Banquet of Dead

Play’n GO continues its ‘book of’ tradition with Banquet of Dead, an Ancient Egyptian slot that invites players to a feast of riches with expanding symbols and high volatility. Although the “banquet” might not sound appetizing to everyone, this slot is a handsome entry that pays homage to earlier classics like Book of Dead. Set against a familiar Egyptian backdrop, the game features 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines with a variety of symbols, including some familiar card ranks and premium icons.

The betting range starts at 10 c and goes up to $/€100 per spin, with a highly volatile math model providing ample opportunities for big payouts. In this game, the expanding symbols and wild scatters ensure some thrilling free spin rounds. Regular pay symbols include card ranks 10 to A, with higher values attributed to the fan, plate of food, crocodile statue, and Cleopatra-like character. The payouts range from 10x to 150x your bet for a 5-of-a-kind combo. The hourglass scatter is both wild and the key to free spins, paying up to 150x for 5 on the reels and awarding 7 free spins for 3 or more.

Key Features of Banquet of Dead

• Wild Scatters: Hourglass scatters substitute for regular symbols and pay up to 150x for 5 matches. Three or more trigger free spins, while 2 provide a small payout.
• Free Spins: The special expanding symbol is randomly chosen at the start of the round. It expands to cover all positions on its reel, provided it creates a winning combination. Expanded symbols pay from any position, and 3 or more scatters retrigger +3 free spins, up to a maximum of 30. After each spin, the lowest low-pay symbol is removed from the game, and if it’s the special symbol, a new one is selected.
• Gamble Feature: Players can double or quadruple their prize by correctly guessing the color or suit of a face-down card. Win up to 5 times in a row for up to 2,500 coins!

Final Verdict

While Banquet of Dead won’t blow anyone away with groundbreaking creativity, it stands out with a huge potential payout of 35,000x the bet. The expanding special symbol mechanic is always a crowd-pleaser, especially when lower-value symbols are gradually removed, potentially leaving just the premiums for big wins.