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The Black Book of Pirates card on Mottle Fen

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On Mottle Fen, Kiwi players get The Black Book of Pirates as the Apparat Gaming pokie, with very high volatility and a published RTP of 96.14%. Play continues at Here2Win Casino and the stake is in NZ$. The RTP is the long sample, not the result of a session that starts in Hamilton.

What this pokie is

Mottle Fen writes the The Black Book of Pirates entry for this host. Apparat Gaming made it. Here2Win Casino is where it is played. The stake shows as NZ$.

Set the figure before Here2Win Casino loads the reels. The Black Book of Pirates will not settle up because a feature feels late. A catalogue cannot tap you on the shoulder.

If you came for a single fact, use the list under the title. The Black Book of Pirates, Apparat Gaming, New Zealand, Here2Win Casino.

Studio

Apparat Gaming is the studio on the card. 82 of their pokies are in this New Zealand catalogue. The provider page lists them.

The Black Book of Pirates technical specs, Apparat Gaming RNG audit & myth-busting rules

The Black Book of Pirates is engineered by Apparat Gaming on a 5×3 classic video grid (10 paylines) architecture with independent RNG certification from Independent RNG & math verification (GLI / iTech Labs / BMM Testlabs standards) under Certified RNG for regulated international casino markets regulatory frameworks.

Apparat Gaming (Apparat Gaming Studio) is an iGaming studio headquartered in International iGaming Studio. Its random number generators (RNG) and math sheets are audited by Independent RNG & math verification (GLI / iTech Labs / BMM Testlabs standards) and certified across Certified RNG for regulated international casino markets. Studio RTP policy: Published per-title theoretical RTP where provided on the studio sheet.

In the Mottle Fen catalogue, Apparat Gaming accounts for 82 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au). Across the 62 titles with a published return, the studio averages 96.13% RTP (spanning 96.04% to 96.29%, with 0 pokies at 96.5% or above). Signature studio mechanics include HTML5 video slot math, mobile-first reel layouts, and bonus feature triggers.

Expanding Symbols: Expanding symbol mechanics select one or more pay symbols that stretch vertically to cover the full reel when enough instances land.

Myth #1: Time-of-Day Payout CyclesThe Black Book of Pirates does not adjust payouts by hour or player traffic: Independent RNG & math verification (GLI / iTech Labs / BMM Testlabs standards) certifies that every spin resolves an independent RNG outcome locked to 96.14% RTP (3.86% house edge).
Myth #2: Bonus "Due" After 100 Dry SpinsThe Black Book of Pirates never owes a feature trigger after a dry streak: at ~1 hit in 3.5 spins (28.2%), spins are statistically memoryless and require a 250x–350x stake buffer in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).
Myth #3: Demo vs Real-Money OddsApparat Gaming does not run inflated demo math: the HTML5 client at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au) executes the identical symbol weightings and paytable in practice and NZ$ modes.

At Here2Win Casino

Here2Win Casino is the casino named on this card. 82 other Apparat Gaming pokies are grouped with The Black Book of Pirates, and they are played at Here2Win Casino.

Caesar's Legions sits on the same Apparat Gaming page.

Published figures & technical specs

Studio
Apparat Gaming (82 in this catalogue)
Published RTP
96.14%
RTP band
96% to 96.5%
Volatility
very-high
Hit ratio
28.18%
Features
Bonus Rounds and Expanding Symbols
House edge
3.86%
Vs studio avg RTP
+0.01% vs 96.13% avg (#19/62)
Spins per hit
~1 in 3.5 spins
Reel grid
5×3 classic video grid
Pay structure
10 paylines
RNG testing labs
Independent RNG & math verification (GLI / iTech Labs / BMM Testlabs standards)
Studio licences
Certified RNG for regulated international casino markets
Platform
HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
Play at
Here2Win Casino
Stake
NZ$
Card updated
2026-11-04

The Black Book of Pirates RTP (96.14%), house edge & 500-spin session math

The Black Book of Pirates by Apparat Gaming returns a published 96.14% RTP (3.86% house edge) across a 5×3 classic video grid layout and calls for a 250x–350x bankroll buffer in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).

