What Is Legacy of Dead?
Legacy of Dead by Play'n GO is a 2020 Egyptian mythology slot that serves as a companion title to Book of Dead, sharing similar mechanics — a single expanding symbol in free spins, 10 paylines, and an ancient Egyptian theme — but differentiating through a Golden Bet feature and slightly higher RTP.
Legacy of Dead follows the Book of Dead template closely: a 10-payline Egyptian slot with one designated expanding symbol per free-spins round and a simple, clean base game. The Golden Bet feature is the key differentiator — by doubling the stake per spin, players unlock the ability to have two expanding symbols active simultaneously during free spins.
RTP & Volatility
Legacy of Dead carries a published RTP of 96.58%. High volatility means wins are less frequent but can be significantly larger, rewarding patience.
RTP is a theoretical long-run figure — it does not predict outcomes in any single session. Set a budget before playing.
Key Features
Free spins trigger when three or more Scatter symbols land, awarding 10 free spins. One symbol is randomly selected as the expanding symbol for the entire bonus round. All winning spins featuring the expanding symbol result in that symbol expanding to cover the full three rows of its reel, potentially covering multiple reels simultaneously.
The Golden Bet feature costs double the standard stake per spin. When activated, it increases the probability that two symbols are active as expanding symbols simultaneously during free spins, rather than the standard one. With two expanding symbols active, the coverage available across 10 paylines is dramatically amplified.
Wild symbols substitute for all non-scatter symbols on the standard 10 paylines. The base game is deliberately minimal — the game's depth is in the free-spins expanding symbol mechanic, consistent with Play'n GO's Egyptian slot design philosophy.
Theme & Design
Ancient Egyptian temples and tombs rendered in Play'n GO's high-quality illustrative style: pharaohs, Anubis, scarab beetles, Horus eyes, lotus flowers and canopic jars across the 10-payline grid. The colour palette is rich golds, lapis blue and sandy stone. The design is a faithful, well-executed companion to Book of Dead.
Verdict
Legacy of Dead is a solid companion slot to Book of Dead that justifies its separate existence through the Golden Bet mechanic and its marginally higher RTP. The 96.58% RTP is competitive for the Egyptian high-volatility category, the Golden Bet gives players an optional stake-based way to amplify bonus potential, and the two-expanding-symbol possibility is a genuine differentiator.
Pros
- 96.58% RTP higher than Book of Dead
- Golden Bet option unlocks two expanding symbols
- Expanding symbol in free spins — high ceiling
- 10-payline structure clear and readable
- Play'n GO Egyptian theme executed to high standard
Cons
- High volatility — patience required
- Golden Bet doubles cost per spin
- 5,000x max win lower than some competitors
- Mechanically similar to Book of Dead
Where to Play Legacy of Dead in Ireland
Legacy of Dead is available at Irish casinos carrying Play'n GO content.
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Play'n GO builds all titles in HTML5. Legacy of Dead runs in any modern mobile browser on iOS or Android. All features function identically on mobile.
Similar Games
- Book of Dead — Original Play'n GO Egyptian companion
- Rich Wilde and the Amulet of Dead — Another Play'n GO Rich Wilde title
- Rise of Olympus — Play'n GO high-volatility comparison
- Gates of Olympus — Pragmatic Play Egyptian-style comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy of Dead has a published RTP of 96.58%. This is slightly higher than Book of Dead's 96.21%.
The Golden Bet feature costs double the standard stake per spin. When active, it increases the probability that two symbols are designated as expanding symbols simultaneously during free spins, rather than the standard one.
When free spins trigger, one (or two with Golden Bet) symbol is randomly selected as the expanding symbol for the entire round. All winning spins where that symbol appears result in it expanding to cover the full three rows of its reel.
Yes. The game uses HTML5 and runs in any modern mobile browser on iOS or Android.
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Contact the Gambling Awareness Trust: 1800 753 753 or gamblingcare.ie. RTP is a theoretical long-run average.