John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen Slot by Pragmatic Play

John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen is a 5x3, 25-payline slot by Pragmatic Play, released in 2019

★ 4 (86,899)Pragmatic PlayRTP 96.5%Medium volatilityMax win 10,500x

96.50returns 96.50 of every 100 stakedThe gap between versions is 6.48 per 100 staked.

10,500x2,625.00 at the minimum bet, 1,312,500 at the maximum

Game facts

Provider	Pragmatic Play
Game type	Slots
Release date	2019
RTP	96.5%
Volatility	Medium volatility
Max win	10,500x the bet
Reels × rows	5 × 3
Pays	25 paylines
Bet range	0.25–125
Wild symbol	Yes
Jackpot	No
Features	Money collectRespinsFree spins
Themes	EgyptianAdventure
Devices	Desktop and mobile browsers (HTML5)
App	Yes — how to install

Free demo of John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen

The free demo of John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen is on this page: no deposit and no real-money wins.

The demo uses virtual credits: no deposit, no real-money wins.

Where to play for real money

Real-money play is only for adults and only at licensed online casinos where online gambling is legal for you.

How to play John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen

Bet range: 0.25–125

Wins form left to right on 25 paylines across the 5 reels.
After a win, play continues unless a collect symbol lands on reel 5 alongside money symbols.
Three pyramid scatters on the middle three reels start the Free Spins bonus.
During Free Spins, money values accumulate in a bonus pot while collect features remain active.
A finale spin closes the bonus round with a shot at collecting the full pot.

Bonus features

Free spins
3 pyramid scatters on reels 2, 3 and 4 award 8 free spins; 3 more scatters award 8 extra spins, with no limit on retriggers.
Multipliers
The Multiplier Collect applies a random multiplier of up to 25x to all money symbols in view.
Wild
the Queen wild substitutes for regular symbols and appears on the three middle reels.
Money Collect
money symbols with cash values land on reels 1 to 4, and a collect symbol on reel 5 pays all values in view.
Collect types
Collect pays all values; Extra Credit Collect adds its value to every money symbol first; Multiplier Collect multiplies them by up to 25x; Expanding Collect expands the money symbols; Respin Collect holds them and respins the empty positions.

The five collect variants each change what happens to money symbol values before payout: one adds the collect symbol's own value to every money symbol, another applies a random multiplier of up to 25x, a third expands the money symbols, and a fourth holds them while empty reels respin.

RTP and volatility

RTP version	Return per 100 staked
96.5%	96.50
95.5%	95.50
90.02%	90.02

The gap between versions is 6.48 per 100 staked.

The RTP of the version you play is shown in the game's information screen.

Medium volatility — Medium volatility means winning combinations land at a moderate pace rather than clustering into rare large gaps, which suits players who prefer steadier session lengths.

John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen app: download and install

The John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen app for Android downloads with the button on this page.

Tap the download button on this page to get the installation file.
When Android asks, allow your browser to install apps from this source.
Open the downloaded file from your notifications or downloads folder.
Confirm the installation when prompted.

Install app

Common questions

What is the RTP of John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen?

The default RTP of John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen is 96.5%. Casinos can also run versions at 95.5%, 90.02%; the gap is 6.48 per 100 staked.

What is the max win in John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen?

The max win in John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen is 10,500x the bet. At the maximum bet that is 1,312,500.

How volatile is John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen?

John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen has medium volatility.

How do free spins work in John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen?

3 pyramid scatters on reels 2, 3 and 4 award 8 free spins; 3 more scatters award 8 extra spins, with no limit on retriggers.

Can I play John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen for free?

Yes. The free demo of John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen is on this page: it uses virtual credits, with no deposit and no real-money wins.

What makes the Free Spins Finale different from a standard free spin?

It places a giant scarab money symbol covering reels 1 to 4 and respins only reel 5, so a collect symbol landing there pays out the entire accumulated bonus pot in one shot.