Last updated: 13-07-2026
Book of Ra launched an entire genre back in 2005 — every "Book of" Egyptian-theme pokie you've seen since traces back to this one. At Level Up, the Deluxe build is what's live, running at 95.1% RTP. That's meaningfully higher than the original classic version's 92.13%, so if you've played Book of Ra elsewhere and remember it running dry, there's a decent chance it was the older build.
Graphics-wise it hasn't kept pace with 2024-era releases — no cascading reels, no cluster pays, no Megaways. What it does have is a 5,000x max win and a free spins feature that's aged better than the visuals.
How does the expanding symbol feature work?
Standard 5x3 grid, 10 fixed paylines in the Deluxe version (the original classic ran 9). The Book symbol does double duty as both wild and scatter — land 3 or more anywhere on the reels and you trigger 10 free spins. Before those spins begin, one symbol is randomly selected to become the expanding symbol for the entire feature.
Every time that chosen symbol lands during free spins, it expands to fill the whole reel — regardless of which payline it's sitting on. That's where the 5,000x max win actually lives; the base game pays out modestly by comparison. A gamble feature is also available after any win, letting you double or lose it on a coin-flip guess — high risk, and not something I'd lean on as a strategy.
| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RTP | 95.1% (Deluxe) | Classic version runs 92.13% |
| Volatility | High | Some trackers rate it Very High |
| Max win | 5,000x | Lives almost entirely in free spins |
| Free spins | 10 spins | Triggered by 3+ Book scatters |
| Bet range | A$0.10 – A$100 | Standard bet range |
| Bonus buy | Not available | No feature-buy option on this title |
| Gamble feature | Available | Double-or-nothing after any win |
| Demo mode | Available | No registration required |
Which version should you actually play?
RTP varies noticeably across the Book of Ra family — the original classic sits at 92.13%, Deluxe at 95.1%, and some trackers list a Magic variant near 95.05%. The gap between the classic and Deluxe builds is large enough over a session that it's worth confirming which version is actually loaded before you commit a bankroll, rather than assuming "Book of Ra" means one fixed number.
Compared to modern high-volatility releases like Gates of Olympus or Sugar Rush, Book of Ra plays slower and drier in the base game, with everything riding on whether the free spins trigger and which symbol gets picked to expand. That's a different kind of patience than a cluster-pays grid demands — no tumbling wins to keep things ticking over between features.
Author's tip from Ryan Gallagher, Online Casino Reviewer: "Skip the gamble feature after a free spins win. It's tempting to double a big hit on a coin flip, but you're handing back edge on a feature that already took a while to land."
Book of Ra Deluxe is 18+ like every game on Level Up. High volatility means dry spells between free spins are normal, not a sign anything's wrong — set a deposit limit before you start and try the demo first if you haven't played this version before.
