Book of Ra Golden slot machine: features
In the new title of the Book of Ra saga, Golden Cash Connection, we find the traditional design and symbols of Novomatic's most famous slot. While not the most updated version of the design, we can still enjoy a more modern style compared to the original title. New symbols are added, such as the Wild and the red circle corresponding to the characteristic bonus, and the Book of Ra icon appears only in special spins, tinted gold. The minor icons are depicted by poker royals, plus the number 10.
Book of Ra Golden paytable
The 5x3 screen has 10 fixed paylines, where you need to align at least 3 icons of the same type to get a prize. Exceptions are the sarcophagus, sphinx, and scarab, plus the archaeologist, which offer a payout even with 2 matching icons. You can bet a minimum of €0.20 per spin and a maximum of €20, with maximum win reaching 500 times the initial bet. The symbols and their payouts are:
- Archaeologist pays up to 500x;
- Sarcophagus pays up to 200x;
- Statue pays up to 75x;
- Scarab pays up to 75x;
- A and K pay up to 15x;
- Q, J and 10 pay up to 10x.
Book of Ra Golden bonus features
Wild: The Wild symbol represents the Eye of Horus in an ornate amulet with two wings. It substitutes for base symbols, except for the bonus icon and jackpots. It's a paying symbol and aligning 5 can win a prize equal to 500x the base bet.
Bonus symbol: The tile depicting a red circle is the bonus symbol and, when landing on the grid, hosts immediate prizes of variable value, calculated based on the initial bet. When you get 6 or more icons of this type, you win the Lock & Spin function, which allows access to Jackpot prizes and Free Spins.
Free Spins: In the Golden version of Book of Ra, you can win 10 or 25 free spins thanks to the prizes offered by the bonus symbol. These free spins provide an additional bonus, namely a special symbol selected at the start of the function that acquires Expanding qualities. Each time the special icon lands on the grid enough times to offer a payout, the symbols expand across the entire column and, even if not aligned, pay all possible corresponding winning lines.
Book of Ra symbol: This icon appears only during bonus games and, landing 3 or more times awards an additional 10 Free Spins to those already in progress. It's also a paying icon that can award a maximum prize of 200x the base bet.
Jackpot: There are four jackpot prizes denominated Super, Mega, Major, and Grand. The first two offer Free Spins, while the latter award a progressive prize whose value is indicated at the top of the game screen. The first 3 Jackpots can fall as special symbols, while the Grand Jackpot is only won if during the Lock & Spin function the entire grid is completed with special icons.
Lock & Spin: The function starts with 3 free respins, during which only bonus icons with immediate prizes land on the screen. For each icon obtained, the 3 respins are reset and the function ends only when the free spins run out or when the screen is completed with 15 bonus icons, a combination that also allows obtaining the progressive Grand Jackpot.
Gamble: The risk function allows doubling any prize obtained from standard spins or Free Spins up to 5 times. For each double, consider that the probability of guessing the next card color decreases. If you guess the color wrong, you also lose the initial prize.
Slots similar to Book of Ra Golden by Novomatic
Among the most interesting alternatives to Book of Ra Golden we mention:
- Book of Ra Deluxe by Novomatic
- 9 Happy Pharaohs by Playson
- Sphinx Wild by IGT
- Book of Ra Magic by Novomatic
Pros and cons of Book of Ra Golden slot
Book of Ra Golden offers completely new gameplay dynamics compared to the classic titles we're used to from the original saga. We can thus appreciate Novomatic provider's choice to re-propose one of the most famous games in slot history enriched with modern and engaging dynamics and bonuses. The presence of Jackpots makes every spin full of adrenaline, especially since the Major and Grand types are progressive. This VLT slot is therefore suitable for big prize hunters, while maintaining the base bet in a rather limited range suitable for any type of player.