Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead was released by Play'n GO on 14 January 2016. It is not a NetEnt game, although the historic address of this catalogue entry contains that developer's name. The title follows explorer Rich Wilde into an Ancient Egyptian tomb and uses a five-reel, three-row layout with up to ten selectable paylines.
The book symbol serves two roles. As a wild, it can substitute in ordinary line combinations; as a scatter, three or more books can trigger the free-spins feature. Play'n GO's own game instructions specify an award of ten free spins on the initial trigger.
Before the free spins begin, an ordinary symbol is randomly selected as the special expanding symbol for that round. It can expand across reels when the relevant winning conditions are met. That is the feature that distinguishes Book of Dead from many other Egyptian-themed five-reel slots; it should not be confused with a generic expanding-wild feature that runs on every spin.
The developer's published release date, reel configuration and feature descriptions are the primary reference for this entry. Return-to-player settings and other monetary details should always be read from the information screen of the specific game version, not inferred from a demo or another title in the series.
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Game characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Game type | Slot |
| Provider | Play'n GO |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Platform | Desktop / Mobile |
| Game format | Slot |
| RTP (theoretical) | ~96.21% |
| Volatility | High |
| Paylines / Ways to win | 10 paylines |
| Reel layout | 5×3 |
| Bet range | Varies by operator |
| Max win (multiplier) | 5000× |
| Features | Free Spins, Expanding Symbols |
| Special mechanics | None |
| Random Number Generator (RNG) | Certified RNG |
| Return model | Fixed RTP |
| Game speed | Normal |
| Autoplay availability | Yes |
| Demo mode availability | Yes |