Retro Gaming

Fortune of the Scarab

Compact Ancient Egypt classic slot with optional pre-spin controls

SlotRanker Score
49
/ 99
49
05099

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RTP
95.82%
return to player
Volatility
—
variance
Max win
3,000×
top multiplier
Min bet
$0.05
per spin
Reels
3
5 lines
Player rating
3.0 ★
8 votes
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Fortune of the Scarab
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Why this score

High confidence (86%)

Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Slot score profile across 5 weighted categoriesPayouts & RTP8/10RTP 95.82% → 8.0/10Volatility8/10imputedimputed medium…Win Potential7/10x3000.00 (3000×) →…Features2/104 features → 2.0/10Game Mechanics2.2/10f=4 r=3 p=5 → 2.2/10
Payouts & RTP8/10
RTP 95.82% → 8.0/10
Volatility8/10imputed
imputed medium (unknown) → 8.0/10
Win Potential7/10
x3000.00 (3000×) → 7.0/10
Features2/10
4 features → 2.0/10
Game Mechanics2.2/10
f=4 r=3 p=5 → 2.2/10
Context signals (tie-breakers)
Layout4/10
3x3 → 4.0/10
0.05–100 (×2000) → 8.0/10
provider avg 4.9 → 4.9/10
synthetic proxy → 0.0/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 49 — Fortune of the Scarab by Retro Gaming

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Slot Summary

The decisive choice is whether to activate Bonus Bet before Fortune of the Scarab's compact 3x3 spin. Retro Gaming uses that optional control and a separately listed Cheats tool to distinguish an otherwise restrained 5-payline classic slot, while the Ancient Egypt and Treasure subject gives its x3000.00 ceiling a clear scarab-and-fortune identity.
MechanicsBonus Bet changes the pre-spin decision

How It Plays

Every result fits within a 3x3 layout and is evaluated over 5 paylines. That small format keeps the focus on direct symbol alignment rather than a large field.

The bet range runs from 0.05 to 100, and Bonus Bet adds a separate choice before the reels move. No free-spins feature is listed for this game.

Theme & Atmosphere

Ancient Egypt supplies the setting, with the scarab serving as the central fortune symbol and Treasure providing the reward language behind the game's title.

The presentation matches the compact classic format: its Ancient subject identifies the game quickly without requiring a sprawling scene or a long sequence of feature transitions.

Spec sheet
Fortune of the Scarab at a glance.
Identity
Slot nameFortune of the Scarab
Released4/11/2024
Math
SlotRanker Score49
RTP95.82%
Max win3,000×
Bet range$0.05 – $100.00
Player rating3.0 / 5 · 8 votes
Format
Reels3
Paylines5
Layout3x3

True Cost to Play

Expected average based on this slot's 95.82% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Cost per hour$0.84
Cost per session$0.84

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

Bankroll survival simulator

How long could a bankroll last on Fortune of the Scarab? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Volatility tier: Mediumassumed — not published for this slot

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (Medium). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (95.82%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (3,000×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

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Identity
Studio
Pragmatic Play This provider has been reviewed and approved by the SlotRanker team. What does this mean?
Released4/11/20248/23/20217/20/20013/27/202510/31/2018
Math
RTP95.82%95.97%92.11%96.18%95.5%
Volatility—High volatilityMedium volatilityLow volatilityHigh volatility
Max win3,000×2,322×—5,064×5,015×
Format
Reels33535
Layout3x33x55x33x35x3
Paylines559510
Min bet0.050.10.50.050.1
Max bet1001000.55050
Features
Progressive——✓——
Wild symbol—✓✓✓✓
Free spins—✓—✓✓
Scatter symbol—✓✓✓✓
Multiplier—————
Bonus game———✓—
Respins———✓—

Questions & Answers

Fortune of the Scarab FAQ

4 questions

It uses a 3x3 layout with 3 reels and 5 paylines, making each result substantially more compact than a modern large-grid slot.

The catalog lists a 95.82% RTP and an x3000.00 maximum win for this Retro Gaming release.

Yes. Bonus Bet and a Cheats tool are listed among its features, adding controls beyond the ordinary spin button.

Published game records date Fortune of the Scarab to April 2024, with Retro Gaming named as the provider.

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