Secret of Dead Review
Secret of Dead is part of Play'n GO's Dead series. Play'n GO describes it as a mix of two earlier games: the expanding symbols of Legacy of Dead and the extra sixth reel of Scroll of Dead.
Six reels, ten lines
The grid has six reels of three rows and ten fixed lines, so five or six of a kind are possible. The explorer Shai and the ankh pay the most: 5,000× the line bet for six, and already 20× for two. The cat statue pays up to 2,000× and the snake and scarab up to 1,000×.
The ankh is both wild and scatter. Three to six ankhs anywhere pay 1×, 10×, 50× or 250× the stake.
Secret of Dead Features
Free spins with expanding symbols
Scatters award free spins; the catalogue lists 8, 10, 12 and 15. Before the round, one standard symbol is chosen to expand over any reel it lands on, and it pays without needing adjacent reels. If Shai is chosen, his wins are doubled. Three or more scatters during the round add five spins and a second expanding symbol, and enough retriggers make every symbol expand.
Gamble
Wins can be gambled on a card's colour (double) or suit (quadruple).
RTP and maximum win
Play'n GO quotes a maximum of 10,000× the bet. The catalogue lists a 96% RTP in its stats and 96.2% in its text, and high volatility; Play'n GO games often run at several RTP settings, so check the game's info screen.
Secret of Dead Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Up to six of a kind on ten lines
- Multiple expanding symbols on retriggers
- 10,000× maximum
Limitations
- High volatility
- RTP varies by casino setting
Our Verdict
Secret of Dead adds a sixth reel to the familiar Dead-series book formula, which raises the ceiling of the expanding-symbol free spins.
Secret of Dead FAQs
What does the sixth reel add?
Six-of-a-kind line wins and more room for expanding symbols.
What is the maximum win?
10,000× the bet, according to Play'n GO.
Is there a gamble?
Yes, on colour or suit.
Sources and game-version notes
Information checked 31 October 2026.
Release date, series and maximum win come from Play'n GO's page; grid, lines, symbol values and free-spin counts from VegasSlotsOnline, checked on 31 October 2026.
