Book of Tut Megaways Slot Review
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Book of Tut Megaways review: Pragmatic Play's 2023 Egyptian slot with up to 117,649 ways, expanding symbols and an ante bet, at 96% RTP with a 10,000x cap.
- #61by value of 241 slots from 2023
- #1536by value of 3,708 slots
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Basic information
| Software | Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
| Theme | Egyptian slots, Book slots |
| RTP | 96% |
| Volatility | Not published |
| Max win | x10,000 |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Features | Megaways, Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Book of Tut Megaways review
Book of Tut Megaways brings the archaeologist John Hunter back to Ancient Egypt, this time on six reels with changing heights. The release is from 2023. Its signature is the expanding symbol: in the base game one can be picked at random to fill a reel, and in the free spins a chosen symbol expands throughout the round. An ante bet can raise the chance of reaching the bonus, and the cap is 10,000x the bet.
Six reels and 117,649 ways
The reels change height from spin to spin, and wins are matching combinations on adjacent reels. At most the game offers 117,649 winning ways. A wild substitutes for all base game symbols, which makes combinations easier to form.
The symbols are Egyptian in style. The pack does not list them individually, so this review does not either.
The expanding symbol
In the base game, a symbol can be picked at random during any spin. At the end of that spin it expands to fill its reel, which raises the win potential of the spin. The pack does not state how often this happens.
The two expansions work differently. In the base game the symbol is picked at random on individual spins. In the free spins one symbol is chosen and expands throughout the whole round, so the bonus is where the expanding idea repeats most reliably. A retrigger needs three more scatters and adds 10 spins.
Free spins with an expanding symbol
Three or more scatters award 10 free spins. At the start, one symbol is chosen as the expanding symbol for the entire round. Three additional scatters during the round retrigger the bonus and add 10 more spins.
Ante bet
An optional ante bet in the base game raises the chance of entering the bonus. The studio does not state its price or the size of the improvement in the pack, so check both in the game before using it.
What a session costs
The RTP is 96%, which gives a house edge of 4%. Each $1,000 wagered costs about $40 on average. A 100-spin session costs $0.80 at a $0.20 bet, $4 at $1 and $20 at $5.
The maximum win is 10,000x the bet: $2,000 at $0.20, $10,000 at $1 and $50,000 at $5. Volatility is not published, and no hit frequency is listed.
Neighbours with a 10,000x cap
Mammoth Gold Megaways (96.03%), Cyclops Smash (96.06%), Candy Blitz (96.08%) and Candy Jar Clusters (96.08%) all list 10,000x and were released in 2023. Pompeii Megareels Megaways and Wisdom of Athena 1000 (both 2024) list 96% and the same cap.
Pros
- Up to 117,649 ways on six reels
- Expanding symbols in both the base game and the free spins
- Retriggers award 10 extra free spins
- Free official demo available
Cons
- The 96% RTP is at the low end of its closest peers
- No volatility label is published
- The pack gives no price or size of effect for the ante bet
Verdict
Book of Tut Megaways applies the expanding symbol idea to a Megaways layout. The 96% RTP leaves a 4% house edge, and the 10,000x cap matches that of every peer listed here. Volatility is unknown, so the free demo is the right place to see how often the expansions land. Check the price of the ante bet before using it.
Sources: Pragmatic Play official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Book of Tut Megaways RTP
The data lists one RTP for Book of Tut Megaways. Versions are not tracked for Pragmatic Play games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96% $40 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.80 |
| $1 | $100 | $4 |
| $5 | $500 | $20 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Book of Tut Megaways max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 7.8 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $40
- Max win at $1 bet
- $10,000
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: 10,000×.
