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John Hunter and the Book of Tut - Pragmatic Play

John Hunter and the Book of Tut is an adventure-themed slot by Pragmatic Play featuring a 5x3 reel layout, expanding wilds, and a free spins bonus.

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Game overview

John Hunter and the Book of Tut is a slot game developed by and is presented with an ancient Egypt exploration theme centred on archaeological symbols and characters. The game uses a traditional 5x3 reel grid with a fixed set of paylines and standard left-to-right symbol matching.

In the base game, wins are formed by matching identical symbols across active paylines. Wild symbols can substitute for other symbols to help complete winning combinations, forming the core gameplay during regular spins.

The main feature is the Free Spins round, triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. During free spins, special expanding wild symbols can appear and cover entire reels, increasing the probability of forming winning combinations. Additional free spins may be retriggered under predefined conditions during the bonus round.

John Hunter and the Book of Tut is generally classified as a medium to high volatility slot. Base game wins occur with moderate frequency, while the free spins feature concentrates a significant portion of the payout potential through expanding wild mechanics. These characteristics are defined by the game’s internal mathematical model.

All spins and feature outcomes are generated using a random number generator (RNG). Each event is independent and operates according to fixed probability rules embedded in the game logic.

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Game characteristics

Informational values
Parameter Value
Game type Slot
Provider Pragmatic Play
Release year 2018
Platform Desktop / Mobile
Game format Slot
RTP (theoretical) ~96.50%
Volatility High
Paylines / Ways to win 10 paylines
Reel layout 5×3
Bet range Varies by operator
Max win (multiplier) ~5,000×
Features Free Spins, Expanding Symbols
Special mechanics None
Random Number Generator (RNG) Certified RNG
Return model Fixed RTP
Game speed Normal
Autoplay availability Yes
Demo mode availability Yes
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