What is John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen
John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen is a Pragmatic Play slot set in an Egyptian tomb that the studio's recurring adventurer character is exploring. Five reels, four rows, 25 fixed paylines, and a Scarab Queen wild that triggers a Money Respin feature when it lands. The free spins round adds collect symbols that gather every cash value on the reels onto a single mega-payout.
It is part of the John Hunter series at 10bet, which also includes The Book of Tut, The Mayan Gods, Aztec Treasure and Quest for Bermuda Riches.
What players like
- Scarab Queen Money Respin can build to large totals on a single trigger
- Free spins with collect symbols combine cash values into one payout
- Five-game adventure series at 10bet for continuity players
- 96.00% RTP and Pragmatic Play's reliable mobile build
What to watch for
- High-volatility math means base game wins are infrequent
- Most of the payout potential sits in the Money Respin and free spins
- 25 fixed paylines means stakes scale faster than 10-payline slots
- Bonus triggers need at least three Scarab Queen wilds in view
How to play John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen
The base game follows standard Pragmatic Play mechanics. The Money Respin and free spins rounds are where the unique features sit.
- Set your stake
Spin amount starts at R1. The 25 paylines are fixed, so the stake scales evenly across the reels. - Spin and watch for the Scarab Queen wild
The wild substitutes for every paying symbol except the bonus symbols. It is also the trigger for the Money Respin feature. - Trigger the Money Respin
Six or more Scarab Queen wilds anywhere on the reels lock in place and trigger three respins. Every new wild that lands resets the respin counter and locks too. - Collect cash values
Each locked wild holds a random cash multiplier. When the respins end (or every position fills), all values are added together for one payout. - Trigger free spins
Three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reels trigger the free spins round. A collect symbol in this round sweeps every cash value on the reels into a single combined payout.
How to play on 10bet
If you do not have a 10bet account yet, opening one and playing John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen takes a couple of minutes from start to first spin.
- Create a 10bet account
Register using details that match your valid ID. New SA players are eligible for the welcome offer. - Fund your account
Deposit via Ozow, FNB eWallet, Instant EFT or any other 10bet payment method. The fastest options settle within seconds. - Open the game
Find it in the Slots lobby or filter by Pragmatic Play to see the full John Hunter series side by side. - Use Bets history
Review session results and fine-tune your stake and Autoplay settings over time.
The John Hunter series at 10bet
Five John Hunter slots live in the 10bet lobby, each with its own theme and bonus mechanic.
| Title | RTP | Theme | Bonus highlight | Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen | 96.00% | Egyptian tomb | Money Respin and collect free spins | Play |
| John Hunter and the Book of Tut | 96.50% | Egyptian, book mechanic | Expanding symbol free spins | Play |
| John Hunter and the Mayan Gods | 96.50% | Mayan ruins | Mystery symbol free spins | Play |
| John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure | 96.62% | Aztec temple | 7,776 ways with treasure free spins | Play |
| John Hunter and the Quest for Bermuda Riches | 96.06% | Bermuda Triangle | Sticky wild free spins | Play |
Tips for enjoying the game
John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen is a high-volatility slot. These habits make a small budget last longer.
Risk and stake guide
The chart below sets out how stake size and session length tend to play out on a R50 to R200 balance.
| Stake | What it means | Best for | Quick tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 spins | The minimum stake. Around 50 spins from a R50 balance. | Learning the bonus features | Ideal first session |
| R2 to R5 spins | Mid-range stake. Balanced session length and payout potential. | Most players | Best all-round setting |
| R10+ spins | Higher stake. Big Money Respin potential but quicker burn. | Confident high-volatility players | Lower stake if no bonus in 30 spins |
| Autoplay | Hands-free spins with stop conditions | Hunting the Money Respin | Always set a loss limit and stop-on-bonus |
Why play John Hunter at 10bet South Africa
10bet runs the full John Hunter series alongside hundreds of other Pragmatic Play titles. Real money play in rand from R1 a spin. Fast deposits via Ozow, FNB eWallet and Instant EFT. Free spins promotions rotate across selected slots and the John Hunter series appears in the regular rotation. The 10bet app loads the slot lobby faster on a busy network and runs cleanly on Android and iOS.
