Return of the Dead
Return of the Dead is an ancient Egypt-themed slot developed by Pragmatic Play in collaboration with Reel Kingdom, played across 10 paylines. The base game centers on a special book symbol that functions as both a wild and a scatter. Landing three of these symbols triggers the main bonus round, awarding 10 free spins. During this feature, a randomly selected symbol can expand vertically to cover full reels.
RTP published by the studio / Return of the Dead
96.71%
Scale starts at 95% · other versions not published
Figures: Pragmatic Play game page, Pragmatic Play press release, checked October 5, 2026; each value is linked to its page in the game facts table. Artwork © Pragmatic Play; image file from the Slots-Info slot database, not supplied by the studio.
Game facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Studio | Pragmatic Play1 |
| RTP versions | 96.71%1 |
| Other RTP versions | Not published by the studio |
| Volatility | High2 |
| Max win | Not published |
| Bet range | Not published by the studio |
| Layout | 5x3 · 10 paylines1 |
| Features | Scatter and Wild Book, Free Spins, Expanding Symbol1 |
| Bonus buy | Not published by the studio |
| Release date | October 21, 20202 |
Numbers link each value to the page it comes from. “Not published” means the studio does not state it; we add it when it does and never estimate a spec. Figures from casino sites are not used.
RTP versions
Pragmatic Play publishes one RTP setting for Return of the Dead: 96.71%. Other RTP versions are not published by the studio. Check the game’s help or paytable screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
| RTP version | House edge | Return per $100, long run | vs highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96.71% (highest) | 3.29% | $96.71 | — |
House edge = 100% minus RTP. RTP is a long-run average across all players, not a prediction for a session.
Features
- Scatter and Wild Book
- Free Spins
- Expanding Symbol
High volatility Volatility is set by the studio and is the same at every casino — unlike RTP.
Where it’s available
Not confirmed. Availability in regulated North American markets is not confirmed yet.
Regulated markets only; availability varies by casino.
