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Book of 8 Riches is a pokie by Ruby Play released in 2021. It uses an Ancient Egyptian theme with a mystical book, treasure, golden orbs, a pyramid map and the familiar mechanics of Book-style games.

The game area consists of 5 reels and 3 rows with 10 paylines. The theoretical RTP is 96.90%, volatility is medium-high and public catalogues list a maximum win of up to 8000x the bet. The game combines standard free spins with expanding symbols and an additional Jackpot Mania mechanic.

Game features

• Wild symbols
• Scatter symbols
• Free Games
• Expanding Symbols
• Jackpot Mania
• Hold and Respins
• Collection Meter

The Book symbol performs two roles. During the base game, it substitutes for other symbols as a Wild. Landing 3 or more books triggers Free Games. This makes the book a key element in both regular spins and the bonus mode.

During Free Games, a special symbol is selected and can expand across the reels to help create larger payouts. The mechanic is familiar to fans of Book pokies, but Book of 8 Riches also adds orbs and Jackpot Mania.

Bonus features

Free Games are the main bonus mode. Once triggered, the player receives a series of free spins in which the chosen symbol can expand and form additional combinations on active paylines.

The Collection Meter is linked to green and golden orbs. Green orbs help fill the meter, while golden orbs bring the player closer to Super Jackpot Mania. When Jackpot Mania is activated, Hold and Respins begins, allowing prize symbols to be collected and adding further win potential.

Jackpot Mania makes the game more involved than a standard Book-style pokie. Books and free spins are not the only targets because collecting orbs means that each spin can also contribute towards the additional bonus feature.

Theme and style

The pokie uses an Egyptian adventure theme. The reels feature a pharaoh, queen, scarab, artefacts, book, orbs and card symbols. Book of 8 Riches belongs to the categories of Egyptian pokies, Book pokies and video pokies.

The visual style combines golden shades, sandy backgrounds, ancient symbols and a treasure-hunting atmosphere. The classic 5×3 layout keeps the game easy to follow, while Jackpot Mania adds a modern bonus layer.

Popularity among players

Book of 8 Riches is popular with players from the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and New Zealand. It may appeal to users who enjoy Egyptian themes, book pokies, free spins, expanding symbols and bonuses with held prize symbols.

The pokie suits players who prefer medium-high volatility, fixed paylines, familiar Book mechanics and an additional jackpot mode without overly complicated rules.