JOHN HUNTER AND THE TOMB OF THE SCARAB QUEEN™ SLOT REVIEW

The renowned adventurer, John Hunter, is setting off on yet another adventure, and he needs your help! Journey to the ancient pyramids in the John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen™ slot for a chance to discover long-lost riches. Spin the reels and explore all five reels, 25 paylines and the 95.50% RTP.

ABOUT THE JOHN HUNTER AND THE TOMB OF THE SCARAB QUEEN™ SLOT

There is still much to discover about ancient Egypt, and the reign of the Scarab Queen is one of the many mysteries John Hunter seeks to unravel. Join him on an expedition of a lifetime and venture into the wastelands for a chance to uncover all sorts of treasures. You may even be lucky enough to spot a few bonus spins along the way!

GAMEPLAY

Pragmatic Play did not hold back on special features with this slot game. Enter the tomb, spin the reels and get ready to face the scarab queen!

WAGER

The bet sizes available in John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen™ range between a minimum of €0.25 (or currency equivalent) and a maximum of €22.50. Your total bet can be adjusted by clicking on the ‘+/-‘ buttons found on the user interface. Winning combinations pay out when matching symbols land on the reels and form a winning payline from the leftmost reel to the right.

SYMBOLS — COLLECT SYMBOLS, EXPANDING MONEY SYMBOLS, AND MORE BONUSES.

There are 16 spectacular symbols in this slot game. Low-paying symbols include the classic A, K, Q and J symbols. High-paying symbols feature different exploration gear, the dog god Anubis and John Hunter himself. As you spin, you’ll also spot a Wild symbol, a Scatter symbol, a Money symbol and several Collect symbols.

BONUS FEATURES

With the number of features and symbols in this slot, John Hunter definitely has his work cut out for him!

The game features a Wild symbol, represented by the Scarab Queen, that substitutes for all other symbols on the reels except for the Scatter, Money and Collect symbols. Scarab Queen symbols can only appear on reels two, three, four and five.

Players might also get the chance to trigger the Money Collect feature. On every spin, the Money symbol may land on reels one, two, three and four and takes a random value. If one or more Money symbols land on the reels along with a Collect symbol on reel five, one of the following Collect features will be activated:

• Collect Symbol (gold scarab) — Adds and collects all Money symbol values and awards the collective prize. Each Money symbol will have a random cash value.
• Extra Credit Collect Symbol (blue scarab) — The value of the Extra Credit Collect symbol is added to the collected Money symbols and awards the collective prize.
• Multiplier Collect Symbol (purple scarab) — The added value of the Money symbols will be multiplied by the Multiplier Collect.
• Expanding Collect Symbol (red scarab) — Each Money symbol will expand to fill the reels with additional Money symbols. New Money symbols will take random values and are added and collected to award a prize.
• Respin Collect Symbol (green scarab) — All Money symbols will remain on the screen while the rest of the reels respin to try and land more Money symbols. The total value is added up and awarded.

On top of that, the game also includes a Scatter symbol that triggers the Free Spins round.

JOHN HUNTER AND THE TOMB OF THE SCARAB QUEEN™ FREE SPINS FEATURE

When three Scatter symbols land on reels two, three and four, the Free Spins bonus will be triggered, which awards eight free spins.

The Money Collect bonus is active during the bonus spins round, but all monetary values of the Money symbols will be added to a bonus pot. At the end of the Free Spins bonus, the bonus pot will return to the reels to form one giant Money symbol, and one final free spin will be awarded. The bonus pot will be paid out if a Collect symbol lands on the reels.

Players can trigger unlimited free spins by landing three more Scatter symbols.

JOHN HUNTER AND THE TOMB OF THE SCARAB QUEEN™ FREE PLAY (DEMO MODE)

The ancient Egyptian theme has been done repeatedly, so one might think that this slot cannot possibly have any surprises laid out, but they may want to guess again.

John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen™ is far from typical and has a whole pyramid full of bonus features. If crawling scarabs send shivers down your spine, you may want to warm up with the demo mode first — a free-play version of the game that allows you to spin the reels without putting down real cash. Allow us to explain.

As you enter the demo, you’ll find a large bankroll to play with, courtesy of Pragmatic Play. This bankroll will be filled with virtual funds, which are a form of fake currency that only exists within the game.

They cannot be credited to your account, but they can be used to try and test every feature the game has to offer, including the Money Collect feature and the Free Spins bonus. The bummer is that you won’t be able to collect any of the winnings you earn, as they are all completely virtual as well.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be asked to register and complete the verification process to access the demos. In cases where verification is not necessary, you may be able to play as a visitor.

THE VERDICT

Pragmatic Play is a master of special features, and this slot is chock-full of them! John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen™ may not have the most out-there theme, but its bonuses and mechanics make for one impressive gaming experience.

GAME RULES

This slot is a medium-volatility game by Pragmatic Play with five reels and 25 paylines.

• The minimum bet is €0.25 (or currency equivalent). A winning combination pays from the leftmost reel to the right.
• There are 16 symbols, including a Wild, a Scatter, a Money symbol and several Collect scarab symbols.
• The Wild substitutes for other symbols with the exception of all other bonus symbols.
• The game also includes a Money Collect feature. Gold symbols (Money symbols) land on the reels and take random values. If a Collect icon lands, those values will be paid out. There are five Collect features that can be triggered, including the Collect feature, Extra Credit Collect, Multiplier Collect, Expanding Collect and Respin feature.
• The Free Spins bonus is triggered when three Scatters land, and eight free spins will be awarded. All Money values will be added to a bonus pot. At the end of the round, that pot will form one giant Money symbol, and one last spin will be awarded. If a Collect symbol lands, the pot will be paid out. Free Spins can be retriggered an unlimited number of times.
• The RTP of this game is 95.50%. The RTP is accurate at the time of publishing.