Book of Ra vs Book of Dead
Book of Dead by Play’n GO (2016) follows the formula Book of Ra made famous: an explorer, a book that is wild and scatter, free games with one expanding symbol. Per aggregators, Book of Dead has the higher top RTP and Book of Ra the higher max win. Play’n GO holds licenses in several US states, so Book of Dead is usually the easier one to find.
Head to head
| Book of Ra deluxe | Book of Dead | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Novomatic / Greentube | Play’n GO |
| Year | 2008 (Classic 2005) | 2016 |
| Layout | 5×3, 10 lines | 5×3, 10 lines |
| RTP* | 95.10% | 96.21% |
| Max win* | 10,035× | 5,000× |
Which one to pick
- Book of Ra: the original, a higher max win, variants like Magic and deluxe 6.
- Book of Dead: a slightly higher top RTP, a modern look with Rich Wilde, more likely to be in a US lobby.
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Problems and fixes
RTP differs from casino to casino
Both providers offer several settings; check the game info.
Questions
Which came first?
Book of Ra — online since 2005, deluxe since 2008. Book of Dead launched in 2016.
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Sources and changes
Change log: October 26, 2026 — page published