John Hunter and the Book of Tut — slot review

John Hunter and the Book of Tut is a slot by Pragmatic Play (released 2020) with an RTP of 96.71%, high volatility. Theme: Ancient Egypt, adventure.

RTP 96.71%High volatility5x3

Free demo

Free, virtual chips only — no sign-up

Demo mode uses a virtual balance and pays no real winnings. It is meant for getting familiar with the game.

Specifications

Provider	Pragmatic Play
Release year	2020
RTP	96.71%
Volatility	High volatility
Reels	5x3
Paylines	10 paylines
Theme	Ancient Egypt, adventure
Mechanics	free spins, expanding symbols, bonus buy

Why the RTP at a casino may differ

Providers ship the same game in several return configurations, and each casino picks which version it runs. Across the market the spread typically runs 2–8 percentage points below the headline figure. The number here is the provider specification — the version actually running is shown inside the game, in its rules screen.

John Hunter and the Book of Tut review

Pragmatic Play's answer to the legendary Book of Ra and Book of Dead, woven into the universe of adventurer John Hunter. The classic book formula: a 5x3 grid, ten lines, the book acting as both wild and scatter, and three books triggering ten free spins with a special expanding symbol. If fate picks the premium Hunter or the pharaoh, each appearance covers whole reels and pays across all lines at once. A high-for-the-genre RTP of 96.71% is a welcome bonus. An essential game for fans of Egyptian classics who want the familiar mechanic in a modern rendition and with a bonus buy.