Ghost of Dead Slot Review
NOTE: Screenshots on this page were taken whilst we played this game for real money at Mr Q
Game Scorecard
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8.2We recommend this site to play Ghost of Dead
7.5
Minimum deposit £10. Qualifying customers will receive 20 free spins on Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch game. Free spins will be added to the account immediately and be available as soon as the game is launched. The maximum stake per free spin bet is 10p. Free spins must be used within 48 hours of qualifying. Any remaining spins in your account after 48 hours will be removed. Offer excludes customers based in Northern Ireland.
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Game Information
- Name: Ghost of Dead
- Game Suppplier: Play n Go
- Release Date: September 2021
- Theme: Ancient Egypt
- RTP: 96.21%, 94.21%, 91.21%, 87.22%, 84.22%
- Variance: High
- Maximum Win: 10,000x
- Progressive Jackpot: No
- Minimum Stake: £0.01
- Reels: 5
- Rows: 3
- Paylines: 10
- Features: Expanding Symbols, Wilds, Free Spins
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7.4
Full T&Cs apply. Terms and Conditions apply. New players only. 18+. Min deposit £20. Wagering requirement apply x35. Offer valid for 24hr.
7.8
18+ new players only. Minimum deposit: £20. Maximum £100 bonus. Max bet with an active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Max redeemable from welcome bonus: £500. 100 Free Spins are given out 20 per day on Book of Dead for 5 days in a row, log in each day is required. Max Free Spins winnings: £100. Winnings from Free Spins are credited as bonus money with a wagering requirement of 45 times. Free Spins expire after 3 days. Some games may not be played with a bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Play Responsibly!
7.2
Max bet limitations per spin apply. 35x wagering requirements apply (i.e the bonus x35). Higher wagering requirements may be applied depending on the games played.
7.6
Welcome package includes 3 deposit bonuses as follows: First Deposit: 100% up to £50 + 20 Spins on Starburst *Min. Deposit £10 Second Deposit: 50% up to £75 *Min. Deposit £20 Third Deposit: 50% up to £75 *Min. Deposit £20 After first deposit made, customers will get + 20 Spin for the next 4 days: 1st day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of Finn and the Swirly Spin 2nd day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of Book of Dead 3rd day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of VIP Black 4th day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of Aloha! Cluster Pays Winnings won with spins that require deposit, have to be wagered 35x. Bonuses that require deposit, have to be wagered 35x.
8.2
New players only, only one offer per player, min deposit £10, max bonus £5, 1st deposit offer is 100% up to £100 + 25 bonus spins on Gonzo’s Quest and Starburst. Spins expire after 10 days, funds after 30 days. Bonus funds separate to cash, wagering requirements of 35x deposit + bonus apply.
7.5
New players only. One offer per player. Min Dep £10. Max bonus bet £5. 1st Dep offer is 100% up to £100 + 100 Bonus spins on selected slots. Spins expire after 10 days, funds after 30 days. Bonus funds separate to Cash. Wager Req of 35x Deposit + Bonus apply.
7.0
*Terms and Conditions apply. New players only.18+.Min deposit £20. 40x wagering applies to a match-up bonus. Offer valid for 1 week. 50 Spins on Starburst. 40x wagering applies to Spins. Please gamble responsibly.
7.9
18+. New players only. Min deposit £10. Bonus funds are 121% up to £100. Bonus funds are separate to cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply.
7.5
Minimum deposit £10. Qualifying customers will receive 20 free spins on Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch game. Free spins will be added to the account immediately and be available as soon as the game is launched. The maximum stake per free spin bet is 10p. Free spins must be used within 48 hours of qualifying. Any remaining spins in your account after 48 hours will be removed. Offer excludes customers based in Northern Ireland.
8.6
New players only, First 3 deposits only, min deposit £10, max total bonus £500 and 150 spins, 30x wagering (bonus + deposit), 30x on spins, 4x conversion, bonus and spins valid on selected conversion.
