Book of Cats - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Book of Cats Review - Introduction

This animal themed slot represents a cunning twist on the usual Egyptian theme. Rather than focussing on gods and temples, Book of Cats makes felines the stars of the show. There are three on the paytable (a green, purple and Ankh cat), but the Pharaoh remains the most valuable symbol.

All the lower-value numbers and letters are cat themed, but you’ll want to look out for the Golden Book. This awards free spins and can also expand to pay out handsomely. Expanding symbols are a theme in Book of Cats. A standard symbol is chosen at random to expand during free spins, and winning symbols on the special sixth row can also grow.

Books of Cats is technically 5x3 (but for the special sixth reel - more on that later), and there are 10 paylines.

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Theme, Graphics & Design

The beauty of Book of Cats lies in its comparative originality. There are countless Egyptian-styled online slots available, and we really thought that developers had exhausted the theme. Not so, because Book of Cats manages to find a new angle. Cats were an important part of Ancient Egyptian religion, so it’s a surprise that they haven’t been more prominent in slots before.

All the cats are different. The green feline (in full Pharaoh regalia) was our favourite - he’s a little mischievous. The purple cat is more magical, as his eyes burn with animated tongues of flame. We’re pleased to say that bGaming didn’t even neglect the low-paying letter/number symbols. These are expertly designed to resemble felines in various poses.

Book of Cats’ background is more traditional. There’s not a great deal to it, but the tip of an Egyptian longboat is just about visible as it cruises along the Nile, the desert resplendent with palm trees in the background. Music is understated too, but suitably brooding.

Book of Cats RTP and Variance

Book of Cats’ RTP might be off-putting to some players. It’s considerably below average at only 94%. Variance is more encouraging at medium-high, although the upper end of that category still promises a degree of uncertainty. Book of Cats’ top prize is x10,000, but (as with all maximum wins) successes like that are rare.

How to Play Book of Cats

These tips will make you a master of the sands.

1. Rolling your cursor over “i” reveals two options. Begin by clicking the question mark to read through the rules.
2. The other icon is a bag of coins. Pressing this will allow you to explore the paytable and also show you how bonuses work.
3. Use the down/up keys next to your stake to set a wager.
4. In keeping with the minimalistic theme of the controls, autoplay simply shows the letter “A”. If you want to make Book of Cats play automatically, select some spins and be sure to choose loss/win limiters.
5. Enjoy Book of Cats responsibly with a budget.
6. Press spin to set sail along the Nile!

Bet & Win Sizes

Book of Cat’s lowest possible wager is 0.20, but that can be raised to a maximum of 50. The highest single line win (which requires the sixth reel) is x7,500 for six Pharaohs.

Although the slot has five reels as default, the sixth is required for the biggest wins.

Six Pharaohs = x 7,500

Six greens cats = x 2,500

Six purple cats = x 1,000

 Six Ankh cats = x 1,000

Six Books of Gold = x 400

Six As = x 375

Six Ks = x 375

Six Qs = x 375

Six Js = x 250

Six 10s = x 250

Paylines on Books of Cats are fixed at a slightly disappointing 10, and the biggest win you can hope for is x10,000.

Book of Cats Bonus Features

If luck is on your side, Book of Cats has a range of bonus features.

Expanding Winline

This intriguing feature involves the sixth reel. During standard play, all but one position on the reel is covered. If a winning combination forms on the other five reels and a matching symbol appears on the sixth, that symbol will expand.

Free Spins

Free spins are the most straightforward of the features. Three Books of Gold will award you a decent 10 free rounds.

Free Spins Expanding Symbol

The sixth reel comes into play during free spins. A standard symbol is chosen at random to become expanding. If that symbol lands on the sixth reel, it will expand, filling the entire reel.

Risk Feature

It's always a tricky proposition, but players can opt to gamble their winnings in the hope of doubling them. You’ll have to guess the suit or colour of a concealed card, but remember: although you can double your winnings, you can also lose them!

Final Thoughts

Book of Cats should be lauded for doing what we thought was impossible: finding a new slant on the Ancient Egyptian theme! It does so with a beautifully rendered vision of the desert and a cast of gorgeously designed cats that range from mischievous to a little frightening!

The gameplay is just as varied as the cats. The inclusion of a sixth reel matches Book of Cats’ mysterious vibes, but the reel is more than just a novelty. With the Expanding Winline feature in the base game and expanding symbols during free spins, that extra reel fundamentally affects every single round.

A mysterious paytable, quirky gameplay and brooding soundtrack ensure that Book of Cats is a triumph. It's proof that there’s plenty of life left in Ancient Egypt!

We recommend that feline lovers also check out the Cat Queen slot demo, another great showcase for our four-legged friends.

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