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Legacy of Dead vs Book of Dead

Same studio, same ten lines, same expanding-symbol idea. The difference is what happens when the bonus keeps going.

By Ignatius HaleUpdated 2 min read
Legacy of Dead slotLegacy of DeadPlay'n GO
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Book of Dead slotBook of DeadPlay'n GO

Book of Dead (2016) made Play'n GO's name; Legacy of Dead (2020) is its spiritual successor. Figures below are for the top RTP versions.

01The numbers

ParameterLegacy of Dead slotLegacy of DeadBook of Dead slotBook of Dead
Layout5×3 · 10 lines5×3 · 10 lines
Wild + ScatterThe TombThe Book
Free spins start3+ Tombs3+ Books, 10 spins
Special expanding symbolsOne more with every retriggerOne per round
GambleColour or suitColour or suit
RTP (top setting)96.58%96.21%
Max win5,000×5,000×

02In the base game

Both play almost identically: ten lines, a combined Wild/Scatter and picture symbols that pay from two. Legacy of Dead's art is richer; the feel is the same.

03In the free spins

Book of Dead picks one special symbol for the whole round; retriggers only add spins. Legacy of Dead adds a new special symbol with each retrigger, so a long round can have several symbols expanding at once — more ways to hit, and a higher RTP in its best version.

04Which one?

  • Choose Legacy of Dead if you want the bonus to grow as it goes.
  • Choose Book of Dead for the classic with Rich Wilde and a simpler round.
Try bothPlay a few hundred demo spins of each with the same play-money budget.
Legacy of DeadFree demo · play money · 18+Play demo