Play'n GO · 2021 · Independent review
Rich Wilde and the Amulet of Dead Slot Review: RTP, Features and Free Demo
Our score: 7.6/10
Quick verdict: Amulet of Dead brings Rich Wilde back to Egypt with the familiar expanding-symbol free spins and one new tool: stacked Thoth Wilds on the middle reels that multiply wins by 2x, 3x or 5x. It's a solid sequel, but the paytable is flatter than Book of Dead's.
- RTP
- 96.29%Lower versions exist
- Volatility
- Med-highPer independent reviews
- Max win
- 5,000x250,000 coins at 50 coins
- Paylines
- 105 reels × 3 rows
What is Amulet of Dead?
Rich Wilde and the Amulet of Dead was released on . It's the closest thing to a direct sequel Book of Dead has had: same desert temple, same 5x3 grid with 10 lines, same cast of Rich, the Pharaoh, Anubis and Horus.
The Scatter changes from a book to a pendant with the Eye of Horus, and it's Wild too. The real addition is Thoth, the ibis-headed god. He's a Wild, and when he's fully stacked on reels 2, 3 or 4 he lights up a win multiplier shown above the grid.
Amulet of Dead at a glance
| Provider | Play'n GO |
|---|---|
| Release date | |
| Grid | 5 reels × 3 rows, 10 lines |
| RTP | 96.29% (lower versions exist) |
| Volatility | Medium-high |
| Max win | 5,000x the bet |
| Free spins | 10, with an expanding symbol |
| Gamble | Up to 5 times or 2,500 coins |
Features, gamble limit and max win from the game's screens. RTP and volatility from independent reviews. Some sites list 2,500x as the max win; the rules screen says 250,000 coins, which is 5,000x the 50-coin bet.
Symbols and paytable
Rich Wilde tops the table at 1,000x the line bet for five, or 100x your total bet with 10 lines. That's a fifth of what he pays in Book of Dead. The Pharaoh pays 400x, Anubis and Horus 150x each, and all four premiums pay for two in a row.
The pendant is a Wild Scatter. On a line it pays like a symbol, up to 1,000x the line bet. Anywhere on the screen it pays 2x, 20x or 200x your total bet for 3, 4 or 5. It replaces regular symbols, but not the special expanding symbol in the free spins.
| Symbol | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Wilde | 2x | 20x | 200x | 1,000x |
| Pharaoh | 1x | 8x | 80x | 400x |
| Anubis, Horus | 1x | 6x | 20x | 150x |
| A, K | – | 1x | 8x | 30x |
| Q, J, 10 | – | 1x | 5x | 20x |
From the in-game paytable. Pendant Scatter wins (2x, 20x, 200x) are multiples of the total bet.
Features: Thoth Wilds and free spins
Thoth Wild multipliers
Thoth substitutes for every symbol except the Scatter. When he's fully stacked on reel 2, 3 or 4, a multiplier lights up: one full Thoth reel gives 2x, two give 3x and three give 5x. The multiplier applies to the spin's wins.
Three Thoth reels in the middle with a premium on reels 1 and 5 is where the base game's big hits come from. It doesn't happen often, but it gives the base game something Book of Dead never had.
Free spins with an expanding symbol
Three or more pendants award 10 free spins with a random expanding symbol, which fills its reels when it can win and pays on all active lines. Three more pendants add 10 spins. In the free spins, a fully stacked Thoth can also stand in for the expanding symbol when enough expanding symbols are on the reels, so a Thoth reel can complete an expanded win.
Gamble
After a win you can guess a card's color for 2x or its suit for 4x. The game's own screen sets the limit at 5 rounds or 2,500 coins. The average return of a guess is your stake, so it adds risk, not value.
One full Thoth reel lights the x2 multiplier.
RTP, volatility and max win
The top RTP is 96.29%, slightly above Book of Dead's 96.21%. In theory, that's $96.29 back per $100 wagered over millions of spins. Lower versions exist, so check the game's info screen.
The rules screen says "Win up to 250000 coins", which is 5,000x the 50-coin bet. That's $500 at $0.10 and $5,000 at $1. Reviewers rate the volatility medium-high: the multipliers spread value into the base game, so it's a little less all-or-nothing than Book of Dead.
| Feature | Amulet of Dead | Book of Dead |
|---|---|---|
| Top RTP | 96.29% | 96.21% |
| Max win | 5,000x | 5,000x |
| 5 Rich Wilde on a line | 100x the bet | 500x the bet |
| Base-game feature | Thoth Wilds, up to 5x | None |
| Free spins | 10, expanding symbol | 10, expanding symbol |
Pros and cons
What we like
- Thoth multipliers give the base game real moments
- Familiar free spins with an extra Wild that can help them
- The gamble limit is printed on the screen
What we don't
- Line wins are much smaller than in Book of Dead
- Fully stacked Thoth reels don't come often
- Feels like a variation, not a new game
Our verdict: is Amulet of Dead worth playing?
A safe sequel that adds multipliers but loses some of the original's punch.
Amulet of Dead does what a sequel should: same rules, one new idea. The Thoth reels make the base game more interesting, and they can lift a free spin too.
The price is a flatter paytable, so ordinary line wins feel small next to Book of Dead. If the multipliers appeal to you, it's worth a session in demo mode. If not, the original or Legacy of Dead are the stronger classics.
| Bonus feature | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| Win potential | 7.5/10 |
| Gameplay | 7.5/10 |
| Design and sound | 7.5/10 |
Amulet of Dead FAQ
What is the max win in Amulet of Dead?
It's 5,000x your bet. The rules screen states 250,000 coins at the 50-coin bet.
How do Thoth Wilds work?
Thoth is a Wild. When he fully covers reel 2, 3 or 4, he activates a multiplier: one full reel gives 2x, two give 3x and three give 5x.
How many free spins does Amulet of Dead give?
Three or more pendant Scatters give 10 free spins with an expanding symbol. Three more during the round add 10 spins.
What is the RTP of Amulet of Dead?
It's 96.29% in the top version. Lower versions exist, so check the info screen at your casino.
Play responsibly
Every spin is random, and a bonus can take hundreds of spins to arrive. Set a budget before you start, use your casino's deposit and time limits, and never chase losses.
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