Book of Ra (Novomatic) – Review & Demo Play

Bonus Features of Book of Ra Slot

Book of Ra is a 5x3 slot with nine paylines, optimised for mobile. I rate its 96% theoretical return, high volatility and x5000 win potential as a straight high-risk, high-reward setup. Base play holds interest, but the slot steps up when the Book lands. Stakes run from 0.02 to 5, so I can size spins to mood and bankroll. Five explorer icons on a line pay 5,000x, and there is a jackpot prize of 25,000 credits when playing max lines.

The bonus action is why I come back. Three Book scatters trigger 10 free spins, and that trigger can hike wins by 18x. Four or five scatters pay x180 and x1,800 on the stake. During the feature, a symbol is selected and acts as a scatter across the reels, so two or more of that pick can land tidy totals. After any win, the gamble lets me pick card colour and try to double or even triple, with the risk of losing.

Versions of Book of Ra

Since the original launch in 2005, Book of Ra has grown into a series. The versions that stick with me are Book of Ra Deluxe from 2008 and Book of Ra Deluxe 6 from 2015. Deluxe sharpened the graphics and added an extra payline, keeping the same feel. Deluxe 6 added a sixth reel to raise the win scope and tension. I still spin the standard build for its straight nine-line rhythm, but the variants offer a fresh twist.

Our Final Verdict on Book of Ra

If you play slots, you have likely tried Book of Ra or at least its free mode. I like how easy it is to read, with solid visuals and audio that match the land-based feel. Online and mobile mirror the cabinet version, so the transition is smooth. Pros are simple to list: clear gameplay, an engaging atmosphere, a staking range that gives room to manoeuvre, a fixed jackpot, and the Book symbol pulling double duty as wild and scatter.

The con from my seat is the lack of layered bonuses beyond the free spins cycle. It will not suit players who want feature-packed add-ons every few spins. When the maths hits though, it can pay. I dip into demo when I want to test lines and bet size, but real stakes are where the slot breathes. It is a straight shot of adventure and variance, and that is the draw.

Book of Ra Symbols and Paytable

The Book symbol carries the lot. It works as wild to substitute and as scatter to pay anywhere. Scatter pays sit at x0.2 for three, x2 for four, and x20 for five. Land three Books in view and the free spins start. The same icon can retrigger during the feature, so extended runs happen. I like how one symbol drives the flow, keeping the rules tight while still giving the hit potential a proper kick.

Top symbol is the explorer. On a line it pays x1 for two, x10 for three, x100 for four, and x500 for five of a kind. Next tier symbols step down to x0.5 for two, x4 for three, x40 for four, and x200 for five. That spread creates the headline moments on high volatility, especially when the chosen feature symbol counts anywhere like a scatter would.

Lower sets cover the x75 group, paying x0.5 for two, x3 for three, x10 for four, and x75 for five. The remaining ranks pay x0.5 for three, x2.5 for four, and either x10 or x15 for five, depending on the symbol. The paytable is steady and easy to read, and when the feature selects a low icon, the scatter-style counting across reels can surprise with full-grid style totals.

Book of Ra Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter, Wild
	5	x20
	4	x2
	3	x0.2
	5	x500
	4	x100
	3	x10
	2	x1
	5	x200
	4	x40
	3	x4
	2	x0.5
	5	x75
	4	x10
	3	x3
	2	x0.5
	5	x75
	4	x10
	3	x3
	2	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x4
	3	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x4
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5