Book of Ra

About Book of Ra

Book of Ra is a 5-reel, 9-payline Egyptian slot from Greentube, Novomatic's online division, and one of the most influential slots ever made. The classic nine-line version is the original that the whole "book" sub-genre grew out of, with an explorer hunting the treasures of the sun god Ra. The gameplay is simple: line wins plus a free spins round built around a single expanding symbol.

The Book is the key to everything. It acts as both wild and scatter, and landing three or more opens the free spins, where one randomly chosen symbol expands to cover whole reels. A strong expanding symbol across several reels is how the bigger wins, up to the 5,000x cap, come together.

How to Play Book of Ra

Set your stake and spin the five reels. Wins are formed by landing three or more matching symbols left to right across the 9 paylines, with only the highest win per line paid. The card royals make up the lower wins, with the scarab, Ra statue, sarcophagus and explorer paying more.

The Book is wild and scatter: it substitutes for paying symbols and pays in its own right for 3 to 5 anywhere. Landing three or more Books triggers 10 free spins, with one symbol selected to expand across the reels for the round. A win can then be taken to the optional Gamble feature. Stakes at Midnite start from £0.18 per spin.

Book of Ra Features

• Book Wild and Scatter: The Book substitutes for all paying symbols and pays in its own right (up to 200x for five anywhere), as well as opening the free spins.
• Free Spins with Expanding Symbol: Three or more Books award 10 free spins. One symbol is randomly selected to expand to cover whole reels, paying across lines without needing to be adjacent. Re-triggerable.
• Gamble feature: A win can be gambled on a red/black card guess to double it.

Book of Ra RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Book of Ra:

• RTP: 94.26%
• Volatility: High
• Reels / rows: 5x3
• Paylines: 9
• Max win: 5,000x stake (£22,500)
• Minimum stake at Midnite: £0.18 per spin
• Mobile: Available on iOS and Android
• Provider: Greentube

Book of Ra Theme and Symbols

The setting is ancient Egypt, with a desert and tomb backdrop, hieroglyphics and a simple, recognisable style that has barely changed across the series. The presentation is functional rather than flashy, which is part of the original's enduring appeal.

The premium symbols are the explorer (top payer), the Ra statue, the sarcophagus and the scarab, with the card royals at the lower end. The Book is the single most important symbol, acting as wild, scatter and the trigger for the expanding-symbol free spins.

Games Like Book of Ra

• Book of Ra Deluxe: The 10-line follow-up with upgraded graphics.
• Book of Ra Magic: A version where each retrigger adds another expanding symbol.
• Book of Dead: The best-known book-style alternative.
• Eye of Horus: An Egyptian slot with an expanding wild in free spins.
• Legacy of Dead: Another expanding-symbol Egyptian slot.

Book of Ra FAQs

What is the RTP of Book of Ra?

The RTP supplied for this game is 94.26%.

Who developed Book of Ra?

Book of Ra was developed by Greentube, the online division of Novomatic.

How do you win on Book of Ra?

Land three or more matching symbols across the 9 paylines. The Book is wild and scatter, and three or more Books trigger 10 free spins with an expanding symbol.

Is Book of Ra a high volatility slot?

Yes. Book of Ra is a high volatility slot, with the bigger payouts concentrated in the free spins.

What is the maximum win on Book of Ra?

The maximum win is 5,000x your stake, equal to £22,500.

Can I play Book of Ra on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.