Scroll of Dead Review
Scroll of Dead adds a locked sixth reel to the book formula. During free spins, scarabs work to open it; Secret of Dead later built on the idea.
Five reels plus a locked sixth
The scarab is the wild and the scatter. Play'n GO lists a top prize of 375,000 coins.
Scroll of Dead Features
Free spins
Three or more scarabs trigger free spins. One symbol is chosen at random to expand and cover its reel, creating more wins.
The sixth reel
A sixth reel sits locked beside the grid; scarabs during free spins work toward opening it.
RTP
Play'n GO doesn't list an RTP on its page; check the info screen in the game.
Scroll of Dead Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Classic book free spins
- Sixth-reel twist
- Big top prize
Limitations
- RTP varies by casino
- Sixth-reel rules need checking in the demo
Our Verdict
Scroll of Dead is the Dead-series game that introduced the locked reel. Book fans should try it.
Scroll of Dead FAQs
What does the scarab do?
It is both wild and scatter.
What is the sixth reel?
A locked reel that scarabs try to open in free spins.
When was it released?
20 May 2021.
Sources and game-version notes
Information checked 1 November 2026.
Release date and feature rules come from Play'n GO's game page, checked on 1 November 2026. Play'n GO doesn't list the RTP there; its games run at several RTP settings chosen by the casino, so check the info screen.
