Paris Gamblers review · Play'n GO · 2019
Rise of Merlin takes the familiar Play'n GO book-slot structure and moves it into a wizard setting. The rules are not complicated, but the feature has enough personality to feel different from another Egyptian book clone.
Paris Gamblers score
4.3/5
Best for
players who like book mechanics with a wizard theme
A good fit for players who like expanding-symbol free spins but want a fantasy skin instead of another tomb.
Rise of Merlin is a high-volatility book-style slot with 10 paylines, a crystal-ball scatter, and expanding-symbol free spins.
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Rise of Merlin RTP
96.58%
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Compare RTPRise of Merlin volatility
High
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Compare volatilityRise of Merlin max win
5,000x bet
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10 adjustable paylines
The free-spins rules decide where the slot's value sits, especially when wilds, multipliers, or retriggers carry the upside.
Compare free spinsRise of Merlin plays on a 5x3 grid with up to 10 paylines. The crystal ball substitutes as a wild and also acts as the scatter that opens the bonus.
The free spins round follows the classic expanding-symbol pattern. One symbol is selected at the start, and when enough of that symbol lands during a spin, it can expand across full reels. Retriggers are especially useful because they can add more spins and increase the number of special symbols in play.
Rise of Merlin suits players who already understand the appeal of Book of Dead-style features and want a slightly different presentation. It also works for players comparing Play'n GO's book slots against each other.
Players who want modern cascades, multi-stage bonuses, or constant base-game action should look elsewhere.
The mobile version stays readable because the 5x3 grid is small and the crystal-ball scatter is easy to spot.
Play'n GO
Book of Dead pairs a 96.21% top RTP configuration with provider-scale very high volatility, 1–10 paylines, and retriggering expanding-symbol free spins.
Play'n GO
Legacy of Dead is a sharper Egyptian book slot, keeping the 10-line format simple while letting expanding-symbol free spins carry the upside.
Play'n GO
Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness mixes a 5x5 cluster grid with portal features, special wilds, and a horror-adventure tone that is more interesting than the win cap suggests.
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Free-spins mechanics guide
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The highest commonly listed RTP version is 96.58%, though Play'n GO games can have lower configured versions.
It uses up to 10 adjustable paylines on a 5x3 reel set.
It uses a similar expanding-symbol free spins idea, but the theme, symbol set, and retrigger progression give it a fantasy-wizard identity.