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Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead: rules, symbols and free spins

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Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead is an Egyptian-adventure-themed video slot from Play’n GO. Its best-known feature uses the Tomb symbol as both a Wild and a Scatter. Three or more Tomb Scatters trigger free spins, where another symbol is selected to expand across a reel under the game’s rules. The description below is based on Play’n GO’s published guide to the original title, not a check of a particular casino’s version.

The name is easy to confuse with Book of Dead GO Collect, a later, separate title. GO Collect adds Gold Staters and a Treasure Vault feature. Those features should not be attributed to the original game. If the title on screen includes “GO Collect,” read that game’s own rules instead.

How does the original Book of Dead work?

Play’n GO’s guide describes the original game as a five-reel, three-row slot with ten paylines. It says players can select from one to ten active lines in the version covered by that guide. The operator’s game information screen is the right place to confirm the line settings and any other details for the version currently offered.

The paytable explains how matching symbols pay and which paylines count. Open the game’s information menu before relying on a general guide: a provider description may not confirm every setting or configuration used by an operator.

What does the Book of Dead symbol do?

Play’n GO describes the Tomb symbol as both a Wild and a Scatter. As a Wild, it can substitute for other symbols in the combinations described by the rules. The provider says three Tomb Scatters trigger ten free spins in the original game; check the operator’s rules panel for the threshold and any version-specific conditions.

Check the operator’s own help panel for where these symbols can land, how they are counted, and what wins they can form. A lobby tile or a short promotional description cannot establish those details.

How does the expanding symbol feature work?

Before the free-spins sequence starts, a regular symbol is randomly selected as the special expanding symbol. Play’n GO’s guide says that during the feature it may expand to cover its reel when doing so can create an additional prize on an active payline. It does not need to sit beside other matching symbols for the expanded positions to help form a winning combination, according to that guide.

The expansion is part of the game’s stated rules; it is not a promise that a free-spin feature will be triggered or that an expanding symbol will create a prize. The operator’s rules panel should be checked for the exact conditions on the game build in front of you.

Can the free spins be re-triggered?

Play’n GO’s title page says that landing three or more Scatter symbols during the free-spins feature re-triggers it and awards ten additional free spins. The extra spins are part of the rule description, not a guarantee of a winning combination. Check that the operator’s current in-game rules say the same before applying it to a particular version.

Does Book of Dead have a published RTP or volatility rating?

This guide does not assign an RTP percentage, volatility label, maximum win, or stake range to the original game. The Play’n GO rules article cited here does not provide a version-specific RTP or volatility figure. Figures on another casino or review page may refer to a different configuration, market, or title in the same series.

If the game information panel shows a return-to-player percentage or another likelihood-of-winning measure, record the exact wording and the source screen. The Gambling Commission’s RTS 3 says information about how a game works and the likelihood of winning must be available before a customer commits to gamble. A theoretical RTP is not a forecast for a spin or a session and cannot show what a particular player will receive.

Is Book of Dead the same as Book of Dead GO Collect?

No. Play’n GO presents Book of Dead GO Collect as a separate title. Its provider description adds Gold Staters, a meter that can lead to a Treasure Vault feature, and a separate Hold N Spin-style coin stage. It also describes a Treasure Gamble option. Those are GO Collect features; they are not part of the original game’s rules described above.

Before using any game guide, compare the full title in the operator’s information panel with the title named in the article. A shared character or series name does not mean that two games have the same symbols, features, or settings.

What should you check in the game’s information panel?

Before relying on a general description, look for the exact title and provider, the rules for the Tomb symbol and free spins, the paytable, the available line settings, and any displayed RTP or likelihood information. If the title includes GO Collect or another subtitle, find that specific title’s rules. If a value is not shown, do not fill it in from a different version or a third-party list.

CasinoGauge has not played Book of Dead or tested it at an operator. This page records provider-published information and general UK game-information guidance. It does not confirm where the title is currently available, how a casino has configured it, or how any session will turn out.

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Rules and source links checked: 24 September 2026. Game rules, settings and availability can vary by title and version; check the information panel for the exact game.