Editorial note: this is a general guide to how Book of Gold: Symbol Choice works. Slot rules, feature availability and RTP can vary between operators and game versions, so always check the in-game information panel before you spin. Slots are games of chance — nothing here is a prediction of results, and no strategy changes the odds.
Book of Gold: Symbol Choice slot review
Book of Gold: Symbol Choice is a Playson slot released in October 2019, with five reels, three rows and 10 paylines. A golden book is both wild and scatter, and the twist is in the free spins: you choose the special expanding symbol yourself before they start. The maximum win is 5,000x stake.
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How Book of Gold: Symbol Choice plays
The theme is ancient Egypt, and the high symbols include a pharaoh, the Eye of Horus and an ankh, with A to 10 card values below them, all paying on the 10 lines.
The golden book does two jobs. As the wild it substitutes for the other symbols to complete line wins, and as the scatter it pays on its own, up to 200x stake for five.
The game belongs to Playson’s Book of Gold series, and two of its sister games lead the tiles above.
Choosing your expanding symbol
Three or more books award 10 free spins. Before the first one, you pick one of the regular symbols to act as the special expanding symbol for the round. When it lands during the free spins, it can expand to fill its reel and help complete wins.
That choice is the game’s defining feature. Playson says the pick changes the game’s volatility, so the same round can play out quite differently depending on the symbol you choose.
Books landing again during the round can retrigger it, up to 50 free spins in total.
Game information
| Provider | Playson |
|---|---|
| Released | October 2019 |
| Reels and lines | 5 reels, 3 rows, 10 paylines |
| Maximum win | 5,000x stake |
| RTP | Shown in the game’s information panel |
| Stake per spin (UK) | From 10p. UK stakes are capped at £5 a spin (£2 for players aged 18 to 24) |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the symbol choice change?
It sets which symbol expands across the reels during the free spins, and Playson says it also shifts the game’s volatility.
How many free spins can you get?
Three or more books start 10 free spins, and retriggers can raise the total to 50.
What slots are similar to Book of Gold: Symbol Choice?
Book of Gold: Classic and Book of Gold Multichance come from the same series, and Book of Dead is another Egyptian book slot. The tiles at the top of this page show them, and you can play them at Fortune Games.
What is the RTP?
The game’s information panel shows it. RTP can differ between operators and game versions, so check the panel in the version you play.
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