Legacy of Dead is Play'n GO's follow-up to Book of Dead and takes the same core mechanic — a book symbol acting as both wild and scatter, triggering a free spins round with an expanding special symbol — and refines it with a fresh coat of Egyptian mythology. The five-reel, three-row, ten-payline setup is identical to its predecessor, as is the general pacing of the game.

The differences lie in the pay table and visual style. Legacy of Dead features golden Egyptian symbols including Horus, Anubis, and a golden sarcophagus alongside the card rank symbols that fill the lower end of the pay table. The Rich Wilde character of Book of Dead is absent, replaced by the ancient guardians of Egyptian mythology. The golden book acts as the combined wild and scatter and is the symbol every player is watching for.

Three or more book symbols award free spins — eight spins as the default, and one symbol is randomly selected as the special expanding symbol before the round begins. During free spins, when the special symbol appears on any reel it expands to fill the entire reel and pays across all ten paylines, regardless of position. If the highest-value symbol is selected and lands on multiple reels simultaneously with full expansion, wins reach the 5,000x ceiling.

Free spins can be retriggered by landing three or more book symbols during the feature. At 96.58% RTP, Legacy of Dead offers slightly better theoretical return than Book of Dead, with a similar high-volatility profile. Players who enjoy the book slot format but have played Book of Dead extensively will find Legacy of Dead a comfortable and rewarding alternative.