BOOK OF GATES SLOT

The Book of Gates slot game is what would happen if ancient Egyptian deities woke up from their timeless snooze and invested heavily in technology. With a Return to Player (RTP) of 94.17%, this cyberpunk-infused blast from the past includes a Free Spins bonus round with an added oomph, as you'll see later on in this Book of Gates slot review.

ABOUT THE BOOK OF GATES SLOT

The game's five-reel grid would have definitely been an eyeful had it been at least twice its size. Making up for the ample space is a gorgeous backdrop that boasts the ornate Egyptian pyramids as well as a hovering, high-tech Anubis admiring the moon beyond the cloudy skies.

GAMEPLAY

WAGER

Although the Book of Gates slot is highly volatile, the constantly shifting number of columns makes every spin seem unique. In fact, every spin will land between two to five symbols per reel. The base game includes up to 3,125 ways to win, but this value is much higher during respins, which can be triggered by landing winning combinations. The betting range is €0.10 to €50, or currency equivalent.

SYMBOLS

Just like any other online casino slot game, Book of Gates features a number of different game symbols of varying value. The nine through ace symbols are the lower-valued symbols, whereas the higher-valued symbols are represented by the four mighty Egyptian gods. The most valuable symbol is the god with the red backdrop.

WILD SYMBOL

The Wild symbol substitutes for all the other symbols except Scatters. Do note that the Wild symbol can only appear on reels two, three and four, and only one Wild can appear on each reel. The Scatter symbol is represented by the precious book, which is key to unlocking the Free Spins bonus feature. The Scatter symbol can only land on reels one, three and five.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Perhaps the most accessible feature in Book of Gates is the respin bonus feature. When a winning combination lands in the main game, a respin will be granted and one of the three hidden rows above the grid will open. This way, symbols will appear during the respin, allowing for another winning combo to be struck. If another win lands, another of the hidden doors will be unlocked. Although there are only three rows to be unlocked, respins will still be granted if wins keep landing.

BOOK OF GATES FREE SPINS FEATURE

Three or more Scatters are required to unlock the Free Spins round, which will grant 10 bonus spins. All the mechanics remain in the bonus round, but that isn't to say that you'll get more of the same.

When unlocked, the bonus round will see the number of ways to win skyrocket to a whopping 32,768, and the hidden rows will all be unlocked. Lightning will stretch along the sides of the grid while players look to haul in the Egyptian riches.

BOOK OF GATES FREE PLAY

It isn't recommended to play online slots with real money without trying to free play them first. Book of Gates demo play is possible at HotSlots, so don't hesitate to drop by our Casino and fire up the demo version of this online slot.

Why exactly should you play Book of Gates for free? There are quite a number of reasons for that. First off, the demo mode will grant you a virtual balance with which you could test the game for free. Although you won't be able to win any real money or participate in tournaments through the game's demo, you could learn some valuable information on how to play the game.

If you would like to play the Book of Gates demo and other free slots at HotSlots, simply search for the slot game in our portfolio and click or tap on 'DEMO'.

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VERDICT

BF Games decided to contribute to the ancient Egyptian theme by developing the Book of Gates slot, and it couldn't have developed a more fitting entry to this theme. The graphics are impressive, and the bonus features do well to step up the tempo of the otherwise lacklustre action.

Having said that, Book of Gates may not necessarily be the wisest way to spend your gaming budget. The very high volatility combined with the poor RTP makes this slot a weak contender against other online casino games. The competitive nature of the gambling industry means that developers are scrambling to push out games with favourable RTPs, but BF Games did not seem intent on following the same path.

GAME RULES - BF GAMES "BOOK OF GATES"

• Book of Gates is an online slot released by BF Games in 2016. It includes five reels and 3,125 ways to win, where the minimum wager is €0.10 and the maximum is €50, or currency equivalent.
• There are a number of symbols of varying value in Book of Gates. There are nine through ace symbols as well as four god symbols, the latter of which is of higher value. The Wild symbol substitutes for all the other symbols except Scatters. Scatter symbols are required to unlock the Free Spins round.
• Book of Gates includes two features: the respin feature and the Free Spins feature. The respin can be triggered by landing a win combination, which will unlock one of the golden gates thereafter.
• Three Scatters are required to unlock the Free Spins bonus feature, which will award 10 free spins. All the gates will then be unlocked, allowing the player to collect bigger wins than in the base game.
• Book of Gates' RTP (Return to Player) is 94.17%. The RTP is correct at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.