Slot review
John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen
By Pragmatic Play · Released 2020
Pragmatic's polished take on the Book-of formula. Expanding bonus symbol pays as scatter across reels.
Mechanics
- Book-of expansion
- Selectable bonus symbol
Bonus buy
Available at 100x. Bonus Buy can change the effective RTP versus organic free-spin triggers — check the game info panel before committing.
Our verdict
Cleaner UX than Book of Dead and a higher ceiling. The Book-of slot to play in 2026.
About the studio
Pragmatic ships more titles per year than any other tier-1 studio. Their slots are bright, mobile-first, and built on a small set of proven mechanics — Hold & Spin (Money Train clones aside, this is the dominant grid), Bonus Buy, Tumble. If you have 30 minutes and want a session that doesn't punish you for not paying attention, Pragmatic is the default. Full Pragmatic Play profile →