This Apparat Gaming release stands at +0.01 percentage points against the 96.13% studio average across 62 RTP-published titles (rank #19 of 62). The very-high volatility pokie lands a winning combination roughly once every 3.5 spins (28.2% hit frequency). Its 96.14% math model requires a 250x–350x unit-stake buffer to absorb standard variance swings. Players launch The Black Book of Pirates in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au) with full HTML5 desktop and mobile parity.

Interactive stake simulator:
Here2Win Casino buffer (250x–350x): NZ$250–NZ$350
Theoretical session math for The Black Book of Pirates at 96.14% published RTP (3.86% house edge)
Session volume & entityTotal turnoverTheoretical returnHouse marginEst. winning spins
100 spins on The Black Book of Pirates (NZ$1/spin @ 96.14% RTP)NZ$100NZ$96.14NZ$3.86~28 (28.2%)
250 spins on The Black Book of Pirates (NZ$1/spin @ 96.14% RTP)NZ$250NZ$240.35NZ$9.65~70 (28.2%)
500 spins on The Black Book of Pirates (NZ$1/spin @ 96.14% RTP)NZ$500NZ$480.70NZ$19.30~141 (28.2%)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • You do not have to open the lobby to see who made The Black Book of Pirates.
  • The button remains on mottlefen.org and hands the pokie to Here2Win Casino.
  • The published RTP 96.14% is printed as it came on the card.
  • The pace is marked very-high volatility.

Cons

  • The account is at Here2Win Casino.
  • No bonus number is made up on this page.
  • very-high volatility means the balance tends to jump.

The Black Book of Pirates vs Apparat Gaming average & peer pokie comparison

Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, The Black Book of Pirates (96.14%) benchmarks directly against Fishin' The Biggest Gold (96.29%, Apparat Gaming) across its 5×3 classic video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).

Side-by-side comparison of The Black Book of Pirates against studio and mechanic peers at Here2Win Casino
Title & spec anchorStudioPublished RTPDelta vs The Black Book of PiratesVolatilityGrid
The Black Book of Pirates (this card) Apparat Gaming 96.14% — very-high 5×3 classic video grid
Fishin' The Biggest Gold 96.29% RTP high pokie · Highest RTP in Apparat Gaming vs The Black Book of Pirates Apparat Gaming 96.29% +0.15% high 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
Autobahn Alarm 96.21% RTP medium pokie · Lower-volatility studio alternative vs The Black Book of Pirates Apparat Gaming 96.21% +0.07% medium 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
MoonStone 98.50% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same mechanic (Bonus Rounds) vs The Black Book of Pirates SmartSoft 98.50% +2.36% medium-to-high 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
Magic Garden 10 98.90% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same theme (Cardsymbols) vs The Black Book of Pirates SmartSoft 98.90% +2.76% medium-to-high 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid

Who it suits

A very-high volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title from the same studio.

High pace is why the card is on the high volatility list.

How a session moves

Short session, then close it. The Black Book of Pirates does not keep a score of how careful you were.

The long sample behind an RTP, when one is printed, is not one evening. A catalogue cannot close it for you.

Same theme, different studio: 3 Hot Teapots comes from 3Oaks.

Questions

Can Kiwi players open The Black Book of Pirates at Here2Win Casino?

Here2Win Casino plays it. Mottle Fen is the New Zealand catalogue. The button leaves via mottlefen.org and opens The Black Book of Pirates at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$.

What RTP does The Black Book of Pirates publish?

The card publishes 96.14% for The Black Book of Pirates. Across a huge number of spins that is the studio figure. One evening in Hamilton is not that sample.

How bumpy is The Black Book of Pirates?

very-high volatility. A very-high volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title.

Which studio is The Black Book of Pirates from?

Apparat Gaming. Other Apparat Gaming pokies for New Zealand are grouped on the provider page.

Does this site take POLi?

Deposit at Here2Win Casino after the button. POLi can be offered there. Mottle Fen only names it so the page is clearly the New Zealand catalogue.

Does The Black Book of Pirates work on mobile in New Zealand?

Mottle Fen does not publish a separate app. Players in Hamilton use the page, then the casino.

Is the stake in NZ$?

You set the NZ$ stake after the handoff. mottlefen.org never holds it.

Is there a demo of The Black Book of Pirates on Mottle Fen?

