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Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake

Slots Video Slots Fantasy Mythology Magic Book Sea Medieval

Arthurian Book slot with changing expanding symbols

SlotRanker Score

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05099

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RTP

96.2%

return to player

Volatility

High volatility

variance

Max win

10,000×

top multiplier

Min bet

$0.10

per spin

Reels

10 lines

Player rating

4.4 ★

10 votes

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Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Payouts & RTP9/10

RTP 96.2% → 9.0/10

Volatility9/10

high → 9.0/10

Win Potential8/10

x10000.00 (10000×) → 8.0/10

Features10/10

16 features → 10.0/10

Game Mechanics5.1/10

f=16 r=5 p=10 → 5.1/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout6/10

5x3 → 6.0/10

Bet Flexibility6/10

0.1–100 (×1000) → 6.0/10

Provider Reputation6.5/10

provider avg 6.5 → 6.5/10

Popularity5/10

synthetic proxy → 5.0/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 76 — Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake by Play'n Go

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Slot Summary

Changing the expanding symbol on every free spin prevents the bonus from settling on one fixed premium icon. Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake applies that variation to Play'n GO's Arthurian Book format, then adds locked-symbol extra spins when multiple wild scatters appear. Its 96.2% RTP, high volatility, and x10000.00 ceiling place considerable weight on reaching and extending that feature.

How It Plays

Paid play uses five reels, three rows, and 10 paylines. The Lady of the Lake wild substitutes for ordinary symbols, while Excalibur acts as the scatter.

After a paid win, the Risk or Gamble game offers a separate choice to increase the result. It does not change how the main paylines are evaluated.

Theme & Atmosphere

Merlin, the Lady of the Lake, and Excalibur place the game firmly within Medieval Fantasy and Arthurian Mythology rather than using a generic wizard setting.

Magic is expressed through changing symbols and Excalibur's dual role, while the lake association gives the familiar Book formula a specific legendary conflict and cast.

Fantasy Mythology Magic Book Sea Medieval

Features & Win Potential

The wild substitutes for standard paying symbols, while the scatter starts free spins. During that feature, the scatter also becomes wild and can create ordinary line wins.

Expanding symbols do not require adjacent reel positions once their minimum appearance condition is met. That exception separates their payouts from the base game's standard paylines.

High volatility Free Spins Scatter Symbol Wild Symbol Respins 5 Reels Mystery Symbols Stacked Symbols Sub Symbols In Feature Book Of...Additional Free Spins Expanding Symbols RTP range 10 Paylines 96% RTP Risk/Gamble (Double) game

Bonus & Free Spins

Three or more scatters award an initial eight free spins. A different royal or premium symbol is selected on every spin and may expand across multiple reels.

Two or more wild scatters add extra spins, lock the selected expanding symbol, and allow that symbol to remain active throughout the additional round.

Screenshots

4 gameplay frames

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Spec sheet

Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameLord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake

StudioPlay'n Go

Released1/28/2021

Math

SlotRanker Score76

RTP96.2%

VolatilityHigh volatility

Max win10,000×

Bet range$0.10 – $100.00

Player rating4.4 / 5 · 10 votes

Format

Reels5

Paylines10

Layout5x3

Expected average based on this slot's 96.2% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$1.52

Cost per session$1.52

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

How long could a bankroll last on Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Bankroll ($)Bet per spin ($)Speed

Volatility tier: High

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (96.20%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (10,000×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

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Compare Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake with other games

	Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake Score 76This game	Gemhalla Score 79	Diamond Tales: The Little Mermaid Score 76	Book of Rings Score 75	Thor's Hammer Score 72
Identity
Studio	Play'n Go	BGaming	Greentube	Nsoft	Bally Wulff
Released	1/28/2021	6/15/2023	3/28/2023	11/16/2022	11/15/2016
Math
RTP	96.2%	97.17%	95.04%	96.06%	96.09%
Volatility	High volatility	High volatility	—	—	Medium/High
Max win	10,000×	5,000×	50,000×	—	—
Format
Reels	5	6	5	5	5
Layout	5x3	6x6	5x3	5x3	5x4
Paylines	10	Pay Anywhere	40	20	40
Min bet	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.15
Max bet	100	100	40	200	150
Features
Progressive	—	—	—	—	—
Wild symbol	✓	—	✓	✓	✓
Free spins	✓	✓	—	✓	✓
Scatter symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multiplier	—	✓	✓	✓	—
Bonus game	—	—	✓	—	—
Respins	✓	—	✓	—	—

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Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake

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RTP

96.2%

Max win

10,000×

Score

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01What is the RTP of Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake?

The listed RTP is 96.2%, although operators may offer other approved return configurations.

02How do the expanding symbols work?

Each free spin selects a royal or premium symbol that can expand across reels and form wins without occupying adjacent reels.

03What happens when wild scatters appear during free spins?

Two or more wild scatters award additional spins and lock the currently selected expanding symbol for those extra rounds.

04What is the maximum win?

The maximum win is x10000.00 the stake, paired with a high-volatility payout profile.

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