Book of Ra is a legendary slot game developed by Novomatic, a leader in the adventure slot genre. First launched in land-based casinos before becoming a staple online, Book of Ra whisks players away to the mysteries of ancient Egypt in search of hidden treasures. The game is about more than spinning reels; it's about embarking on an adventure filled with intrigue and uncertainty, with the possibility of striking gold just a spin away. It's beloved for its simplicity, big win potential, and iconic bonus features.
Graphics and Soound
Book of Ra’s visuals emanate a retro charm, with the Egyptian theme captured with mysterious hieroglyphs, golden relics, and a tense, adventurous soundtrack that builds anticipation, especially during the Free Spins phase.
Gameplay
Book of Ra features a classic 5x3 reel setup with up to 9 adjustable paylines. The game’s symbols include traditional playing cards (10, J, Q, K, A), as well as higher-value themed symbols such as Scarab, Pharaoh, Statue, and the daring Explorer — the highest-paying symbol in the game.
The key symbol, however, is the Book of Ra itself. It serves as both the wild (substituting for other symbols) and scatter (triggering the bonus round).
Wild symbols
When acting as a Wild, The Book of Ra symbol substitutes for all other symbols, which greatly increases winning combinations and the chance to land a winning line.
Scatter Symbols
The Book of Ra also doubles up as a scatter symbol. Land 3 or more Book of Ra scatter symbols anywhere on the reels and you’ll trigger 10 Free Spins, allowing you to spin for more wins at no extra cost to you.
Multipliers
During the Free Spins round, a special expanding symbol will be selected randomly. This symbol will then expand to cover the entire reel, potentially leading to substantial wins.
Free Spins Feature
This feature is one of the highlights of the game. To trigger this Free Spins bonus round, land 3 or more Book of Ra scatter symbols anywhere on the reels.
Before the bonus round begins, one special expanding symbol is randomly selected. During free spins, this symbol can expand to cover entire reels, massively increasing win potential — even if it's not on adjacent reels.
Verdict
Book of Ra is a true icon in the world of slot gaming. The game’s true excitement lies — hitting high-value expanding symbols can lead to massive payouts, especially with the Explorer symbol.Its blend of high-risk, high-reward gameplay and nostalgic charm has made it a favourite for over a decade.
A first for South Africa at Goldrush
Goldrush is one of the first online gaming platforms in South Africa to offer Book of Ra to its players. Try it out today at www.goldrush.co.za, as well as the other slots in the Book of Ra series!