7.4
18+ new players only. Maximum £50 bonus. Minimum deposit: £20. Deposit Bonus wins are capped at £500. Max bet with active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match deposit bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Winnings from Free Spins are credited as Real Money without wagering requirement. Some games may not be played with an active bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Deposit Bonus expires after 30 days if wagering requirement has not been met. Free Spins expire after 3 days. One bonus allowed per person, address, device, IP. www.begambleaware.org. Full bonus terms apply
7.7
Welcome bonus for new players only | Maximum bonus is 100% up to £100 | Min. deposit is £10 | No max cash out | Wagering is 40x bonus | Maximum bet with an active bonus is £5 | Eligibility is restricted for suspected abuse | Skrill & Neteller deposits excluded for welcome bonus | Cashback when offered, applies to deposits where no bonus is included | Cashback is cash with no restrictions |
7.5
*18+ Applies only to new depositing players. Minimum deposit: £10. 35x Wagering requirement applies to match up bonus. Spins credited in specific games. Spins expire after 24 hours. Wagering requirement applies to spins. Terms and Conditions apply. Please play responsibly. begambleaware.org #AD
7.3
1st dep only (min £10), max bonus £500, valid 7 days, on selected slots; 40x wagering on the sum of deposit & bonus applies. Max convertible to real is 5x bonus amount received bonus & wins for selected slots only.
7.8
18+ new players only. Maximum £50 bonus. Minimum deposit: £20. Deposit Bonus wins are capped at £500. Max bet with active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match deposit bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Winnings from Free Spins are credited as Real Money without wagering requirement. Some games may not be played with an active bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Deposit Bonus expires after 30 days if wagering requirement has not been met. Free Spins expire after 3 days. One bonus allowed per person, address, device, IP.
7.0
First-time depositors only (18+ country restrictions apply). Min deposit: £10. Max offer: £20 Games Bonus & 100 Free Spins (on a game of our choice). Promo code: SPINIT. Any Games Bonus winnings, if applicable, must be wagered 60x before withdrawal. Any Free Spins winnings, if applicable, will be credited as bonus funds and capped at £10. FS are valid for 7 days and any winnings must be wagered 40x before withdrawal. Games Bonus win cap: £100 + original bonus amount. Wagering contribution varies by game. We reserve the right to deny bonuses based on abusive bonus activity across sites operated by the Company. Deposit balance is available for withdrawal at any time (UK only). General withdrawal restrictions & full T&Cs apply. Valid until 31.12.2021
9.0
18+, New players only. Min deposit £10. 20 Bonus Spins valid on Book of Dead. Bonus funds are 100% up to £100. Bonus funds + spin winnings are separate to cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply.
8.4
18+. New players only. Min deposit £10. 22 Bonus Spins valid on Starburst. Bonus funds are 100% up to £100. Bonus funds + spin winnings are separate to cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply
7.9
18+, First Deposit Only. Min. deposit: £10, max. Bonus £50. Game: Book of Dead, Spin Value: £0.10. WR of 30x Deposit + Bonus amount and 60x Free Spin winnings amount (only Slots count) within 30 days. Max bet is 10% (min £0.10) of the Free Spin winnings and bonus amount or £5 (lowest amount applies). Free Spins must be used before deposited funds. First Deposit/Welcome Bonus can only be claimed once every 72 hours across all Casinos. Bonus Policy applies.
7.5
1st dep. of £20-£300, max bonus £300 on selected slots, 50x wagering on the sum of deposit & bonus applies. Max convertible 5x bonus amount received and T&C’s Apply.
8.6
New UK Players Only. £10 Min Deposit. £5 Max Bet using Bonus. MaxBonus £100. 40x Wagering Req. Issued Bonus valid for 14 days. 50 Free Spins will be instantly credited upon qualifying deposit on pre-selected games. Credited Free Spins valid for 72 hours. Max Free Spin winnings £100. Ewallets excluded.
7.4
Offer valid upon 4 deposits. 1st deposit: 50% up to £50 + 50 extra spins in Starburst, 2nd deposit: 30 extra spins in Book of Dead. 3rd deposit: 30 extra spins in Fire Joker, 4th deposit: 50% up to £50 + 40 extra spins in Gonzo’s Quest. 35x wagering applies.
