Book of Dead Pokie Review

Book of Dead Pokie Reviewed

Most of us remember Cleopatra and pyramids when we think of Ancient Egypt. It is easy to forget these seemingly related phenomena were over a thousand years apart. By the time Cleopatra ascended the throne, no pharaoh had been buried in a pyramid for some time.

Because of that, it’s no surprise that pyramids and pharaoh tombs draw so much attention in the real world and video slots. Book of Dead is not the first pokie to try and borrow their allure, but it is the most successful one by far.

Those brave enough to explore what lies within these structures will find several theme-appropriate symbols. If the right icons appear on the reels, you will benefit from bonus features like free spins and expanding icons.

Symbols & Graphics

The game is inspired by Book of Ra, one of the most popular pokie machines. Placing them side by side makes it clear Play’n GO’s art team borrowed a few ideas. However, they’ve done so in a way that improves the overall experience.

The backdrop is the most obvious upgrade, with massive pillars covered in hieroglyphs on either side of the reels. It does a great job of making you feel like you’re exploring a long-lost pharaoh’s tomb.

Play’n GO’s most famous explorer is the one diving into the tomb, so it’s no surprise to see him on the reels. Within, many grand treasures await. One of them is a pristine sarcophagus protecting the body of a long-dead pharaoh.

There are also colourful statues of Anubis and Ra, two of Egypt’s leading deities. The luckiest explorers might even stumble on the greatest treasure buried here – the magical Book of Dead.

It’s a much more attractive game than what came before, which is part of its success. The rest comes from the fact’s it’s so damn fun to play.

Gameplay

Book of Dead uses a 5×3 grid with 10 flexible paylines. You can toggle them on or off at will, giving you more control over how much you bet. The game has a high variance, which makes scoring big payouts possible but rare.

Rich Wilde is the most valuable icon, granting a 5,000x payout for a five-of-a-kind win. Next up is the sarcophagus, worth up to 2,000x. Finally, the statues of Ra and Anubis share the same payout of up to 750x.

The minimum stake is $0.01 with just one payline or $0.10 when all paylines are active. Meanwhile, the maximum wager per spin is $100. It’s a standard bet range for Play’n GO slots.

Book of Dead has an RTP of 96.21%, which is above average for online pokies. The title also offers a 5,000x top prize that only the luckiest Kiwis will be able to score.