Scarab vs Scarab Grand: Which Slot Machine Should You Play?
Side-by-side comparison
| Attribute | Scarab | Scarab Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | IGT | IGT |
| Mechanic | Accumulator | Free Games |
| Risk Level | Medium | Medium |
| Play condition | See member guide | See member guide |
| Exit Rule | See member guide | See member guide |
| About the game | Scarab is an accumulator slot machine from IGT, released in 2018. Beetles hoard the bonus on-screen — it carries over when a player moves on. | Scarab Grand is a free-games counter slot machine from IGT, released in 2019. The scarab carries its edge over from a prior session, not the base game ahead. |
Scarab
- IGT
- Accumulator
- Medium
- See member guide
- See member guide
- Scarab is an accumulator slot machine from IGT, released in 2018. Beetles hoard the bonus on-screen — it carries over when a player moves on.
Scarab Grand
- IGT
- Free Games
- Medium
- See member guide
- See member guide
- Scarab Grand is a free-games counter slot machine from IGT, released in 2019. The scarab carries its edge over from a prior session, not the base game ahead.
When to play each
Scarab
Sit when: the banked state another player left is close to the trigger — the number is in the guide.
Read the Scarab guideScarab Grand
Sit when: the banked state another player left is close to the trigger — the number is in the guide.
Read the Scarab Grand guideBoth guides
Scarab
Scarab is an accumulator slot machine from IGT, released in 2018. Beetles hoard the bonus on-screen — it carries over when a player moves on.
View full guide
Scarab Grand
Scarab Grand is a free-games counter slot machine from IGT, released in 2019. The scarab carries its edge over from a prior session, not the base game ahead.
View full guide
Common questions
Neither machine is universally better — it depends on the state you find on the floor. Scarab is a IGT Accumulator game, while Scarab Grand is a IGT Free Games game. Check each machine’s own condition, bet context and risk. Thresholds for different mechanics are not directly comparable.
No. Scarab and Scarab Grand can measure different things or use different conditions. Open each guide for its complete rule, photo and bet context. Paid guide conditions require the appropriate access.
Use the venue map to find places to visit. It does not verify machine inventory, filter by manufacturer or report recent installs. Confirm the exact game and version with the venue or on the floor.
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