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Rise of the Ancients card on Fern Spins
Kiwi players can open the session page for Rise of the Ancients pokie apart from this catalogue.
For New Zealand, Fern Spins lists Rise of the Ancients as a Merkur pokie opened at Here2Win Casino. Volatility on the card reads.
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Rise of the Ancients vs Merkur average & peer pokie comparison
Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, Rise of the Ancients (studio benchmark) benchmarks directly against Eye of Horus Luxe (96.31%, Merkur) across its 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
| Title & spec anchor | Studio | Published RTP | Delta vs Rise of the Ancients | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise of the Ancients (this card) | Merkur | — | — | — | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Eye of Horus Luxe 96.31% RTP pokie · Highest RTP in Merkur vs Rise of the Ancients | Merkur | 96.31% | — | — | 5×3 classic video grid |
- Alongside Rise of the Ancients (studio benchmark), review the Eye of Horus Luxe 96.31% Merkur pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Benchmark any two releases in the head-to-head pokie RTP and volatility comparator or run the NZ$ session bankroll and stake calculator.
At Here2Win Casino
Rise of the Ancients is a Merkur pokie at Here2Win Casino for New Zealand. Fern Spins records the figures. The game opens at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$.
Published figures & technical specs
- Studio
- Merkur (211 in this catalogue)
- Studio average RTP
- 95.98% (across 14 titles)
- Reel grid
- 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
- Pay structure
- Standard studio payline / ways structure
- RNG testing labs
- GLI, BMM Testlabs
- Studio licences
- UKGC, MGA, GGL (Germany), DGOJ
- Platform
- HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
- Play at
- Here2Win Casino
- Stake
- NZ$
- Card updated
- 2026-11-04
Rise of the Ancients RTP (studio benchmark), house edge & 500-spin session math
Rise of the Ancients by Merkur benchmarks against the verified 95.98% studio average RTP (4.02% house margin across 14 titles) and suits a 150x–200x stake buffer in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
Because the source card for Rise of the Ancients omits an individual percentage, this Merkur release is benchmarked against the studio's published range (94.64% to 96.31%). The pokie runs on a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout, and its variance profile fits a 150x–200x unit-stake reserve when playing Rise of the Ancients in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
| Session volume & entity | Total turnover | Theoretical return | House margin | Est. winning spins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 spins on Rise of the Ancients (NZ$1/spin @ 95.98% RTP) | NZ$100 | NZ$95.98 | NZ$4.02 | ~27–33 |
| 250 spins on Rise of the Ancients (NZ$1/spin @ 95.98% RTP) | NZ$250 | NZ$239.95 | NZ$10.05 | ~68–83 |
| 500 spins on Rise of the Ancients (NZ$1/spin @ 95.98% RTP) | NZ$500 | NZ$479.90 | NZ$20.10 | ~135–165 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- You do not have to open the lobby to see who made Rise of the Ancients.
- The stake for Kiwi players is in NZ$.
- There are 211 Merkur pokies in this catalogue.
Cons
- Fern Spins does not hold NZ$ and does not pay winners.
- No bonus number is made up on this page.
- The card did not include an RTP, so the page has no return figure.
- Volatility was not on the source card.
Studio
If the only question was who built Rise of the Ancients, the answer is Merkur. Here2Win Casino does not either.
Rise of the Ancients technical specs, Merkur RNG audit & myth-busting rules
Rise of the Ancients is engineered by Merkur on a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid (Standard studio payline / ways structure) architecture with independent RNG certification from GLI, BMM Testlabs under UKGC, MGA, GGL (Germany), DGOJ regulatory frameworks.
Merkur (Merkur Group (Gauselmann AG)) is an iGaming studio founded in 1957 and headquartered in Espelkamp, Germany. Its random number generators (RNG) and math sheets are audited by GLI, BMM Testlabs and certified across UKGC, MGA, GGL (Germany), DGOJ. Studio RTP policy: Fixed classic math (~96.00%).
In the Fern Spins catalogue, Merkur accounts for 211 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz). Across the 14 titles with a published return, the studio averages 95.98% RTP (spanning 94.64% to 96.31%, with 0 pokies at 96.5% or above). Signature studio mechanics include Risk Ladder Gamble, Card Gamble, Expanding Wilds, Classic 5x3 Paylines.
What this pokie is
Fern Spins keeps the New Zealand entry plain. Rise of the Ancients is from Merkur. You play it at Here2Win Casino. The stake shows in NZ$.
The video group is where Fern Spins files this pokie for New Zealand. Open a neighbour from the same studio if you want a second title. Each of those pages repeats the handoff: this domain, then Here2Win Casino.
