Book of Dead
WHY BOOK OF DEAD IS NZ’S FAVOURITE
Book of Dead by Play’n GO is consistently the most-played pokie in New Zealand’s online casinos โ and for good reason. Released in 2016, it perfected a formula that players still can’t get enough of: a compelling adventure theme, one iconic symbol that does everything, and free spins that can pay staggering amounts.
The game follows Rich Wilde โ Play’n GO’s iconic explorer โ as he ventures deep into Egyptian tombs searching for the Book of Dead. The book itself is the centerpiece: it acts as both the wild (substituting for all symbols) and the scatter (triggering free spins). During free spins, one symbol is randomly chosen to expand across the entire reel whenever it appears, creating enormous win potential.
With 10 paylines, high volatility, and an RTP of 96.21%, Book of Dead offers the perfect balance of tension-building dry spells and explosive bonus rounds that have hooked millions of players worldwide.
SYMBOLS & PAYOUTS
Payouts shown are for 5-of-a-kind combinations as a multiplier of total bet. 10 paylines means wins pay across all active lines simultaneously.
The Book of Dead symbol is unique in online pokies โ it functions as both the Wild and the Scatter simultaneously. As a Wild, it substitutes for all other symbols. As a Scatter, 3 or more anywhere on the reels triggers 10 free spins regardless of payline position. It also becomes the randomly-chosen expanding symbol during free spins.
FREE SPINS & EXPANDING SYMBOLS
The free spins round is the heart of Book of Dead โ and the reason it has maintained its position as NZ’s most-played slot for nearly a decade.
3 scatters anywhere on the reels triggers 10 free spins. 4 scatters gives the same 10 spins but a higher payout for the scatter hit itself.
At the start of free spins, one symbol is selected at random (Rich Wilde, Anubis, Scarab, Eye of Horus, Book, A, K, Q, or J). This symbol becomes the special expanding symbol for the entire free spins round.
Whenever the expanding symbol appears on any reel, it expands to cover all 3 positions on that reel. The win is then evaluated across all paylines โ all positions on that reel count as the expanding symbol, even if the symbol only appeared once.
The best-case scenario: Rich Wilde or Book of Dead is selected, it expands across all 5 reels, and pays the maximum 2000ร per payline across 10 paylines. That’s a 5,000ร total stake win โ the theoretical maximum.
GAMEPLAY MECHANICS
Setting Your Bet
Choose any bet from NZ$0.01 to NZ$100 per spin. Book of Dead has 10 fixed paylines โ your bet covers all 10 simultaneously. For NZD players, a recommended starting bet for bankroll longevity is NZ$0.20โNZ$1.00 per spin.
Winning Combinations
Wins form left to right on paylines, starting from reel 1. You need at least 3 matching symbols in a row. The Book of Dead pays for 2-of-a-kind (the only symbol that does). Wild substitutes for all standard symbols.
Scatter Pays Anywhere
The Book of Dead is a scatter โ it pays regardless of payline position. 3 books anywhere = 10 free spins + 2ร total bet. 4 books = 10 free spins + 20ร total bet. 5 books = 10 free spins + 200ร total bet.
Mobile Play
Book of Dead is perfectly optimised for iPhone and Android via Leon Casino NZ’s mobile site. Touch controls work flawlessly. The game maintains full graphics quality on all screen sizes.
Autoplay Feature
Use Autoplay to set between 10 and 1000 automatic spins. You can set loss limits and win limits that stop autoplay automatically โ great for managing your session time and budget responsibly.
BOOK OF DEAD STRATEGY GUIDE
Book of Dead is pure RNG โ no system changes the outcome. But smart bankroll play and understanding the variance can dramatically improve your experience.
High volatility means long dry spells. If betting NZ$1/spin, have at least NZ$200. This gives you enough spins to realistically hit the free spins feature 2-3 times per session.
The expanding symbol selection is random โ but the ideal scenario is Rich Wilde (pays 2000ร per payline) or the Book itself (same value). Low symbols like J and Q expanding result in much smaller payouts even with full reels.
Book of Dead contributes 100% to wagering requirements at Leon Casino NZ. Playing with your NZ$500 welcome bonus gives you extra spins to hit the trigger without risking your own money.
Use Leon Casino’s responsible gambling tools. Set a deposit limit and a loss limit per session before starting. Book of Dead can be addictive โ its high volatility creates a “just one more spin” psychology.
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