Fortune of the Scarab Review
Fortune of the Scarab is an Egyptian three-reel classic from Retro Gaming. Scarabs and pyramids replace the fruit on a 3×3 grid, with Retro Xtreme for a bigger top prize.
Three reels, five lines
Five fixed lines cover the three rows and both diagonals. Three of a kind pay from 20× the line bet for the lowest symbol, 40× for the next four, then 120×, 150× and 300× for the top symbol. Line bets run from 0.02 to 100.
Its sequel, Fortune of the Scarab 2, moves to five reels with free spins.
Fortune of the Scarab Features
Retro Xtreme
Retro Xtreme costs an extra amount equal to the total bet. While it is on, the top symbol pays 3,000× the line bet instead of 300×. It stays active until you switch it off, and wins are paid on the original bet.
RTP and maximum win
The demo reports a 95% RTP and caps wins at 5,000× the bet. Retro Gaming has many 777 games with these rules; they differ in theme and artwork.
Fortune of the Scarab Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Very quick rounds
- 3,000× top prize with Retro Xtreme
- Wide stake range
Limitations
- No bonus round
- Retro Xtreme doubles the cost per spin
Our Verdict
Fortune of the Scarab is a quick Egyptian classic; pick the sequel if you want free spins.
Fortune of the Scarab FAQs
What does Retro Xtreme do in Fortune of the Scarab?
For an extra cost equal to the bet, the top symbol pays 3,000× instead of 300× the line bet.
How many lines are there?
Five fixed lines on a 3×3 grid.
What is the RTP?
The demo is set to 95%.
Sources and game-version notes
Information checked 31 October 2026.
Rules, RTP, lines and maximum win were read from the embedded game's help files and start-up configuration on 31 October 2026. The RTP shown is the demo's setting; casinos can run other versions.