Kiwi players open Rise of the Ancients at Here2Win Casino after reading it here. The stake is in NZ$. Queenstown is not a setting inside the game.
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How to play Rise of the Ancients at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol
- Check the verified Rise of the Ancients return (95.98%) and Merkur 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout on this Fern Spins specification card.
- Size your NZ$ session bankroll at 150x–200x your base spin stake using the interactive 100/250/500-spin calculator above.
- Open Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz) and locate Rise of the Ancients using the Merkur studio filter or instant search bar.
- Launch Rise of the Ancients and open the in-game help sheet ("?" or "i" icon) to verify the active paytable, feature rules, and printed RTP.
- Select your unit spin stake in NZ$ (such as NZ$0.20–NZ$1.00) so your session balance comfortably covers 200 to 300 spins.
- Lock in a session timer and stop-loss limit at Here2Win Casino prior to spinning, keeping stake size flat through normal variance swings.
- Complete account KYC verification at Here2Win Casino early and use the same verified POLi rail for seamless NZ$ withdrawals.
Questions
Does Fern Spins play the pokie itself?
Yes, Rise of the Ancients is on this New Zealand list. The session is not hosted on fernspins.co.nz.
Who built this pokie?
The studio on the card is Merkur. Fern Spins does not swap in a different name.
Where do I deposit NZ$?
Deposit at Here2Win Casino after the button. POLi can be offered there. Fern Spins only names it so the page is clearly the New Zealand catalogue.
Does Rise of the Ancients work on mobile in New Zealand?
Fern Spins does not publish a separate app. Players in Queenstown use the page, then the casino.
Is the stake in NZ$?
You set the NZ$ stake after the handoff. fernspins.co.nz never holds it.
Can I play Rise of the Ancients on this page?
No. The page does not run the reels. The button opens Rise of the Ancients at Here2Win Casino. A practice mode, if the casino offers one, is there.
Where is the rating for this pokie?
Rise of the Ancients is not placed above or below the rest of the New Zealand list.
Can Rise of the Ancients be due to pay?
Do not wait out a feature. The pokie is not running late.
Who is Rise of the Ancients for?
Adults, 18+. Fern Spins is a New Zealand catalogue. Gambling can harm, and the page is not a promise of winnings.
What happens when I press play on Rise of the Ancients?
fernspins.co.nz takes the click and Here2Win Casino opens the pokie. The partner address stays off the article.
How many Merkur pokies are on this site?
211. They are grouped on the provider page. Rise of the Ancients is a single title in that group, played at Here2Win Casino.
Does Queenstown change the pokie?
No. The same Rise of the Ancients 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 Rise of the Ancients?
No amount is printed here. A welcome offer, if Here2Win Casino has one, is shown in the account with its own terms. Fern Spins will not guess the numbers.
Is Rise of the Ancients a pub pokie?
No. It is an online pokie from Merkur, 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. Rise of the Ancients will not tap you on the shoulder.
Why does Rise of the Ancients have no RTP?
The source card did not publish one. The gap stays empty. A figure is not copied from another pokie to make the page look finished.
What are the pros and cons on the Rise of the Ancients page?
It is not a rating of Rise of the Ancients. 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 Rise of the Ancients?
Read it as a card, not as a tip for Queenstown. The pokie does not know the city, and the page does not pretend it does.
How do I open the right Rise of the Ancients?
Use the full name on this card. A shorter search in the Here2Win Casino lobby can open a different Merkur title.
What is the maximum win on Rise of the Ancients?
A count of free spins and a bonus-buy price are also absent. Those numbers stay off the page.
Are the bonus features of Rise of the Ancients described here?
The card has no feature label, so no bonus round is described. Fern Spins does not invent one.
How a session moves
Rise of the Ancients does not become likelier because the page is short. That is the whole note.
The long sample behind an RTP, when one is printed, is not one evening. Close Rise of the Ancients on time.
Stake and POLi
Fern Spins takes no NZ$. POLi, if you use it, is at Here2Win Casino.
POLi and the other rails people in New Zealand already use are handled inside the Here2Win Casino account. fernspins.co.nz never asks for them. The page can name POLi.
Who it suits
The card has no volatility mark. Fern Spins leaves that gap empty instead of guessing a fit for Rise of the Ancients. The session, if you open it, is at Here2Win Casino.
Playing this pokie
Open the full name Rise of the Ancients in the Here2Win Casino lobby. A shorter search can load a different Merkur title.
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, a payline count, a count of free spins, or a bonus-buy price. Fern Spins leaves those fields empty.
Kiwi players play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. fernspins.co.nz does not host the reels.
This card has no feature label, so no bonus round is described for Rise of the Ancients.