Book of Ra Deluxe

About the Book of Ra Deluxe slot machine

Knowing Egyptian mythology makes it clear to us that Ra is a sun god and also one of the most significant and powerful gods. In the remarkable Book of Ra Deluxe slot machine, we are transported into an Indiana Jones-like quest for that very ancient book, together with all manner of relics and treasures, that gave this slot its name.

The layout of Book of Ra Deluxe is quite modern, but the game has the feel of a classic slot machine. The theme, of course, is ancient Egypt, and various symbols and artifacts from that time—like the Eye of Ra—etch the game. The graphics are fairly simple but relatively attractive, and the sound really encompasses the classic slot machine feel.

Layouts, stakes and winnings

When we examine the actual layout of Book of Ra Deluxe, we find a standard video slot with 5 reels and 3 rows. Bet lines run across the reels, 10 of them to be exact, and you can select how many of them you want in play. The more in play, the better your chances of winning, but also the more you risk. You can also risk varying amounts per bet line, which makes your total bet range anywhere from 20 cents to 50 euros. Depending on how many lines you choose and the amount you want to bet per line, you can really push the envelope with this game.

Among the game's standard symbols, the one that stands out and offers the biggest returning is the Indiana Jones-like adventurer. He will give you 5000 times the line bet for the normal game, which is up to €25000! This figure was accurately given to me when I recorded a session with him as a companion.

Symbols and functions

The video slot we have encountered most resembling Book of Ra Deluxe is not so very intricate. So it does not contain a great number of special features to keep track of. It must be said, though, that we have come across some players who decidedly prefer what might be called the "in-your-face" style of gameplay that is found in some other slots.

Wild The Book of Ra is the game's wild symbol. Being wild, this symbol can stand in for all other symbols. It can also mean other things, like if you almost hit a certain symbol needed for a win but not quite, then a perfectly timed wild can give you that win by completing the symbol combo.

Free spins The Wild symbol also serves as the key to the game's free spin mode. Getting 3 or more of this symbol means that you get 10 free game rounds, during which the casino is racking up the expenses while you sit back and let the winnings roll in. For your free spins, there is a special feature in play involving a selected symbol that will become expanding. For this description, we'll use the J symbol as an example. If you get 3 or more of this symbol during free spins, a number of the symbols on your screen will be transformed into just one J. If you are very lucky, that can mean some truly impressive wins.

Summary

The Deluxe edition of Book of Ra combines the classic feel of ancient, not-that-modern slot machines with the layout of a modern video slot—to say nothing of its striking, if not loud, graphics. The Deluxe edition may be more of an incremental upgrade than a complete reimagining, but it retains the late-'90s/early-2000s slot experience that has a place in the hearts of many players (those of you who were enthralled by the Egyptian theme and platform layout, in particular).