Introduction to Book of Hidden Tombs
Book of Hidden Tombs is a casino slot from BGaming with a typical Ancient Egyptian theme. If the theme and title haven’t given enough context, this is a “Book of” release and takes clear inspiration from the 2-decade-old release Book of Ra, which is nearly as ancient as the theme itself. Book of Hidden Tombs isn’t exactly the most original release ever, as its Egyptian theme and features are something we’ve seen many times before, even from BGaming themselves with the games like the 2023 release, Book of Kemet, which plays nearly identically outside of one new feature. This feature is the one thing that makes Book of Hidden Tombs slightly interesting, and it is the Super Free Spins with a Progressive Multiplier that doubles on each non-winning spin. While it doesn’t sound like the most innovative or interesting feature, it works well in the context of classic slots and can help you on your hunt for the max win of 10,000X the bet.
BGaming delivers on another “Book of” title, with the typical gameplay loop we’re familiar with, but with an additional bonus game to try and spice up the spins.
Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts
Book of Hidden Tombs is a video slot from BGaming with 5 Reels, 3 Rows, and 10 Paylines. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.1 and a Max.bet of 25. Book of Hidden Tombs comes with a higher-than-average RTP of 97%, a hit frequency of 24.39%, high volatility, and a solid max win of 10,000X the bet.
After joining our fellow adventurer, we find ourselves under a starry night sky in an ancient temple that still houses a wide range of powerful Gods. If you’ve played any other Ancient Egyptian-themed release, this is a pretty standard setting, and while we don’t hate it, it doesn’t exactly leave a lasting impression. You can play the game on most desktops, notepads, and mobiles.
The lower-paying symbols are 10, J, Q, K, and A. Creating a win with 5 of the same symbols will pay out 5X to 20X the bet. The higher-paying symbols include various characters, including the gods Bastet, Anubis, and Ra, as well as the Adventurer. Landing a win with 5 of the same symbols pays out 50X to 500X the bet. The Special Symbols are the Scatter Wild Symbols, which can also trigger the bonus game, but more on these in the next section.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Book of Hidden Tombs?
You can win up to 10,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot Book of Hidden Tombs?
The features are Scatter Wild Symbols, Free Spins, Super Free Spins, and Feature Buy.
Scatter Wild Symbols
Wild Symbols help form winning combinations by being able to substitute for all other symbols. Scatter Wild Symbols can also pay anywhere, with a maximum payout of 20X the bet.
Free Spins
Landing 3 Scatter Symbols will trigger the Free Spins feature with 10 spins. At the start of the bonus game, a random symbol will be chosen as the Golden Expanding Symbol. Whenever that symbol lands and can form a win, it will expand and payout on all 10 paylines, regardless of position.
Super Free Spins
The Super Free Spins are randomly triggered by landing 3 Scatter Symbols instead of the regular Free Spins. The bonus game acts the same as Golden Expanding Symbols but with an added Progressive Multiplier that starts at 1X and doubles in value for each non-winning spin.
Feature Buy
Through the Feature Buy, you can trigger various bonuses for a price based on the current bet.
0.5X = Triggers the Chance 2X, doubling the chances of getting the Free Spins.
100X = Awards the Free Spins.
200X = Awards the Super Free Spins.
Final Thoughts on Book of Hidden Tombs
“Book of” titles are a bit of a mixed bunch, as while we can never deny the impact they’ve had on the industry, they can also feel a bit oversaturated. While we don’t see as many of them released today, as they once dominated the market, “Book of” releases still find themselves in a strange place, as it seems many studios would rather just reskin the old original from 2005 and call it a day than actually release something that feels different. In this case, Book of Hidden Tombs looks identical to many other games with the same theme, and its visuals aren’t outstanding or noteworthy, making the game pretty forgettable.
When it comes to gameplay, the tried-and-tested “Book of” formula is still great in many ways, but it doesn’t necessarily keep up with more modern releases. The old-school gameplay loop could even be called a bit niche in today’s standards, as Book of Hidden Tombs’ best quality is its regular paytable. The classic Expanding Symbols bonus game works as it has for the last twenty or so years, but we have to give some credit for the addition of the Super Free Spins. While it’s not the most interesting, it’s at least something a bit different and can really click with high-risk, high-reward players, even though its Multipliers aren’t the most reliable. So, BGaming may not have released the most original game, but one we think can be worth checking out with its max win of 10,000X the bet, especially if you’re a fan of classic “Book of” titles.
Book of Hidden Tombs is a “Book of” release with a familiar gameplay loop, but with a new feature in the form of the Super Free Spins, and while its Progressive Multipliers can be fun, it’s not enough to feel like a different game from its many peers.
