Book of Ra Deluxe Pokie Guide

Book of Ra Deluxe is a 5-reel, 3-row pokie with 10 adjustable paylines (you can play between 1 and 10). The theme is Ancient Egypt, centred on a treasure hunt led by an explorer character. Novomatic / Greentube released it in 2008, and it has since become a familiar name in online pokies.

Structurally, it follows a standard 5x3 grid, but the key difference is the Book symbol, which serves as both wild and scatter. This dual role is what sets it apart from many other pokies. The game's high volatility means wins are less frequent but can be larger when they land.

To set up a spin in Book of Ra Deluxe, first adjust your bet. The minimum bet is $0.10, which covers 10 lines at $0.01 per line. The maximum bet is not specified in the facts, but you can increase your stake by raising the coin value or the number of active paylines. The game has a 5x3 layout with 10 adjustable paylines, so you can choose to play between 1 and 10 lines. Wins are read from left to right on active lines, and the Book symbol acts as both wild and scatter. Use the bet selector to set your stake, then check the paytable and info panel via the game's menu buttons. The spin button starts the reels. There is no ante bet or bonus buy feature in this game, so you cannot pay to trigger free spins directly.

The main feature triggers when you land 3 or more Book scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. You receive 10 free spins, and the feature can be retriggered unlimited times by landing more Books during the round.

At the start of the free spins, one symbol is chosen at random. That symbol expands to cover the entire reel when it appears, and it pays on any active payline. The expanding symbol can lead to significant wins, especially if it lands on multiple reels.

The Book itself acts as a wild, substituting for other symbols to form winning combinations. After any winning spin, you have the option to gamble your winnings in a double-or-nothing card colour game.

The maximum win of 5,000x your stake is achieved when the Explorer symbol expands on all 5 reels during free spins.

With high volatility, you should expect dry spells. The minimum bet is $0.10 (10 lines at $0.01 per line), and you can adjust the number of lines. For a $50 session, a bet of $0.50 per spin (5 lines at $0.10) gives you 100 spins. For a $200 session, you could bet $1 per spin (10 lines at $0.10) for 200 spins, or $2 for 100 spins.

There is no bonus buy or ante bet feature in this game, so you cannot pay to trigger free spins directly. The cost per attempt is simply your stake per spin.

No betting system changes the RTP; the outcome is determined by the random number generator.

The default RTP for Book of Ra Deluxe is 95.1%. This means that for every $100 wagered, the theoretical return is $95.10, giving a house edge of $4.90. Some older versions, as listed on SlotCatalog, have an RTP of 92.13%, which would return $92.13 per $100, costing you $7.87.

The maximum win is 5,000x your stake. For example, a $1 bet could return $5,000.

Always check the RTP version in the game's info panel before playing, as it can vary.

The demo mode uses play credits but runs the same maths and RTP version as the real-money build at the casino you open it in. For a high-volatility game like Book of Ra Deluxe, a demo session is useful for understanding how often the free spins feature triggers and how the expanding symbol behaves. You can also test how different bet sizes feel across the range, from the $0.10 minimum up to higher stakes. With real money in Australian dollars, bets are real and limits matter, so you can apply what you've learned in the demo to manage your bankroll effectively.

You can play Book of Ra Deluxe at Double Happiness, Chainpokies AU, in Australian dollars. A demo mode is available so you can try the game first. Before playing for real money, check the RTP version in the game's info panel at the casino. Remember to play responsibly. For help, contact Gambling Help Online at 1800 858 858.

Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness — Both are high-volatility pokies from Play'n GO with a treasure-hunt theme and a max win of 2,000x. Rich Wilde uses a 5x5 cascading grid with cluster wins, while Book of Ra Deluxe is a 5x3 payline game. Both feature expanding symbols, but Rich Wilde adds a Portal Meter with special wilds.

Divine Fortune — Divine Fortune is a 5x3 pokie with a similar layout and a max win of 1,000x. It has medium volatility, so wins come more often than in Book of Ra Deluxe. Both feature expanding wilds and free spins, but Divine Fortune adds Falling Wilds re-spins and a progressive jackpot.

The Dog House — The Dog House is a high-volatility 5x3 pokie with a max win of 6,750x. Both games have free spins with expanding or sticky wilds. The Dog House uses multiplier wilds that combine, while Book of Ra Deluxe has a single expanding symbol. RTP is similar, but The Dog House offers more spins (9–27).