9.4
New players only,£10 min deposit, £5 max bet using bonus, 60x (40x referred player) wagering applies. Bonus valid for 14 days. 30 spins on pre-selected games will be credited instantly and then 30 per day for 9 days. Free spins are valid for 72 hours from credit. Max free spins winnings £100. eWallets excluded.
8.2
18+. New Players only. One bonus offer per player. Min deposit £10. Max bonus bet £5. Bonus funds expire within 30 days & bonus spins within 10 days. Spins valid on Starburst only. 1st dep: 100% up to £300 & 100 spins, 2nd dep: 75% up to £300 & 75 spins, 3rd dep: 50% up to £300 & 50 spins, 4th dep: 25% up to £300 & 25 spins, 5th dep: 100% up to £100. The 100 spins on 1st dep are credited at a rate of 25 spins per day over 4 days. Bonus spins winnings credited as bonus funds & capped at £50. For the 1st dep offer, this winning cap shall be applied to each set of 25 spins. Bonus funds separate to Cash funds, 35x wagering.
8.7
Opt-in required. 20 Bonus Spins on “Book of Dead” and 100% Deposit Bonus up to £25 on first deposit. Min deposit £10. 30x wagering requirement for Bonus Spins and 30x wagering requirement for Deposit Bonus (game weighting applies). Max £5/spin or £0.50/line or £10/round (live casino). 30 days expiry. T&C’s Apply. Please gamble responsibly • www.begambleaware.org
7.8
New customers only. Min deposit £20. Wagering 40x bonus. Max bet £5 with bonus funds. 100% bonus up to £100. Eligibility is restricted for suspected abuse. No max cash out on deposit offers. Welcome bonus excluded for players depositing with Skrill or Neteller. Full T&Cs apply18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Click ‘Claim Bonus’ to view the full terms and conditions.
About Ghost of Dead
The Book of … series of video slots is one of the most copied of all time – from Novomatic’s Book of Ra, through Play n Go’s own Book of Dead series, and more recently with No Limit City’s fright-fest, Book of Shadows, there always seems to be another version ready for release. And why not? It’s simple, but effective, and goes against the current wisdom that good slots need to be feature-packed extravaganzas. All you need in this case is expanding symbols with a free spins round and the tantalising opportunity to fill an entire screen with top paying icons.
With so many versions on release in new slot sites in the UK now it has become about taking that format and tweaking it every so slightly – adding an extra free spins option here and there for example – whilst maintaining the basic integrity of the original. Which is exactly what Play n Go have done here – and who could doubt them? After all, their Book of Dead game is one of the all-time best high variance slots … official.
What you need to know is that here the action has been moved to the tomb of Pharaoh Unas, who was alive around 2000 years BC and ruled over all of Egypt’s old kingdom at the time. The artwork is luxurious an top quality, whilst the atmosphere is decidedly spooky, bathed in a ghostly blue light, as 5-reel, 3 rows and 10-payline are revealed on loading up the game. Watch out for those spider webs and eerie sound effects. Just in time for Halloween!
What We Liked
- Superb artwork and spectral atmosphere
- Extra base game Ghost Spins feature
- Awakened Free Spins with extra Expander
- 9/10 vaiance
- Low minimum bet
What We Didn't like
- Scary high variance!
About The Developer
- Name: Play n Go
- Established: 1997
- UK License: Remote 021725-R-304911-020
- Total Games: 200 +
- Known For: Grid slots, high variance slots, huge range of themes, styles and maths models
- Popular Slots: Book of Dead, Reactoonz 1 and 2, Troll Hunters 2, Rise of Olympus
RTP and Variance 7/10
What is RTP?
RTP (Return to Player) refers to the amount a game will pay out in cash prizes expressed as a percentage of all the money wagered on that game. For example, a 96% RTP means a game will pay out £96 for every £100 wagered. This is an average number and will vary from one session to the next. Read more here.What is Variance?
