Scarab Slot Machine

Scarab is a five-reel, four-row slot machine published by IGT. It offers an incredible seventy-five paylines, which cannot be turned on or off manually. Available special features include symbol collection and transformation, and a free spins round.

Online Slot Game Theme

This is one of the best-looking games that this developer has ever produced. The attention to detail is astonishing. The pyramids in the background are impressive, but what really drew our attention was the sky. The smooth transition between dusky purple and slowly fading orange as the sun is setting is gorgeous — hats off to the artist team.

Icon designs look quite nice as well. Lower value symbols are comprised of five playing card royals: 10, J, Q, K and A. Golden sphinxes, jackals, birds, pharaohs, eyes of Horus and ankhs form medium value icons. The biggest possible prize is Cleopatra, who can appear as a mega symbol. A red-blue scarab is the Wild, while several pyramids are the Scatter icon.

Scarab Real Money Slot Machine Game

The top prize you can get playing this release is 200x your total stake. This meshes well with its low-medium variance — if you enjoy frequent wins and low risk gameplay, you will like Scarab. The RTP for this slot is 96%, which matches the current industry average.

Players can bet from $0.75 up to $2,250 on each spin. This massive spread of bets will please just about every player. Our only complaint is that $0.75 is a bit steep for a low-medium variance game, though it is to be expected when players get 75 paylines in turn. Click the total bet button to open a list of all available wagers, select one you like, and proceed to spin the reels manually or via Auto Play.

Bonus Games

When you first launch this release, you will notice a counter in the upper right corner. Each paid spin increases the counter by one. Any time the red-blue scarab appears, it will leave behind a golden frame in the position it was in. This frame stays in place until the tenth spin, at which point all golden frames transform into Wilds, drastically increasing your chances of winning. Once that happens, all golden frames are removed from the board and the counter resets back to spin one.

Land three, four or five Scatters to activate the free spins round. During the feature, players receive several guaranteed Wilds that appear in random positions on every free spin — the more Wilds you choose, the better off you are. IGT allows you to pick how many free spins and random Wilds you want, depending on how many Scatters triggered the bonus. With three Scatters, your options are 15 free spins with 5 Wilds, 10 free spins with 7 Wilds, or 5 free spins with 10 Wilds. With four Scatters, those increase to 30, 20 or 10 free spins respectively with the same Wild counts. With five Scatters, you can choose 45 free spins with 5 Wilds, 30 with 7 Wilds, or 15 with 10 Wilds. You can also retrigger the free spins round up to four times, allowing for a maximum of 225 free spins in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Scarab slots?

Scarab has an RTP (Return to Player) of 96%, which matches the current industry average for online slots. As a low-to-medium variance IGT slot with 75 fixed paylines, a ten-spin symbol collection mechanic and a free spins round with up to 10 guaranteed Wilds per spin, it delivers consistent real money value for players who enjoy frequent wins.

Can Scarab be played for real money?

Yes, Scarab is available as a real money slot at online casinos carrying IGT titles. With bets from $0.75 to $2,250 per spin, a 96% RTP and a free spins round retriggerable up to four times for a maximum of 225 total free games, it is one of the most feature-rich Egyptian-themed real money slots in IGT's lineup.

Should I pick more free spins or extra random Wilds in Scarab?

It depends on how risky you want to play Scarab. Extra random Wilds — up to 10 per spin — can create much bigger winning combinations, particularly on a 75-payline board where Wild coverage is highly impactful. Choosing more free spins is the safer, lower-variance option. For the highest potential wins, fewer free spins with 10 Wilds is the aggressive play; for steady accumulation, 15 or 45 free spins with 5 Wilds is more conservative.

Do gold frames carry over after the tenth spin in Scarab?

No, the reels are reset completely after the tenth spin. At spin ten, all accumulated golden frames transform into Wilds simultaneously and are then cleared from the board, with the counter starting fresh from spin one. Each ten-spin cycle is entirely independent and not affected by previous rounds.

Are gold frames active during free spins in Scarab?

No, the two special features in Scarab are entirely separate. The free spins round uses a different Wild-generation system — guaranteed random Wilds on every spin — rather than the golden frame collection mechanic. The frame counter does not advance or reset during the free spins bonus.

Can you set a loss limit during Auto Play in Scarab?

Yes, you can. Players can select the number of auto spins and set their loss limit and single win limits using IGT's upgraded Auto Play interface in Scarab, giving you useful tools to manage your bankroll during extended real money sessions.