In January 2025, Trifecta Gaming released a new slot machine, Scaraboosh. This game features cluster mechanics and interesting bonuses. Its original design and high-quality animations even won over a seasoned player like myself.
This game is very volatile, so be prepared for long losing streaks. However, this slot machine can bring you big wins if you take full advantage of its features.
Symbols and prices
The Scaraboosh slot machine uses a cluster system to generate wins. The grid consists of 6 reels and 6 rows; there are no paylines. To win, you must form a cluster of at least 4 identical symbols. All symbols in a cluster must be adjacent horizontally or vertically. The larger the cluster, the bigger the win.
In the settings, you can choose your bet, ranging from $0.1 to $15 per spin.
Symbols
Deities are high-value symbols and offer high multipliers, ranging from x0.8 to x500.
Egyptian-themed playing card symbols offer lower payouts. Multipliers range from x0.4 to x120.
Egyptian-themed playing card symbols offer lower payouts. Multipliers range from x0.4 to x120.
The cross is a Scatter symbol and activates free spins.
Features and bonuses
The bonuses on the Scaraboosh slot machine are certainly not unique, but they are nonetheless interesting and lucrative.
The symbols in winning combinations disappear from the grid, the remaining symbols fall to the bottom, and new symbols replace them. This allows you to trigger a winning streak with just a single bet. Furthermore, cascades activate the Scarab Wilds feature.
Scarab Wilds Function
Activated after three consecutive chain victories, three scarabs (Wild) emerge from the sarcophagus and occupy random positions on the playing field, thus increasing the chance of new groups.
Multiply function
Once a winning group is formed and the symbols removed, all the spaces below it are marked. If another win occurs in that position, the spaces receive a multiplier of x2, then x4, x8, and so on. The maximum multiplier is x64. All wins in these spaces are then increased according to the current multiplier. In the base game, if you fail to form new groups, the multipliers are reset.
Free tours
Land 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 Scatter symbols on the reels to trigger the free spins round. This round awards you 10, 12, 15, 20, and 25 spins respectively.
The main feature of the free spins round is that the multiplier does not reset between spins. Thanks to this feature, the probability of triggering the maximum multipliers is significantly higher than in the base game.
Feature Buy
By wagering 50 times your stake, you trigger the free spins round. On the next spin, a random number of Scatter symbols will appear, with a minimum of 3.
RTP and Volatility
High volatility and a 96.55% RTP guarantee significant wins, although their frequency is low. Triggering a long winning streak is difficult, which is a major drawback as you won’t be able to activate the Scarab Wilds feature. However, the low bonus activation cost offers more opportunities for big wins, even for beginners.
Conclusion
The Scaraboosh slot machine draws inspiration from ancient Egypt, but its design is unique and I wouldn’t call it a copy of any other slot. It also features exciting bonus elements such as Scarab Wilds and cascading multipliers. It’s also worth highlighting the significant potential payouts, even with standard winning combinations.