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John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen: play at Neonstake Casino

Pragmatic Play's five-reel adventure slot triggers free spins across 25 paylines, paying 96.50% with a mix of smaller and bigger wins.

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John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen

Play John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen

Money Collect drives each spin. This 2019 Pragmatic Play slot drops you into Egyptian tombs on a 5x3 grid with 25 fixed paylines running left to right. John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen mixes adventure and ancient themes through its symbols: hunters, scarabs, artefacts and card ranks. The Money Collect feature sits at the heart of gameplay, turning random money symbols on reels one to four into instant wins when a Collect symbol lands on reel five. Medium volatility means you'll hit a mix of smaller and bigger wins across most sessions.

John Hunter works for steady players. The slot suits players who enjoy modest bet sizes with real win potential. Bets run from £0.25 to £5, so you can manage your stake across sessions. If you prefer frequent small wins, the Money Collect mechanic keeps action moving in the base game. Players chasing larger payouts find their route through Free Spins and the Super Respin pot, where money symbol values stack up. Those after high-volatility thrills or games with feature purchases will find better fits elsewhere.

Free Spins turn the game on its head. Free Spins reshape how you play. Land three Scatters on reels two, three and four to trigger eight free spins, during which every money symbol value feeds a growing Super Respin pot instead of paying immediately. Three more Scatters during the round add eight fresh spins with no upper limit on retriggering. This accumulation model means your biggest payouts often come in the bonus, not the base game.

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Pragmatic Play

DeveloperPragmatic Play
Return to Player96.50%
Volatilitymedium
Play Grid5x3

£52 500

Biggest Multiplex10 500
Maximum Win in Pounds£52 500
Launch Date26/09/2019
John Hunter: one spin to settlement

Five steps through a spin

Every spin follows the same path: you set your stake, the reels turn, and Money Collect decides what you win.

Where does your stake go?
Pick your bet between £0.25 and £5 before the reels move. You control the stake on each spin, from £0.25 up to the maximum of £5 that the market allows here.
John Hunter: three symbols in a line
Three matching symbols across the 25 paylines trigger a win. The symbols land from left to right on the five reels, and the game calculates what you are owed based on your stake and the symbol value.
Money Collect in action
Money symbols appear randomly on reels 1 to 4, each holding a multiplier from 1x to 35x. When any Collect symbol lands on reel 5, all the money values from that spin add together and multiply your stake.
What three Scatters give you
Land three Scatter symbols on reels 2, 3 and 4 to unlock eight free spins. The money values accumulate as you play, and you can retrigger for eight more spins when three Scatters land again.
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Set loss or session limits before you start if you want to. Neonstake Casino lets you put a cap on how much you spend in a session or how long you play, so you stay in control of your time at the game.
Your path through a round

From base game to free spins: John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen

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Free Spins and Money Collect rewards

What triggers the bonus round? Three Scatters on reels 2, 3 and 4 trigger 8 free spins. Money symbol values accumulate in a Super Respin pot as you play. Land 3 more Scatters during free spins to add 8 additional spins with no limit to retriggers.

How does Money Collect work? On the 5x3 grid, 25 paylines run left to right. Money symbols land on reels 1 through 4 with random values from 1x to 35x your stake. Any Collect symbol on reel 5 pays out all Money symbols visible on the grid at once.

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John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen Paytable

View every symbol's payout at each bet level and watch how the free spins bonus round unfolds on screen. John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen Paytable (Egypt Slots)

First spin ahead

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Free play, no stake
Spin for free with virtual cash. You keep the same 5x3 grid, Money Collect feature and Free Spins bonus, but no real winnings land in your account. It's how you learn the paylines and bonus round without stake.
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When winnings come to your account
Stake real money from £0.25 to £5 per spin. Your bets fund the 25 paylines, and any Money Symbols or Free Spins payouts settle as cash. Limits you set on deposits and losses stay in place during your session.
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£5 → £52 500

When you bet £5

The maximum bet you can place on John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen is £5. At this highest stake, you can win up to £52 500. Play at £2 to see £21 000 as your maximum payout.

Can you use autoplay?

Autoplay is not available on this slot. You must spin the reels manually, making each decision to stake and play an active choice on your part during your session.

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What nobody can promise about this slot

When does the bonus come? The Free Spins round arrives when the reels decide it does. No pattern predicts when three Scatters will land on reels two through four.

One session, one outcome. Your first session might end in profit or loss. The 96.50% RTP describes the long run across thousands of spins, not what happens in your next hour.

Could you win the full amount? The £52,500 maximum win at your highest stake is a ceiling reached very rarely indeed. Most spins end far below it.

Four RTP figures

See what John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen pays back

RTP is a long-run average calculated over millions of spins; it shows what a player gets back for every hundred pounds staked. The 96.50% RTP applies only to the standard game at this slot.

RTP 96.50% · Standard game

Player return£96.50
Edge per £100 staked£3.50
Common questions answered

What do you need to know about this slot?

Answers to what makes this slot different, how much you can win, and how to trigger the bonus round.

How does John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen differ from the other games in its series?+
This slot uses a 5x3 grid with 25 fixed paylines and a Money Collect feature where symbols on reels 1 to 4 hold values that pay when any Collect symbol lands on reel 5. Other games in the series have different grid sizes, paylines and maximum wins. Each game stands alone with its own paytable and bonus mechanics.
What is the maximum win on John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen?+
The maximum win is x10,500 your bet. At the top example bet of £2, that's £21,000. If you place the highest bet allowed here of £5, the maximum win reaches £52,500. This maximum applies across all spins in the base game and free spins mode.
What if the RTP of John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen matters to your choice?+
The standard game runs at 96.50% RTP. This figure represents the average payout per £100 you stake over many spins across all players. It is the only RTP version available for this slot at Neonstake Casino.
When do free spins start on John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen?+
Free Spins begin when three Scatter symbols land on reels 2, 3 and 4 at the same time. You receive 8 spins to start. If three Scatters land again during free spins, you gain 8 more spins with no upper limit on retrigs.
What happens when the volatility is medium on John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen?+
Medium volatility means you experience a mix of smaller and bigger wins. Wins arrive across different sizes rather than clustering at one end of the range. How often the bonus comes and how large each win grows depends on chance alone.
What if you want to stake less than the top bet on John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen?+
You can choose bets from £0.25 up to £5 per spin. Example bets are £0.40, £1 and £2. Each bet level keeps the same game mechanics and paytable structure, scaling your potential win with your stake.

Keep your play under control

Set a loss limit first. Decide how much you can afford to lose during this session, and stick to that amount. Your budget should be money you don't need for essentials.

Decide your exit point now. Plan when you'll stop playing, whether you win or lose. Stopping after a big win prevents you from giving it back to the game.

Let tools enforce your limits. Use the deposit and loss limits on your account to enforce boundaries automatically. These tools stop you spending more than you set, even if you want to.

Support is available when you need it. If the game stops being fun or you're playing to recover losses, take a break or self-exclude. GamCare, BeGambleAware and GAMSTOP offer free, confidential support.

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