John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen — slot review

John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen is a slot by Pragmatic Play (released 2019) with an RTP of 96.5%, high volatility, and a max win of x10,500 on your bet. Theme: Ancient Egypt, adventure.

RTP 96.5%High volatilityup to x10,5005x3

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	2019
RTP	96.5%
Volatility	High volatility
Max win	x10,500
Reels	5x3
Paylines	25 paylines
Theme	Ancient Egypt, adventure
Mechanics	money collect, free spins, multipliers, 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 Tomb of the Scarab Queen review

The first big adventure of John Hunter and one of the early demonstrations of Pragmatic Play's signature collect mechanic. On a 5x3 grid with 25 lines, cash scarab symbols land, and the Scarab Queen on the fifth reel collects their values, a pairing that later formed the basis of the Big Bass series. During free spins the collected sums are boosted by multipliers, and the potential reaches up to 10,500x. Egyptian tombs, traps and a charismatic archaeologist set the mood of a classic adventure film. The slot will appeal to anyone who loves collect mechanics and wants to see where a whole era of fishing games began.