Play'n GO games
Play'n GO is a Swedish slot studio from Växjö, founded in 2005 and licensed in Malta, the UK and many regulated markets. It made Book of Dead, one of the most played online slots ever, and South Africans can find its games at 1Win.
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Who Play’n GO is
Play’n GO is one of the giants of online slots. It is based in Växjö, Sweden, and has made online casino games since 2005, with roots in the company’s earlier work from the late 1990s. It holds licences from the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission, plus approvals in many regulated markets across Europe and North America. It builds everything in-house, including its own platform, and releases a new slot most weeks.
Its best-known character is Rich Wilde, the treasure hunter from Book of Dead and many sequels.
What Play’n GO games are known for
- The “book” formula. Book of Dead made the expanding-symbol free spins round famous: one random symbol expands to fill whole reels.
- Series and characters. Rich Wilde, Reactoonz and Moon Princess each have several games.
- Several RTP versions. Many titles are offered at more than one RTP, and casinos choose. This matters, and it’s why you should always check the info screen.
- Medium to high volatility. Book of Dead in particular is rated high, with long dry spells between features.
Best Play’n GO games
Book of Dead is the Play’n GO slot in our library and the studio’s signature game. It has 10 lines, high volatility and a top win of 5000x your stake. Our data records the RTP version of 94.25%, below the top setting. At that setting you’d expect to lose about R6 of every R100 staked over a long session, against roughly R4 on the 96.21% version. The demo plays free on its page.
Where South Africans can play Play’n GO
Our data lists Play’n GO at 1Win, which accepts South Africans, offers 500% up to R75,000 over 4 deposits and is licensed in Curaçao. That means no provincial board to complain to. Some South African licensed casinos may add Play’n GO through aggregators over time, so check the lobby.
Many casinos exclude Book of Dead from bonus wagering, or ban the gamble feature during wagering. Read the terms before you play it with bonus money.
Why RTP versions matter so much
Play’n GO is open about offering several RTP settings, and casinos are allowed to choose the lower ones. Over a single short session you won’t notice the difference. Over months of play, two percentage points add up to real money. If you play Book of Dead regularly, it’s worth choosing a casino that runs the highest setting.
Similar studios
For more Swedish slots, see NetEnt, ELK Studios and Just For The Win. For other “book” style games, try Amatic Industries and Pragmatic Play. Our slots page lists every free demo.
Keep to a budget; help is free on the NRGP helpline, 0800 006 008.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Book of Dead?
Book of Dead is made by Play'n GO. It launched in 2016 and remains one of the most played online slots in the world.
Do Play'n GO slots have different RTPs at different casinos?
Yes. Play'n GO supplies many of its games at several RTP settings, and the casino picks one. Book of Dead's top setting is 96.21%, but lower versions are common, so check the info screen.
Where can I play Play'n GO in South Africa?
Our data lists Play'n GO games at 1Win, which accepts South Africans and is licensed offshore in Curaçao. Other casinos may carry it too; check the lobby.
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