Jewel Scarabs
- RTP
- 94.66%
- Volatility
- HIGH
- Max win
- 5,245×
- Hit freq
- -
- Grid
- -
- Bet
- -
- Released
- 2019-12-12
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Our take
High-volatility Egyptian-themed 5×3 slot from Red Tiger with climbing scarab multipliers and a 5245× max win.
Jewel Scarabs is a 5×3 high-volatility slot from Red Tiger Gaming, centred on ancient Egyptian imagery and the emerald scarab beetles that drive its mechanic. The game opens at 94.66% RTP, with maximum wins climbing to 5245× stake.
The engine hinges on Wild Scarabs that stay anchored to win lines after forming a win. During the base game, this sticky-wild behaviour feeds into a bonus trigger: land three or more scarabs simultaneously and you unlock Golden Spins, a free-spin round where each win that includes a scarab increments that symbol's multiplier by +1.
The combination of expanding multipliers and multiple wilds on the same line creates the potential for exponential payouts. The high volatility means dry spells between bonus rounds, but when scarabs cluster, the multiplier stacks compound quickly. The visual presentation leans into the Egyptian aesthetic—gold jewels, sandstone backgrounds, hieroglyphic styling—without overloading the screen. The soundtrack is ambient but not intrusive, allowing you to focus on the mechanics.
Hit rate isn't disclosed in the source material, but high-volatility games typically land wins less frequently; expect long stretches of smaller payoffs, punctuated by the occasional large multiplier cascade during Golden Spins.
Pros
- High RTP of 94.66% and capped max win (5245×) creates a clear ceiling
- Scarab multiplier mechanic rewards consecutive wins in bonus round
- Sticky wilds during golden spins compound for exponential payouts
Cons
- High volatility means extended base-game droughts between features
- Scarab clustering required for bonus trigger; can take time to land three
- No spin details on hit frequency or average bonus window size
Math & maxes
Math breakdown
- Volatility score
- 3 / 5
- Max win
- 5,245x the stake
Gameplay video
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FAQ
What triggers the Golden Spins?
Land three or more scarab wild symbols on the reels at once. Each scarab multiplier then increments by +1 after every win they form in the free-spin round.
Can scarabs multiply each other?
Yes. If two or more scarabs land on the same win line, their multipliers multiply together, which is where the 5245× max comes from.
Is this slot suited for low-volatility players?
No. High volatility means long dry spells. It's better for players who can weather extended losing streaks chasing big wins.





