About Sand and Ashes
Sand and Ashes (May 2026) sends Hacksaw Gaming into a darker take on the Egyptian theme — contrasted with the brighter, more colorful Le Pharaoh or the streamlined, mythological Hand of Anubis. The look is grittier: sand-swept ruins, golden scarabs, sandstorms and ash fires. Structure: 5x5 grid, 19 fixed paylines, stakes from 0.10 to 100. Top-tier RTP of 96.27%, medium volatility (3/5 on the Hacksaw scale) — accessible. Hit frequency 32.9%: roughly a win every 3 spins, generous for the studio. The signature mechanic: Wild Scarab multipliers up to x200 that trigger respins when they land. In the base game, two storm modifiers can activate at random: Firestorm (boosts the active Scarab multipliers on the grid) or Sandstorm (shifts symbols to create new combinations). The Free Spins bonus mode is triggered via 3 scatters anywhere. Max win of 10,000x — light compared to Hacksaw flagships (Wanted 12,500x, Bullets and Bounty 20,000x), but consistent with the game's medium volatility.
