Most sites discussing this Play'n GO game list a single RTP value and stop there. The situation is more complex when Legacy of Dead slot RTP versions and Australian gambling laws are considered together. Five different RTP options for the game are mentioned by secondary sources. Play'n GO hasn't confirmed any of these. And it isn't legal to offer the game online to anyone in Australia.
The basics in brief
Legacy of Dead is an Egyptian-themed Play'n GO slot. SlotCatalog and CasinoRating both list 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 adjustable paylines. Play'n GO's own page doesn't state the dimensions.
The Tomb symbol acts as both Wild and Scatter. According to Play'n GO, three or more Tombs unlock Free Spins. During the feature, a randomly chosen Special Expanding Symbol can cover the reels. Tombs can land again, so the feature can keep running.
SlotCatalog adds detail the provider page leaves out:
- The feature starts with 10 free spins.
- Each retrigger adds another 10 spins and another expanding symbol, up to nine symbols.
- 3, 4 or 5 Scatters pay 2x, 20x or 200x the bet.
- Volatility is high and the maximum win is 5,000 times the bet.
- There is no bonus buy.
Five reported RTP versions, none confirmed
SlotCatalog shows a default RTP of 96.58%, alongside options of 94.51%, 91.51%, 87.56% and 84.55%. Another RTP article mentions these same five numbers and describes 96.58% as the highest build.
The game's RTP may also be cited as 94.51%, which appears in SlotCatalog's search snippet. This number isn't incorrect. It represents one of the five versions, displayed instead of the complete list. The actual page identifies 96.58% as the default.
A larger caveat exists. No help sheet or Play'n GO page discovered during this research confirms the five versions or specifies a default. No source from a testing lab does this either. View the list as a widely reported claim rather than a fact from the provider.
The sources also fail to mention if a lower RTP setting alters the 5,000x maximum win. Don't assume the cap remains the same across every version.
What each version costs
The operator, rather than the player, decides which version to use. SlotCatalog points out that RTP can differ depending on the casino. This implies that the same game, using the same features and symbols, can pay out noticeably less at one operator than at another.
The mean cost of playing is the stake multiplied by the house edge, calculated as 100% minus the RTP. This figure represents a long-term average over a massive number of spins. It isn't a prediction: a single session of a high-volatility game like this can finish anywhere.
| RTP version | 100 spins at A$0.20 (A$20.00 staked) | 100 spins at A$1.00 (A$100.00 staked) |
|---|---|---|
| 96.58% | A$0.68 | A$3.42 |
| 94.51% | A$1.10 | A$5.49 |
| 91.51% | A$1.70 | A$8.49 |
| 87.56% | A$2.49 | A$12.44 |
| 84.55% | A$3.09 | A$15.45 |
The difference increases as volume rises. Across 1,000 spins at A$1.00, the 84.55% version costs A$120.30 more on average than the 96.58% version.
Checking which version is running
This is where the sources fall short. Neither the page from Play'n GO nor SlotCatalog explains where a player can find the configuration a particular casino uses. It wasn't possible to verify the frequent claim that this is shown on the paytable or info screen of the game.
Take note of the RTP if it is listed on the rules screen of a game. If it isn't, ask the operator. Don't assume you're getting 96.58%.
Why the release date varies
You'll see two release dates. Play'n GO states 2 January 2020. SlotCatalog shows 9 October 2019 and calls 2 January 2020 the wide release. These two dates aren't contradictory: one is an early launch, the other the general rollout.
Legacy of Dead and Australian law
The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 prevents online casinos from being legally offered to people in Australia. They are included in the list of forbidden services provided by the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Online pokies and slot machines are cited as examples by the Australian Government.
Stakes between 0.01 and 100 in the shown currencies are listed by SlotCatalog. Since real-money online slots aren't legal in Australia, no Australian stake cap exists to compare with that range. The reviewed sources don't mention one.
You can still play Legacy of Dead for free. Play'n GO's site allows play without purchase and states its games are for entertainment only, offering no cash prizes or real money. A free demo is also provided by SlotCatalog.
Set a limit before you begin and adhere to it wherever you play any gambling game.