
Rise of Merlin — slot review
Rise of Merlin is a slot by Play'n GO (released 2019) with an RTP of 96.58%, high volatility, and a max win of x5,000 on your bet. Theme: magic, the legends of Merlin.
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Specifications
| Provider | Play'n GO |
| Release year | 2019 |
| RTP | 96.58% |
| Volatility | High volatility |
| Max win | x5,000 |
| Reels | 5x3 |
| Paylines | 10 paylines |
| Theme | magic, the legends of Merlin |
| Mechanics | free spins, expanding symbols, retrigger, wild-scatter |
Why the RTP at a casino may differ
Providers ship the same game in several return configurations, and each casino picks which version it runs. Across the market the spread typically runs 2–8 percentage points below the headline figure. The number here is the provider specification — the version actually running is shown inside the game, in its rules screen.
Rise of Merlin review
Rise of Merlin is Play'n GO's book-slot formula in the trappings of Arthurian legend. In place of an Egyptian tomb there's an enchanted forest; in place of pharaohs, the wizard Merlin, a dragon and an owl. A magic book serves as wild and scatter: three of them grant 10 free spins with an expanding symbol, while retriggers let you bank additional expanding symbols, driving the potential up to 5,000x. Visually it's one of the provider's most beautiful book-slots: rich colours and smooth spell animations. The slot will delight Book of Dead fans who've tired of sand and fancy some magic — the maths is just as sharp, and the bonus a touch more generous with surprises.
Where to play Rise of Merlin
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This review was prepared by the Casino Atlas editorial team. Last updated: July 2026. Specs are based on provider data; the RTP version may differ at a specific casino.







