Book of Fire
- RTP
- 96.02%
- Volatility
- HIGH
- Max win
- 5,000×
- Hit freq
- -
- Grid
- -
- Bet
- -
- Released
- 2021-12-01
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Our take
High-volatility Egyptian-themed book slot from Merkur Gaming with a 96.02% RTP and 5,000× max win.
Book of Fire is a 5×3 Egyptian-themed book slot from Merkur Gaming with a 96.02% RTP and high volatility. The slot follows the familiar "book of..." formula popularised by Book of Ra, where a single book symbol acts as both scatter and expanding wild during free spins. The game's alchemical setting—a sorcerer mastering fire elements—is largely aesthetic window dressing; the mechanics are conventional book-slot fare.
The book symbol expands to fill an entire reel when it lands, potentially converting low-paying symbols into full-reel coverage. Free spins arrive via scatters, and the expanding mechanic repeats during bonus play, creating compounding win potential. The 5,000× maximum win is reached only under optimal feature alignment and lucky symbol clustering.
High volatility means expect longer dry stretches between significant payouts. The RTP of 96.02% is respectable and sits above industry standard, though the high variance demands patience from players. Free-spin counts and multiplier structures are not detailed in the available source material, but Merkur's typical book-slot format suggests 10–15 free spins as a baseline.
Pros
- Solid RTP of 96.02% for the high-volatility class
- Book symbol expands for full-reel coverage
- 5,000× max win offers reasonable reward potential
- Familiar book-slot mechanic is easy to understand
Cons
- High volatility creates long dry spells
- Limited unique features beyond standard book-slot design
- Sparse source material on bonus frequency and multipliers
- Alchemical theme is window dressing only
Math & maxes
Math breakdown
- Volatility score
- 3 / 5
- Max win
- 5,000x the stake
FAQ
What is the RTP?
96.02%.
How does the book symbol work?
It acts as a scatter and expands to fill an entire reel during free spins.
What is the volatility?
High.
What is the maximum win?
5,000× your stake.
Is it available on mobile?
Yes.





