Book of Arabia
Book of Arabia is Wicked Games' entry into the long-running "Book of" genre popularized by titles like Book of Ra and Book of Dead, swapping the familiar Egyptian backdrop for an Arabian Nights setting. It's a classic expanding-symbol slot dressed in the studio's own visual style, aimed at players who already know the format and are looking for a fresh coat of paint on a proven formula.
Theme and Design
The game leans into desert-adventure imagery typical of the genre: sweeping dunes, ornate palace architecture, ancient scrolls, and ornamental lanterns likely set the scene, with a color palette of warm golds and deep blues standing in for the more common Egyptian sandstone tones. The titular book itself would be expected to serve as both scatter symbol and thematic centerpiece, its cover presumably etched with Arabian motifs rather than hieroglyphics. Players familiar with the wider "Book of" lineage will likely find the presentation comfortably recognizable, even as the reskin gives it a distinct identity within Wicked Games' own portfolio.
Gameplay and Symbols
Book of Arabia plays out on a 3x5 grid with 10 fixed paylines, a layout tightly associated with the genre's origins and one that keeps the focus squarely on symbol combinations rather than a sprawling ways-to-win structure. Lower-value symbols typically take the form of playing-card royals, while premium symbols likely draw on Arabian iconography such as a genie's lamp, a scimitar, or a jeweled amulet, building toward the book symbol at the top of the paytable. The core mechanic revolves around a loop of expanding symbols and respins: a random high- or low-paying symbol can be marked as "special" mid-spin, expanding to fill entire reels while non-matching reels respin to give that symbol further chances to land and stretch winning combinations across the grid.
Bonus Features
Landing enough scatter books triggers the free spins round, during which one symbol is locked in as the special expanding symbol for the duration of the feature, a structure that tends to produce the genre's signature big swings when the right icon gets chosen. The game is also built around a Buy Bonus option, letting players spend roughly 150x their stake to force at least three book scatters and jump straight into the free spins round, with a slightly elevated RTP of around 96.24% attached to that mode. An optional Ante Bet, common across a number of Wicked Games titles, likely raises the stake per spin in exchange for improved odds of triggering the bonus naturally. Between the locked special symbol and the respin loop, the free spins round is where the bulk of Book of Arabia's headline win potential is concentrated.
RTP, Volatility and Betting
Book of Arabia carries a listed RTP of 96.14% and sits at the top of the volatility scale, rated maximum volatility by the studio. That combination points to a game built for long droughts between meaningful wins, offset by the possibility of very large payouts once the expanding-symbol loop catches fire, with a maximum win potential reported around 10,000x the stake. Players should treat this as a patience-first title, sizing bets conservatively relative to bankroll so that a session can survive the quieter stretches that maximum-volatility math tends to produce before any bonus round arrives.
Verdict
Book of Arabia is best suited to players who already enjoy the "Book of" format and want to see Wicked Games' take on it, as well as anyone comfortable with maximum-volatility swings in pursuit of a much bigger result. It's a less natural fit for players who prefer steadier, more frequent wins over long-shot bonus rounds. As with any high-volatility title, trying the free demo first and setting a firm budget before playing for real money is the sensible approach.
