Book of Ra: RTP, Jackpot and How to Play

Book of Ra is one of the most recognized slot games in the world. It was made by Novomatic and first released in 2005. The game is set in ancient Egypt and follows the story of an explorer searching for the Book of Ra — a powerful artifact tied to the sun god. New Zealand players can find this title at Lucky Rollers Casino, where it sits alongside a wide range of other classic and modern slots. The game runs on a 5-reel, 9-payline grid. It uses a fixed structure with no cascading reels or cluster mechanics. The theme is built around Egyptian mythology, featuring tombs, statues and golden relics. What makes Book of Ra stand out from other Novomatic titles is its expanding symbol feature during free spins — one symbol is randomly chosen before the bonus round and expands to fill entire reels when it lands.

Book of Ra Paytable

What New Zealand Players Should Know

Book of Ra suits Lucky Rollers players who are comfortable with high variance. The RTP of 95.1% sits slightly below the current industry average of around 96%. By choosing this title for its bonus potential, players inevitably accept a lower return rate compared to newer games on the market. The slot does not include bonus buy options, multipliers on wins or a gamble feature in all versions. Some newer variants — such as Book of Ra Deluxe and Book of Ra Magic — add small changes to the base formula. The original version remains the most straightforward of the series and is often preferred by fans who want a clean, no-extras experience.

The Expanding Symbol Mechanic

When the chosen icon lands during free spins, it stretches to cover the full reel. This can create wins across multiple paylines at once. The feature can retrigger — if three more Book of Ra icons appear during the bonus round, another 10 spins are added. By choosing this mechanic for high-potential wins, the user must put up with low hit frequency during the base game. The expanding feature only activates in the bonus round, so long stretches without wins are common in regular play. The main compromise of this design is that in order to reach the big payouts, one has to accept extended dry spells before the free spins trigger.

Bet Range and RTP

Here is a quick breakdown of the key game settings at casino Lucky Rollers:

1. Minimum bet: 0.09 NZD per spin
2. Maximum bet: 90 NZD per spin
3. RTP: 95.1%
4. Volatility: High
5. Free spins: 10 (retriggerable)
6. Jackpot: No fixed jackpot — top win via symbol multipliers