Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead (Play’n GO) – Review & Demo Play

Introduction to Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead

I’ve spent enough time with Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead to get its measure. Play’n GO sticks Rich in an Egyptian chamber and swaps lines for a 5x5 cluster pays grid with cascades. It splices Book of Dead styling with the Tome mechanics, so you’re charging a meter, tripping features, and chasing a single Banishment Free Spin. Medium volatility, RTP up to 96.21%, and a 5,000x top end make it a capable all rounder with a familiar rhythm.

Theme, Gameplay & Payouts in Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead

Clusters need four or more matching symbols touching horizontally or vertically. Wins vanish and fresh tiles drop, which can chain nicely. Stakes run from 0.10 to 100 a spin, with RTP variants including 96.21% plus lower settings down to the mid eighties, so check the version. It plays on the medium side, with steady ebbs and bursts when the grid lights up. The layout is clean, a bright tomb backdrop, and Rich stands to the right, book in hand, ready to meddle.

Symbols follow the classic set. Lows are four canopic jars with falcon, monkey, human and wolf heads. Highs are an Ankh, the sun of Ra, Anubis, and a pharaoh. A four sized cluster pays from 0.1x to 2x, while 10 or more lands 25x to 100x depending on the symbol. A golden altar acts as a regular Wild, Rich himself is the Multiplier Wild, and All-Seeing Eyes can appear under positions, waiting to be opened by wins.

Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	10+	x100
	9	x50
	6	x8
	5	x4
	4	x2
	10+	x40
	9	x25
	6	x5
	5	x2.4
	4	x1.2
	10+	x30
	9	x20
	6	x4
	5	x2
	4	x1
	10+	x25
	9	x15
	6	x3
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.8
	10+	x6
	9	x4
	6	x1
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	10+	x5
	9	x3.2
	6	x0.8
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.3
	10+	x4
	9	x2.4
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	10+	x3
	9	x1.8
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.2
	4	x0.1
	Wild, Multiplier

Special Features & Slot Mechanics in Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead

Wilds carry a lot of weight. The Multiplier Wild reveals x2, x3, x4, or x5 in the base game, rising to x2, x3, x5, or x10 in the bonus. Only the highest multiplier in a cluster applies, unless Ammit joins the party, where their values multiply together. Alter Wilds can also appear to spark ritual effects, plugging gaps and nudging clusters over the line when the grid stalls.

All-Seeing Eyes sit beneath tiles. In the base game, opening one by winning on its spot drops 2 to 4 Alter Wilds when the cascade ends. In the Banishment Free Spin, you get 12 regular and 6 special eyes. Open all the regular eyes to summon Ammit the Devourer Wild, a 2x2 walker that moves three times. Opening 4, 5, or 6 special eyes adds an x2, x3, or x4 multiplier to Ammit, which pairs with Multiplier Wilds for spicy clusters.

Every winning symbol charges the Ritual meter. Hit 8 for Protection, dropping 2 to 4 Alter Wilds. Reach 16 for Devour, adding more Wilds, then blasting symbols in set patterns after wins. At 30, Judgment upgrades a canopic jar to a statue when those Wilds win. Fill 48 to trigger the Banishment Free Spin. You can overcharge for extra features, one per 4 extra winning symbols, up to 7. During the bonus, a random ritual fires when cascades stall until all have played.

Final Thoughts on Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead

I like the meter driven flow and the tidy cluster engine. The Egyptian look is polished, though less punchy than the eldritch themed cousin. The single spin bonus sounds slight, yet it crams in stacked effects and the walking Wild, so the crescendo can land hard when eyes line up and multipliers click. On balance it suits grinders who enjoy building towards a moment rather than chasing scatter triggers.

RTP ranges mean version checking is wise, and the 5,000x ceiling feels aspirational, not everyday. If you rate Rich as a character and prefer grid slots over lines, this is a decent session pick. The homage to past adventures is obvious, but the Ritual ladder, Eyes, and Ammit mix keep the gameplay snappy enough for repeat punts.