Kingdom of The Dead (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Kingdom of The Dead Slot Overview

Kingdom of The Dead sticks to the classic Book slot blueprint on a 5x3 grid with 10 fixed lines. It pairs Pragmatic Play’s engine with Reel Kingdom’s look, and the twist is simple: pick between two expanding symbol bonus modes. Stakes run from 0.10 to 250 per spin, covering casual sets and high-roller shots. The maths leans hard towards high variance, yet the headline 10,000x your stake keeps me engaged. The base can feel dry, so the chase is about triggering the feature fast and letting the expanding symbol work the screen.

Symbols and Payouts in Kingdom of The Dead

Low pays are 10, J, Q, K, A, paying for 3 to 5 in line and worth 10x to 15x the bet for a full line. Premiums are the blue scarab, Anubis, a pharaoh, and the adventurer. They pay from 2 of a kind, with 5-of-a-kind lines landing 75x to 500x your stake. It’s a compact set of 10 symbols, and lines pay left to right on the 10 fixed paylines. Values scale with your stake, so the paytable always mirrors what you’ve set.

The Book plays double duty as wild and scatter. As a wild, it substitutes on any reel to create or improve lines. As a scatter, 3, 4, or 5 Books anywhere award 2x, 20x, or 200x the stake, and that same hit starts the bonus. The top symbol is the adventurer, and pairing it with the expanding feature is where the slot opens up. I always give the paytable a quick scan before switching mode in the feature.

Kingdom of The Dead Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter, Wild
	5	x500
	4	x100
	3	x10
	2	x1
	5	x500
	4	x100
	3	x10
	2	x1
	5	x200
	4	x40
	3	x4
	2	x0.5
	5	x75
	4	x10
	3	x3
	2	x0.5
	5	x75
	4	x10
	3	x3
	2	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x4
	3	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x4
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5

Kingdom of The Dead Slot Features

Three or more Books trigger 10 free spins, and you choose the flavour. Fixed Mystery symbol means one random pay symbol is locked as the special expanding symbol for the whole round. Random Mystery symbol means a new one is picked on every spin. It’s the same Book template we all know, yet the choice gives you agency. I tend to check which premiums have been showing, then decide whether to stick or twist. Both modes use regular pay symbols, not a separate icon, which keeps the bonus clear and straightforward.

After regular line wins pay, the special expanding symbol checks for a win. If enough are in view, they expand to cover all positions on their reels. Expanded symbols pay all lines from any position, and they don’t need to be adjacent. That is where the big totals come from, especially with premiums. Land 3 or more Books during the feature to add 10 extra spins, and there’s no cap on retriggers, so long rounds happen.

Picking Fixed can be great if the adventurer or pharaoh lands, yet it can feel flat with a low symbol. Random keeps the pace lively and can line up streaky screens. I switch between them based on mood and bankroll. On a tight session I’ll favour Fixed for consistency, while on a heat check I like Random for bursts. Either way, the expanding mechanic is the core, and it carries the slot.

Bonus Buy Feature

10 Free Spins The free spins round can be instantly triggered from the base game by buying it for 100x current bet.
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	-

Ante Bet and Bonus Buy in Kingdom of The Dead

The Ante Bet raises your stake by 50% and adds extra chances to land scatters. In practice, it trims the wait for Books when the base goes dry. I toggle it on when the balance can support a longer chase, then switch it off if the feature spins start flowing again. It’s a simple lever that fits this series well, and it suits players who prefer more feature attempts over grinding the base.

A Bonus Buy sits at 120x the stake and gives 10 free spins with the same choice between Fixed and Random. It’s handy if you want to jump straight to the action. Regional rules apply, so it won’t be offered everywhere, and it doesn’t change the RTP profile. I use it when testing both modes back to back, as it gives a clean read on how each behaves without a long build-up.

How to Play Kingdom of The Dead Slot

Set your total bet with the plus and minus controls, from 0.10 to 250 per spin. There are 10 fixed paylines and wins pay left to right. Premiums pay from 2 of a kind, royals from 3. Tap the i panel to view the paytable and rules. There’s no autoplay here, so it’s manual spins. The aim is simple: line up pays while fishing for Books. Consider the Ante Bet if you want more scatter hits.

RTP & Volatility in Kingdom of The Dead

Kingdom of The Dead runs on high volatility with a top RTP of 96.07%, though lower settings exist at 95.06% and 94.08% depending on the build. The free spins hit rate sits at around 1 in 161 by default, and the max win is 10,000x with a published hit rate near 1 in 4,636,069. The Ante Bet and Bonus Buy do not change RTP. Customisable RTP ranges mean you should check the value offered where you play.

Review Summary - Kingdom of The Dead

For me, this is a decent instalment of the Book formula. The theme and reel set are familiar, and the base can be sparse, yet the choice between Fixed and Random adds a small wrinkle that helps sessions feel less one-note. Most play comes from the bonus, and the expanding mechanic still carries weight when it lands on a premium.

I treat it as a solid alternative when I want Book play with higher headroom. The 10,000x ceiling, wide stake range, and the Ante Bet option make it easy to tailor a run. It won’t change your view on the genre, yet it holds its own, and I’ve had enough satisfying rounds to keep it in the rotation.