THE BOOK BEYOND SLOT REVIEW 

Are you an avid explorer on the hunt for your next daring adventure? Well, we’d like to introduce you to The Book Beyond slot game! This Gamomat creation has all the makings of a timeless ancient Egyptian-themed slot, so buckle up and brace yourself for five reels, 10 paylines and an RTP of 96.15%!

ABOUT THE THE BOOK BEYOND SLOT

The Book Beyond tells the unique story of the bold and brash archaeologist, Alex. 

Alex is a bit of a daredevil when it comes to his practice — no mountain, hill, cave or ancient tomb is off limits. His journey began when he set off to Egypt to survey the pyramids, but things took a turn, and Alex found himself plunged into an adventure unlike any he’s ever experienced. 

On top of an intriguing story, like any typical Gamomat slot, The Book Beyond sports a classic reel layout with stunning graphics and an immersive soundtrack with an atmospheric musical theme. Unlike other games in the Gamomat collection, this online slot rocks modern-day mechanics, allowing players to potentially unlock big wins while enjoying polished visuals. 

We happened to overhear that Alex is looking for a fellow explorer to assist him on this journey. If you’re up for the challenge, strap in your aircraft and soar towards undiscovered mysteries and untold riches. 

GAMEPLAY

If there’s one thing this provider can do, it’s create one absolute banger. With your magnifying glass at the ready, let’s take a closer look at what to expect when venturing into the pyramids. 

WAGER

The Book Beyond features a minimum bet of €0.10 (or currency equivalent) and a maximum bet of €30.00. Your total bet can be adjusted by clicking on the ‘+/-’ buttons found on the user interface. Winning combinations pay out when matching symbols land on the reels and form a winning payline from the leftmost reel to the right.

SYMBOLS 

There are 10 spectacular symbols in this slot game. Low-paying symbols include the classic royal cards A, K, Q, J and 10 symbols. High-paying symbols feature varying Egyptian relics, including a glistening black cat, a golden statue of Anubis and an emerald scarab. Alex can also be seen among the most valuable symbols in the game, potentially awarding big symbol payouts. As you spin, you’ll also spot an ornately designed book symbol, which acts as both a Wild symbol and a Scatter symbol.

BONUS FEATURES

The bonus features in this game are pretty impressive, considering that Gamomat tends to take a more traditional approach to special features. But, Gamomat had other plans for The Book Beyond. 

First off, players will be able to spot a special book symbol with dual functionality. The book can act as a Wild symbol that substitutes all other symbols in the game when it lands to help form more winning paylines. This symbol can also act as a Scatter symbol which can activate the Free Spins bonus round — but we’ll touch on that later as the features don’t end there.

In true Gamomat fashion, The Book Beyond allows players to also risk their winnings in the game’s Gamble features to potentially boost their payout. 

Players can enter the Card Gamble feature by clicking on the cards symbol. Players will then be transported to a minigame that will require them to predict the colour of the next playing card. If the colour drawn matches that prediction, then the risked win is doubled; if not, the risked win is lost. 

Players can enter the Ladder Gamble by clicking on the ladder symbol. As they enter the minigame, players will land on one highlighted step. By clicking at just the right time, players may move up the ladder, increasing their potential payout. Misclicking will send players back down the ladder until they reach zero. 

Players can exit the Gamble mode and collect their winnings at any time. If players would not want to risk their winnings, they can simply move on to the next spin by hitting the circular arrow symbol. The Gamble modes won’t be available when the autoplay function is active or when triggering incredibly high hits in just a single spin.

THE BOOK BEYOND BONUS GAME — BONUS SPINS AND THE BONUS SYMBOL 

The bonus game starts when landing three, four or five Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels, whereby players will be awarded a number of free games. The number of Scatter symbols that land on the reels determines how many spins are awarded:

• Three Scatters: Award 10 free spins
• Four Scatters: Award 25 free spins
• Five Scatters: Award 100 free spins

The Free Spins feature will begin with the draw of a bonus symbol; every symbol except the book symbol can be drawn, as it is already considered a bonus symbol with its own function. If two or more reels feature bonus symbols (the number of required reels depends on the selected symbol), the reels will be nudged upward or downward to include more special symbols on the respective reels.  

The bonus spins round is where players might be able to earn the game’s maximum payout. The Free Spins bonus round can be retriggered by landing more Scatters. 

THE BOOK BEYOND FREE PLAY (DEMO MODE)

Gamomat’s iconic look can be spotted from miles away. One might think that once you’ve seen one Gamomat slot, you’ve seen them all, but not with The Book Beyond. 

Sure, we cannot argue that The Book Beyond looks much different from Gamomat’s Ramses Book slot, for example, but there are a few surprises in store that may make you think twice. Thankfully for players new to the whole trailblazer thing, the demo mode may be able to provide some insight. 

The demo slot is a free-play version of the game that allows you to spin the reels while leaving your bag of gold untouched. Instead, as you enter the tomb, you will find virtual cash funds — a form of fake money that only exists within the game. 

These fake gold pieces cannot be withdrawn or credited to your account, but they were forged to be used as a way to try and test every feature, mechanics, symbol and trap door you may encounter along your journey. While demos are considered ‘free slots’, unfortunately, you won’t be able to collect any of the winnings you earn either. 

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be asked to register and complete the verification process to access the demos. In cases where verification is not necessary, you may be able to play as a visitor.

THE VERDICT

Gamomat’s The Book Beyond slot is definitely a slot worth checking out. Like many other Gamomat slots, this game sports many bonus features that have become the new norm in online gaming, making The Book Beyond the perfect introduction to slot games. There are definitely more feature-rich bonus rounds out there, but if you want to ease into online gaming, The Book Beyond is a great stepping stone; not to mention it rocks a theme that never gets old. 

GAME RULES

The Book Beyond is an online slot by Gamomat with five reels and 10 paylines. 

• The minimum wager is €0.10 (or currency equivalent). A winning combination pays from the leftmost reel to the right. 
• There are 10 symbols in this game, including a dual Wild/Scatter.  
• The Wild substitutes for other symbols to form more winning paylines.
• The Book Beyond also includes two optional gambling modes. The Card Gamble game requires players to predict the colour of the next card. If the colour drawn matches that prediction, then the win is doubled. If not, the risked win is lost. The Ladder Gamble game requires players to climb the ladder to earn a higher payout. Misclicking will send players back down the ladder. 
• Players can activate the Free Spins bonus round by landing at least three Scatters anywhere on the reels. The number of Scatters that land determines the number of bonus spins awarded. The round begins with the draw of a bonus icon; filling two or more reels (depending on the symbol) will nudge the reels to add more symbols. Players will be awarded 10 bonus spins with three Scatters, 25 bonus spins with four Scatters, and 100 bonus spins with five Scatters.
• The RTP of The Book Beyond is 96.15%. The RTP is accurate at the time of publishing.