Book Of Cats Slot Review
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8.4Value score · Very good · how it works
Book Of Cats review: BGaming's 2020 Egyptian book slot with a Golden Book wild-scatter and expanding-symbol free spins. 96.99% RTP, very high volatility.
- #175by RTP of 3,708 slots
- #243by value of 3,708 slots
- #18by value of 137 slots from 2020
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Basic information
| Software | BGaming |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Theme | Book slots |
| RTP | 96.99% |
| Volatility | Very high |
| Max win | Not published |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Features | Bonus buy, Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Book Of Cats review
Bastet, the Egyptian cat goddess, presides over this 2020 BGaming release, turning the pages of a Golden Book that serves as both wild and scatter. The structure follows the familiar book format: three or more books start free spins, and one chosen symbol expands across its reel during the round. Two extras complete the package, a Buy Bonus and a card gamble, while the numbers point to a very high volatility game with a 96.99% RTP.
The Golden Book and the festival
The studio builds its story around a festival held in Bastet's honour, with the goddess shown as a protector of the sun, the moon and secrets. Cats, revered in the setting, appear throughout. None of that changes the rules, but it explains the look.
One symbol does most of the work. The Golden Book substitutes as a wild and also counts as the scatter, so a single symbol both completes line wins and opens the bonus.
Free spins with an expanding symbol
Three or more books in the main game trigger 10 free spins. Before the round, one regular symbol is picked at random to become the expanding symbol; the studio's rules say this choice is made in a 6th cell shown in the main game.
During the free spins, whenever that special symbol lands, it expands to fill all 3 positions on its reel. Several expanded reels together can form wins that would not exist on a normal spin, which is where the round's value is concentrated. Landing three or more books again during the bonus awards extra free spins.
Expanding symbol
Chosen at random for each bonus and active only in the free spins. When it appears, it grows to cover three positions on its reel. The outcome of a round depends heavily on which symbol is picked and on how many reels it reaches.
Buy Bonus
Lets you enter the free spins from the main game at the price shown on the button. Our source does not give that price as a multiple of the bet, so check it before using the feature. It removes the wait for books but not the uncertainty of the round.
Gamble round
Available after any main-game win. You pick the colour or the suit of a hidden card, and if you are right the win is doubled. Since a wrong pick costs the amount at stake, it suits only those who accept even more variance.
The cost side
The RTP is 96.99%, so the house edge is 3.01%, or about $30.10 lost per $1,000 wagered on average. In practice, 100 spins at $0.20 cost $0.60, at $1 they cost $3.01, and at $5 they cost $15.05, as long-run expectations.
Volatility is Very high, and the studio's FAQ quotes a top win of 8,202x the stake, $8,202 at $1. Our catalogue does not list a max win.
Comparisons
Book of Cats MEGAWAYS, from 2022, lists a slightly higher 97.07% RTP with Very high volatility. Among similar games, Lady Wolf Moon from 2020 lists 97.09% and All Lucky Clovers 97%. The free demo is the safest way to see how the expanding symbol behaves before deciding on a budget.
Pros
- Golden Book acts as both wild and scatter
- Random expanding symbol in the 10 free spins, with retriggers
- Studio-stated top win of 8,202x
- Free official demo available
Cons
- Very high volatility means long quiet runs
- The gamble adds risk to every base-game win
Verdict
Book Of Cats is a straightforward book-style game: a Golden Book wild-scatter, 10 free spins with a random expanding symbol and retriggers, plus a Buy Bonus and an optional gamble. The 96.99% RTP and 3.01% house edge are fair, and very high volatility makes the bonus decisive. The studio quotes an 8,202x ceiling. Use the demo first and set limits before playing.
Sources: BGaming official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
Book Of Cats series
1 other game of the same franchise by BGaming, oldest first.
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Book Of Cats RTP
The data lists one RTP for Book Of Cats. Versions are not tracked for BGaming games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96.99% $30.10 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.99% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.60 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.01 |
| $5 | $500 | $15.05 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Book Of Cats max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 8.4 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $30.10
- Max win at $1 bet
- –
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: not published.
