level
Use the +/- controls at the bottom of the game to select your total bet per spin. Range is A$0.10 to A$100.00. As a high-volatility slot, many experienced Australian players recommend a bankroll of at least 100× your spin bet to weather dry spells comfortably before free spins land.
Spin & Chase the Free Spins
Hit Spin and watch the reels. Your target is 3 or more Book symbols anywhere on the screen. Once they land the Free Spins round triggers, an Expanding Symbol is chosen, and the real action begins. Wins are credited automatically to your Ozwins balance.
100.00
RTP Comparison: How Does Book of Dead Stack Up?
Understanding RTP is crucial for Australian players choosing where to spend their bankroll. Book of Dead’s 96.21% places it solidly above the industry average of 95.5%. Here’s how it compares to other popular pokies at Ozwins Casino.
96.21%
96.09%
95.97%
95.50%
What High Volatility Means for You
High volatility means you can go 50–80 spins without a meaningful win, then suddenly land a 500×+ payout during a Free Spins sequence. This is normal — don’t chase losses during the dry spells.
If you’re spinning at A$1.00 per spin, bring A$100–A$200 to give yourself enough spins to trigger Free Spins multiple times. Under-bankrolling high-volatility slots is the most common Australian player mistake.
Starting at A$0.10–A$0.50 per spin stretches your session while maintaining the same feature frequency. The 5,000× max win still applies regardless of bet size — A$0.50 × 5,000 = A$2,500.
Book of Dead Win Calculator
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Strategy & Tips for Book of Dead
Bankroll First, Always
Set a session budget before you open the game. For Book of Dead specifically, experienced Australian players recommend no more than 2–3% of your total session bankroll per spin. This gives you enough spins to statistically trigger the bonus round 2–3 times per session.
The Rich Wilde Advantage
During Free Spins, hope for Rich Wilde as your expanding symbol. He pays 2,000× per line at max value, and expanding Wild coverage means he can effectively pay across all 10 paylines simultaneously. This single combination accounts for most of Book of Dead's legendary big-win moments.
Mobile Play Advantage
Ozwins runs beautifully on mobile. Playing Book of Dead on your phone means you can use the Ozwins mobile interface's quick-bet controls to change your bet size mid-session — a useful feature if you want to increase bets when your bankroll grows after a winning Free Spins round.
Know When to Cash Out
Book of Dead's high volatility means winning sessions can reverse quickly. Set a win goal before you start — many Australian players use a 2× target (if you've doubled your session budget, stop). Use Ozwins Casino's withdrawal feature to move winnings out before continuing to play with house money only.
Which Book of Dead Player Are You?
I chase big wins and don't mind dry spells
I prefer longer sessions with smaller bets
I want to use casino bonuses efficiently
