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The Black Book of Pirates card on Fern Spins
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On Fern Spins, 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$. The RTP is the long sample, not the result of a session that starts in Dunedin.
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The Black Book of Pirates vs Apparat Gaming average & peer pokie comparison
Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, The Black Book of Pirates (96.14%) benchmarks directly against Fishin' The Biggest Gold (96.29%, Apparat Gaming) across its 5×3 classic video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
| Title & spec anchor | Studio | Published RTP | Delta vs The Black Book of Pirates | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Book of Pirates (this card) | Apparat Gaming | 96.14% | — | very-high | 5×3 classic video grid |
| Fishin' The Biggest Gold 96.29% RTP high pokie · Highest RTP in Apparat Gaming vs The Black Book of Pirates | Apparat Gaming | 96.29% | +0.15% | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Autobahn Alarm 96.21% RTP medium pokie · Lower-volatility studio alternative vs The Black Book of Pirates | Apparat Gaming | 96.21% | +0.07% | medium | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| MoonStone 98.50% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same mechanic (Bonus Rounds) vs The Black Book of Pirates | SmartSoft | 98.50% | +2.36% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Magic Garden 10 98.90% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same theme (Cardsymbols) vs The Black Book of Pirates | SmartSoft | 98.90% | +2.76% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
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At Here2Win Casino
The Black Book of Pirates is a Apparat Gaming pokie at Here2Win Casino for New Zealand. Fern Spins records the figures. The game opens at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$.
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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 card's pace puts it on the high volatility list.
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.co.nz).
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.co.nz) with full HTML5 desktop and mobile parity.
| Session volume & entity | Total turnover | Theoretical return | House margin | Est. winning spins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 spins on The Black Book of Pirates (NZ$1/spin @ 96.14% RTP) | NZ$100 | NZ$96.14 | NZ$3.86 | ~28 (28.2%) |
| 250 spins on The Black Book of Pirates (NZ$1/spin @ 96.14% RTP) | NZ$250 | NZ$240.35 | NZ$9.65 | ~70 (28.2%) |
| 500 spins on The Black Book of Pirates (NZ$1/spin @ 96.14% RTP) | NZ$500 | NZ$480.70 | NZ$19.30 | ~141 (28.2%) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Apparat Gaming is the studio on the card.
- The stake for Kiwi players is in NZ$.
- Fern Spins does not adjust 96.14%.
- The pace is marked very-high volatility.
Cons
- Fern Spins does not hold NZ$ and does not pay winners.
- If Here2Win Casino has an offer, its terms are shown there.
- very-high volatility means the balance tends to jump.
Studio
If the only question was who built The Black Book of Pirates, the answer is Apparat Gaming. Fern Spins does not localise the studio name.
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 Fern Spins catalogue, Apparat Gaming accounts for 82 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz). 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.
What this pokie is
Fern Spins keeps the New Zealand entry plain. The Black Book of Pirates is from Apparat Gaming. You play it at Here2Win Casino. The stake shows in NZ$.
Fern Spins keeps the New Zealand page for The Black Book of Pirates on its own host. The sentence is not the Australian page with the country find-replaced. The play button still ends at Here2Win Casino.
Read the card before you fund a session. The Black Book of Pirates is from Apparat Gaming. Here2Win Casino is where the pokie runs, in NZ$.
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How to play The Black Book of Pirates at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol
- Check the verified The Black Book of Pirates return (96.14%) and Apparat Gaming 5×3 classic video grid layout on this Fern Spins specification card.
- Size your NZ$ session bankroll at 250x–350x your base spin stake using the interactive 100/250/500-spin calculator above.
- Open Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz) and locate The Black Book of Pirates using the Apparat Gaming studio filter or instant search bar.
- 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.
- 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
Can Kiwi players open The Black Book of Pirates at Here2Win Casino?
Here2Win Casino plays it. Fern Spins is the New Zealand catalogue. The button leaves via fernspins.co.nz and opens The Black Book of Pirates at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$.
Is the RTP of The Black Book of Pirates 96.14%?
Fern Spins repeats 96.14% and does not round it to look tidier.
What volatility is listed for The Black Book of Pirates?
very-high volatility. A very-high volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title.
Who built this pokie?
The studio on the card is Apparat Gaming. Fern Spins does not swap in a different name.
Where do I deposit NZ$?
Deposit at Here2Win Casino after the button. POLi can be offered there. Fern Spins only names it so the page is clearly the New Zealand catalogue.
Does The Black Book of Pirates work on mobile in New Zealand?
Fern Spins does not publish a separate app. Players in Dunedin use the page, then the casino.
What currency is The Black Book of Pirates staked in?
You set the NZ$ stake after the handoff. fernspins.co.nz never holds it.
Is there a demo of The Black Book of Pirates on Fern Spins?
The card is for reading. The session is not hosted on fernspins.co.nz.
Where is the rating for this pokie?
There is no rating. A score would be an opinion Fern Spins refuses to invent. The useful lines are the studio, the RTP when it exists, and the volatility.
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+. 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 The Black Book of Pirates?
fernspins.co.nz 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 Dunedin 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. Fern Spins 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. Fern Spins prints it only because the card includes it.
Why list pros and cons for The Black Book of Pirates?
So a Kiwi player can see the split. Published facts, such as the studio and any RTP, sit on one side. Gaps and limits sit on the other, including the fact that Fern Spins is not the cashier.
What do I read first on The Black Book of Pirates?
Read it as a card, not as a tip for Dunedin. The pokie does not know the city, and the page does not pretend it does.
Will a shorter name still open The Black Book of Pirates?
Use the full name on this card. A shorter search in the Here2Win Casino lobby can open a different Apparat Gaming title.
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. Fern Spins 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.
How a session moves
The Black Book of Pirates does not become likelier because the page is short. That is the whole note.
Decide the figure before the reels move. The Black Book of Pirates will not settle up because a feature feels late.
Stake and POLi
Fern Spins takes no NZ$. POLi, if you use it, is at Here2Win Casino.
The NZ$ stake is chosen in the game at Here2Win Casino. Reading Fern Spins does not open a balance.
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.
Filed under
Categories Video Slots
Themes Cardsymbols Pirates
Features Bonus Rounds Expanding Symbols
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. Fern Spins leaves those fields empty.
Kiwi players play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. No app is installed from Fern Spins.
Feature labels on this card: Bonus Rounds and Expanding Symbols. A label is a name, not a price and not a description of the round.
28.18% is the hit ratio on this card. Read it as a long sample, not as the next spin at Here2Win Casino.