Variance refers to how far a game will deviate from its RTP over time. High variance games deviate a lot and produce uneven win distributions and unexpected windfalls. Low variance games provide a more stable and even distribution of wins. Read more here.Onto the game profile and the RTP is set to a fairly average 96.21% (same as the original Book of Dead). The variance is as you would expect, extremely high (9 out of 10 according to Play n Go). So, you can be looking at some pretty uneven sessions, lots of frustration, but then the potential to hit some short bursts of big wins and when they do land, some exciting combos of expanding icons and free spin re-triggers. Interestingly, the paylines are not fixed and you can bet on anywhere between 1 and 10 – but note that if you want to enjoy the potential extra winnings from the Expanding Symbols, it’s better to play all the paylines.
The top payout in the game is 10,000x stake but it’s a tough one to even get close to – triggering the Awakening Free Spins round will help you on your way though.
Paytable 8/10
To trigger a win you’ll need to land three identical icons across a payline on adjacent reels. The symbols in Ghost of Dead include classic Egyptian icons, including the Ankh, serpent, scarab beetle and a silver mask of the Pharoah Una. The Ankh and serpent can award 60x your bet for 5 matches, while the mask is the best symbol in the game, paying 1,000x stake for 5 of a kind. There are also some high cards to award the lower payouts, represented by the 10 through to Ace in the pack.
Aside from the standard symbols there is also a special pot with the Anubis lid that acts as dual Wild and Scatter. This symbol can award payouts of its own with 2x, 20x or 200x your bet available for 3, 4 or 5 of a kind.
Gameplay & Features 9/10
Ghost of Dead doesn’t follow the Book of … format to the letter. Instead, Play n Go have, wisely in our opinion, added a little extra spice with a base game feature and an additional free spin variation.
Ghost Spins
This is your base game extra – a Ghost Spin can be awarded at random after any normal spin. When this happens, a royal high card or image symbol is chosen to become an Expanding Symbol. Then, the Ghost Spin occurs – if the symbol lands then it expands to fill the reel and pays on all active paylines. This is a one-spin version of the Book of … bonus round and keeps the base game a little more interesting.
Dual Wild and Scatter and Free Spins
When the Anubis pot lands on the reels, as a Wild it can substitute for all the other symbols in the game to create more winning combinations. And as the Anubis pot is a dual Wild/Scatter, it can also trigger Free Spins when at least 3 of them land together on the reels.
Here you’ll get 10 Free Spins. Before the round starts, you get to pick 1 of 3 symbols to become the Expanding Symbol for the round. Any time they land, they expand and increase your chances of scoring wins. Also during this round, landing 3 more Scatters will re-trigger more Free Spins, with no limit.
Spectral Scatters
Now, things get interesting because there is another free spins round that triggers when the Scatter symbol transforms into a Spectral Scatter. These glowing versions of the Anubis pot set up the Awakened Free Spins round. Here, as before, you pick 1 from 3 symbols to become the Expanding one, whilst the game also transforms an extra random symbol into an additional Expanding Symbol. So, once again your chances of scoring wins are increased.
This round can also be re-retriggered indefinitely by landing more Spectral Scatters.
Our Verdict 8.2/10
Ghost of Dead is another in the long line of ancient Egyptian themed slots. Although this theme has been covered excessively in the online slots world, it still attracts players in droves due to its mysterious atmosphere, interesting imagery and often high risk gameplay.
For those who want an alternative to the old classics, this one has several advantages. Firstly, there is the extra Ghost Spins feature in the base game which throws up some extra wins where previously there weren’t any. Then, there is The Awakened Free Spins add-on. This is the best feature in Ghost of Dead with 2 Expanding Symbols in play to offer lots of extra ways to win – this is your best chance of hitting the 10,000x stake top payout.
In conclusion, if you love the Book of Dead, Book of Ra and other Book Of slots, you are sure to enjoy spinning the reels on Ghost of Dead. It doesn’t offer much in the way of innovation, but it’s a decent adventure in the Egyptian tombs.
Useful Resources
Play n Go’s Ghost of Dead Page
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