Crystal Scarabs (3 Oaks Gaming (Booongo)) – Review & Demo Play

Crystal Scarabs - Game Overview

I’m spinning Crystal Scarabs from 3 Oaks Gaming, a journey to ancient Egypt with magical elements on a 5x4 grid and 15 paylines. Launched on 23 November 2023, it mixes a Bonus Game and Free Spins with Wild symbols, plus Hold and Spin and a Lock it Link style mechanic. Stakes start at 0.20, so it suits testing before upping the bet. The package feels straightforward yet engaging, with the features carrying most of the punch across steady base game spins.

Bonus Features in Crystal Scarabs

I found the Free Spins round to be the first big draw. You can land 8 Free Spins, and there’s a genuine chance to collect extra spins on top, which keeps the momentum going. Wilds show up during the feature, adding some needed hits between the bigger moments. The pace suits a session where you’re hunting streaks rather than constant payouts, and when the retriggers come, the balance can climb in short bursts that feel very on brand for a high-volatility Egyptian slot.

The Bonus Game is where it heats up. It blends a Hold and Spin style with a Lock it Link feel, and the top row carries Plus, Multiplier, and Gold modifiers that ramp up the values. Hitting Multipliers at the right time turns middling rounds into something tidy. The Gold tag matters, as it links into the fixed prizes. The structure rewards building the grid methodically, with each add sticking and creating that creeping pressure you want from a hold-and-win round.

Gold symbols can open one of four Jackpots: Mini at 20x, then climbing to a Grand at 5,000x. I like how the modifiers layer over the core feature, so a light hit can still pay with a multiplier in place. There’s also a feature that increases coin values during the hold round, which plays like a tidy earner when the grid fills. It can take time to see the lot, but patience is paid back when the ladders line up across that top strip.

Symbols and Paytable in Crystal Scarabs

The symbol set sticks to the theme. Scarab Wilds help complete lines on the 15 paylines, while pyramid Scatters are your ticket into the main feature set. Bonus Gold symbols are central in the hold round, tagging values that can lead into the fixed payouts. Multipliers sit on the top row during the Bonus Game rather than as reel icons, so the paytable feel is a mix of standard line wins and feature-led lumps from the special symbols.

On the fixed prizes, the ladder starts at Mini (20x) and moves up through set tiers to the Grand (5,000x). That sits alongside regular line pays and any multipliers applied within the Bonus Game. It’s a tidy split between base game drip and feature-led spikes. I rate the Wild frequency as decent in longer sessions, with the Scatters pacing the gameplay so you’re never too far from a shot at Free Spins or the hold round.

Crystal Scarabs Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x25
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x25
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x15
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	Wild
	5	x50
	4	x5
	3	x2
	Bonus
	Scatter

Crystal Scarabs RTP and Volatility

I’ve logged this as above average volatility, leaning high when the features hold back. The RTP is quoted at 95.6%, which matches the feel over time: base game taps along, with the heavy lifting done once features hit. The line map is a simple 15, so reads are clean and session planning is easy. When the Bonus Game sticks, coin values add up quickly, and hitting a multiplier on a fat cluster is where I’ve seen the better returns.

Jackpot potential peaks at the Grand 5,000x in the hold feature, while the general spec also talks about a strong single-round ceiling in the main feature. I treat the jackpots as the headline, with multipliers and extra spins filling in the gaps when the top prize won’t show. Stakes start low at 0.20, which makes bankroll mapping simple across testing sessions before pushing bigger. It’s built for longer spins where patience and timing line up with the modifiers.

Crystal Scarabs - Design and Theme

The presentation leans into colourful ancient Egyptian vibes with a touch of the mystical. It looks clean on the 5-reel, 5x4 layout, and I like how the feature strip stands out so you always track what’s active. Sound is subtle, never too busy, which helps during longer sessions. The whole set-up feels familiar if you’ve played Egyptian slots before, yet the modifier strip gives it a distinct rhythm once the hold round begins to stack values.

Clarity matters on a 15-line game, and Crystal Scarabs keeps symbols readable as the pace switches between base spins and features. The theme never gets in the way of the mechanics, which is handy when you’re chasing multipliers or watching the Gold tags. I’d call it a neat blend: classic reels, tidy animations, and a feature row that does the heavy lifting on flavour without clutter. It’s easy on the eye and built to highlight the core loop.

Final thoughts on Crystal Scarabs

I rate Crystal Scarabs as a solid pick when you want four fixed jackpots, 8 Free Spins with top-ups, and a Bonus Game driven by Plus, Multiplier and Gold on the top row. It takes a few sessions to see everything fire, but when it clicks the payouts feel worth the wait. For me, it’s a clean 15-line grind with modern hold mechanics layered on, and I’d say give it a spin if Egyptian slots are your thing.