Book of Ra Magic: RTP, Jackpot and How to Play

Book Of Ra Magic is a video slot made by Novomatic, one of the oldest gaming software companies in Europe. The title was released in 2013 and builds on the original Book Of Ra series, which has been popular in land-based casinos for years. New Zealand gamblers can play this game at LuckyRollers, where it sits alongside hundreds of other titles. This version adds a special expanding symbol mechanic that sets it apart from the base game. The slot is set in ancient Egypt. Reels are filled with pharaohs, scarabs and golden artifacts. The main character is a famous explorer — similar to Indiana Jones — who searches for the legendary Book of Ra. The book itself acts as both the wild and the scatter in the game, which is a key mechanic that reduces complexity while raising the stakes. The grid runs on 5 reels and 10 paylines, with a classic layout that feels familiar to fans of traditional fruit machines. What makes this version different is the “Magic” feature: before the free spins round starts, the game picks one special symbol. That symbol expands to cover full reels during free spins, which can lead to very large wins on a single spin.

Book Of Ra Magic Paytable — Symbol Payouts

What New Zealand Players Should Know Before Playing

This slot uses New Zealand dollars at most online casinos that accept Kiwi players at Lucky Rollers. Minimum bet starts at $0.10 per spin and can go up to $100 per spin, which gives a wide range for different budgets. The game runs on desktop and mobile browsers with no download needed. The graphics are older by today’s standards — this title was built in 2013 and it shows. Animations are simple and the sound design is repetitive. A fan who values gameplay mechanics over visual polish will find this a fair trade. A user looking for a modern-looking title may prefer newer Egypt-themed slots available in the same casino lobby.

The Expanding Symbol Mechanic

During free spins, the chosen icon expands to fill entire reels whenever it appears. This means a single element can cover reels 1, 3 and 5 at the same time and pay out as if it landed on every position. By choosing this mechanic for high win potential, the designers inevitably sacrificed win frequency — most free spin rounds will end with small results. The main compromise of the expanding symbol system is that in order to achieve the biggest payouts, a user has to put up with long stretches where the special icon simply does not appear. Free spins can also retrigger. If three or more Book icons land again during the bonus round, another 10 spins are added on top of the remaining count.

Return to Player and Volatility

Book Of Ra Magic at casino Lucky Rollers carries an RTP of 95.02%. This is slightly below the average for online slots, which typically sit closer to 96%. The volatility is high, meaning wins come less often but tend to be larger when they do arrive. This suits gamblers who are comfortable with variance and are not looking for steady small payouts.