Scroll of Dead (Play’n GO) – Review & Demo Play

Scroll of Dead - Glorious Genesis

I came to Scroll of Dead expecting the usual book-style ride, and that’s what I got with a smart twist. Play’n GO sets it on a 5x3 grid with 10 lines, classic pay symbols, and that familiar expanding symbol mechanic. The twist lands when scatters appear, as a 6th reel comes into play during the bonus. That extra space lifts the ceiling on wins and changes how the slot feels without losing the straight, high risk style I like.

The setting is a torch-lit temple tied to Shai, and the presentation keeps the series look tight. On first spin I clocked the locked extra reel sitting to the right, a clear signal of where the game wants to take you. It still pays on lines left to right in the base, and the premium set needs only two for a hit. It’s the kind of layout I can read fast and bet into with confidence.

Scroll of Dead - Theme & Symbols

The low pays are 10, J, Q, K, A. High pays are Ankh, bird of Horus, cobra, and Cleopatra at the top. Lines of five premiums pay 50x to 500x, while in the feature the 6th reel makes six-of-a-kind possible at 100x to 750x. Cleopatra is the headliner there. Premiums can land for two-of-a-kind as well, which keeps base play honest. The art keeps to the Ancient Egypt playbook and does the job.

The scarab does double duty as wild and scatter. As a wild, it fills in for regular pays to finish line wins. As a scatter, three, four, or five in view award 8 free spins with a payout of 2x, 20x, or 200x the stake. During the feature, one pay symbol becomes a special expander. When that symbol can form a win, it grows to cover its reel and pays without needing to be adjacent. Wilds do not replace expanded positions.

Scroll of Dead Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter, Wild
	6	x50
	5	x20
	4	x2
	3	x0.2
	6	x750
	5	x500
	4	x100
	3	x10
	2	x1
	6	x300
	5	x150
	4	x25
	3	x2.5
	2	x0.4
	6	x100
	5	x50
	4	x10
	3	x2
	2	x0.4
	6	x100
	5	x50
	4	x10
	3	x2
	2	x0.4
	6	x20
	5	x12.5
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.4
	6	x20
	5	x12.5
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.4
	6	x15
	5	x10
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.4
	6	x15
	5	x10
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.4
	6	x15
	5	x10
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.4

Scroll of Dead - The Basics

Scroll of Dead plays on 5 reels and 3 rows in the base, with 10 selectable paylines. I can set between 1 and 10 lines and stake from 10p up to £100 per spin, which suits small tests and serious sessions. Free spins add a 6th reel for a 6x3 layout. Spins are fast, the interface is clean, and autoplay handles the grind if I want hands-off play. It runs fine on mobile and desktop for me.

Scroll of Dead - Bonus Features

Three or more scarabs trigger 8 free spins, pay 2x, 20x, or 200x on the way in, and open the 6th reel for the round. Before the first spin, the game picks one pay symbol as special. When enough of that symbol lands to score, it expands to fill its reels and pays on all reels, not just adjacent. This is where the slot comes alive, as lines can hit in chunks and six-of-a-kind enters the frame.

The expander only grows when a win is there, which avoids dead expansions. With premiums, two can be enough, and filling several reels creates tidy totals. I’ve had sessions where Cleopatra as the chosen one carried the round, and others where a mid-tier symbol chipped away nicely. The wild does its job on regular lines but sits out on the expanded pays, which is standard for this style. Six-reel layouts change the maths in your favour when it hits. Timing and streaks matter here, and the round can swing fast.

After any base win, I can take a punt on the gamble. Pick colour for a double or suit for a four times hit, up to five gambles in a row. It’s a sharp tool for pressing smaller wins between features, and brutal when you miss. I use it sparingly on low-value hits, never on the kind that anchor a session. The option fits the high variance feel. Treat it as a side bet, not a plan.

RTP, Volatility & Max Win of Scroll of Dead

The default RTP sits at 96.28%, though some versions run lower, down to 94.28% or less, so I check the info panel before I stake up. Variance is high, rated 9 out of 10, and the slot carries a stated max of 7,500x per spin. Base game premiums at 50x to 500x for five can pad the balance, yet the real shot comes when the 6th reel and the expander line up during free spins.

Scroll of Dead: Slot Verdict

For me, Scroll of Dead hits the sweet spot for this series template. The extra reel in the round adds weight without messing with the simple base. It feels like a straight upgrade on the 5x3 formula, and the special symbol still drives the action. I rate the line values in the base, as they keep me engaged while I chase the feature. The presentation is sharp and never gets in the way.

The swing can be steep, so I size bets with care and prefer 10 lines active. On a good run, the numbers make sense: six reels, expanding symbol, and that 7,500x top. If you’re after a book-style slot with a clear twist, this one earns a seat in the session plan. It’s stayed in my rotation since launch, and I keep going back when I want that hit-or-miss rush again.