Rich Wilde And The Tome Of Dead

Who loves crossovers? Everyone loves crossovers — or at least they used to, back before we hit the 50th “epic universe collision” in as many weeks. Thankfully, this one doesn’t involve superheroes or multiverses. Instead, Play’n Go decided to shake up their own slot universe by mashing together their long-time mascot Rich Wilde with one of their biggest hits, Book of Dead. The result? Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead — a familiar-looking rework where Rich once again finds himself poking around ancient ruins like he owns the place.

Play’n Go, of course, needs no dramatic introduction. They’ve been around long enough to have their own slot dynasty, and Rich Wilde might as well be on their company flag at this point. Their games range from experimental chaos (Reactoonz) to textbook slot design (Legacy of Egypt, Fire Joker), and while they’ve tried mixing things up over the years, nothing seems to hit home quite like their “Book of…” formula. So here we are again, in a temple with torches that never burn out and a soundtrack that says, “You’re about to discover something… or maybe just lose your balance.”

Gameplay in Tome of Dead kicks off on a 5x5 grid, which already puts it a few steps away from your classic “book slot” blueprint. Instead of spinning reels, we’ve got cascading symbols tumbling into place like some ancient Tetris ritual, clearing space and triggering chain reactions when the stars (and symbols) align. It’s less about watching reels spin and more about watching everything collapse — but, you know, in a good way.

There’s quite a bit packed under the lid of this tomb. You’ve got your Wilds doing the usual “I’ll be whoever you want me to be” act, a Free Spins round that comes with its own spice, and a Multipliers system that cranks up the pressure as you go. Oh, and then there’s an Energy Collection mechanic to trigger FS round and much more — because apparently tomb exploration now runs on batteries. 

Under the hood, the game’s got more RTP ranges than an ancient puzzle door has trap options. You’ll find versions floating around at 84.2%, 87.2%, 91.2%, 94.2%, and the standard 96.21% — so, choose your tomb wisely. It’s a medium volatility slot, which means your wins may not always hit like falling bricks, but they won’t feel like air either. Max win is a decent x5000 your bet, and the betting range runs from €0.1 to €100, so whether you’re a cautious scroll-reader or a full-send relic raider, the tomb accepts all offerings.

Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead Features

If the base game is where Tome of Dead teases you with potential, the features are where things really start flexing. We’re not just talking about a token Wild or a casual bonus round — this one brings in rituals, roaming monsters, mystical eyes, and enough layers to make even Rich Wilde raise an eyebrow. Let’s crack this tomb open.

Wild Symbols

There are several flavors of Wild in this one, and no, they don’t come with a legend to decode — though maybe they should. Standard Wilds do their usual thing: substitute for pay symbols and help push those clusters over the edge. But then come the spicy ones.

Multiplier Wilds can land with x2, x3, x4, or x5 in the base game — or even better, x2, x3, x5, or x10 in Free Spins. Only the biggest multiplier in a cluster counts, unless Ammit is in the picture. That’s right — Ammit the Devourer Wild, a chunky 2x2 Wild beast, enters during the Banishment round and brings its own bite. It walks three times across the grid, and when paired with a Multiplier Wild, their values multiply instead of just choosing the highest. Yeah, the stakes jump fast.

All-Seeing Eyes

These are glowing spots that appear beneath the grid like the slot is keeping secrets from you. During the base game, an eye only opens if a winning cluster lands on top of it — doing so rewards 2 to 4 Alter Wilds when the win streak ends.

In the Banishment Free Spin, things escalate. You get 12 regular eyes and 6 special ones. Crack open all the regulars and you’ll summon our creepy pal Ammit. Open 4, 5, or 6 of the special eyes and your summoned Ammit comes with x2, x3, or x4 multipliers. Basically, it’s a summoning ritual with performance bonuses.

Ritual Meter

Everything you do in this slot — winning clusters, symbol interactions, triggered effects — feeds into the Ritual Meter. Think of it as the game’s mood tracker, and once it gets hyped up enough, it starts dishing out some heavy effects:

• Protection (8 charges): Grants 2 to 4 Alter Wilds.

• Devour (16 charges): Same deal — 2 to 4 Alter Wilds, but if they help form wins, the Devour effect triggers and destroys symbols two tiles diagonally and three tiles vertically/horizontally from the win spot.

• Judgment (30 charges): Yet another 2 to 4 Alter Wilds — but this time, winning with them upgrades a canopic jar to a statue.

• Banishment (48 charges): Triggers the big one — the Banishment Free Spin.

Banishment Free Spin

This single-spin spectacle throws you into the tomb’s inner sanctum. You’ll get three Ritual effects at minimum, and if you’ve been extra diligent (or just extra lucky), the Ritual Meter can overcharge, giving you one more Ritual effect for every 4 extra winning symbols — up to 7 in total.

The Ritual Charger displays how many charges you’ve racked up, along with the multiplier that comes with them. After each cascade ends without a win, one random Ritual effect plays out — and once they’re all used up, the Free Spin ends. It's a one-shot frenzy, but with enough packed into it to feel like a full-blown adventure finale.

Theme and Graphics

Rich Wilde in an Egyptian-themed slot — who could’ve seen that plot twist coming? Play’n Go is clearly leaning into what works, and Tome of Dead borrows heavily from the golden boy’s earlier adventures in Book of Dead. But to be fair, if you're going to repackage something, a pyramid-filled backdrop with glowing torches and sandstone columns isn’t a bad place to start.

The setting is a classic ancient tomb, with carved pillars framing the screen and a torch-lit atmosphere that practically whispers, “hidden treasure ahead.” The reels sit front and center, bordered with golden trim and just enough detail to feel ornate without overwhelming your eyeballs.

Symbol-wise, it’s a full parade of Egyptian flair. High-paying symbols include a stern-looking Pharaoh, the jackal-headed Anubis, the iconic Ankh, and a glorious Egyptian Falcon. The lower-paying crew features colorful, stylized canopic jars with the heads of Anubis, Horus, Pharaoh, and what appears to be Babi, the baboon-headed underworld bouncer. They're pretty charming for urns, if we’re being honest.

Wilds come in several forms too: there’s an altar, Rich Wilde himself, and Ammit — a 2x2 wild beast straight from the judgment halls of Egyptian mythology. She's part goddess, part devourer, and part “you do not want to mess with me.”

The soundtrack plays it safe but polished, delivering a familiar Egyptian-style tune with a bit of mystery woven in — no cheesy chants, just a well-produced ambient score that fits the scene. The sound effects, though, are where the game really shines. That crisp, metallic clink of symbols dropping into place? Chef’s kiss. It makes every cascade sound like sacred treasure falling into a vault.

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