Book of Ra Magic
Book of Ra Magic is the 2018 edition that lets more than one symbol expand. It keeps the ten-line layout and ten free games, but Novomatic says up to nine special expanding symbols can be selected at random. Free games pay more often as a result. SlotCatalog lists a maximum of 10,056×.
How the magic feature works
Three or more books trigger ten free games, just like deluxe. The difference is the selection: instead of exactly one special symbol, Magic can choose several. Each of them expands and pays on all lines whenever enough of it lands, so one free game can pay for two or three different symbols.
Novomatic’s description is short: ten free games and up to nine randomly selected special expanding symbols. How and when additional symbols are added is explained in the game’s own help screen at the casino. We did not capture it ourselves, because there is no official public demo of Magic, so we do not describe the selection in more detail than the provider does.
Magic vs deluxe
Same layout, same book, same ten free games. Magic changes how many symbols can expand and uses its own paytable. Aggregators list a similar RTP (95.03–95.10 %) and a similar maximum (10,056× vs 10,035×).
| deluxe | Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Release | 2008 | 2018 |
| Lines | 10 | 10 |
| Expanding symbols | 1 | up to 9 |
| Listed RTP* | 95.10 % | 95.03–95.10 % |
| Max win* | 10,035× | 10,056× |
| Official demo | Yes | No |
The practical effect: in Magic, a free-games round is less likely to be “wasted” on one weak card symbol. That makes the feature feel more generous, though the overall return is about the same as deluxe — the game balances it elsewhere.
Who should play Magic
Players who like the Book of Ra feature but find deluxe free games too all-or-nothing. If one expanding card symbol in deluxe has disappointed you, Magic’s extra symbols address exactly that.
It is still a high-volatility slot: free games are rare, and the base game is plain. Set a budget as you would for deluxe, and check the RTP your casino runs before playing.
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Where to play Book of Ra
Partner offers depend on the country you play from. Pick yours to see licensed options, local rules and help lines.
Problems and what to do
“Up to nine” is a maximum, not a promise. Many rounds have one or two special symbols.
It is licensed operator by operator. Deluxe is the most widely available edition.
Even SlotCatalog shows two values. Trust the info screen at your casino.
Questions
What is special about Book of Ra Magic?
In free games, more than one regular symbol can become a special expanding symbol — up to nine, according to Novomatic. In deluxe there is always just one.
Is Book of Ra Magic better than deluxe?
It is different. Free games tend to pay more often, but the listed RTP is similar and the volatility is still high. Choose it if you prefer more action in the feature.
What is the RTP of Book of Ra Magic?
SlotCatalog shows both 95.03 % and 95.10 % on the same page. Check the value in your casino’s info screen.
Is there a demo of Book of Ra Magic?
Greentube does not publish a public demo of Magic. The deluxe demo shows the shared rules.
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Sources and changes
- NOVOMATIC — Book of Ra™ Magic: 10 lines, 5 reels, 10 free games, up to 9 special expanding symbols
- SlotCatalog — Book of Ra Magic (release 2018-05-08, RTP 95.1 % / 95.03 %, max win 10,056×, bet 0.02–20)
Change log: 23 October 2026 — page published