Wrath of Anubis: Scarabs That Multiply

Wrath of Anubis is a Backseat Gaming slot released on 28 April 2026, played on a 5x5 grid with 15 fixed paylines. A win needs at least 3 matching symbols on one of those lines, on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.

The wild in this game is the Scarab, and it never lands plain. Every Scarab carries a multiplier, and every time one lands it creates between 1 and 5 more Scarabs of the same tier somewhere on the grid, each with its own multiplier.

Two 10 free spin bonuses build on that. Pharaoh's Curse makes Scarabs sticky for the whole round, and Tombfire turns each landing Scarab into a sticky Wild Reel before it spreads more wilds.

Backseat Gaming lists the RTP as 96.01 % / 94.01 % / 92.01 % / 90.01 %, so the game exists in four versions, with a six point gap between the highest and the lowest. The game rules show the theoretical RTP of the version that is running.

Volatility is rated Very High and the hit frequency is listed at 20.61%, which works out to a win on about one spin in five and nothing on roughly four in five.

The max win is listed as 25,000, and the game's splash screen and rules give it as up to 25,000 times the bet amount. The paytable is dynamic and changes with the current bet, so read symbol values inside the game at your stake.

Scarab symbols can land in all game modes and act as Wild, substituting for all symbols in the paytable. They come in three colours, and the colour sets the possible multiplier.

Blue Scarabs carry 2x, 3x, 4x or 5x. Green Scarabs carry 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 15x or 20x. Red Scarabs carry the top values: 25x, 50x, 75x or 100x.

The spread is what sets the game apart. Each landing Scarab creates 1 to 5 other Scarabs of the same tier, and their multipliers can differ from the original. A red Scarab therefore brings only red copies, each holding 25x or more, while a blue one stays in the 2x to 5x range.

Backseat Gaming's description does not say how several Scarab multipliers on one winning line are combined, so open the rules or paytable in the demo to see how a line with more than one Scarab pays.

Pharaoh's Curse is triggered by 3 Bonus symbols and awards 10 free spins. Bonus symbols are only available in the base game, and only one can land per reel.

During this bonus there is an increased chance of landing Scarab symbols, and every Scarab becomes sticky for the entire round. That includes the 1 to 5 copies each Scarab creates, since all wilds in this bonus are sticky by Backseat Gaming's own description.

The result is a grid that only fills up. Each sticky Scarab stays in place for the remaining spins, so wilds that land early are still on the grid for every later spin of the round.

Tombfire is triggered by 4 Bonus symbols and also awards 10 free spins. Here every landing Scarab expands into a full Wild Reel that carries a multiplier and stays sticky for the rest of the bonus.

After expanding, the Wild Reel creates 1 to 5 new wilds of the same tier. Backseat Gaming specifies that these land on tiles that are not already wilds or Wild Reels, and that these new wilds do not become sticky.

That split matters when watching the round. The Wild Reels are the part that builds up, staying sticky through the remaining spins, while the spread wilds around them are not held in place the same way.

The game rules list four modes bought from the cart button, and note that availability might vary depending on operator or jurisdiction. Wins in these modes are evaluated at the base bet amount.

Bonus Boost is described in the game as increasing the chance of triggering a bonus 3 times. Scarab Spin, listed in the rules as the Special Spin mode, guarantees 1 Scarab symbol on each spin. The remaining two instantly trigger Pharaoh's Curse or Tombfire.

Prices and the RTP of each mode are not published on Backseat Gaming's page. The game fills them in on its rules screen for the loaded version, which is where to check them.

The free Wrath of Anubis demo on this page runs on play credits, so it is a simple way to see how far a single Scarab can spread before staking anything.

Watch the colour of each landing Scarab, because it fixes the tier of every copy it creates: one red Scarab can put several 25x to 100x wilds on the grid at once. In the bonuses, count how many sticky wilds or Wild Reels you have, since those carry through every remaining spin.

The Scarab Spin mode, where offered, shows the spread on every spin. With a 20.61% hit frequency and Very High volatility, a demo shows how the mechanics behave, not what any future spin will pay. Slots are for adults aged 18 and over.

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What is the RTP of Wrath of Anubis?

Backseat Gaming lists four RTP versions for Wrath of Anubis: 96.01%, 94.01%, 92.01% and 90.01%. The version that is loaded decides which applies, and the game rules state the theoretical RTP of the running version. Each optional bonus buy mode also shows its own RTP on the rules screen.

What is the max win on Wrath of Anubis?

The max win is up to 25,000 times the bet amount, according to Backseat Gaming's page and the game's own splash screen and rules. The top multipliers come from red Scarab wilds, which carry 25x, 50x, 75x or 100x and spread 1 to 5 more red Scarabs whenever one lands.

How do the Scarab wilds work in Wrath of Anubis?

Scarabs are wilds that always land with a multiplier from their tier: blue 2x to 5x, green 6x to 20x or red 25x to 100x. Each one that lands creates 1 to 5 more Scarabs of the same tier, with multipliers that can differ. They appear in all game modes and substitute for every paytable symbol.

How do you trigger the Wrath of Anubis bonus games?

Land 3 Bonus symbols in the base game for Pharaoh's Curse or 4 for Tombfire, each with 10 free spins. Bonus symbols only land in the base game, one per reel. Pharaoh's Curse makes all Scarabs sticky, while Tombfire expands them into sticky Wild Reels that spread non-sticky wilds.

Does Wrath of Anubis have a bonus buy?

Yes. The game rules list instant buys for Pharaoh's Curse and Tombfire, a Bonus Boost mode and Scarab Spin, which guarantees 1 Scarab on each spin. The rules note that availability might vary depending on operator or jurisdiction, and prices and RTPs are shown inside the game.

Can you play the Wrath of Anubis demo for free?

Yes. The Wrath of Anubis demo on this page uses play credits, so you can watch Scarabs spread, the sticky wilds of Pharaoh's Curse and Tombfire's Wild Reels without staking money. It is the same 5x5, 15-line game that Backseat Gaming released on 28 April 2026.