The card is for reading. The session is not hosted on mottlefen.org.

Why is The Black Book of Pirates not scored?

The Black Book of Pirates is not placed above or below the rest of the New Zealand list.

Does the pokie remember the last session?

Do not wait out a feature. The pokie is not running late.

Who is The Black Book of Pirates for?

Adults, 18+. Mottle Fen is a New Zealand catalogue. Gambling can harm, and the page is not a promise of winnings.

What happens when I press play on The Black Book of Pirates?

mottlefen.org takes the click and Here2Win Casino opens the pokie. The partner address stays off the article.

How many Apparat Gaming pokies are on this site?

82. They are grouped on the provider page. The Black Book of Pirates is a single title in that group, played at Here2Win Casino.

Does Hamilton change the pokie?

No. The same The Black Book of Pirates card applies across New Zealand. City is not a reel setting. NZ$ and POLi are the local pieces, and both are settled at Here2Win Casino.

Is a bonus amount listed for The Black Book of Pirates?

No amount is printed here. A welcome offer, if Here2Win Casino has one, is shown in the account with its own terms. Mottle Fen will not guess the numbers.

Is The Black Book of Pirates a pub pokie?

No. It is an online pokie from Apparat Gaming, opened at Here2Win Casino. The page does not describe a machine in a venue.

How do I finish a session?

Decide the NZ$ limit before the reels move, then stop when it is reached. The Black Book of Pirates will not tap you on the shoulder.

What does the hit ratio of The Black Book of Pirates tell me?

How often a spin returns something, not how much, and not when. It is a different number from the RTP. Mottle Fen prints it only because the card includes it.

Why list pros and cons for The Black Book of Pirates?

It is not a rating of The Black Book of Pirates. A pro means the card or the catalogue actually supports the line. A con means a missing figure or a limit of this page.

What do I read first on The Black Book of Pirates?

Yes. That short answer is the preview, and it should match the fact list: Apparat Gaming, and 96.14% only when you are on a card that has an RTP. Pros and cons come after, in plainer lines.

How do I open the right The Black Book of Pirates?

This page is only The Black Book of Pirates. The play button follows that name, not a shorter guess.

How many reels and paylines does The Black Book of Pirates have?

The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, or a payline count. Mottle Fen does not guess them.

Which feature labels are on The Black Book of Pirates?

Bonus Rounds and Expanding Symbols is the whole feature list for The Black Book of Pirates. Those words are not a price and not a description of the round.

Stake and POLi

The NZ$ movement, POLi included, happens at Here2Win Casino. This page only names it.

POLi and the other rails people in New Zealand already use are handled inside the Here2Win Casino account. mottlefen.org never asks for them. The page can name POLi.

How to play The Black Book of Pirates at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol

  1. Check the verified The Black Book of Pirates return (96.14%) and Apparat Gaming 5×3 classic video grid layout on this Mottle Fen specification card.
  2. Size your NZ$ session bankroll at 250x–350x your base spin stake using the interactive 100/250/500-spin calculator above.
  3. Open Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au) and locate The Black Book of Pirates using the Apparat Gaming studio filter or instant search bar.
  4. Launch The Black Book of Pirates and open the in-game help sheet ("?" or "i" icon) to verify the active paytable, feature rules, and printed RTP.
  5. Select your unit spin stake in NZ$ (such as NZ$0.20–NZ$1.00) so your session balance comfortably covers 200 to 300 spins.
  6. Lock in a session timer and stop-loss limit at Here2Win Casino prior to spinning, keeping stake size flat through normal variance swings.
  7. Complete account KYC verification at Here2Win Casino early and use the same verified POLi rail for seamless NZ$ withdrawals.

Playing this pokie

Search the lobby for The Black Book of Pirates, the full title on this card. This page is only the The Black Book of Pirates card.

The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, a payline count, a count of free spins, or a bonus-buy price. Mottle Fen leaves those fields empty.

Kiwi players play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. No app is installed from Mottle Fen.

The Black Book of Pirates is tagged Bonus Rounds and Expanding Symbols. Those words are the only feature facts on the card.

28.18% is the hit ratio on this card. Read it as a long sample, not as the next spin at Here2Win Casino.