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Book of the Fallen

Switch on your flashlight, shake off the dust, and step into the burial chamber: in Book of the Fallen, adventurer John Hunter takes you deep into ancient Egypt. Amidst pharaohs, ankh symbols, and a mysterious book, a classic "Book"-style slot awaits - with a unique Pragmatic Play twist.

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Book of the Fallen

Book of the Fallen online: Head into the burial chamber with John Hunter

This slot comes from Pragmatic Play - so, for a change, the famous MERKUR Sun isn't the star of the show. Even so, we love taking a closer look at exciting slot worlds from other providers. In this case, the expedition leads straight into a tomb that seems to have remained undisturbed for ages. Golden relics, Egyptian deities, and a red book featuring the Eye of Egypt on its cover dominate the scene.

If you want to play Book of the Fallen online, the most important thing to know is what that book can do. It’s not just for decoration; it serves as a Wild, a Scatter, and the key to the bonus round all rolled into one. That is precisely where the slot takes on its classic "Book" style.

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Book of the Fallen Explained: A Quick Look at the Tomb

Before John Hunter digs deeper, here are the key details at a glance:

  • Provider: Pragmatic Play
  • Layout: 5 reels, 3 rows, 10 fixed paylines
  • Setting: Forgotten Egyptian tomb Main
  • Character: Adventurer John Hunter
  • Wild & Scatter: The Book of the Fallen featuring the Egyptian Eye
  • Free Spins: 10 free spins triggered by three Book symbols
  • Symbols (lowest to highest): 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace; followed by the Ankh and Anubis; then the Pharaoh; and finally John Hunter at the top.
  • Highlight: You choose which symbol expands to cover entire reels during the bonus round.

How does Book of the Fallen work? Five reels and ten paths through the tomb

It doesn't take long to get the hang of it: the game is played on five reels with three rows and ten fixed paylines. Standard winning combinations are formed from left to right on adjacent reels. Alongside classic card values, higher-paying symbols inspired by ancient Egypt appear: the Ankh, Anubis, the Pharaoh, and, of course, John Hunter himself. A quick note for Egypt enthusiasts: Anubis and the Ankh share the same value in the game—meaning the god is worth just as much as the symbol of life.

However, the real highlight isn't found among the standard symbols. The titular Book of the Fallen performs a dual role, determining exactly when a regular spin transforms into a mini-expedition into the bonus round.

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One Book, Two Roles: Wild and Scatter

Normally, you probably shouldn't open every mysterious book you find in an ancient burial chamber. John Hunter, however, clearly doesn't follow that rule. The "Book of the Fallen"-featuring the Egyptian Eye-serves as both the Wild and the Scatter : it substitutes for regular symbols while simultaneously triggering the free spins.

If three or more book symbols appear anywhere on the reels, the bonus round opens, awarding ten free spins. This makes the book not only the game's namesake but also its most important symbol.

Book of the Fallen: Rules during Free Spins

Found three books? Now Book of the Fallen puts a choice in your hands-a decision other "Book" slots leave to chance. Before the first free spin begins, a selection screen appears, allowing you to choose which regular symbol will accompany you through the ten free spins. The Book itself is excluded from this choice, for obvious reasons.

Whenever the chosen symbol lands on the reels in sufficient numbers, it expands. There is a subtle difference here that many overlook: high-paying picture symbols require only two to trigger this, whereas card symbols require three. This turns your choice into a matter of personal style. Opting for a card symbol might yield frequent, smaller wins. Sending John Hunter into action, on the other hand, might mean a long, quiet spell—followed by a sudden, massive payout that unlocks the entire tomb.

And it doesn't have to stop at ten free spins: if three more Books appear during the bonus round, the game adds another ten spins. There is no limit to how many times this can happen.

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Who is John Hunter in Book of the Fallen?

A desk job? Not really his style. John Hunter is the recurring adventurer in a whole series of Pragmatic Play games. Sometimes his travels take him to temples, other times to lost treasures-and in this instance, right into the heart of a forgotten Egyptian burial chamber. In this slot, he is more than just window dressing: he sits at the top of the symbol hierarchy, making it immediately clear that the goal isn't just to find a book, but to secure a new discovery for Hunter’s extensive list of adventures.

Back under the MERKUR sun after Book of the Fallen?

No problem. If you’re looking for "Book" slots like *Book of the Fallen* at an online casino, you’ll find plenty of classics and new releases at MERKUR SLOTS for your next adventure. In the Game Special: Books , for instance, the Book of Luxor Wild slot awaits, featuring the MERKUR hero Money Max as your companion on the road to success. And in Book of Dead , you can dive deep into the mystical atmosphere of ancient Egypt alongside Rich Wilde.

So, what’s next? Why not launch your own expedition right here at MERKUR SLOTS? After all, the Book of the Fallen slot proves that a great discovery often comes from looking beyond the edge of your own reels.

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