The first-ever video slot with an RTP of 99% is finally, here, courtesy of Relax Gaming! This is a very important period of time in the iGaming industry because Relax Gaming is rewriting the gaming industry, setting new goals and new challenges for all other software providers.
Simon Hammon, CPO at Relax Gaming stated that The ‘Book of’ genre was a very good one and that he believed that his team had done a fantastic job in re-defining its legacy, hoping that the Book of 99 video slot would truly stand out among the competition.
What Is the Theme of the Game?
Book of 99 is themed after Greek mythology, and you will see warriors, sorcerers, and mystical monsters such as Cyclops and Gryphon on the reels. The grid is set on the shores of the sea. According to the map you can see on the left side of the screen, it seems that the game follows the adventures of Odysseus because the route on the map takes us to Ithaka.
We can only suspect that the crew has stopped at one of the strange islands for a rest. This time, there will be no perils for the experienced seamen, only chances to win big. The main Warrior on the reels is also the top-paying regular symbol, followed by the female Sorceress. Cyclops is next in line, and the last is the Gryphon, which also seems to be a female.
Playing cards are used for low-paying icons, while the Book is both the Wild and the Scatter, just like in every other Book of video slot.
How Does the Game Function?
The rules are quite simple, and it won’t take you long before you understand how everything functions. The 2021 release features five reels, three rows, and benefits from 10 fixed paylines. To win payouts, players need to land two or more matching symbols on a payline, beginning from the leftmost reel.
When talking about low-paying symbols, three of a kind is the minimum for landing payouts. The betting range is pretty broad and will satisfy the needs of both penny punters and high rollers. Wager between $0.10 and $100 per single spin.
The control panel is pretty easy to use, offering all the usual options. Apart from the Spin button, there is the Autoplay option, where you can activate indefinite automatic spins. The fast forward option will increase the speed of the reels, and you can also set the bet, activate/deactivate sound, and get all the answers in the Paytables section.
The Main Attraction Is the Free Spins Feature
There are two ways you can trigger the Free Spins feature. First, you can collect 99 Book Wilds and trigger freebies. There is a meter on the right side of the reels, showing you the exact amount of the collected Books, and how much more you need to get your free spins. As you fill the meter, the Book gets closer to Ithaka. Once you collect all 99 Books, the feature will be played with a bet size corresponding to the average of the bet sizes used when you collected each Wild.
The second way you trigger free spins is by landing three or more Book Wilds/Scatters on the reels at the same time. Players get 10 free spins, but before the feature begins, one of the symbols is selected to be the Special Expanding Symbol and will expand to cover the entire reel.
It is important to mention that the Special Expanding Symbol will pay everywhere on the reels, just like a Scatter. This means that the symbol does not have to appear on a payline to deliver wins. To retrigger the feature, just land three or more Books on the reels, and you get 10 more free spins.
The Massive RTP Is the Crucial Part of the Story
Now we come to the most important part of the story. When compared to other Book of video slots, Book of 99 is pretty standard, with the main feature being free spins with special expanding symbols. The RTP of 99% is what makes Relax Gaming stand out from the crowd.
If we consider the fact that every RTP over 96% is considered as a high RTP, The Return to Player of 99% seems insane. This means that, in theory, for every $100 wagered, the game gives back $99. This is the first video slot of its kind to offer such a high return to player, and we are eager to see whether there will be more software providers who will dare to do the same.
The Book of 99 Will Probably Be a Huge Hit
We can say with great certainty that Relax Gaming is doing something revolutionary with such a massive RTP, and we hope that there will be plenty of other products with a return to player of 99%. Of course, the first thing that will come to your mind is that payouts will be frequent, but we do not believe that will be the case since the volatility of the game is high.
Even so, we predict that the Book of 99 will be a huge hit, especially between the fans of the Book of video slots. Hopefully, the 2021 release will encourage other software providers to deliver more games with the same RTP.
About Relax Gaming
Relax Gaming is one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers, providing its partners with a portfolio of more than 2,000 online casino games. With headquarters in Malta, Relax Gaming was founded back in 2010 and is licensed in all major jurisdictions, including the UK.
When talking about video slots, it all started with Erik the Red. Their most popular game is Money Train. Players can enjoy Money Train 2, Kluster Crystals Megaclusters, Multiplier Odyssey, Top Dawgs, Sails of Fortune, and plenty of other titles. They have successful cooperation with various software providers, including Push Gaming a Genesis Gaming.
