IGT • Advantage Play Reference
Check the spin counter (bottom right). If it says "10 of 10" = NO advantage. Look for mid-cycle with gold frames.
Spin 1-4: Need 2+ gold frames in reels 1-3
Spin 5-9: Need 3+ gold frames in reels 1-3
Left reels matter most — game pays left to right
You know EXACT cost — just multiply bet × spins remaining
Scarab plays in 10-spin cycles. When scarab symbols land, they leave gold frames in that position.
On spin 10, ALL gold-framed positions turn WILD, then the game pays out and resets.
If someone leaves mid-cycle with frames on the board, you complete the cycle and collect their wilds!
Example: Finding a game at Spin 7 of 10
☝️ Only 3 spins to pay — then all frames turn wild on spin 10!
Minimum gold frames needed in reels 1-3:
| Counter Shows | Min. Frames (R1-3) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10 of 10 | — | SKIP (new cycle) |
| 1-4 of 10 | 2+ | PLAY ✓ |
| 5-9 of 10 | 3+ | PLAY ✓ |
💡 Frames on reels 4-5 are bonus value but don't count toward threshold
4 rows × 5 reels • 75 fixed paylines
Pays left to right only
5 bet levels — each has its own cycle state
May be multi-denomination (penny, nickel, etc.)
Minimum bet: $0.75 (75 lines × 1 credit)
Scarab symbol lands → creates gold frame in that position
Frames persist for remainder of 10-spin cycle
If scarab lands on already-framed position → nothing happens
Spin 10: ALL frames turn WILD → pays evaluate → cycle resets
Wilds substitute for all symbols except scarab and bonus
⚠️ Do NOT spin after the 10th spin payout! Advantage is gone — walk away.
3+ Pyramid symbols → triggers free spins
You choose your volatility:
🔹 15 spins + 5 random wilds (safest)
🔸 10 spins + 7 random wilds (medium)
🔶 5 spins + 10 random wilds (highest risk/reward)
Bonus is hard to trigger but typically pays 50x+ when hit
4 scatters = double the spins • 5 scatters = triple
Scroll ALL 5 bet levels without spinning — each has separate cycle
Check all denominations if multi-denom machine
Could have 5, 10, or 15+ separate opportunities per machine!
Many players don't understand the cycle — they leave mid-cycle often
Check back frequently — 10-spin cycles complete quickly
Predictable cost — you know exactly how much to invest
Clear visual — gold frames easy to see and count
Spin counter — tells you exactly where you are
Multiple opportunities — check every bet level/denom
High AP potential — rated among best AP slots