John Hunter and the Book of Tut at a glance
John Hunter and the Book of Tut from May 2020 is the book formula in its purest form: five reels, ten lines, and the Book of Tut is both wild and scatter.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Released
- May 2020
- Ways to win
- 10 paylines
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- high
- Max win
- 6,600x
- Hit rate
- 33.33%
- Bonus buy
- no
Rules: how John Hunter and the Book of Tut works
John Hunter and the Book of Tut has 5 reels and 10 fixed paylines. Wins need at least three matching symbols on a line, counted from left to right from the first reel; only the highest win per line is paid.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.5%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 6,600x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €6,600; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
Three or more books award ten free spins. Beforehand, a special symbol is chosen that expands vertically over the whole reel as soon as enough copies are visible for a win. Three more books in the bonus bring ten extra free spins, as often as they land.
Scatter symbols trigger the free spins. How many scatters you need and how many spins you get is shown in the paytable; in most games of this kind the free spins can be retriggered during the bonus.
Play the John Hunter and the Book of Tut demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
John Hunter and the Book of Tut with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). John Hunter and the Book of Tut is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €1.00 per spin, that is 1,500 spins. With an RTP of 96.5%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €52.50. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
According to published game data, about 33.33% of spins end in a win, so on average every 3.0th spin. Many of those hits are smaller than the stake, though.
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with high volatility: plan a budget for about 300 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €150. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
For players who like the book formula. A modern variant with giant symbols is Book of Monsters.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
John Hunter and the Book of Tut is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try John Hunter and the Book of Tut Respin, John Hunter and the Mayan Gods and John Hunter and the Quest For Bermuda Riches. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
