Play’n GO expands popular franchise with return of Rich Wilde in Tome of Dead slot

Play'n GO has reintroduced their popular explorer in Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead, a new grid slot "where forbidden knowledge, ancient deities, and raw chaos collide."

In a press release, the company stated that Rich Wilde returns to face "his most perilous discovery yet." Uncovering a cursed tome deep within the sands of myth, Wilde inadvertently releases Ammit, the Devourer of the Dead, the provider said about the game's backstory.

"This 5x5 cascading grid slot challenges players to manipulate arcane power to seal the beast away. With bold visuals, dynamic mechanics, and a suspenseful storyline, this release elevates the Rich Wilde series with fresh gameplay and a darker, more mythological tone," Play'n GO added.

The features present in Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead serve the story. Charging the Ritual meter unleashes escalating effects, from destructive wilds to symbolic transformations, as the company explained.

Meanwhile, opening the All-Seeing Eye can summon Altar Wilds or trigger the Ammit Wild – a fearsome 2x2 force that stalks the reels. "With wild multipliers of up to 10x in the bonus round, players are drawn into a high-stakes dance of strategy and suspense. Cascading clusters and progressive chaos keep players engaged as the grid becomes a battleground between man and myth," Play'n GO added.

Following the Rich Wilde and the Tome of Insanity, this instalment expands the character's universe with a shift from Lovecraftian horror to Egyptian myth, and long-time fans will recognise nods to the Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead. The introduction of Ammit adds an unpredictable antagonist, deepening the lore.

George Olekszy, Head of Game Retention at Play'n GO, said: "Rich Wilde's legacy is iconic, and Tome of Dead reinvents it. By weaving layered mechanics into an intense mythos, we've created a slot that delivers both tension and spectacle."